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For the many  who are part of the baby boomer generation, our parents did not have to deal with what we are aware of in this generation of the 21st century.  Perhaps there were children then with ADD or ADHD, that were obese or had diabetes, but there was not a “label” put on them, rather they were just over active, hyper, inattentive, impatient, plump children.

We also now have the problem of fast foods, processed food (white flour, white sugar, and high fructose corn syrup), aspartame and many other toxins and chemicals in or foods, personal care products and nutritional products. I am certainly no expert, but I think one of our biggest problems with this current generation is related much to diet and environment (free radicals), hence; ADD, ADHD and so many other health concerns and problems, like child diabetes and obesity.

We live in such a fast paced society, filled with many stresses. Too many of us are more concerned about acquiring “things” and going, going, going.  We never have enough time.  Priorities, everyone’s are different, as they should be. We are all individuals and make our own choices in life.

When children are part of our lives, my feelings are they are one of our top priorities. My son is now 30 and he has turned out to be a very wonderful man, inside and out. Healthy, happy, creative, kind, a character, and loving. When he was growing up I knew he would be grown up and on his own before I wanted him to be. So I made sure to make him a top priority in my life and I spent as much time with him as possible.

I  blended his food, rather then buying the baby food from the stores. From the get go and all the time growing up he had a pretty healthy diet.  Sure we would do the occasional fast food and processed foods, but that was not a regular thing.  To me that is a big problem today, fast foods and processed foods are a too much a part of peoples diets. Why? Not enough time is taken to cook and prepare food the “old fashioned” way.

Hence the children today, are getting bombarded with awful diets. (Are they the Now Generation?  For some reason that is coming to mind, because they expect everything now.)

STOP TORTURING OUR CHILDREN!! You may not think that is what is happening, but I do.

• No more white flour
• No more white sugar
• No more high fructose corn syrup
• No more aspartame
• No more processed foods, or at least cut back
• No more fast foods, or at least change how you order
• No more pop

Make these changes, maybe not all at once, but try to make them;

• Drink pure water and add your choice of Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential oil to it, for flavor and therapeutic benefit.   Some oils you can add to your water are;  Lemon, Tangerine, Citrus Fresh, Grapefruit or Spearmint. The list goes on and on. Read my article on Naturally Flavored Water (Please note that YES many of our oils ARE safe to take internally, however many other brands are NOT).

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• Drink NingXia Red – Super antioxidant to help fight free radicals and to help the immune system.  Children’s immune systems are weaker then adults.
• Make time to cook for your family and do it together. Most kids love to be involved.  Cook larger quantities and freeze the excess for later meals.
• Don’t purchase anything with aspartame in it. This is an awful ingredient that is used to artificially sweeten. Pretty much anything that says “sugar free”, has aspartame in it.  Even Splenda is not good, it is man made, processed and NOT natural.  Try using Stevia, which is a natural herb and has zero calories and is zero on the glycemic index.  Agave is another good choice for sweetening. It is a lot like honey, but thinner in consistency and is lower on the glycemic index then honey.

Have cereal on hand and preferably something with higher fiber, which is also important in our diet and hard to get.  Fiber One is a great source of fiber, but lo and behold, what the heck, it has aspartame in it. What’s up with that?  Why do they need to put that in there.  Totally ruins the healthy aspects you are striving for in your diet.  I called and emailed General Mills about this, and to my surprise (ha), no one ever got back to me.

• Read your labels. It is pretty darn tricky to find food products on the shelves that DO NOT have high fructose corn syrup or loaded with salt or saturated fats.

And if you are really choosing to make a difference, change your personal care products that are also full of chemicals, toxins and synthetics, start reading the labels.  And stay away from anything, just to name a few, that has sodium laureth sulfate,   or propylene glycol.

Young Living has all of your personal care needs, nutritional needs, pure, quality essential oils to help you raise your children towards this new healthier lifestyle. Soaking in the tub with essential oil bath salts is another good therapy.

• Peace & Calming-is a gentle, fragrant blend. When diffused, it helps calm tensions and uplift the spirit, promoting relaxation and a deep sense of peace. When massaged on the bottoms of the feet, it can be a wonderful prelude to a peaceful night’s rest. Peace & Calming may be especially calming and comforting to young children after an overactive and stressful day.*
• Valor-is an empowering combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils that works with both the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Renowned for its strengthening qualities, Valor enhances an individual’s internal resources. It has also been found to help energy alignment in the body.*
• Valor Roll-On-is an empowering combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils that works with both the physical and spiritual aspects of the body to increase feelings of strength, courage, and self-esteem in the face of adversity. Renowned for its strengthening qualities, Valor enhances an individual’s internal resources. It has also been found to help energy alignment in the body.*
• RutaVala-promotes relaxation of the body and mind. It helps ease tension and relieve stress. The blend helps overcome negative feelings while encouraging a positive attitude and comfort.*
• RutaVala Roll-On-is a proprietary blend of Ruta graveolens (rue), lavender, and valerian essential oils that promotes relaxation of the body and mind, soothes stressed nerves, and induces sleep.*
• Put a few drops in their bath water with a handful of Epsom salt or a tablespoon of olive oil.  These help to disburse the oils.  These oils and roll-ons may help in calming the children, giving them confidence, and help them to feel less agitated.

Jump on the band wagon and help this generation and generations to come.  Help them to feel better, so that they can better deal with all the other crazy, sad stuff that our government is doing.  And teach them that life can be good  and less stressful by making better choices.

Oh my goodness, I think I could keep on writing for days on this subject.  But you parents, grandparents, siblings, whomever, that is helping to raise this generation, PLEASE!!! make these changes to help our children and future generations.  And then see the difference.  Perhaps the ADD, ADHD, diabetes and childhood obesity will lessen and our children will be calmer, more attentive, less angry and impatient, happier and healthier. Blessed are our children, as they are the future.

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Article by Jonell Elder, Reiki Master, Raindrop Technique Practitioner

Young Living Essential Oil Distributor .

Monthly Essential Oil Classes in the greater Seattle area, Everett, WA.

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