Prevent asthma: How to develop a healthy child naturally

Friday, June 17, 2016 by: Jonathan Landsman
Tags: asthma, children, prevention

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(NaturalNews) Asthma is the number one chronic disease of childhood, with 1 in every 10 children suffering from asthma, according to The American Academy of Asthma, Allergy & Immunology. Likewise, allergies have become a growing problem, with 1 in every 13 children affected by this avoidable health issue.

Discover a natural way to stop asthma and allergies. On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, Jonathan Landsman and Dr. Melina Roberts will talk about how simple food changes and lifestyle habits can prevent (and even reverse) many health problems associated with raising a child. Don't miss this informative program about the best ways to introduce foods to a newborn child; the link between digestive health and chronic health problems; plus, expert advice on how to meet your child's changing nutritional needs - without the risk of creating food allergies.

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The wrong foods can trigger asthma and food allergies

Chicken nuggets, French fries, candy disguised as fruit, sweetened breakfast cereals, fast food burgers, mac and cheese, soda - sadly, for many children, these are the staples of their diet, beginning at a shockingly young age. I know it's true because I talk to so many kids - on a weekly basis! (I hope they're reading this article)

Highly processed foods and junk food diets - full of harmful chemicals - have been linked to the development of ADHD, autism, depression and even, later in life, to Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders.

Simply put, unhealthy foods have an impact on the brain - early in life. In fact, many integrative healthcare professionals believe it's a major contributing factor to the poor academic performance within the United States - compared to most other developed nations. Several studies have found poor nutrition early in life results in poor memory skills and lower IQ in school-aged children.

Not only are the chemicals in processed foods putting your child at risk, both now and throughout his or her lifetime, but even the introduction of certain foods too early can damage the digestive system, making our kids more susceptible to chronic illness throughout their lifetime. For example, we now know that the unique foundation of microbes - in the digestive tract - (as early as age three) have a tremendous influence over immunity and overall wellbeing.

Building a healthy digestive system: The right nutrition at the right time

Parents of young children often find very little information available on how to meet the specific nutritional needs of a developing child in a way that promotes digestive health and reduces the risk of allergies, asthma and other chronic disease. Most end up feeding their child as if he or she were an adult, introducing the wrong foods at the wrong time, and setting up a disastrous cycle of bad health.

On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, you'll discover:

• Why nutritional needs vary as a child develops
• How to introduce new foods to promote good digestive health
• How poor gut health can trigger chronic disease symptoms
• When to introduce suspected allergenic foods plus much more!

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This week's guest: Dr. Melina Roberts, naturopathic doctor and author

Discover the best nutritional plan for your child and how to prevent disease naturally – Sun. May 5

Dr. Melina Roberts is a leading authority in the field of naturopathic medicine specializing in European Biological Medicine, with a focus on digestive disease, pediatric health, chronic illness and cancer. She is well-regarded and highly sought-after for her unique approach to treating disease, and for her ability to effectively treat difficult cases, such as cancer and autoimmune disease.

Dr. Roberts is the author of Building a Healthy Child, a revolutionary food introductory plan about building a solid foundation of health in children. She received her doctorate degree at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario.

She is a member of the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, the Paracelsus Biological Medicine Network, the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine.

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