It's the end of August which means, back to school for most children. This is the perfect time to put new routines in place. As parents we are responsible for providing a foundation in which our children can thrive and achieve excellence. One important area we must pay close attention to is the nutritional needs of our children. We live in a time where the consumption of sugar and processed foods are on the rise. Our children are consuming far too many empty calories that do not support healthy growth and development.
Here are 7 Success Tips for "Back to School Nutrition"
Start the day with a power packed breakfast. Research shows that children who regularly eat breakfast have better test scores, better behavior and are less hyperactive than children who skip breakfast. Breakfast could include eggs, whole wheat toast and fruit or a protein smoothie with fruit and yogurt.
Find out what your child is eating at school. Many schools offer fast food and other poor-quality foods alongside the usual lunch selections. Pack nutritious lunches they will enjoy.
Limit the purchase of processed, packaged foods. Begin to read labels; you may be surprised by the sugar, sodium and other additives in the most common foods we bring into the kitchen.
Provide your child with balanced meals that include a protein, a vegetable and a starch.
Check your child's bowel pattern. It's critical that they are eliminating daily. If they are not, this is a signal that they are not consuming enough fiber.
Supplement their diet with a multivitamin and mineral.
Be the example. It's hard to ask our children to embrace eating for nutritional value if we as parents do not.
Following these simple steps will start your child off to a great school year.
Robin De-Ivy Allen is a Certified Nutritional Consultant and the founder of Necessary Nutrition, a company on a mission to improve the eating habits and overall well-being of millions of people and their families.
It's no secret that swine flu is causing some serious anxiety.. It is recommended that you get the swine flu vaccine. The swine flu vaccine will not protect against the regular flu and you must get two shots three weeks apart to receive enough antigens to be protected - therefore twice as much is needed. Three total shots will be needed in order to be protected against both strains of flu.
The usual flu season for south Texas starts in November and ends in April. How do you protect yourself? According to Dr. William W. Burgin, Jr., M.D., "If you are sick do not go to work or school. Isolate yourself. Call your doctor and follow their advice. Tamiflu must be done early on.
Wash your hands frequently and have hand sanitizer available. Maintain a six foot barrier between yourself and a sick person. Sanitize desk tops, counter tops, hand rails, and door knobs. If the vaccine is available, take it." Please feel free to bookmark these websites so that you stay informed and ready for the flu season.
This has been a Public Service Message compliments of Nueces County Commissioner Chuck Cazalas.
New Medical Technology Could Help You
In the health and wellness world, complementary medicine is being researched in facilities like MD Anderson and the Mayo Clinic with alternatives to prescription pharmaceuticals in the area of mental focus, sleep aids and pain management being explored.
One of the cutting edge frontiers is work in holographic technology. Bell labs is researching holographic data storage. Imagine 500 gigabytes in one square inch of media. Think about the entire collection of the Library of Congress eventually being able to be stored on a single CD Rom. This would be possible because holographic storage allows data to be stacked in layers instead of the single layered method we use today. On our disks today data is only recorded on the surface instead of stacked. The theoretical limits are astounding.
While not used to treat specific diseases or to replace current and conventional medical treatments, Over the last five years research has been done in the use of modern technology and holographs applied to effective homeopathic and alternative treatments devised for 5,000 years. Think about acupuncture. The acupuncturist uses multiple sized needles placed in specific points and then they flick them. The needles vibrate at certain frequencies ( like a tuning fork might) for effectiveness.
A company named CieAura has now been able to effectively program a hologram on what looks like a small decal on order to simulate these vibrations in a safe and effective way . The decals contain absolutely no chemicals and are completely non-invasive and non-transdermal. (Nothing enters the skin so there is nothing to react with medications you are currently taking.)
The intended results for their Pure Energy Chip is an increase in mental focus, energy and stamina, for the Rest Quiet Chip enhanced deep sleep, and for the Pain Relief Chip a reduction of discomfort from assorted body pain. While everyone’s results are different, I have been given many stories by friends who have used them, including a friend who’s husband is a doctor and has used the pain chips to help reduce serious chronic back pain, some local athletes who use the energy chips while working out and in competition and a number of friends who are getting a better nights sleep for the first time in years.
Since cellular communication is dependent on water in your system, proper hydration is critical to these decals working properly. By having the proper amount of water in your system the effectiveness increases considerably. For more information you can go to www.kendall.cieaura.com
Best Core Exercises for Women - Key Things to Know About
Core muscles refer to your abdominal muscles, although it takes more than developing your ab muscles to build it up. The muscles in your back, hips and pelvis must also be exercised if you want to develop a strong core.
Having strong core muscles is essential for any modern woman. The demands of career and family (especially if you have infants and toddlers to lift and run after) make it imperative that we have core strength so we can do most physical activities with ease and facility. A weak core is also a major factor in the lower back pains shared commonly by most women. Falls and slips can also be traced to this since a poorly developed core makes a woman lose her balance easily.
There are core exercises that most women can follow to strengthen their abdominal, back and pelvic muscles. (If you have been experiencing back pain or have any preexisting medical condition, make sure that you consult your physician first before doing any of these exercises).
*Abdominal Crunches. The most basic of all core exercises, abdominal crunches must be performed correctly to achieve the best results and avoid straining. Lie on your back and place your feet up against a wall, bending your hips and knees at a 90 degree angle. Tighten your ab muscles as you raise your head and shoulders off the floor. Instead of putting your arms around your head, cross them over your chest to avoid straining your neck. Return to start position and repeat for 20 times.
*Bridge. This works the various core muscles. Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent. As you raise your hips off the floor, make sure that your ab muscles are tight. Hold position for about 3 seconds before going back to start position and repeating the exercise for 20 times.
*Plank Abdominal Exercise. Begin the exercise in plank position. Your forearms and toes should be touching the floor while your body is straight and rigid and your head is relaxed with your eyes on the floor. Hold this position for at least 10 seconds. If you can, try holding it for up to a full minute. You can also do a plank with leg lifts if you can. Begin in the same plank position. Slowly raise your left leg at least 5 inches from the floor for about two seconds before bringing it down. Do the same to your right leg. Repeat 20 times.
*Superman. This core exercise strengthens your lower back. Begin by lying on your stomach with a rolled towel or a small pillow under your hips to support your back. If you wish, you can also use a folded towel to support your head as well. Tighten your abdominal muscles as you raise your right arm off the floor for about 3 seconds. Lower your right arm and repeat motion with your left arm, again holding it for three seconds before lowering it down. Then, work on your legs. Raise your right leg off the floor, again holding for three seconds. Lower your right leg and repeat motion with your left leg.
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