| IVL Products Health Watch - Childhood Obesity: A Weighty Problem |
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Dear Reader,
The epidemic of childhood obesity in this country
is spiraling out of control at an alarming rate. During the past two
decades, the number of overweight children in this country has more
than doubled. More than 30% of children between the ages of six and 19
are overweight and 16% are clinically obese.
The effects of childhood obesity can have repercussions that last into
adulthood. Some of the effects are high cholesterol and high blood
pressure. Type II Diabetes, which was previously thought to be an adult
disease, is now showing up in teens. Overweight children have increased
chances of developing orthopedic problems because bone and cartilage in
the process of development can't bear the excess weight. Increased
weight on the growth plate of the hip can cause pain and limit range of
motion.
Aside from the chronic health problems associated with being
overweight, obese children are also more likely to be injured in a
vehicle accident because it is difficult to find child safety seats to
accommodate them. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, manufacturers have been encouraged to design child
safety seats for higher weights.
Obese children often suffer from low self-esteem and develop social
skills at slower pace due to lower levels of socialization and
interaction. In extreme conditions these develop into severe life
threatening conditions such as anorexia and bulimia.
So why is the childhood obesity epidemic spiraling out of control? One
of the biggest factors is lack of physical activity. Many children
today are allowed to sit in front of computers and TV screens instead
of going outside to play ball, ride bikes or go swimming. One third of
all high school students report that they never participate in a
vigorous activity.
Another contributing factor is our "convenience culture" where working
parents find it much easier to drive through a fast food provider than
to cook a meal at home. Sugary temptations are all around us and they
are easily obtained. Soft drinks play a major role in childhood obesity
to the point that many school systems throughout the country have
banned soft drink vending machines.
Children who are raised in families with obese parents are more likely
to be overweight. If one parent is overweight, their teen has an 80%
chance of being overweight. This is probably a combination of genetics
and family behaviors.
So what can we do? First of all, set a good example. Children emulate
what they see. If they see their parents engaging in good exercise and
nutritional habits, they will model those behaviors.
Following are some tips on how to help an overweight child:
* Never put your child on a low-calorie deprivation diet. You can
lower dietary fat, but maintain calories by increasing the consumption
of fruit, vegetables, cereals, and breads.
* Use vitamin supplements to ensure proper nutrition.
* Children who eat full meals do better nutritionally than children who
merely snack. Your child should come to the table hungry, learn how to
control hunger, and wait for his meal to be served.
* Remove snack temptations around the house.
* Don't use desserts and sweets as rewards.
* Have family meals, and set a good example by eating a wide variety of foods.
* Make mealtime pleasant. Don't use this time for criticizing and scolding.
Don't let your child become part of this heartbreaking epidemic. Making
changes can be challenging, especially when families juggle busy
schedules and time constraints. But if your family works together and
supports each other's efforts, success is more likely. Eventually the
changes will be incorporated and healthy habits become routine.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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Sugars That Heal and Make You Stronger - Can it Be True?
The Greek word "glyco" means "sweet" so glyconutrient means "sweet nutrient" or a dietary nutrient composed of sugar.
Recent nutritional research has shown that 8 sugars (also called
monosaccharides or glyconutrients) - 6 of which are no longer readily
found in the modern diet - are now regarded as the Masters of
Multicellular Intelligence.
These sugars coat the surface of virtually every cell in the body and
help your 70 trillion cells communicate with one another for optimal
health.
Think of these essential sugars as the communication experts for your
entire immune system - a system that's designed to fight off and
destroy germs, viruses or infections;
it knows when to fight, when to strengthen and fortify, and when to help regulate.
http://www.ivlonline.com/letter/glyco-life
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Good Caffeine? You Bet!
Green
tea is unique: it's made from pure, unfermented leaves that are
harvested at their peak perfection and then stabilized through exposure
to both humid and dry heat - giving green tea the highest concentration
of polyphenols and locking in the tannins.
Tannins ensure that caffeine is taken to the brain in only small
amounts so it can be easily used. This helps green tea drinkers improve
their vitality and stamina without the up-and-down effect of black tea.
Tannins inhibit the oxidation of your body's DNA material, a leading cause of cell destruction and mutation.
Green tea tannins help clear urinary tract infections, stimulate
digestion, reduce unwanted body fat, increase hair growth and support
saliva secretion to keep teeth free of plaque.
Pretty amazing, don't you agree?
Learn more now:
http://www.ivlonline.com/letter/green_tea
Folk Medicine is Now Proven Medical Fact.
In
1980, Hiroyuki Sumi, M.D. a researcher of the Japan Ministry of
Education at the blood laboratory of the University of Chicago,
documented that natto did, indeed, possess unsurpassed powers to
dissolve blood clots.
He was searching
for a natural agent that could successfully dissolve blood clots
associated with heart attacks and stroke.
Dr. Sumi found that the sticky part of nattokinase, (an enzyme found in
fermented soybeans), commonly called "threads", exhibited a strong
blood clot busting activity. Here's what happened...
http://www.ivlonline.com/letter/natto_clear
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Choices Integrative Healthcare Clinic in Sedona, Arizona. For more than
30 years, Dr. Mikles has been engaged in the study and practice of the
therapeutic effects of diet and nutrition, making him one of the
country's leading experts.
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