Greetings!    

    It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this, but I wanted to take this opportunity to say Thank You to all of you who have become family and have had such a positive impact on my life.

    For those of you that have not yet heard, I have been presented with a new opportunity and a position that will allow me to grow both personally and professionally. My main motivation for moving on is my children.They are growing up too fast and they are amazing young people. 

    I truly loved "my job" and all of you were the greatest part of that! The smiles, laughter and  joy each and every one of you brought to my days will be missed beyond measure. I hope I have given back to all of you a tenth of what I have received. I have cherished being a part our shared goal of healing and achieving and maintaining a  better quality of life.

Stay well, share your smiles and continue to be a bright spot in others days!

Suzanne

 "No love, no friendship, can cross the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever." 
 

- Francois Mocuriac 

Start school of on the healthy foot.

Back to school! It's the 3 dreaded words the kids strongly dislike hearing. But soon enough they'll be back in the swing of things. What else could be back in the swing of things? That's right the cold and flu viruses. School is the perfect breeding ground for such bacteria and viruses to run rampant. The close quarters and air quality conditions allow them to thrive at your child's expense. So instead of sitting back and waiting for you child to get sick, be proactive and get your child's immune system in shape before the little "buggers" get comfy in your kid.

The most important thing to do is to teach your child to wash his or her hands and avoid putting the fingers in their mouth. The majority of germs are passed while touching others and sharing food, toys or school supplies. If you teach them to wash their hands before touching their food, you've won half the battle.

The second is to make you children water lovers. Water flushes the system and makes it really difficult for bacteria/viruses to set up shop. It's also a great alternative to the juices that are usually high in sugar. Sugar actually helps keep bacteria alive. It decreases the white blood cell count (fighter cells), the immune systems first response to fighting off bacteria and viruses.

Next is to make sure your child gets enough sleep. Sleep is the number one supporter of the immune system and the one that's most easily lost. A child ranging from age 6-11 needs to get between 10-12 hours of sleep per night and a child over the age of 12 should be getting 8-10 hours. Proper sleep aids the immune system and keeps it strong to fight off the unwanted "buggers".

Make sure your children get the vitamins they need for healthy growth and immune system function. Look for foods high in Vitamins A, D, E, and C. Probiotics are a necessity and can be introduced in low sugar yogurts or supplements. Finally, Omega - 3 fatty acids are super important for brain development and healthy brain function.

Lastly, let's not forget the absolute, most important thing. Get your child's spines checked for subluxations. Subluxations can put interference on the body's nervous system, which is ultimately responsible for your immune system function. A nervous system that is interference-free insures a healthy, properly functioning immune system!

Here's to a happy school year for all the kids!!!!

Dr. Jaime