| Alternative Health and Your Growing Child |
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Almost all of us have heard the age-old expression, "When you've got your health, you've got everything!" Most children grow at a normal rate and reach an adult height that is about the same as their parents. By proactively addressing their full developmental potential with homeopathy, we can be assured that our children will attain their maximum growth and developmental potential. Homeopathy accomplishes that by understanding that the body is designed to be healthy and wants express its optimal health potential. Homeopathy activates the body's innate vital force to heal and maintain the highest levels of health possible. Children of a shorter stature do not necessarily have a growth problem. The overall growth and development, not the size of the child, is the key factor. If a steady growth pattern becomes significantly interrupted with resolve, the child should also be evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine the cause. It is estimated that 10,000 to 15,000 children in the United States have growth failure due to growth hormone deficiency. When the pituitary gland fails to fully function, growth problems are likely to occur. Human growth hormone (HGH) is the most abundant hormone produced by the pituitary gland, and it is essential for proper growth and development. HGH production peaks during adolescence-the rapid phase of the growth process-then steadily declines with age, but abnormal slowing of growth may occur at any time during infancy or childhood. Another major culprit in why a child may not grow "normally" is inadequate nutrition. Obviously, nutritional deficiencies will eventually cause poor growth, and a healthy, balanced diet with adequate calories and protein is essential. However, there could be underlying problems such as abnormalities in the gastrointestinal system resulting in malabsorption or the absence of digestive enzymes. Because of the failure to absorb nutrients properly, children with these types of maladies may have bowel movements that are unusual in pattern, appearance, or odor in addition to a change in their growth pattern. The good news is that normal growth usually resumes after these conditions have been resolved. Homeopathy works proactively and correctively to assist children in attaining their maximum growth potential. In cases in which normal physical development patterns have become interrupted, homeopathy works to activate the body's ability to digest, absorb, and use food for muscle development in addition to weight gain. Homeopathic formulae can enhance your child's mental and emotional maturity as well by helping with concentration and staying focused. As an alternative healthcare professional, I have found in my 25 years of practice that homeopathy works exceptionally well to maximize growth and development. It is very rewarding to see children reach their full potential physically, mentally, and emotionally. Isn't it nice to know you don't have to wait for a problem to arise to proactively maximize your children's optimal health potential. Dr. Frank King is the founder and president of King Bio in Asheville, North Carolina. King Bio is an FDA registered pharmaceutical manufacturing company dedicated to research, development, and education of safe, natural, homeopathic medicines. Dr. King is a nationally recognized researcher, lecturer, and author in homeopathy. His passion to develop an innovative, highly efficient, and safe natural medicine protocol launched him immediately into research following the establishment of his chiropractic practice. And for over two decades, he and his colleagues have researched to discover the most successful natural medicines and their procedures. Dr. King has developed over 200 natural homeopathic medicines along with new procedures to empower both the physician and consumer in their quest for optimal health. |
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