Reasons Infants Have ColicWritten by Jason Rickard
No one really knows reason that some infants from around 2 weeks old to about 6 months of age have colic. There are varied opinions offered from doctors, mothers, and fathers that have had babies with colic. Some people believe that colic is caused from gas or intolerance to breast milk or even baby formula. Sometimes, after a child burps or passes gas they may have some relief, but crying does not cease. Changing type of formula, switching between breast milk and formula also does not change crying episodes. So, these reasons can be ruled out in majority of colicky babies. Nearly every baby has a period of crying in evening hours and with colicky infants some researchers believe that these babies have a more sensitive feeling during this time that can bring on sudden crying associated with colic. Since most babies experiencing Colic curl up in a ball and seem to be in pain, that is most widely held theory. Studies have been performed on infants with Colic and their brainwaves were measured for signs of pain. There were no signs of pain with any of babies that were tested. Citing these studies many doctors rule out pain as a possible cause.
| | Pediatric Obesity and Vitamin Deficiency- Developments to fight future diseaseWritten by Lauren Jackson
Obesity, especially in children, is a matter of rapidly growing concern in United States. For first time in decades, we are projecting a decline in life expectancy for current generation of pre-teens and children! This crisis has attracted attention of everyone from former president Bill Clinton to Surgeon General to pediatricians and parents everywhere. Not only is childhood obesity decreasing life span of today's kids, but it's also affecting their quality of life. Diseases that we used to see primarily in adults are cropping up in children, even toddlers. Diabetes, emphysema, and other troubling health issues are beginning to plague people at younger and younger ages.Solving Crisis of Childhood Obesity New research tells us that primary cause of our obesity problems is, ironically, malnutrition! Although our kids are eating a lot more food, they are simply not getting vitamins and minerals they need. This means that their bodies will continue to crave food, desperate for necessary elements of survival. Dr. Anhalt is a world-renowned endocrinologist and childhood obesity expert. He has studied problem, and found a way to reverse it. "EssentiaLean" is a product he has created to offer our children's bodies vitamins and minerals needed to finally satiate bone-deep need for building blocks such as antioxidants and vitamins B12, E, and D. When human body is getting what it needs, compulsive search for more and more food can be eliminated. Vitamin And Nutrient Deficiencies The causes for obesity are proving to be more complex than were once thought, and more and more researchers are looking to vitamin and nutrient deficiencies to explain problem. It used to be that obesity, especially in children, was thought to be a result of lack of willpower, even lack of parental supervision. Now, however, there is new information coming to light that is dramatically changing how we think about weight and weight gain. Our bodies need real, complete nutrition in order to function, to process oxygen, to think, and to act. This means adequate amounts of vitamins like B6, E, Folic acid, and Biotin. Proper nutrition also means getting quality minerals into our systems like copper, manganese, and zinc.
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