Did you know today’s generation of kids is the first in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents, despite the advancement of modern medicine? Chronic diseases are on the rise and the health statistics our children face are alarming.
- One in five have environmental allergies
- One in 12 have food allergies
- One in 10 have asthma
- Almost one in 10 show signs of depression. Current predictions of the World Health Organization indicate that by 2030 depression will be the leading cause of disease globally.
- More than one in one hundred are diagnosed with autism. In the 1940s to 1980s only one in 10 thousand children were diagnosed with autism. Now it is one in about 68 and the numbers increase exponentially.
- Nearly one in two will become obese or overweight.
- One in three will eventually suffer from diabetes increasing their risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer.
The good news is, only about 25-30% of a person’s health is due to genetics, and around 70-75% is affected by environmental factors such as diet, exposure to toxins and lifestyle.
Why is that such good news? Because it means a great deal of our children’s health lies in our hands. Yes! We have quite a bit of control. Yes! We can make a change in our children’s future and improve our children’s health. We simply need to educate ourselves about what’s happening, how and why it’s happening, and then take action.
Empower yourself, teach your kids, and take control. Prevent their future health crises. Save them frustration, pain, disease and thousands of dollars of medical expenses. Be the hero of your child, they will thank you forever when they become strong, healthy and happy adults!
