Foods that harm & foods that heal kids.

Compiled by Mark Flanigan, N.D., B. HSc (Herb Med).

www.ultimatehealthsolutions.com.au

For optimal health it is important that
your kids avoid the following things:-

Artificial Colours and Flavours:

Many of these can adversely affect health and also brain neurochemistry, contributing to behavioural disorders, asthma, epilepsy, infertility, diabetes, malnutrition, and many others.

Food Intolerance Network.

Canola Oil:

  Mad Cow Disease (scrapie in sheep) literally eats the brain away. It is now suspected
that Canola (Rape seed) oil plays a factor in the development of Mad Cow disease. “Back
in the 1980's, rape oil was widely used in animal feeds in England and throughout Europe.
It was banned in 1991. Since then, Scrapie in sheep has totally disappeared.”
               ( Holistic Health Encyclopedia ).

               Some good information on the toxic effects of Canola Oil.

               Book: Udo Erasmus, Oils that Heal, Oils that Kill.

  Healthy Alternative:    COCONUT OIL.

               Recent research shows that coconut oil actually has anti-bacterial, anti-viral
               and anti fungal properties. Some doctors are advising people with immune
               diseases like AIDS to use coconut oil due to it's health promoting benefits.

               Coconut oil information at mercola.com

               Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

               Kokonut Pacific

               Coconutoil.com

               Book: Bruce Fife, The Coconut Oil Miracle.

Coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils to use. It raises HDL, or good cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease.

Soy:

Can depress thyroid function.
Blocks action of trypsin and other enzymes needed for protein digestion.
Contains Phytic Acid, which inhibits the uptake of minerals.
Has phytoestrogens, which mimic the action of the female hormone estrogen in the body.
  The following report is a very important article for all parents or parents-to-be to read:

               Exposure to genistein during gestation and lactation
               demasculinizes the reproductive system in rats.
  Also, see the following websites for more information:

               Soybean Products - A Recipe for Disaster?

               Soy online information service.

               Soy's Thyroid Dangers.
  Cow's dairy is nearly as bad.

               Cow's dairy information at mercola.com

               The Not Milk website.

               Dont drink your milk.

               Book: Frank A. Oski, Don't Drink Your Milk!: New Frightening Medical
                                                 Facts About the World's Most Overrated Nutrient.
Healthy Alternative: GOAT'S MILK.
Another healthy Alternative: ALMOND MILK.

Sugar:

  "Sugar is by far the biggest killing substance among human beings today."
               ( Neotech Chapter 33 )
  Sugar is very harmful to your Health:

               76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health.

               REFINED SUGAR - The Sweetest Poison of All

               Sugar & Cancer - Shorts - connection between high blood sugar and tumor growth
Sugar cravings may be indicative of mineral deficiency or insulin resistance. A herb that
may be of assistance in sugar cravings is Gymnema, which acts as a sugar blocker.
Healthy Alternative: STEVIA HERB.

Toxins:

  This is an article from the Herald Sun:

               Toddlers' chemical cocktail.
  See also the following sites:

               Center for Children’s Health and the Environment.

               Children’s Health Environment Coalition.

               Environmental Toxins.

               Environmental Working Group

               Children's Unique Vulnerability to Environmental Toxins
Once exposed to toxins, there are natural methods of eliminating them from the body.
Care should be taken during this process due to the possibility of creating further damage
by mobilising these toxins so they are free to move around the body. Ideally this form of
detoxification should be done under the supervision of your natural health care provider.

Microwave:

  Infants have died after consuming microwave heated milk. The following links contain some important and disturbing information about the dangers of microwave cooking.

               The Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking.

               Microwave Madness.

               Microwave Cooking is Killing You!

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Disclaimer: The information in this site is designed for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your health care practitioner.