July 2008 : Life Cycles - Children's Health

Children's Health and Asthma
by Dr. Amber Belt

When I was a child, the same cycle repeated itself several times a year. I would catch a cold and usually be treated with antibiotics.   Almost every time, the cold would settle in my chest and the symptoms of wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing would begin.   Then I would start my asthma medication.   This helped my breathing but made me nauseous, shaky, weak, and took away my appetite. I would get better in about a week, but had to have an inhaler available just in case my asthma unexpectedly flared up. I realize my story is not unique, but my childhood illnesses contributed to my interest in becoming a naturopathic doctor.   The purpose of this article is to provide you, as a parent, with hope that your child can avoid this cycle through naturopathic medicine. . . . . . continue reading

Children's Health and Nasal Cleaning
by Dr. Hana Solomon

I developed the Nasopure Nasal Wash System with the patented bottle design so children, as well as adults, can wash their noses anywhere. We all know the importance of washing your hands to prevent the spread of germs, that brushing your teeth prevents cavities, and that washing dirty wounds prevents infection. Why don't we wash our noses too? Probably because it does not sound very glamorous, and because it is not advertised or well known. It is a simple habit we could get used to, just as we can learn to brush our teeth, or get into the habit of changing the filter of our furnace. We should also wash our noses to keep the body's filter in proper working order. . . . . . continue reading

Green Thoughts : Inner Green
by Debbie Borel

Polluted skies, poisoned waters and depleted soil issues forth from polluted minds, poisoned bodies and depleted personal energy.

Unhealthy people create an unhealthy planet.

There are some who would rush about in order to save the planet and lose their personal lives and environment. . . . . . continue reading