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There is no such thing as passive health. Read that again and let it sink in. That’s right. There is no such thing as passive health!!! In a world that is ever changing and throwing more challenges at the human race, navigating this takes hard work and conscious effort to obtain great physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
The health of our children is something us parents are extremely passionate about. But where do we start with all the information out there without feeling overwhelmed and overcome by mother (or father) guilt. As with most things in health, balance is the key. And as with all aspects of parenting, its best to breakdown some of the healthy guidelines into bite sized achievable pieces focusing on just one or two areas at a time whilst simultaneously considering the bigger picture.
Did you know that not all natural medicines are created equally? And it is not simply a case of something being safe to self-prescribe because it is “natural”. As a naturopath, when you visit me for a consultation I tailor your health program and/or prescription to suit your individual needs. I believe it is what sets our healthcare profession apart, ie, we acknowledge that not one size fits all.
The adolescent years bring the more serious side of health issues. This is where our healthy habits can form the foundations for adult life. Balance is the key and if we can instil a sense of balance in our teens, then it is easy for them to identify times when this balance becomes disrupted. They can then instigate a call to action to help themselves regain balance and overall health.