Greetings!
Can you believe how quickly summer has flown by? Beach days have turned into back-to-school days, and even if it's warm outside your thoughts are likely turning to backpacks and busses, soccer practice and school lunches.
At Rejuvé, we know how important your children are, and so this month we've decided to pass on some advice especially for parents. You want the best for your kids, and we want to help them flourish as much as they possibly can. Starting healthy habits when you're young helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of vitality. With the beginning of a new school year, the timing is right for a new chapter in your children's health.
Read on to learn more about basic nutrition and supplements for kids, and find a special coupon with added savings for you. If your child is having behavioral or attention issues, or if you wish to see if you can enhance their memory and performance, please consider a consultation with Dr. Tang to go over their nutrition. For children, Rejuvé accepts most PPO plan insurance. To find out more, simply call Rejuvé at 408-740-5320!
To your family's health!
|
Start Your Child's Day
in Good Health
One way to help your children get the energy they need for a busy school day is to start things off with a great breakfast. Sounds easy enough, but kids can be very picky eaters. Here are some tips for what to encourage -- and what to avoid -- for a healthy start: 
- Try to make sure breakfast includes some protein, whether that means free-range eggs, a slice of turkey, or a handful of nuts.
- Encourage kids to have fresh fruit in the morning. Choose any fruit they like, and stick with it!
- Avoid processed carbohydrates like bagels or croissants. Whole grain toast is a healthier option.
- Choose cereals that are high in fiber rather than those that are sweet.
- Nix packaged fruit juices. Instead, offer kids coconut water.
- If your child does not have nut allergies, switch from dairy to almond milk. Almond milk has more calcium, B vitamins, and protein, and it does not contain any of the hormones or antibiotics found in dairy milk.
Have questions about nutrition for you or your child? Call Rejuvé today at 408-740-5320 to set up an appointment with Dr. Tang!
|
|
The Best Supplements for Kids
Getting kids to eat right is tough, especially when you're pressed for time. At Rejuvé, we recommend nutritional supplements for children. When it comes to getting complete nutrition, there's no need to wait!
Children have different nutritional needs than adults, and so Dr. Tang suggests supplements that are kid-friendly in every sense. Not only are these supplements easy for kids to take, they also support children's nutritional needs.
DHA -- the active ingredient found in fish oil -- helps brain development, reduces the inflammation that can be caused by poor diet choices, and improves immune function. For kids, we recommend NanoEPA. This liquid fish oil supplement has a delicious lemon meringue-like taste, and just a teaspoon needs to be taken daily. Kids can simply swallow it, or it can be mixed into water, juice, milk, or yogurt. There are no artificial ingredients or enhancers, and -- perfect for kids -- no fishy taste whatsoever! As an added bonus, NanoEPA is also a great source of Vitamins D and E.
Probiotics, which help improve digestive health and immune function, are extremely popular with adults. But did you know they can help growing kids, too? For kids, Dr. Tang recommends FloraBoost. This easy-to-digest probiotic comes in a powdered form. Even mixed with just water, it has a neutral taste; you can mix it in with your child's favorite drink without altering its taste.
Want to learn more about supplements and nutrition for your family? Call Rejuvé today at 408-740-5320 to set up a consultation with Dr. Tang.
|
|
|
|
Vitamins for
Little Ones
Mary Poppins' advice that "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down" may be true, but it sure isn't healthy! Still, going for something sweet is a tactic that many parents take to get kids to take their vitamins. Brands like Flintstones Kids and Gummy Vites may be tasty but in addition to sugar they are also chock full of preservatives, binders, fillers, and artificial colors and flavors. Even the quality of the vitamins themselves is lesser in these supermarket brands.
At Rejuvé, we recommend SuperNutes Chewable Multivitamins for kids. SuperNutes do not contain additives but still taste great -- they are strawberry-kiwi flavored naturally with Stevia (a natural sugar), so kids are happy to take them. The quality of the vitamins and minerals they are formulated with is much higher than the most advertised supermarket brands, too.
Please bring in your child's multivitamin formula for a side-by-side comparison to learn the differences between the two brands! Contact Dr. Tang today at 408-740-5320 and learn more about the best vitamins for your child.
|
 | | Rejuvé Anti-Aging Laser Spa |
|
Rejuvé was featured on NBC, "The Best of the Bay" August 19, 2007
|
|
