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Family Meal Time in London

May 17th, 2012 by Dawna

London parents want to make sure that their kids spend time doing things that will help them be healthy and successful. Because of this, juggling the family schedule and prioritizing activities are a major part of parenting in the Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia areas.

With all this competition for your child’s time, you may be surprised to learn of the advantages London kids receive when families make time to eat dinner together.

Studies have shown that kids who have frequent family dinners benefit in the following ways:

Improved grades
Eating healthier meals
Less likely to try cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana
Increase in family communication
Less likely to become overweight or obese

If you want to help establish a more regular dinner time for your family, here are some tips for St.Thomas families. Start by setting a small goal, like sitting down for dinner twice a week, and then add days on after that. Next, involve the kids by letting them help plan and prepare the meals and set the table. Lastly, always make mealtime a technology-free zone: no TV or phones allowed!

And remember, even if you’re in a rush and have to pick up dinner at a local Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia restaurant, take the time to sit down together to eat. Your family will still enjoy many of these benefits.

My name is Dawna Roesner and I want to help London families to raise healthy, happy kids. I am the owner of a St.Thomas area home business that sells Nuggets. If you are interested in learning more, visit my web site at http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome or give me a call at (519)619-9254.

The following online article was used as source material for this blog:
Lerche Davis, Jeanie, “Family Dinners Are Important”, WebMD, http://children.webmd.com/guide/family-dinners-are-important, accessed on Oct. 22, 2011

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I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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Helping St.Thomas Kids Cope With Seasonal Allergies
May 15th, 2012 by Dawna

Hello St.Thomas! Welcome to today’s children’s health and nutrition blog. Today, we are discussing seasonal allergies. Many St.Thomas parents wonder if their child’s sneezing and runny nose are temporary symptoms of a cold or seasonal allergies. Generally, colds also come with aches and a low fever and last only a week, while allergies can persist for an entire season. St.Thomas doctors are seeing new cases of seasonal allergies among people of all ages, especially adults. Is this an unintended result of more aggressive germ-fighting in childhood?

‘Researchers speculate that thanks to antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers and other powerful germ-killing products, kids today are less likely to be exposed to the bacteria and viruses that help the immune system shift into gear and prevent them from developing allergies and asthma as they grow up.’¹

Regardless of the possibility that allergies may persist into adulthood, there are several steps St.Thomas parents can take to help their child get through the allergy prone months with minimal discomfort:

Replace your filters (AC and furnace) at least every two or three months, and look for MERV ratings of 11 or 12 for maximum efficiency filters. Though it may be difficult during the hot St.Thomas months, remember to keep your windows closed at home and in the car. Check pollen levels online and try to have your child wait until evening to go outdoors when pollen counts are lower.

Have your child shower before going to bed to wash allergen out of his or her hair and skin so it won’t transfer to bedding and increase irritation during the night. You can also use plastic or allergen-proof covers for your child’s mattress, box springs, and pillows for extra protection.

Your St.Thomas doctor can test your child to determine the specific allergens and prescribe safe and effective medications.

For more information on children’s health and Nuggets nutritional products contact:

Dawna Roesner
http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome
(519)619-9254
Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com

¹Beth Howard, “Breathe Easy: How to Prevent and Treat Fall Allergies,” Family Circle, October 17, 2011, http://www.familycircle.com/health/concerns/allergies-asthma/fall-allergies/?page=4, accessed on November 9, 2011

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I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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A Healthy Toothbrush For London Kids
May 10th, 2012 by Dawna

As a parent of active London children, I’m sure you’re always on the lookout for places where germs lurk, and you probably know that toothbrushes have the potential to grow a lot of bacteria. However, there are some simple rules you can follow in your Port Stanley area home to keep your child’s toothbrush (and your kid’s mouth) as healthy as possible.

One of the best ways to limit bacterial growth on a toothbrush is to allow it to dry completely between uses. This is best done by storing the toothbrush in a toothbrush holder on the counter, not tucked away in a drawer where air flow is limited.

A toothbrush holder is superior to a cup because it’s important that neighboring toothbrushes don’t touch and share germs.

Air drying toothbrushes is easy when you purchase two for each child at your nearest St.Thomas drugstore. Teach your kids to alternate between the two so they each have more time to dry out all the way.

Toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, mainly because normal wear and tear will make them less effective at cleaning teeth. But, regardless of the age of the toothbrush, replace it after your child has a cold or other illness.

If you have any other questions about your child’s oral health, ask your London dentist, or speak to your pediatrician next time you take your child in for immunizations in London.

I’m Dawna Roesner and children’s health is very important to me. I am the owner of a terrific London home business that sells a nutritional chocolate product. If you are interested in learning more, visit my website at http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome or give me a call at (519)619-9254.

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I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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Sarnia Kid’s Health: Guard Against Chapped Skin
May 9th, 2012 by Dawna

When it comes to your Sarnia child’s health, you might first think of their diet. While putting vitamins and minerals inside your child’s body is important, you also need to pay attention to what is going on on the outside. I’m talking about your child’s skin.

