by Brian Cooper on May 9, 2012
Childhood fainting is a very common issue and can be attributed to many different things, most of which are not life threatening. It can be very traumatic for both parents and the child who fainted as the common reaction is to think there is something seriously wrong. But again the origin of the fainting spell could be something very simple and harmless.
Doctors will tell you that the most common reason for fainting in children is something called “vasovagal syncope” which is really just a term which refers to a fainting spell. It is basically the temporary loss of consciousness due to a decrease of blood flow to the brain caused by a drop in heart rate and blood pressure. But there are a number of very explainable reasons why a child may faint that are not serious and normally require no additional treatment and these are just a few of them: [Read More…]
by Brian Cooper on May 1, 2012
Commercial produce is full of pesticides and it's slowly killing our children. Should you be buying organic instead?
You thought you were being good parents by buying fruits and vegetables from the supermarket for your kids to have with their meals but did it ever occur to you that the farmer who grew those veggies was spraying them with chemical pesticides that might eventually kill your kids?
Well, that’s easily solved right? You just take the apples, broccoli, green beans and those fresh oranges and wash them off under cold water because that’s what you were told to do right? Nothing like a good rinsing under some fresh tap water to do the job. All clean, right? [Read More…]
by Brian Cooper on April 18, 2012
Author Ruby Roth, a writer of children’s books, is set to debut her upcoming book called “Vegan is Love” on April 24th but a firestorm of criticism from dieticians says the book is just too controversial of a subject for young kids. Roth and many others think differently.
Although written as a kids book, the ideas presented about how people use animals for food, entertainment, medical testing and clothing are more adult in nature which is why the book and Roth has drawn some criticism. [Read More…]
by Brian Cooper on April 17, 2012
Good news from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) today indicating that our children are more safe than ever before, but indications are that unintentional injuries from poisoning and suffocation are actually on the rise in children.
Timothy W. Martin from the Wall Street Journal’s blog on health went on to talk about the report: [Read More…]
by Brian Cooper on April 16, 2012
If you're wondering what all of these kids have in common, they all played the Choking Game.....and now they're not here.
You may have heard about the “Choking Game” from your school age children and thought it was just some dumb game kids were playing these days but you need to think again. The game these kids are playing is not like anything you’ve ever seen before and it is taking the lives of grandchildren, sons and daughters with it while parents and family members wonder why they didn’t see it coming. This is a deadly game kids are playing, not for the feint of heart.
The choking game has been around for decades, billed as a “safe” way to get a rush or a high from passing out. According to a new study, about 6 percent of adolescents have played it at least once. But doctors believe kids who play it may have little idea how deadly it is. [Read More…]
by Brian Cooper on April 12, 2012
Did you know kids should only have 4-6oz of juice per day?
I wanted to pass on this video below mainly because I thought it had some good ideas for cool treats and beverage ideas for kids as we fast approach the spring and summer seasons.
The home made sno-cones made using ice in a food processor, 100% grape juice and some blueberries I think is a great idea. It shows how very easy it is to make a quick, fun and nutritious sno-cone while avoiding all of the extra sugars you get when you buy them at the store or an ice cream shop. I also really liked the idea of Seltzer and Orange juice drink as a substitute for sodas. Again you’re doing everything possible to avoid putting extra sugar in your child’s diet and this is a healthy way to do it. Other take aways from the video include: [Read More…]
