The epidemics of Childhood: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, Allergies

Suspected commonalities of 4-A disorders

• Toxins - Heavy Metals/Chemicals

• Oxidative Stress

• Inflammation

Asthma Triggers

• Allergy to indoor allergens
- House dust mite
- Cockroach

• Allergy to certain seasonal fungal spores
- 70 - 85 asthmatic populations studied have positive skin-prick tests

• Chronic exposure to environmental tobacco smoke

• Exposure to other indoor irritants, including products of unvented combustion

• Outdoor air pollution
- Ozone, respirable particulates, nitrogen dioxide

Adverse Outcomes of childhood obesity

Metabolic
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Metabolic syndrome
Orthopedic
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
- Blount's disease
Cardiovascular
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
- Atherosclerosis
Psychological
- Depression
- Poor quality of life
Neurological
- Pseudotumor cerebri
Hepatic
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Pulmonary
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Asthma (exacerbation)
Renal I
- Proteinuria

It takes two to Tango

Fertility is a couple issue, NOT just a woman's issue, so good reproductive outcomes require a focus on both partners

Less than 50% in a fertility clinic population had nutritional deficiencies and / or increased sperm DNA damage

Sperm DNA damage and reduced morphology can be improved by 2 to 3 months of lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements in the majority of affected men

Changes result in a significant increase in pregnancy and reduction in miscarriage rates

Principles of Mindfulness

• Mindfulness is deliberately paying attention, non-judgmentally.

• Mindfulness encompasses both internal processes and external environments.

• Mindfulness is being aware of what is present for you mentally, emotionally and physically in each moment.

• With practice, mindfulness cultivates the possibility of freeing yourself of reac- tive, habitual patterns of thinking, feeling and acting.

• Mindfulness promotes balance, choice, wisdom and acceptance of what is.

Mindful Eating

• Allowing yourself to become aware of the positive and nurturing opportunities that are available through food preparation and consumption by respecting your own inner wisdom.

• Choosing to eat food that is both pleasing to you and nourishing to your body by using all your senses to explore, savor and taste.

• Acknowledging responses to food (likes, neutral or dislikes) without judgment.

• Learning to be aware of physical hunger and satiety cues to guide your decision to begin eating and to stop eating.

Somone who eats mindfully:

• Acknowledges that there is no right or wrong way to eat but varying degrees of awareness surrounding the experience of food.

• Accepts that his/her eating experiences are unique .

• Is an individual who by choice, directs his/her awareness to all aspects of food and eating on a moment-by-moment basis.

• Is an individual who looks at the immediate choices and direct experiences associated with food and eating: not to the distant health outcome of that choice.

• Is aware of and reflects on the effects caused by unmindful eating.

• Experiences insight about how he/she can act to achieve specific health goals as he/she becomes more attuned to the direct experience of eating and feelings of health.

• Becomes aware of the interconnection of earth, living beings, and cultural practices and the impact of his/ her food choices has on those systems.

Obesity crisis & breakfast

The co-occurrence of decline in the frequency of eating breakfast and the emergence of the obesity epidemic, raised scientific interest in the possible causal role of breakfast in weight control and related disease risks

Numerous observational studies showed that regular breakfast eaters have higher diet quality (increased intake of fiber, calcium, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, zinc, iron and decreased intake of calories, fat and cholesterol) relative to breakfast skippers (Nicklas et al 1998; Kleemolo et al 1999.)

Accordingly, regular breakfast consumption is associated with improved diet quality and better food choices throughout the day.

Where are we now

• The Western world is becoming more obese.

• Chronic disease is on the rise.

• The life expectancy is on the decline.

• Our food supply is questionable and laden with unpronounceables.

• The more we know, the less healthy we are.

Healthy Living
Healthy Aging

Do you and your loved ones want to live a longer life or do you and your loved ones want to live a long and healthy life?

Do you want to add years to your life or life to your years, or both?

If you want to be as healthy as possible your practitioner can help you and your loved ones.

Are you aging well?

As the population ages , it is becoming more and more apparent that most people are not ageing well. That is, very few people are spending the last decades of their life feeling fit, healthy, energetic and full of life! If you want to age well, your practitioner can help. There are some key indicators of health and ageing that can be assessed by your practitioner to evaluate exactly how well your body is coping with the aging process. Your practitioner can look at biomarkers such as overall muscle quality, blood pressure and body fat percentage to help determine how old your body really is.

Natural Medicines to support aging well

• Resveratrol: Is an antioxidant, it helps to mop up free radicals in the body. Free radicals are particles that can appear in the body due to to toxins, disease, excessive exposure to UV radiation and other sources. Free radical induced damage is one of the leading causes of cell damage and ageing. Not only does resveratrol help protect cells and DNA from free radicals, it also encourages cells to live longer and therefore may promote longevity.

• Multivitamin and Mineral Formula: as you age, your requirement for nutrients increases. Modern food processing, storage and farming techniques mean that our diet is deficient in many essential nutrients. Choosing the right multivitamin and mineral supplement is important as not all supplements are the same, and it is important to use supplements that provide the highest quality ingredients. Most importantly, it is vital to use supplements that are going to best help you as an individual.

• Fish Oil: contains high levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA. These omega-3 essential fatty acids are inti-inflammatry as well as being important for maintaining healthy cholesterol and brain function. The typical Western diet is low in omega-3 essential fatty acids. A low intake of these essential fats may be linked to the development of heart disease, as well as other health problems such as arthritis and skin conditions. Always ensure you use a fish oil supplement that has been purified and contains a high level of the active EPA and DHA omega-3 essential fatty acids.

• Probiotics: are friendly bacteria that live in your gastrointestinal tract. They are fundamental to good health, maintaining normal healthy digestive and immune function. Many lifestyle factors can reduce the population of beneficial flora. A daily probiotic supplement can help to maintain gut flora balance. Probiotics differ according to species and strain.

Regular check-ups are like health insurance!

Your practitioner can monitor these key ageing biomarkers on an ongoing basis. Regular consultations with your practitioner will help you ensure you are ageing well and staying as healthy and vital as possible. So make sure you are getting regular assessments and enrol in an ongoing healthy ageing and wellbeing program today!

Depending on your individual requirements, your practitioner can recommend the best supplements for you to help you age well and live the healthiest, longest life you can!

By following the seven keys for healthy aging and the Wellness lifestyle pyramid, you too can live a longer, more active, healthier life.