The skin is our body’s largest organ and when skin’s smoothness is disrupted, small cracks and openings can create an entryway for bacteria and germs.

Active Sarnia kids don’t often think of the condition of their skin until it starts hurting. Playing outside in hot, cold, or dry weather can lead to small cracks around knuckles or nails. This painful condition is called dermatitis, or extreme dryness. Temperature extremes in Sarnia make it harder to keep skin moist and healthy – dry, chapped and cracked skin is common in summer and winter.

Many kids lick their lips until they turn red or bleed. Reminding your child to drink plenty of water can prevent over-dryness. Using a humidifier during the night in your child’s bedroom can also help.

Make sure you leave moisturizing lip balm in handy locations: by their bed, the front door and in the car so reapplying it becomes habit. Remind them to slick some over their cuticles as well, to prevent cracking.

Windsor dermatologists suggest a using a daily skin moisturizer that contains shea butter and aloe to draw moisture into the skin and keep it in place.

Encourage Windsor kids to use waterproof gloves when playing outside in the cold. Lightweight gloves with grips added to the palms are great for playing ball and riding bikes. In addition to protecting skin from dryness, they keep small hands from slipping. You can pick these up at Ontario sporting good stores or Windsor big box stores.

Using a non-drying sanitizer is another way to prevent bacteria from entering through the skin. Look for brands that are alcohol-free to prevent excessive dryness.

For additional tips for Windsor children’s health and to learn about a nutritional supplement kids love, contact me today at (519)619-9254!

Dawna Roesner
London, Ontario zip code N6J3G4
(519)619-9254
Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com
Xobiotic
Nuggets

Join Xocai today!

I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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Sarnia Kids Need A Healthy Plant-Based Diet
May 4th, 2012 by Dawna

One of the best things you can do for your Sarnia kids is to help them love plant foods. Kids who are exposed to a wide variety of live foods when they are young are more likely to continue eating them when they are grown.

Why are plant foods so important for Sarnia families?

Plant-based foods have vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and protein. Live foods are generally low-fat, low-sodium, and, if unprocessed, have less toxins than processed foods.

Let’s help our Sarnia kids eat better than most of us Sarnia adults have eaten for the past three generations.

There is more to a plant-based diet than broccoli and carrots. Here are some plant-based meal and snack ideas to inspire you:

Legumes: beans, peas, lentils (hummus, black bean burritos, vegetarian chile)

Nuts and seeds: pecans, almonds, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, (sunflower seeds on salads, granola with almonds, trail mix with nuts instead of M&Ms)

Whole grains: barley, spelt, millet, rye, quinoa, brown rice (spelt bread, whole wheat pasta, stir-fry with brown rice)

Fresh and dried fruit: bananas, berries, citrus, melons (blueberry barley pancakes, fruit plate with yogurt-honey dip, dried apricots in brown bag lunches)

Veggies: (mashed sweet potatoes, spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette, pizza with green pepper, mushrooms and onion instead of pepperoni)

One of my favorite foods is made from the super-nutritious cacao plant. It is high in antioxidants and taste like candy. To try Xobiotic, contact me today.

Dawna Roesner
London, Ontario zip code N6J3G4
(519)619-9254 Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com

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I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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‘Port Stanley CSRs: Hang Up Your Headsets And Call Me!’
May 2nd, 2012 by Dawna

Some Port Stanley people without sales experience wonder if they have what it takes to run their own direct sales business. I think customer service experience is more important than sales experience in Port Stanley because customer service specialists know how to focus on the customer.

Why do some home business owners in Port Stanley struggle? A common reason is because they focus more on selling than serving their customers. Top selling Port Stanley home business owners put the customer before anything else. When they do that, everything else falls into place.

The business owner’s passion for the product is important, but not more important than providing attentive customer service. If you don’t satisfy your Port Stanley customer, it doesn’t matter if you have the most amazing product in the world.

Port Stanley customer service specialists make great Nuggets direct sellers. If customer service is your forte, hang up your headset and call me today at (519)619-9254!

Dawna Roesner
London, Ontario zip code N6J3G4
(519)619-9254 Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com
Xobiotic Nuggets

Join Xocai today!

I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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Is Juicing Better For St.Thomas Kids?
April 27th, 2012 by Dawna

St.Thomas health trends come and go and I have recently noticed that the practice of juicing fruits and vegetables has made its way back into the Ontario children’s nutrition spotlight.

In my experience, I have found that the only St.Thomas parents who have been successful at making their own super-healthy juices over the long term are St.Thomas vegetarians who dedicate a lot of daily time to preparing their food.

Most St.Thomas people who buy an expensive juicer use it for a few weeks before it is relegated to the back shelf of the pantry. Though juicing provides a way to improve your children’s nutrition, it can be time-consuming and expensive. After buying fresh fruits and vegetables, it can cost several dollars to make one glass. Of course, if you have ever tasted fruit and vegetable juices made fresh, you know how delicious they are. For many St.Thomas parents, this is worth every minute and every dollar spent.

