Sugar lurks in almost everything that is packaged or fast. It puts a toll on your immune system which makes you more vulnerable to invading organisms like bacteria and viruses. That is why most people get sick in the fall and winter months when our sugar consumption is at its highest. This article showed some alternatives to sugary drinks and snacks. It will hopefully inspire some creativity and get you thinking of ways to decrease your family’s overall sugar consumption. The “Nice Cream” sounds pretty good.

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Dr. Anne Marie

Here is an article on healthy lunch suggestions. PLEASE NOTE: I am not an advocate for Gluten and Genetically Modified Organisms like soy and corn. These products should be purchased organic if consumed at all. Overall, I thought this article would help those of you to inspire some healthy creativity when packing lunches for your family.

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Dr. Anne Marie

One of the best ways to help your kids (and yourself) boost their immune system now and into their adult years is to stress the importance of flossing their teeth daily. Our mouths are a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. Decreasing sugar consumption and flossing regularly along with brushing our teeth helps to prevent these invading organisms from entering our bloodstream at a rapid rate. Studies have also shown that good oral hygiene helps prevent future heart issues.

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Dr. Anne Marie

Most people think that posture is just a vanity thing. It really lets you know how healthy you are. Your posture is like the framework of your house. It doesn’t matter how pretty you try to make it. If the framework is compromised so is the house. Your skeleton is the framework of your body. It houses your brain and spinal cord which tells everything in your body what to do. If your skeleton is not aligned properly, your body cannot function at its optimal level. A good example of this would be knee replacements. Both knees are the same age. How come one has to be replaced? Improper alignment.

Children have the capacity to heal quickly. Check your whole family’s posture by referring to the video. If you suspect spinal misalignment come on in and get your spine checked!

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Dr. Anne Marie

Since many of us spend a majority of our time in front of electronic devices, it is important that you maintain a good posture. If you or your children are leaning over your computer for hours at a time each day, symptoms like headaches, fatigue, back aches, neck aches, and common colds may arise. This short video reviews proper computer ergonomics. If it is not possible for you or your kids to maintain proper ergonomics when on your electronic devices, you should make a habit of stretching your chest muscles regularly. This will help to prevent muscle imbalances and your head from leaning too far forward.

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Dr. Anne Marie

Sleep is extremely important for all of us because it is when your body repairs, regenerates and grows. It is essential that we adults get at least seven of hours of sleep per night and children need significantly more. This article touches on the importance of sleep and recaps the other four topics that were discussed in last week’s countdown.

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Dr. Anne Marie

One of the greatest gifts you can give to children is finding out what physical activity they enjoy and encouraging them to engage in it regularly. Osteoporosis is such an epidemic these days. The truth of the matter is that strong bones should be thought about during childhood. This is a great article on exercise and how studies have shown that it is essential for bone health.

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Dr. Anne Marie

One of the secrets to great health is snacks. Healthy snacks! I thought this article was worth passing along. Please note: I am not an advocate of Gluten so I would pick gluten free bagels, breads, cereals, and crackers. They are now available at all grocery stores. Healthy snacks keep kids alert and energized throughout the day (this goes for adults too). Our Health Talk on Tuesday, August 20th at 7:15pm will review healthy snack options with some snack samples to taste. Contact us to reserve your spot and bring a loved one with you!

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Dr. Anne Marie

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is the fuel that you are first putting into your body to set your tone for the day. What kind of fuel are you putting into your body and that of your kids? Most breakfasts are heavily laden with sugar. This gives you a high and then a crash and burn come mid morning. It is the same with your kids. Try to focus more on breakfasts that have more protein. We will be covering this at our talk on August 20th at 7:15pm. Let us know if you can make it. In the meantime…I found the article below enlightening.

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Dr. Anne Marie