Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 02:41AM Unbelievable.....
I viewed this tonight on FaceBook. Thank you Amy for sharing this. We post a lot about this issue on our perch but this made me so sad! What we eat in America is really a problem!
If you have more time, view this too; from Jamie Oliver. Eye opening!
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 03:16AM Today's post written by Joanna Dolgoff, MD
I personally found this hard to read yet I know it is true and so important to learn about. We as women have a huge impact on our girls, our daughters, nieces and Grand daughters. Let us all learn to have a healthy perspective on appearance and health for our kids. For their future.
Thank you Dr. Joanna for teaching health! ~Donna
The Quest For A Thin Baby:
How Far Some Parents Will Go
First there was the airbrushing of babies in magazines and now parents are starving newborns so they 
don’t become “fat babies”. What is this country coming to?
We all know that being overweight is unhealthy and can put a person at risk for medical illness. Being too thin, however, is also not healthy and often not attainable. Most of us were not meant to be a size zero. And those who do manage to starve themselves to this size, wind up regaining the weight. Yes, there are some people who are naturally skinny and they can be healthy. But most people really have to work to get (and stay) at that size, often using unhealthy methods. Society’s obsession with emaciation is leading to many adverse side effects.
Consider the case pending against Brittainy and Samuel Labberton for attempting to starve their newborn daughter to the point of clinical emaciation. They were much more concerned about the child’s looks than the child’s health! When the baby gained some (much-needed) weight during a hospitalization, Brittainy complained “’Oh my God, she’s fat’ and ‘I have a fat baby,’” according to Senior Deputy Prosecutor Carol Spoor. The baby’s dad was not better. He complained to detectives that his 9-month old daughter had “gained so much weight that now she is fat,” according to court documents. In fact, during a visitation after she was taken to a foster home, they gave the infant a bottle filled with a laxative to help remove some of the weight gained since the child’s removal from the house.
I see more subtle cases of this in my office, on a regular basis. I have seen mothers bring in normal-weight teen girls, complaining that they are too heavy. One mom even forced her daughter to drop her jeans so I could see “how disgusting her huge thighs are”. These moms are never pleased when I refuse to treat their daughters and instead I tell them that they are “healthy and beautiful.” Can you imagine what this does to a young girl’s self-image? My job is to help overweight kids get to a normal body weight, not to help young girls starve themselves to live up to some unrealistic expectation from their mothers!
The truth is that babies, children, and even adults NEED to have some body fat! The human brain is not fully developed at birth; during the first years of life, fat is used to nourish the brain and allow for proper development. Kids are supposed to have fat on their bodies, as well. Unlike adults, children are still growing and need sufficient calories and nutrients to do so. Even adults need some fat on their bodies. We were not meant to be stick-thin. A person considered “normal-weight” by the medical community would be considered enormous by Hollywood standards. Admiring pin-thin models and celebrities only leads our children to have more self-doubts and lower self-esteem. Instead of focusing on getting skinny, we should discuss getting healthy. There is a happy medium.
Children who feel accepted by their parents are more likely to feel secure, do better in school, and simply be happier. As parents, we must do all we can to nurture a positive sense of self in our children. Let’s stop obsessing about cellulite and a few extra pounds and instead focus on keeping weight in a healthy range, not too heavy and not too skinny. As my mom always says, “Everything in Moderation!”
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Monday, February 22, 2010 at 04:44AM 
Today's post written by Tara from MedBasics.com
Which TWO facts below are true and which ONE is a NON- truth?
1. Brain damage from lack of oxygen (when your baby stops breathing) begins in 4 minutes and death shortly thereafter.
2. The average time for EMS to respond to a 911 call is 8 minutes.
3. When trying to clear a blocked airway, if the object hasn't been removed after 5 minutes you should just stop trying.
Which 2 are true, which one is not? I'll post the answers tomorrow.
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Which two are true and which one is not?
1. Brain damage from lack of oxygen (when your baby stops breathing) begins in 4 minutes and death shortly thereafter. TRUE
Tara has experience as a cardiology nurse. She is the founder,owner-operator of MedBasics along with her husband Luke.
Friday, January 8, 2010 at 04:49AM Today's post by Dr. Joanna Dolgoff
party girls
Does it seem that your child goes to a birthday party every weekend? Do you send your child off to school wondering if there's going to be another celebration in the class? Do you think your child is going to feel left out if he always avoids sweets at parties?