Does juicing provide more nutrition than eating whole fruits and vegetables?

I haven’t come across any convincing evidence of this but I do see the value for St.Thomas parents whose kids enjoy drinking juice more than eating whole fruits and vegetable. Mixing vegetables with sweet fruits in a juice can disguise their taste and make them more palatable than the same vegetables raw or cooked.

St.Thomas parents who would like to start juicing should keep in mind the fact that juicing usually removes all the fiber from the fruits and veggies used. A glass of fresh juice also contains a lot of calories!

To order a fantastic kids snack that is packed with vitamins and minerals, call me today at (519)619-9254.

Dawna Roesner
http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome
(519)619-9254
Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com

Join Xocai today!

I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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St.Thomas Kid’s Health: What Is ‘Failure To Thrive?’
April 24th, 2012 by Dawna

Though St.Thomas children come in all shapes and sizes and grow at widely varying rates, sometimes an extremely low weight indicates a medical condition called ‘failure to thrive.’

This general term is used for children who weigh significantly less than other healthy St.Thomas kids their age.

According to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, in cases of children with failure to thrive the rate of weight and height gain ‘may be more important than actual measurements.’ ¹

St.Thomas children in the ‘failure to thrive’ category weigh lower than the 3rd percentile. In addition, their weight is significantly lower than what is considered healthy for their height.

In addition, St.Thomas kids with failure to thrive usually have delayed development in physical, social, and emotional skills.

In Ontario, failure to thrive can be caused by numerous factors, both physically and environmentally. St.Thomas parents who are concerned about their child’s development should consult their pediatrician, even if no specific medical symptoms are detected.

To learn about an exceptional London high-vitamin product product, contact me today!

Dawna Roesner
London, Ontario N6J3G4
(519)619-9254 Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com
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¹‘What Is Failure To Thrive?,” Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, http://www.hopkinschildrens.org/tpl_rlinks_nav1up.aspx?id=5112, accessed on October 15, 2011

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I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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London Teens At Risk For Eating Disorders
April 19th, 2012 by Dawna

Hello! Welcome to the London children’s health blog. I am Distributor Dawna Roesner. At this site, I publish information on nutrition and health issues that affect London children and families. My goal is to improve the state of children’s health in the St.Thomas area.

Despite decades of increased awareness in St.Thomas about the dangers of a distorted body image and extreme dieting, eating disorders are still a serious problem.

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) study revealed disturbing facts about eating disorders among children.¹ According to the report, 0.5 percent of teenage girls in the country are estimated to have anorexia. The bulimia rate among adolescent girls is estimated at more than double that at 1 to 2 percent. Though anorexia and bulimia are usually thought of as a problem for adolescents, London parents should be aware that even young St.Thomas children are at risk, as well as males, though the rates are lower.

Ontario pediatricians can help London parents with children affected by an eating disorder. The AAP recommends a combination approach for the treatment of eating disorders in children. Treatment plans usually include nutritional guidance and psychiatric counseling along with the appropriate medical care.

For information about my St.Thomas wellness business, call me today!

Dawna Roesner
London, Ontario zip code N6J3G4
(519)619-9254
Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com

¹‘News Highlights,’ American Academy of Pediatrics, November, 22, 2010, http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/november2910studies.htm, accessed on Oct 14, 2011

Join Xocai today!

I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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SpongeBob Doesn’t Care About Your St.Thomas Child’s Health
April 19th, 2012 by Dawna

National and local St.Thomas food advertisers can sabotage your London child’s health. Food manufacturers, like most St.Thomas corporations, are motivated by profit, not by what’s best for London kids.

Their tools are deceptive language, cartoon characters, celebrities, and false promises of popularity. London parents can help youth better handle the constant media barrage by teaching them:

The components of a healthy diet
The implied messages and false promises of London food ads
Nutritional balance and moderation
How to read and understand St.Thomas food labels
How excessive TV watching and internet viewing can affect health

If you encounter a local London food ad that is deceptive, contact the St.Thomas Better Business Bureau. To complain about national ads, send a letter to the Children’s Advertising Review Unit, Council of Better Business Bureaus, 845 Third Ave, New York, NY 10022.

Nothing will change until St.Thomas families unite to fight deceptive advertising aimed at London children. For more information on children’s nutrition in St.Thomas, call me today.

Dawna Roesner London, Ontario N6J3G4 (519)619-9254 Maximizedchocolate@gmail.com

Join Xocai today!

I am Dawna Roesner, and I am a London-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in September 2007. I sell the industry-leading Xobiotic and Nuggets online and in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, and Sarnia. Our valued St.Thomas customers recommend Nuggets because Nuggets makes me feel good,I sleep better and allows me the freedom of running my own business..

Xocai is also a fantastic Xobiotic home-based business in the St.Thomas area. Ontario entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Ontario healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Xocai, visit http://chocolatehealth4u.com/welcome.

Call me at (519)619-9254 to own your own Xobiotic business in London, Port Stanley, Windsor, or Sarnia.

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