February 6, 2012

Feng Shui Facts and Fiction

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Written by Rebecca Moore | Can children benefit from the use of feng shui? Yes, because children especially respond to the energy of their environment. The location of bedrooms within the home can influence a child’s personality and behavior, and can influence defiance and misbehavior. Furniture placement within the bedroom can influence energy level or weight gain. A messy room, with piles of toys and clothes, will increase these influences. Bedrooms are important because this is … [Read more...]

Kids Corner

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Written By Ariana Purcell Hello fellow readers. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and are getting ready for another fabulous holiday! Can you believe that the New Year is almost here? Last month, we looked at paradigms and principles from the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey. Since the New Year is coming up, make a promise to yourself to follow your principles, and do better in something you are not doing so well in thus far. For example, my science grade … [Read more...]

Pediatric Nutrients, Insomnia and Constipation

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Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD | The last article looked at the therapeutic importance of vitamin A and cod liver oil. This month, I would like to address other vitamins, minerals and dietary issues that are especially important for children. Insomnia and Constipation From infants to toddlers and older children, sleep disorders and slowed down bowel are quite common. Causes are biological, and certainly these problems are aggravated by milk-based and soy-based formulas. We suggest … [Read more...]

Kids Corner

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Written By Ariana Purcell | In my last article, I talked about The 7 Habits of Highly Efficient Teens, by Sean Covey. Just to recap, in the first chapter we went over having good habits and having positive attitudes about school, family, sports, and anything else going on in your life at this moment. We also talked about how having a plan after high school is a good thing, and that setting goals helps motivate you. These habits and goals might really help, it might surprise you. Now, we … [Read more...]

Fight Against Childhood Obesity Concerns More Than Just Schools

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Written By Kevin Vania | The rising obesity rate in America’s young adults has marked childhood obesity an epidemic. The link to childhood obesity brings schools to the frontlines as one of the first lines of defense against the epidemic. Students have the opportunity to eat a large portion of their daily food intake and be physically active at school. With more than 95 percent of young people enrolled in schools, it seems to be an ideal setting for teaching young Americans how to live a … [Read more...]

The Power of Vitamin A

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Fight ear infections in children Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD | There are many modalities available for the safe, non-toxic care of children. I will concentrate on vitamin A in this issue, and in ensuing articles cover other therapies such as other vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, volatile oils,  homeopathic remedies, isopathic remedies, oxidative therapies, herbal remedies, hormonal support, allergy treatment, dietary adjustments, amino acid therapies, antibiotics and anti-fungal … [Read more...]

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