Did you know that many health concerns impacting families could be managed, or even eliminated, with good nutrition and regular exercise? Childhood obesity, diabetes, and even symptoms of ADD/ADHD are often the result of poor nutrition and a lack of exercise. In addition, many families receiving medical care for these conditions do not receive sufficient nutrition education or assistance, in order to follow through on the diet and exercise guidelines set by their practitioners.We are commited to do our part to treat the epidemic of nutrition-related illnesses at all ages, especially children. In his forty years as a pediatrician, Dr. Bill has never seen so many “Ds”: ADD, ADHD, BPD (bipolar disorder), ASD (autism spectrum disorder), and the big “D” – diabetes. The large rise in this epidemic is due to unhealthy lifestyles, not enough exercise, unhealthy attitudes and unhealthy nutrition. We are determined to do what it takes to educate others.
In most cases, placing overweight or obese children on a diet is not the best solution. By placing them on a diet, it starts the yo-yo cycle of dieting so many of us are familiar with. The best way to help a child who is has a weight issue (unless they are morbidly obese), is to help them change their lifestyle. By doing so they will thin out as they grow and not be subjected to the side effects of dieting.
Visit our Resources section. We have put together a collection of tips and information just for you. While you’re there, dare to explore your family’s BMI, in our assessment section. We know that keeping your children and family healthy can be challenging, so take advantage of the additional listed below.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. Workshops are available to help your family
Our workshops were designed with the best interest of you and your family in mind; created by Dr. Sears and exercise physiologist Sean Foy MA, to embrace four key areas of health: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition. Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. workshops will provide you with the tools so that you can:
- Understand all of the confusing nutrition information food manufacturers put in front of you
- Develop positive, lifelong habits
- Save money at the grocery store by choosing healthy foods that are affordable
- Make exercising together interesting and fun
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle with the help of a Certified Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Coach
Pay attention to nutrition-related health concerns
We like to proactively help families address nutrition-related health concerns.
- Are those symptoms of ADD/ADHD really NDD – Nutrition Deficit Disorder?
- Which foods are most linked to behavior issues?
- How can an overweight child lose weight and maintain healthy habits for a lifetime?
Certified Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Coaches
Certified L.E.A.N. coaches are instructors for Dr Sears L.E.A.N. workshops and other services to help families. Our health coaches are located throughout the United States and the entire world. Find a certified health coach in your area , or consider becoming a coach yourself. Together we can make a difference by building a healthier world one family at a time.
Additional information on Dr. Sears’ workshops
Each of the following Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Workshops includes simple, easy-to-implement tools that make healthy lifestyles attainable, fun, and engaging for families:
Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Start is a six-hour workshop series for parents or caregivers of children ages 3-12 available in a 3 or 6 week format. Parents attend workshops designed specifically for adults or for parents and their children. Each class includes fun, interactive activities, lots of healthy snacks, and engaging, family-friendly DVD segments. Participants also receive an 80-page Parents’ and Caregivers’ Guide, along with an activity book for their children.
Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Essentials is a one-time, two-hour class that introduces the basic concepts of L.E.A.N. This option is ideal for busy parents who want to know more about the benefits of good nutrition in a shorter amount of time.
Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. Expectations is offered as three separate workshops with topics including preparing for pregnancy, eating well, prenatal exercise, and self-care–both during pregnancy and postpartum. The information in these workshops is designed for women who are considering becoming pregnant through the first few months following delivery.
