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Hello Nashville! My name is Darreth Walker. Welcome to my children’s health blog. I am a local Xe Energy Drink representative and I am also an advocate for Tennessee children’s health.

Children are no less prone to headaches than adults. If your Nashville child complains of pain in their head don’t ignore it.

Some of the most common triggers for headaches in children are:

Missing meals or dehydration
Getting insufficient sleep
Being under stress
Taking certain medications
Spending too much time in front of a flat screen
Consuming caffeine
Receiving a mild head injury
Infection

Eating certain foods can also trigger headaches for Nashville kids and teens. Keeping a food log for your child can help you determine if diet is a factor.

If you are prone to migraines, The National Headache Foundation recommends avoiding nuts, ripened cheeses, herring, pizza, and anything fermented.

For more information about children’s health or Xe Energy Drink, contact me today!

As Tennessee parents, we know our children’s health includes physical, mental and social well-being. Most Nashville parents are aware of the essentials in keeping their kids healthy; providing nutritious meals, making sure they get adequate sleep and physical activity, and guaranteeing their safety.

It is also necessary for our Nashville kids to receive regular checkups with their Tennessee health care providers. Not only will these visits track your Nashville child’s development, but will aid in averting health problems.

According to the NIH, besides regular checkups, school-age Chattanooga and Nashville children should also see their Nashville doctor for:

• Significant weight gain or loss
• Sleep problems or change in behavior
• Fever higher than 102
• Rashes or skin infections
• Frequent sore throats
• Breathing problems

I would love to share more children’s health information with you. Please call me today!

Hello Nashville residents! Welcome to my children’s health blog, Nashville edition. I came across an interesting article in Children’s Health Magazine that got me thinking about children’s health factors in Nashville.

Have you considered how your Tennessee community influences your child’s health? In a recent study, independent experts compiled statistics on more than 30 factors that are important to a child’s development including: crime and safety, education, economics, housing, education, cultural attractions, and health.¹

Burlington, Vermont came out on top, receiving high marks in all areas of study. Burlington has the fewest fast food restaurants per capita and experts believe this is linked to the low rate of obesity. Clearly, the rate of obesity in Chattanooga and East Nashville area is partially due to the ready availability of Big Macs and Whoppers.

While moving to Burlington isn’t necessary for your Nashville child to thrive, ask yourself how your own Tennessee neighborhood ranks. If you think it could improve, attend Nashville city meetings or make changes within your own home.

You could encourage more participation in sports, start a crime-preventing Nashville neighborhood watch group, cook as a family, or seek out Chattanooga museums and Nashville cultural events. Whatever you choose, your children will reap the health benefits of your efforts.

If you want to improve your Nashville child’s nutrition, contact me today to learn about a nutritional supplement packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Darreth Walker
Nashville, Tennessee zip code 37216
615-428-5104 dwchocolate@yahoo.com
Xe Energy Drink

¹Jaclyn Colletti, Joel Weber, ‘The 100 Best Places To Raise Kids,’ Children’s Health, Oct. 20, 2009, http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33385798/ns/today-parenting/t/best-places-raise-kids/#.Tnjjb7_H5, accessed on July 6, 2011.

Hello Nashville parents and kids. Welcome to my ‘Healthy Nashville Kids‘ blog. I am passionate about children’s health. I want my children and your children to develop healthy habits while they are young. I hope we can help the youth of today reverse negative health trends and grow up healthier than their parents’ generation.

In our lifetimes we have learned so much about how nutrition, environmental factors, and daily habits influence our health and well-being here in Tennessee. Let’s help our Chattanooga and East Nashville area children avoid the chronic conditions that plague the baby boomer generation. That is my goal and I hope this blog will play a part in improving health for Nashville children and their counterparts everywhere. My ‘Healthy Nashville Kids’ blog will post timely information about a broad range of children’s health-related topics.

• Diet and Nutrition
• Exercise and Recreation
• Healthy Sleep Habits
• Cancer Risks
• Mental Health
• Environmental Factors
• Alternative and Holistic Healthcare

Healthy habits start at home. I encourage you to examine your own lifestyle and identify areas that you could improve. By setting good examples for our Nashville children we will enjoy better health ourselves and perhaps even add some extra years.

Thanks for reading! I hope you will check back often as I plan to post new articles regularly. Here’s to your Nashville family’s healthy future!

chocolate specialist Darreth Walker
Nashville, Tennessee 37216
615-428-5104
dwchocolate@yahoo.com
Xe Energy Drink
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