Nowadays, so many people want to learn how to take control of their and their family's health. As one mom put it, it's an empowering bible - Our Children Are...What Our Children Eat.
OCA contains the most up-to-the-minute information available in the field of Children's Nutrition and over 300 scientific studies about:
1.) Common nutritional deficiencies in children today and what symptoms they cause
2.) What nutrients are vital for balanced brain function in children, including studies related to ADD, depression, bi-polar disorder
3.) Research your pediatrician doesn't tell you about prescription medications and how they effect children's health
You will learn about:
What foods improve brain function What foods are allergic and how to substitute for them how to insure proper digestive and bowel function The benefits your doctor doesn't tell you about nutritional supplements Pro's and con's of vaccinations
Also includes:
a 30-Day Game Plan that guides you step by step, transitioning any child or family from a mainstream diet to a natural food diet Complete guide to substitutions for allergic and toxic foods, including brand names
You will discover how easy it is to: Utilize a nutritional plan to help you and your family achieve maximum health regardless of where you are right now Maximize school performance with foods and nutrients Minimize behavior problems and melt-downs Enjoy peace at home and peace in the classroom
About the Author: Dr. Laura Thompson, Ph.D., N.E.
Dr. Laura Thompson is the CEO and founder of the Southern California Institute of Clinical Nutrition based in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Thompson received her Ph.D. in Nutrition and Human behavior from Ryokan College in Los Angeles, California, studied naturopathy and iridology with Dr. Bernard Jensen, and culinary arts at the Paris American Academy in Paris, France. She is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology through the American Naturopathic Medical Association and has taken over 1,000 men and women through natural hormone programs. Dr. Thompson has a successful international practice specializing in hormone, brain and digestive health. She believes that we are ever-evolving a balance of physical, mental, and emotional health; she is an avid proponent of natural medicine and superfood nutrition as a means of family wellness, anti-aging, longevity, and weight management. Dr. Thompson designs lab-based nutritional programs to help a wide variety of patients overcome health problems and achieve optimum well-being. Her books Smart Food, Smart Families, and Our Children Are . . . What Our Children Eat inspire, educate and motivate families including families of children with ADD, ADHD and autism to positively transform behavior, health, athletic and academic performance. In addition, she is an instructor at the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy in Encinitas, California, teaching nutrition and natural hormone options to future health practitioners. Dr. Thompson is currently working on informational CD s and several books, soon to be published. She is married to Jon Rappoport author, investigative reporter, and artist; they live in Encinitas, California. Dr. Thompson consults with people nationwide through phone consultations or individual in-office visits.