http://salegoss.immensepots.com/ Visit http://www.eastwesthealing.com en http://salegoss.immensepots.com/2009/03/08/your-health-choices-shape-their-health-future.html Allergies, asthma, chronic sinus infections, ear aches, eczema, as well as other immune system as well as food-related conditions are becoming quite prevalent with children today. Due to the fact that 75-80% of our immune system lies in our gut you can trust that numerous of these issues are associated with mild to severe gastrointestinal dysfunction. As Americans we are told that the only way to fight infection is by the utilize of antibiotics. What we are not considering, or simply are unaware of, is the damage these drugs have on the immune system. I wish I could tell you this was the only battle you had to consider as parents in helping your child to build a healthy, strong immune system. Unfortunately, times have altered as well as in todays society children are being bombarded as well as overloaded with toxic man-made chemicals that forces there under developed immune systems to work harder to remove them. Working overtime cause the immune system to jog out of the essential elements (fuel-amino acids as well as essential fats) it needs to rid the body of these toxins. Toxic overload without regular refueling shall cause the immune system as well as the liver to burn out. Antibiotics kill good AND bad bacteria in the colon resulting in poor digestion as well as impaired nutrient absorption. This is important to understand…often parents begin making “healthier” food choices as a means to battle as well as avoid reoccurrence of these common infections at the end of having treated them with antibiotics. Make no mistake mom as well as dad, kids with allergies commonly have underlying absorption as well as digestion issues, highly influenced by the antibiotic itself! Antibiotics impair the mucosa (inner lining of the small intestines) allowing toxins that should ordinarily exit the body to get absorbed into the bloodstream, thus causing various allergic reactions leading to fluid build-up as well as a perfect breeding ground on behalf of bacterial infections! As mentioned earlier, our children, as well as lets not forget about you as well as me, are being bombarded with man-made toxic chemicals that challenge as well as compromise our immune system function every day. There are times when antibiotics are going to be necessary but do not be fooled into thinking that this is the only culprit within this growing epidemic of chronic immune system dysfunction. There are several other factors that give rise to weakened immune systems including: • stress • poor diet • lack of sleep • food intolerances • food allergies • table sugar • food preservatives • environmental toxins The chances of our children being capable of building healthy, strong immune systems depends solely on the us…you as well as me… mom AND dad! Even before the moment of gestation our health as well as lifestyle choices impact every cell of our unborn baby. It is difficult to argue this fact when there's no denying that every cell we are made of is composed, as well as can only be as good, as what we are ingesting into our bodies. At no other time is quality control more important than during infancy when the body is built, the endocrine system activated, as well as the brain as well as nervous system is being formed. Most mothers take care to eliminate the common caffeine, alcohol as well as seafood but what about the rest of the American C.R.A.P. (coke/caffeine, refined carbohydrates, aspartame as well as preservatives) diet? What are some steps we can take to reverse this as well as avoid it happening to our child? Breastfeeding: Begin with yourself! As we know…breastfeeding is, by far, the best nutrient source on behalf of your baby! There are several studies, done by formula manufacturers that endeavour to persuade you into thinking that their product is “just as good” as mother’s breast milk. First, you must consider who is doing you studies as well as what their intentions are, but secondly, you must also consider the reality that an estimated all diets of American women are at best, appalling! Mothers…what you are eating, or not eating, affects your child! Mothers require healthy natural fat on behalf of the development as well as integrity of the nervous system, organic fruits as well as vegetables, healthy range free animal proteins as well as whole grains. Not highly processed C.R.A.P. foods! http://www.westonaprice.org/children/breastfeed.html Nutrition: Good nutrition is essential to developing as well as keeping the immune system healthy as well as strong. Yes, this also stands on behalf of you as well as I! But, if your child is compromised, it at all times begins with YOU! 1. Eliminate gluten as well as dairy: It is important to identify as well as eliminate foods that create inflammation. Many children suffering from any chronic respiratory or digestive dysfunction, commonly are intolerant to lactose, as well as wheat flour (gluten). There are several alternatives to wheat but the best route is avoiding any processed foods completely as they all break down into sugars. 2. Eliminate white table sugar: 1 tsp of sugar shall suppress the immune system on behalf of 3-5 hours…1TSP!!! Let me break it to you…sugar is sugar, is sugar! Sugar has been shown to reduce white blood cell count, an indicator of immune strength. The function of white blood cells is to fight as well as destroy germs that can cause disease. Sugar is toxic to the body as well as promotes fungal infections in the gut, ear, nose, as well as throat. Many chronic earaches as well as sinus difficulties are actually fungal infections. 3. Eliminate Trans-fats: If trans-fats (hydrogenated oils found in deep fried foods, margarine as well as baked goods) are bad on behalf of adults, imagine how bad they are on behalf of little growing bodies. Trans-fats interfere with enzymatic processes, cause reduced learning ability, disrupt the endocrine system, as well as contribute to allergies, asthma as well as numerous other diseases. 4. Increase essential fatty acids: the good fats are essential to normal immune as well as nervous system function. Carlsons Cod liver oil is a great way on behalf of kids to receive essential fatty acids as well as acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. 5. Improve digestion as well as absorption: By following the above recommendations you shall greatly reduce inflammation in the gut, facilitating proper digestion as well as absorption. Using digestive enzymes as well as foods like goat yogurts or pro-biotic supplementation shall also aid in restoring the mucosa by replenishing the natural balance of friendly flora in the colon.  6. Antibiotics as well as vaccines: We have discussed the consequences of antibiotics on the immune system but increasing evidence also suggests that injecting a child with nearly three-dozen doses of viral as well as bacterial vaccines during a time at which the immune system is developing can result in chronic immune system dysfunction. I strongly encourage you to take the time to educate yourself on how you as well as your child/children are being impacted by the changes in our food supply. It is time we start taking more responsibility on behalf of the choices we manufacture surrounding our health as well as not leave it in the hands of others whos concerns do not involve your health or the health of the next generation!  -Jeanne Cuevas CHEK 2, HLC 2  www.eastwesthealing.com Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:16:47 -0400 salegoss