and desired activities. It takes planning and hard work to fi t in everything and balance all the desires of a healthy, well-adjusted young person. T ere are some wonderful nutrient supplements to help with mental alertness. T is can aid with focus and concentra- tion and they are all-natural. Visit with the experts in your local herb shop about specifi c supplements for your child’s needs. Consider adding an immune system booster to your child’s
supplement regimen at the beginning of the school year. Popular recommendations are echinacea or elderberry supplement. T is is important as the fl u season starts up in another couple of months. Now is the time of year we oſt en see the fi rst round of head
Keeping Kids Healthy When They Go
Back to School by Randy Lee
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t’s that time of year again. T e kids lament the return to school and moms breathe a sigh of relief. Summer seems to get shorter and shorter yet full of more activities. What can we do
to help our kids get the most from their school experience? A well-balanced vitamin and mineral supplements are neces-
sities. T e purpose of every cell in our bodies is to produce energy. But they must have a balance of proper nutrients as well as ad- equate water, exercise and rest to accomplish this task. Since most of us don’t get regular, well-balanced meals, supplements help to meet this need. Mental alertness is imperative. Establish a routine early in the school year. Schedule adequate time for rest, exercise, homework
lice. T ere are some excellent natural shampoos and treatments for this. One eff ective recipe using essential oils is to mix two drops eucalyptus oil, one drop each of lavender oil and geranium oil, and a teaspoon of any of the common carrier oils. T en massage this into the hair, leave it for at least a half an hour, and shampoo and rinse. An excellent rinse is made from combining two drops each of these three oils with a half an ounce of vinegar and eight ounces of water. Make sure you rinse every hair and let it dry naturally. Repeat this process daily until all the lice and eggs are gone. Does you child suff er from acne? Help them alleviate this
problem with a good hygiene regimen. T ere are some wonderful herbal programs and some herbal blend supplements to help also. Finally, the new school year also brings on other conditions
for the average student: increased mental stress, increased muscle aches and pains for those involved in school sports, and increased emotional anxiety. Watch your children and listen to them. If a supplement is in order to help them adjust, contact your health food store or herb shop.
For more information, contact Naturopathic Doctor Randy Lee, owner of T e Health Patch at 1024 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City. Call t 405-736-1030 or e-mail PawPaw@T eHealthPatch. com or visit T
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