Back to School

As the lazy days of summer wind down, it’s a good time to make a plan for your child’s nutrition and well being for the coming school year. An increasing body of research shows that Omega 3 essential fatty acids can improve your child’s overall health, as well as specifically affect their ability to learn, pay attention and focus in school. 20% of our brain and nervous system are comprised of DHA (one component of Omega 3’s). Barlean’s Omega Swirl is an Omega-3 sensation with the taste and texture of a fruit smoothie—we have Strawberry/Banana and a Lemon swirl. You really do have to taste it to believe it. Stop in for your free sample. Bring your kids in too!

Organic Fulvic Minerals are crucial factors in the reversal and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of good health. Fulvic makes all nutrients more absorbable, increases absorption of oxygen and decreases acidity, has antibiotic properties and is a powerful detoxifier of heavy metals and pollutants. Virtually tasteless, fulvic minerals can be taken straight or added to non-chlorinated water or juice. Parents report amazing successes with overly energized children and childhood related issues such as blood sugar imbalances. Many children become calm, focused, pleasant and eager to learn.

Also at this time of year, many parents are faced with the choice “to vaccinate” or “not to vaccinate”. Vaccinations are a choice; they are not mandatory. Illinois school systems have the obligation to accept vaccination exemptions for religious or medical reasons. Vaccinations are a highly controversial subject; we each have to do what is right for our families. At Family Health Center, we encourage education and research and becoming the stewards of our own health. Pick up an informational vaccination packet, at no expense, at Family Health Center.

If we could pick the top 10 things for your children to do for optimal well-being they would be (1) develop a personal relationship with God, (2) receive lots of love, (3) have boundaries, (4) supplement with essential fatty acids, (5) cellular nutrition, (6) probiotics, (7) natural or food grade multivitamin/mineral, (8) drink half their body weight in ounces of purified or spring water daily, (9) eat a well balanced diet with organic foods, and (10) at least 30-minutes of exercise daily.