Parenting has never been easy! But I keep asking myself, ‘Why does it seem so much harder today?’ And I keep coming back to two factors: digital use and health!
Adults are suffering from more chronic degenerative diseases than ever before, thanks to our degenerate diets and lifestyles. But what about the children? Unsurprisingly, they’re sick, too. Over the last three decades, chronic health conditions in the young have hugely increased. They now affect roughly one in three children.
Asthma, eczema and neurodevelopmental syndromes such as ADD, ADHD and dyslexia are in the lead. Migraine is becoming popular. Hypertension, long considered to be an illness of middle and old age, now affects over 5% of children and over 10% of obese children. Since 2002, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have risen by 25% and 50% respectively.
One common driver of all these conditions is chronic inflammatory stress. Our children face a deeply unhealthy future. You can’t really blame the kids. Social media has displaced many forms of physical activity. They are surrounded by toxic, ultra-processed, quasi-addictive garbage masquerading as food. Sugar-sweetened beverages, breakfast cereals and yoghurts, salty snacks, sweet and sour confectionery … our children are drowning in unhealthy food options. If we care for our kids, we have to do it ourselves.
“Our children could be leaner, stronger, happier, smarter and healthier in every way. With a little help,”says Dr.Paul Clayton, a clinical pharmacologist and pharmaco-nutritionist.*
The Parents Club offers that little help! We talk, we give information, and we offer practical solutions. Every parent is welcome to share their story, ask questions, or simply be present.
In collaboration with Boavista, Larutan, and Algarve Dolphin Lovers, we offer five sessions on different topics supported by specialists.
Session 1
Nutrition and test-based health concepts to bring back balance to body and mind.
Session 2
Talk through test results to understand the connection between mental and physical health and nutrition.
Session 3
Digital use and how we can find a solution with and for our kids.
Session 4
Physical and creative activities to support our kids to channel aggression, express emotions and regain fitness and fun.
Session 5
Methods for the whole family to break patterns and find mental stability.
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