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Top 10 Tips for Children's Immune System
By: Becky Castano LAc
No one claims to have all the answers when it comes to our children's health. I certainly don't yet I have been asked by a number of parent's what tips and tricks can we utilize to keep our children Healthy and boost immune function? What have you done the past 6 Years to keep your own children healthy and strong throughout the Holiday Season's? So here are some of my helpful tips and tricks I have been doing for my Son's the past Six Years.
1. Breast milk is essential for foundational Immune boosting nutrients and before age 1. I had my son's checked and treated by Pediatric Chiropractor and Pediatric Acupuncturist in California both right after birth and through out there child hood thus far.
Here is a wonderful link: look up a practitioner in your area "Holistic Pediatric Association" http://hpakids.org/resources.php "Pediatric Chiropractor's can assess cranial, spine misalignment which can effect development and immune function. Also Pediatric Acupuncturist's can support the bodies thymus gland, immune function, digestive health and more. Functional Medicine, Biofeedback, Aromatherapy,
2. Supplement with food based Prenatal Vitamins+ DHA supplements while pregnant and breastfeeding. Eat a diet rich in healthy fat's such as (examples) Organic Eggs, Avocado's, Walnut's, Almonds, Salmon and Tuna Fish.
3. Wash your hands often and children's hands every where, every time. Before you eat or your children eat wash hands. I know that sounds like duh but you cant imagine how often kid's get sick when they eat food with dirty hand's.
4. Everyday before your toddler is off to preschool or School put DoTerra "On Guard" essential oil on his feet under his socks. This is to ward off virus, bacteria and boost immunity. I also use DoTerra "Breathe" essential oil on chest and spine before leaving the house. (mydoterra.com/beckycastano)
5. Every morning eat a Banana, tall glass of water, Protein Source such as an Organic Egg, or Fresh Squeezed Fruit or Veggie Juice.
6. Also another common Morning ritual is making Veggie based fruit Smoothie's; although the controversies I like Spinach, Kale, Protein Powder, Strawberries or Blueberries, banana breakfast smoothie. What Protein Powder we alternate from various brands and flavor's but my basic staple Protein Powder is Standard Process "Whey Pro. Probiotic Supplements and or Superfood's would be ideal
7. Food based Multivitamin: We use the Standard Process: "Catalyn Chewables"
(Gluten Free, Food Based, Not Vegan)
8. Food based Immune Support: Standard Process: "Congaplex Chewable's"
9. Brain development support: Standard Process: "Tuna Omega Oil" (DHA) support's healthy Neurological development
10. Increase quantities of whole unprocessed foods, Reduce quantity of dairy, sugar, gluten and processed preservatives, pesticides, GMO's, chemicals and dyes. Zero candy. This of course is a work in progress my household is not completley cleaned out yet. We try to make good choices but of course it could always be more consistent and in need of improvemnet. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food".
Disclaimer: This is only Recommendation's by Becky Castano LAc not Prescription's
Standard Process Supplements can be picked up at The Wellness Centre in Katy, Texas
Also Standard Process can be picked up from Becky Castano LAc Direct 832-812-2802
DoTerra Essential Oil Products can be purchased Via Becky Castano LAc Direct or through this Website : http://mydoterra.com/beckycastano
DoTerra Catalog PDF: http://www.joomag.com/magazine/product-catalog-us-version/0627515001387574735?short
Holistic Pediatric Alliance: http://hpakids.org/resources.php
Standard Process: http://www.standardprocess.com/Standard-Process-Document-Library/Brochures/childrensnutritionL1350.pdf
By: Becky Castano LAc
No one claims to have all the answers when it comes to our children's health. I certainly don't yet I have been asked by a number of parent's what tips and tricks can we utilize to keep our children Healthy and boost immune function? What have you done the past 6 Years to keep your own children healthy and strong throughout the Holiday Season's? So here are some of my helpful tips and tricks I have been doing for my Son's the past Six Years.
1. Breast milk is essential for foundational Immune boosting nutrients and before age 1. I had my son's checked and treated by Pediatric Chiropractor and Pediatric Acupuncturist in California both right after birth and through out there child hood thus far.
Here is a wonderful link: look up a practitioner in your area "Holistic Pediatric Association" http://hpakids.org/resources.php "Pediatric Chiropractor's can assess cranial, spine misalignment which can effect development and immune function. Also Pediatric Acupuncturist's can support the bodies thymus gland, immune function, digestive health and more. Functional Medicine, Biofeedback, Aromatherapy,
2. Supplement with food based Prenatal Vitamins+ DHA supplements while pregnant and breastfeeding. Eat a diet rich in healthy fat's such as (examples) Organic Eggs, Avocado's, Walnut's, Almonds, Salmon and Tuna Fish.
3. Wash your hands often and children's hands every where, every time. Before you eat or your children eat wash hands. I know that sounds like duh but you cant imagine how often kid's get sick when they eat food with dirty hand's.
4. Everyday before your toddler is off to preschool or School put DoTerra "On Guard" essential oil on his feet under his socks. This is to ward off virus, bacteria and boost immunity. I also use DoTerra "Breathe" essential oil on chest and spine before leaving the house. (mydoterra.com/beckycastano)
5. Every morning eat a Banana, tall glass of water, Protein Source such as an Organic Egg, or Fresh Squeezed Fruit or Veggie Juice.
