Children are unpredictable. You never know what inconsistency they're going to catch you in next. -Franklin P. Jones-

  

The most important function of Vitamin D in the human body is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus but Vitamin D also aids in the absorption of calcium.  This makes it valuable in both forming and maintaining strong bones. Vitamin D can be found in many food sources such as fish, eggs and fortified milk.  However, the sun also plays a significant role in the daily production of Vitamin D; the Mayo Clinic reports that just 10 minutes a day is thought to be enough to prevent deficiencies. The term “Vitamin D” actually refers to two different forms of the vitamin: ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3).  The former is synthesized by plants and the later by humans in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays from sunlight.

    We can make better choices in our lives...  

We can make better choices in the way we eat and live...  

We can make better choices in how we educate ourselves in this unique time when ancient nutritional wisdom and modern technology are merging to create attainable options for all of us... 

The power to live longer, healthier and happier lives is within our grasp.  

All we need to do is gain the knowledge.  

To get you started, here is a list of 14 Superfoods (and a brief description of their benefits) that you can start "adding" into your diet immediately.  

14 Superfoods for MEGA Youngevity, Health and Vitality: 

1.  Coconut and Coconut Oil: anti-viral, anti-microbial, support the immune system  

2.  Sardines: (health food in a can!) - high in omega-3, calcium and cancer-fighting selenium, no mercury  

3.  Blueberries: improve memory, are anti-inflammatory, loaded with antioxidants, low in sugar  

4.  Wild Salmon: high in omegas, high in astaxathin - a super antioxidant, high in protein low in calories 

5.  Whey Protein Powder: best source of protein, highly digestible, supports weight loss and immunity 

6.  Kale: highest antioxidant rating of any vegetable  

7.  Green Tea: contains catechins, boosts metabolism, helps with weight loss, helps fight cancer  

8.  Nuts and Beans: both cornerstones of the diets of the longest lived people on earth  

9.  Turmeric: the superstar of spices - anti cancer, anti-inflammatory and liver protective 

10. Pomegranate Juice: helps sexual performance, lowers blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, may help with arthritis pain  

11. Cocoa: high in flavanols, lowers blood pressure, high in magnesium, heart healthy 

12. Maca: superfood of the Incas - high in protein, starches, vitamins and minerals 

13. Sea Vegetables: excellent source of alkalizing minerals 

14. Green Drinks: high in chlorophyll, detoxifying and alkalizing - help purify blood, boost immunity, high  in antioxidants and anti inflammatories and low in calories and sugar

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   Mark Victor Hansen

Founder, MEGA Seminar Series

ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 

"I grew up in my family neighborhood playing hockey with Mike. Mike was an awesome athlete but he was different than the rest of us. He was hyper! 

If we say Mike eating a blue freezee before a big game (his favorite) we knew we would end up playing shorthanded a lot of the game. He was so strong, so skilled, and so athletic, but also so uncontrolled at times. Mike wasn't a fighter. Mike was a good kid but he had ADHD. ADHD has become America's No. 1 childhood psychiatric disorder. 

As a teenager I tutored Mike in Math and English. I really had to stay right beside him every minute to keep him focused. Mike was prescribed Ritalin. Ritalin made him dizzy and tired. Mike tried diets. His family tried tough discipline. Nothing seemed to help. It seemed that Mike's family had "tried everything". 

At Chiropractic College I realized Mike's family didn't try all types of therapy. Chiropractor Dr. Abelson, has hypothesized about the neurological and circulatory effects with the relationship to ADHD and chiropractic care based on the autonomic (ie: involuntary) nervous system dysfunction. The rage children experience may be caused by the simultaneous discharge of numerous sympathetic nerve fibers, resulting in a "fight or flight" response.  

Chiropractors work with the nervous system. After identifying spinal dysfunction, several steps are taken. First, work is done with the tense neck muscles using soft tissue techniques, stretching and traction. This is then combined with cervical manipulation. For families dealing with ADHD a chiropractic consultation should be a part of your child's health care. 

Mike is still a good friend. Mike is now an electrician and a father but his school years were fraught with tension, discipline problems, and anguish due to the adverse effects of ADHD."  

-Dr. Justine Blainey-Broker B.Sc., D.C., is a doctor of chiropractic who works with patients of all ages and with many health concerns including ADHD.  

Among the approximately 38 million US children ages 5-14, more than 1.5 million are currently taking Ritalin regularly for this condition. This represents a 250% increase since 1990. 

Ritalin, Dexedrine, and Cyclert, or antidepressants like Tofranil, Norpramin and Elavil – like all drugs – have side effects. Some of which include: insomnia, irritability (for which it is being prescribed), dizziness, and other more serious ailments. Ritalin is classified by the DEA as a Class II controlled substance. This places it in the same category as cocaine, methadone, and methamphetamine, with similar side effects. 

Children need to be routinely checked for VAC or Vertebral Subluxation Complex, as they are often not able to articulate the devastating effects of subluxation. Unable to describe the stress and tension they feel in their nervous system, it becomes expressed in other ways. The nervous system dysfunction can lead to disruption of the body chemistry. This disruption can manifest itself as the symptoms of ADHD.  

The positive effects of chiropractic on children with ADHD is amazing. Under chiropractic care, they bring home good reports from school, many for the first time ever. Patients are thrilled to stop taking their daily doses of Ritalin. Their self-esteem raises, they find a new lease on life.

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Taken from Pediatric Power, by Stuart Warner, D.C., C.C.S.T.