Pulse on Health
Issue 3, September 2014
Wellness tips for a healthy lifestyle
2 brilliant formulas headed back to school
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Mom’s helper is a vegetarian
you want your kids to excel in all aspects of life, especially when it comes to school. Some kids just pick up on things faster than others, while others need some extra help.
Whether it’s learning algebra, or playing ball for the first time, you want to give them everything they need to do their best at both, but nature doesn’t put all kids at the same starting point. Children with learning difficulties may be lacking certain essential fatty acids (EFAs).
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Sometimes that lack of focus on studies or other activities is related to a lack of nutrients. Kids can be particularly fussy at the dinner table and who knows whether they really eat that healthy lunch you’ve packed or not.
Back to school is busy for everyone, especially Moms. Not only do kids go back to school, they also return to dance lessons, play dates and basketball, soccer, hockey or baseball practice. No wonder your brain can feel a little scattered! Give yourself a vegetarian brain boost with essential fatty acids (EFAs) necessary for optimal brain function. Udo’s Oil™ DHA 3•6•9 Blend formula has all the EFAs moms need, but in a vegetarian blend made from algae, not fish.
A liquid multivitamin can help keep kids healthy and developing to their full potential as it absorbs better in the body than a tablet. With a full range of vitamins A through E and minerals like calcium and magnesium, a good liquid multivitamin can help in the development and maintenance of young bones, teeth, immune function, skin and more. Give your kids the boost they need to excel this school year with high quality EFAs for brainpower and a great tasting liquid multivitamin for healthy bones and immunity. Back to school is the perfect time to give your child a bit of an added boost for better schoolwork and play.
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ack to school means germs. It’s a fact of life when kids get together in classrooms, on playgrounds and in the gym – they sneeze on each other, hold hands and share snacks. You can’t avoid the spreading of germs, but you can prevent the colds they might turn into. Always wash hands – If they know their ABCs, then they know how long hand washing should last - sing the song while sudsing up. Boost-up their water with Echinacea – Drinking water can help wash away the germs, but if plain water isn’t a favourite, try the ColdGuard For Kids recipe on the right for a tasty boost. Colour your plate – Make sure your family’s diet is rich in colourful fruits and vegetables to keep immune systems healthy and strong.
robiotics are often considered an adult supplement, but kids need them more than ever. Having too much sugar, drinking pop and being exposed to germs at daycare or school can upset the balance of healthy bacteria in children. Bottle-fed toddlers may be lacking certain probiotics that help them digest and absorb nutrients. They need the B. infantis strain of probiotics in low, consistent numbers. Adding a probiotic available in powdered form like Udo’s Choice® Super Toddler’s Probiotic, provides the necessary probiotics for toddlers and can be conveniently added to formula, smoothies or yogurt. Children on the other hand, need a higher level of probiotics than toddlers, that’s why Udo’s Choice® Super Children’s Probiotic includes a probiotic potency of three billion, to work with the growing and changing probiotics in a child’s tummy.
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t’s easy to get the coldfighting benefits with ColdGuard For Kids, a tasty liquid supplement made from Echinacea and Vitamin C. Simply add ColdGuard For Kids to hot or cold water for a yummy fruity drink. Boost up their immune system by adding to their water bottle when symptoms first appear.
Immune boosting tea F ew things are as calming as a nice cup of tea after a long day. Whether your tea time is in the morning, after work or before bed, there are ways to get more out of your calming ritual. By adding teas specifically designed for fighting off colds and the flu, your family will stay healthier during this germ-filled time of year. Look to blends with immune system boosters like: •
Eucalyptus
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Peppermint
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Ginger
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Astragalus
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Echinacea
If you really want to up the ante, add the delicious sweetness of raw Manuka honey. This is a far cry from the honey you keep in the pantry. Manuka honey is chockfull of beneficial enzymes, nutrients and antioxidants. Add Manuka honey to teas like Deep Defense or Bye Bye Cold and, well, the names say it all…
Prevent the “headache” of back to school
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Migranon II
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ith all of the running around before school starts, it’s inevitable that a headache could strike at any time. Those who have migraines know there is nothing more debilitating than a pounding head, aching neck and blurred vision. Pharmaceutical drugs are one option, but to avoid the possible side effects, a natural formulation of butterbur in Migranon II is proven to provide relief. When taken preventatively Migranon II reduces the frequency and intensity of migraines so you can get on with your day.
Tip: Spa’ify
your shower Throw a few drops of Olbas® Oil into your morning shower to create a spa-like environment. Breathing in the soothing scents of eucalyptus, mint, cajuput, menthol and clove will ease you into your day.
Supermoms suffer from
iron deficiency too
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hile the stresses of back to school can be exhausting, there may be something else to blame for why you’re feeling so tired.
Ask your health care practitioner for a simple serum ferritin test which will show if your body’s iron stores are dropping. If your levels are low, you won’t be alone. Few women are getting the recommended 18 mg a day of iron from their diet and once an iron deficiency takes hold it can be hard to reverse.
You could be low in iron.
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Common symptoms include: ■■ Fatigue and poor concentration + ■■ Pale skin ■■ Dark circles under eyes ■■ Brittle hair and nails ■■ Cold hands and feet ■■ Difficulty exercising Your body can’t produce its own iron which makes iron deficiency particularly common among women of childbearing years. So what do you do? You have a household to run, kids need to be at school and somehow you have to find the time and energy to grocery shop and make dinner.
Prevention is a mom’s best friend, and starts with iron-rich foods like eggs, dark leafy greens, beans and legumes, but if a deficiency is suspected, you may want to turn to an easily absorbed liquid supplement to get you back to being a super mom! Floradix® Liquid Iron and Vitamin Formula: Plant based, liquid iron and vitamin formula Formulated for maximum absorption Contains whole food and herbal extracts Easy on the digestive tract Dairy, lactose and alcohol free Free of artificial colours & flavours Safe utilizable dosage Certified kosher Suitable for vegetarians
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