In an attempt to fight off childhood obesity and help children with too little HDL the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that some children, as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs. The recommendations are based on evidence that heart disease begins early in life. The cholesterol medications are “generally recognized as safe”. The focus is on “treatment” instead of healing and promoting healthy living. And while nutrition counseling and exercise is mentioned it is listed as a passing reference. Since when are drugs needed, to be healthy? Why is drug use pushed as a means to health? A pill-popping mentality encourages dependence and opens the door for abuses be it with “legal” or illegal drugs. It is much better to teach by example and for the family to develop healthier habits.

Have doctors given up on how to heal people? Are they taught how to heal in medical school? These are valid questions as the American public is steered to life long medication habits vs. prevention, wellness, and healing as if these are simply not possible.

A Few Healthy Tips

1. Remove the video games and encourage physical activity.
2. Every state has wonderful national parks – go exploring in nature and pack a healthy lunch to take with you.
3. Wean the family off of ‘fast food.’
4. Exercise together as a family.
5. Eliminate sugary drinks.
6. Add whole grains to the diet.
7. Speak kindly to one another.

For more information, Prescription Drugs, Pharmaceuticals End Up in the Drinking Water
Do Cholesterol Drugs, Do Any Good?

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