Resources for Children's Health (01)

Kid Fitness Blog on Super Healthy Kids
Many people are taking the move toward health and fitness. They modify their lifestyles and eat healthy, exercise more, and take on a positive mindset. But it should not just be adults who should embark on the road to fitness. Kids, too, need to be fit and healthy. This blog by Super Healthy Kids features articles that can help parents raise healthy kids. The articles fall under categories such as healthy parenting, kids in the kitchen, kid fitness, picky eaters, and sleep, among others. Here parents can read about yoga for kids, ways to get kids to exercise, fitness trackers for kids, and more.

Chiropractic Care for Children: An Interview with Chiropractors and Medical Doctors
ICPA4Kids.org is the official website of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA, Inc), a non-profit organization of chiropractic family practitioners dedicated to raise public awareness about chiropractic care and to improve the wellness of families. The site has tons of useful articles about family health including vaccines, autism, ADHD, and chiropractic care. Also included are pregnancy and parenting tips, baby care, and family nutrition guides. There is also a section called Find a Chiropractor, where readers from US and Canada can enter their ZIP code to search for an ICPA member in their area. This search tool is also available for many countries around the world.

The Cause of Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is cause by a lack of lactase that helps break down milk sugars. The production of the enzyme lactase can be hindered by certain digestive diseases and injuries to the small intestine. In some cases, children can be born with the inability to produce lactase. In children, lactase deficiency develops naturally over time when after about the age of 2 years, the body begins to produce less lactase. Also most people do not experience lactose intolerance or milk allergy symptoms until they are older.

11 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active
Physical activity is an important component of health. This is why everyone must be physically active - including children. The problem is, children are starting to lead sedentary lives; in fact, they spend about 7 hours a day in front of a screen. The result: 1 of 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese, a condition they could carry until adulthood. The good news is that it is not too late. Parents can help their children be more physically active and therefore healthier by following the tips provided in this article. It is also important to note that physical activity comes hand in hand with healthy eating when it comes to raising healthy and happy kids.

When It's Time To Call The Chiropractor
With Buzzle.com's web site offers visitors a wealth of chiropractic information through a series of article links. At this site, you can find clear and detailed information on a wide variety of chiropractic topics, including its general definition and purpose, when a chiropractor may be necessary to treat your pain, treatment options open to children and even animals, its benefits during pregnancy, where to look for information on how to become a chiropractor, tips to ensure a quality chiropractic consultation and information on posture and its importance to our overall quality of life. The site also includes helpful links to other forms of alternative medicine.