6. Also another common Morning ritual is making Veggie based fruit Smoothie's; although the controversies I like Spinach, Kale, Protein Powder, Strawberries or Blueberries, banana breakfast smoothie. What Protein Powder we alternate from various brands and flavor's but my basic staple Protein Powder is Standard Process "Whey Pro. Probiotic Supplements and or Superfood's would be ideal
7. Food based Multivitamin: We use the Standard Process: "Catalyn Chewables"
(Gluten Free, Food Based, Not Vegan)
8. Food based Immune Support: Standard Process: "Congaplex Chewable's"
9. Brain development support: Standard Process: "Tuna Omega Oil" (DHA) support's healthy Neurological development
10. Increase quantities of whole unprocessed foods, Reduce quantity of dairy, sugar, gluten and processed preservatives, pesticides, GMO's, chemicals and dyes. Zero candy. This of course is a work in progress my household is not completley cleaned out yet. We try to make good choices but of course it could always be more consistent and in need of improvemnet. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food".
Disclaimer: This is only Recommendation's by Becky Castano LAc not Prescription's
Standard Process Supplements can be picked up at The Wellness Centre in Katy, Texas
Also Standard Process can be picked up from Becky Castano LAc Direct 832-812-2802
DoTerra Essential Oil Products can be purchased Via Becky Castano LAc Direct or through this Website : http://mydoterra.com/beckycastano
DoTerra Catalog PDF: http://www.joomag.com/magazine/product-catalog-us-version/0627515001387574735?short
Holistic Pediatric Alliance: http://hpakids.org/resources.php
Standard Process: http://www.standardprocess.com/Standard-Process-Document-Library/Brochures/childrensnutritionL1350.pdf
BIRTH FAIR: 10/4/14 1:00- 4:00 pm "Bringing Information and Resources To Houston"
Birth Panel: Acupuncturist Speaker: Becky Lee Castano LAc
I have attended this event two years in a row and this event is the single most exciting Birth event I have ever been to since California so many wonderful and generous booth's, information, resources, classes it is a ton of fun!! you must attend Fertility, Prenatal, Postnatal, mom, Birth professional, woman's health professional I encourage to attend.
"How Chinese Medicine Induces Labor"
Chinese medicine and acupuncture have a long tradition of assisting in the initiation of labor. Pregnancy can be stressful and when delivery is overdue, the body can become more tense and essentially delay labor further by falling into a sympathetic loop, where adrenalin (a fight or flight hormone which inhibits labor) is released. Not only can acupuncture relax the body from this tense state, but research postulates that certain points, when stimulated, can also strongly trigger the release of oxytocin from the post pituitary gland which leads to uterine contraction. By using continual monitored stimulation, either manual or electrical, the contractions can be controlled more easily than with synthetic doses of pharmaceutical oxytocin. Once contractions have begun, points on the ear can be used to help maintain a continual healthy delivery, lessening pain and increasing fetal motility.
Chinese medicine and acupuncture have a long tradition of assisting in the initiation of labor. Pregnancy can be stressful and when delivery is overdue, the body can become more tense and essentially delay labor further by falling into a sympathetic loop, where adrenalin (a fight or flight hormone which inhibits labor) is released. Not only can acupuncture relax the body from this tense state, but research postulates that certain points, when stimulated, can also strongly trigger the release of oxytocin from the post pituitary gland which leads to uterine contraction. By using continual monitored stimulation, either manual or electrical, the contractions can be controlled more easily than with synthetic doses of pharmaceutical oxytocin. Once contractions have begun, points on the ear can be used to help maintain a continual healthy delivery, lessening pain and increasing fetal motility.
"ACUPUNCTURE IN A NUTSHELL"
Scientists and doctors have come up with theories to help explain the benefits of acupuncture.
Neurotransmitter Theory – Acupuncture stimulates the release of specific neurotransmitters that affect immune system function.
Autonomic Nervous System Theory – Acupuncture stimulates the release of norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several types of opioids, affecting changes in the autonomic nervous system, and reducing pain.
Gate Control Theory – Acupuncture activates specific receptors that inhibit the transmission of painful stimuli.
Vascular-Interstitial Theory – Acupuncture affects the electrical system of the body. This facilitates healing by allowing the transfer of material and electrical energy between normal and injured tissues.
Blood Chemistry Theory – Acupuncture can both raise and diminish peripheral blood components, thereby regulating the body toward homeostasis.
Scientists and doctors have come up with theories to help explain the benefits of acupuncture.
Neurotransmitter Theory – Acupuncture stimulates the release of specific neurotransmitters that affect immune system function.
Autonomic Nervous System Theory – Acupuncture stimulates the release of norepinephrine, acetylcholine and several types of opioids, affecting changes in the autonomic nervous system, and reducing pain.
Gate Control Theory – Acupuncture activates specific receptors that inhibit the transmission of painful stimuli.
Vascular-Interstitial Theory – Acupuncture affects the electrical system of the body. This facilitates healing by allowing the transfer of material and electrical energy between normal and injured tissues.
Blood Chemistry Theory – Acupuncture can both raise and diminish peripheral blood components, thereby regulating the body toward homeostasis.