The answer to these questions are almost always YES. It seems as if there is always another party or celebration on weekends or at school, complete with fattening foods. And YES, your child is going to feel left out if he always forgoes the treats.
Your child does not need to say "NO" to sweets. If you don't make sweets an everyday occurrence, there is no reason why your child cannot enjoy those foods when he's out at a party with friends!
Here are ten simple ideas to follow so that your child can make healthy choices at parties with friends and in the classroom.
1. Never send your child to a party hungry! Make sure your child has lunch, dinner, or a snack, like a piece of fruit and a granola bar, before sending him out. He will be less tempted to overeat if he is satisfied before leaving!
2. If you are hosting the party, don't let the focus of the party be on the food! Plan games, outdoor activities, play music, etc.
3. If you are worried your child will overeat at a school party, be sure to communicate your concerns with the teacher. Ask the teacher to hand out one cupcake, or three munchkins, or whatever the appropriate serving size is to each student and pack the rest away for the birthday boy or girl to take back home.
4. When it's your child's birthday, bring in lighter versions of your son or daughter's favorite sweet, mini-sized versions of sweets. Bring only enough so that each student in class can have one!
5. Bring in NON-food goodie bags for the kids, with items like streamers, whistles, stickers, colorful pens and pencils, etc.
6. If your child is out at a party and there are going to be a lot of tempting choices, encourage your child to pick one or two of his favorite things and just go up once to the snack table!
7. If your child goes out to a fast-food restaurant with friends, encourage him to make healthy choices. Go for water or low-fat milk instead of soda. Try the apple "fries" instead of regular fries. Get a small hamburger without cheese instead of Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese!
8. Instead of having a party at a restaurant, try having it a roller-rink or a bowling alley, or have it at your house that way you can control what you make!
9. Encourage your child to be the one to tell his or her friends not to focus on food and get outdoors and have fun! Sometimes it is about teaching your child to be the agent of change if he or she has friends who like to eat!
10. If your child goes to a party where there is nothing but chips, soda and pizza, pre-plan what he is going to pick as his "red" food and if there is a setback be supportive and encourage healthier choices for the next time!
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Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:52PM 
Today's post written by Dr. Joanna
New York City's Department of Education has banned bake sales, or at least limited them to once a month. While many parents and PTA members are bemoaning this new regulation, I am celebrating. The percentage of overweight and obese children is increasing at an alarming rate and we need to do all we can to stem the flow of this obesity epidemic.
Schools should be a safe haven for our children. As a Pediatrician and Child Obesity Specialist, I have overweight children crying in my office on a daily basis because they are constantly surrounded by unhealthy temptations. The average child is constantly bombarded with commercials for unhealthy foods, super-sized portions of fattening fare, and nonstop celebrations for birthdays, holidays, and other excuses for indulgence. While there is nothing our schools can do about the ubiquitous McDonald's, Burger Kings, and Taco Bells, there is certainly much they can do to do to keep our schools as healthy as possible.
There is simply no need to sell chocolate to our nation's already overweight students. Many opponents of these new regulations fear that they will no longer be able to raise needed money for things like sports equipment, uniforms, and school trips. And with recent budget cuts, schools do need to raise as much money as possible.
In light of these arguments, I have come up with two lists of Fundraising Ideas for Schools (That Don't Involve Food). Have no fear- there are still many easy ways for our school organizations to raise money.
THINGS TO SELL
1. Discount Cards/Entertainment Coupon Books
2. Raffles
3. Scratch Cards
4. Wrapping Paper
5. Flowers
6. "Adopt-A-Tree"
7. Stationery
8. Smencils
9. Scented Candles
10. Calendars
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
1. Car Wash
2. Fun Run
3. Charity Bike Ride
4. Baseball or Dance Marathon
5. Mini Golf Tournament
6. Spelling Bee (for Students or Parents)
7. Bingo
8. Talent Show
9. Auction Dinner (with locally donated products)
10. Recycled Bottles/Cans Drive
Thank you Dr. Joanna for another great post! You're work is encouraging and appriciated~Helping others make healthy choices~ xo Donna and Heather
Be Well,
Joanna Dolgoff, MD
Dr.Dolgoff's Weigh
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