Prevention Diet—The most important thing is to increase fluid intake. However, some children get into habit of only drinking sodas to satisfy their thirst. Most children are dehydrated from sugary drinks and from not taking time out to quench thirst. Offer clean, pure water. A child should be drinking half of his/her body weight in water each day. Include servings of fresh, organic fruit and vegetables. Teach your child to eat raw as much as possible. Make 50% of each meal fresh, raw, unprocessed foods. Include whole grains, nuts and seeds in diet. Limit white flour, chocolate, sugar, dairy and milk products. Train your child to eat slowly and moderately. Provide a relaxing environment while eating. Take a probiotic supplement daily to facilitate growth of “friendly bacteria” in colon. Bowel habit training—Your child should be taught not to wait to have a bowel movement. To establish a regular bowel habit, ask your child to sit on toilet for at least 10 minutes at about same time each day, preferably after a meal. Make sure your child can place his or her feet firmly on floor while sitting on toilet. If this is not possible, put a footstool in front of toilet. While your child is sitting on toilet, you might let your child read a storybook or listen to radio. Educate your child, at an early age, on importance of good bowel habits. Let them know that this is not something to be embarrassed about but a normal and very necessary function for good health. Exercise—Make sure that your child is getting enough exercise. Children spend way too much time in front of computers and TV. Encourage outside activities as much as possible. Physical activity speeds movement of waste through digestive tract. Stress—Yes, children experience stress! Children are some of busiest people I know. Stress causes body to break down and constipation can be a result. Talk with and spend time with your children. Teach them how to relax and to be calm. Encourage them, support them and speak encouraging words to them. Teach them how to handle difficult situations, to be happy and to communicate their problems. Most important—model this behavior in front of them. Keep The Bowel Clean—Keeping bowel clean is a great preventative step and very necessary in keeping body in good health. For complete cleansing of digestive tract we recommend a product called Oxy Powder. Oxy Powder is a safe and natural way to cleanse whole digestive track while also providing body with oxygen. Consult your healthcare practitioner for dosages appropriate for children. Chiropractic Adjustments – Helps prompt bowel movements. The waves that move material through colon occur as a result of nerve excitement that originates at spinal nerves. Adjustments also help normalize action of ileocecal valve, valve that separates large from small intestine.

Constipation can undermine whole body and it is now known that irregular bowel movements are directly related to serious health conditions. Constipation does not have to be a problem if you will practice prevention with your children and implement suggestions found in this article. Regular bowel movements are an important mechanism for removing toxins from body and thus keeping body healthy. Remember: Prevention is always key. As always, if severe symptoms persist, do not hesitate to see your healthcare professional.

7) Colors: Color therapy has its roots in ancient Egypt. Scientific studies recognize that colors bring about emotional reactions to individuals. Our reactions and attitudes to colors differ from person to person. That color affects us all is an undoubted fact. Its significance has been investigated and results utilized in merchandizing, selling, home decorating, workplace environment, industry, plant growth, nutrition, physics, physiology, psychology, ecclesiasticism and art. In fact, color is so much a part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted. Colors that are useful in office are: orange – stimulates creativity; yellow – intensifies intellect and heightens motivation; red – energizes; blue – calming, fights physical and mental tension; green – fights irritability and has a healing effect on body. For office, use colors that you are drawn to as these are colors that will benefit your health.

8) Music: Just about all offices have some type of music playing in background. Music can affect emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills. Music in workplace, either from piped-in music or from a radio, is sometimes used to mask sounds. Music can provide mental stimulation while performing monotonous tasks, which can help to reduce stress levels in office. Some people, however, find music in office intensely annoying, especially if it is too loud or inappropriate. I have found that soft, up-lifting music is very essential to office “atmosphere”. There is literally a mirage of good background music available on CD’s. Search out Internet on what is right for your office.

9) Breaks: Even most focused person needs a break at least twice a day. Change of scenery also helps with emotions. One of best ways to eliminate stress and recharge body is to go outside for a ten-minute walk. Focus on your surroundings and take deep breaths. This will give you a renewal of energy and will also aid in Vitamin D production. Walk by yourself and focus on clearing your mind. Walking will also get blood and lymphatic system flowing.

10) Organization: It is an excellent idea to look into Feng Shui for office. Feng Shui is basically an environmental science and gives advice on how to create environments in which we feel comfortable and supported. For example, water energy plays a significant role in Feng Shui. Having a small fountain in your office can give a sense of calmness and peacefulness. Keep your office clean and organized. There is no excuse for clutter. Make sure that your desk is clean and that everything is put away before you leave each day. A well-organized, uncluttered desk leads to clear thinking and reduces stress. Make a habit of putting items back in their original place after you are finished using them.

Putting in extra time, effort and money in getting your office environment “healthy” will pay-off with a multitude of health benefits. Of course, it is assumed that when you are out of office, you are also taking care of yourself by eating a healthy diet, exercising body and mind, taking good supplementation and getting adequate rest. All of this goes hand-in-hand in getting and keeping body healthy. Remember to address your attitude as you travel path to good health, as negative attitudes are self-destructive. Good health requires desire, determination and discipline in every aspect of your life