Hey wize mamas,

Today’s post is for parents who seek practical and positive solutions for children dealing with the stresses of modern living. We already know about the profound benefits of a healthy diet, regular exercise, and sleep. But sometimes these are not enough.

I met Dr. Jerry Schlesser and his wife Christine many years ago when our boys attended the same Montessori preschool.  Dr. Schlesser was well respected for his unique nutritional formulations but, until recently, I had no idea about the real life impact of his research and clinical experiences with children. Here’s the story in a nutshell:

Seven years ago Dr. Schlesser was approached by experts in criminology and education to assist them in exploring an untested approach to education reform.  The concept was to design a clinical study structured around the use of a proprietary dietary supplement targeted at improved academic performance and social behavior in children.

The first school chosen for the study, Anthony Elementary in Kansas, was on the verge of closing due to poor academic performance and high rates of violence, and anti-social behavior.  The violence statistics at that time were six times the state average (9.3% versus 1.45%).

The clinical results were nothing short of extraordinary, boasting an overall reduction in anti-social behavior and improvement in academic performance in students who regularly received Dr. Schlesser’s Kids Potential™ formula. To learn more about the school study, take a look at the Fox News video on the Advantig website.

To be honest, my son is already a good student and we eat a relatively healthy organic diet. That said, like most parents I am concerned about dietary and environmental factors, including higher and higher levels of stress in children and adolescents, which pose a threat to physical and cognitive development. Here’s what I’ve noticed in the 6 weeks or so since my son started taking Potential™ in the morning with breakfast:

• He almost always awakes alert and energetic. Sometimes he even finds a few extra minutes to sit down and practice piano before heading off to catch the bus before 7:00am.
• He easily completes his homework and has time for talking with friends and spending time with family.
• His stress level – about schoolwork, especially – has decreased.
• He is more cooperative, willingly helping with household chores without  argument or resistance.

Potential™, like all the products in the Advantig line, is free of fillers, wheat, soy, dairy, gluten, sugar, lactose, animal products, artificial colors, artificial flavors, salt, starch, MSG, trans fatty acids or preservatives. And it’s full of good things, including:

• Multi-source minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, chromium and molybdenum. Also included: Selenium – an important antioxidant for brain function; Iron – an essential nutrient in a unique form that supports healthy brain development and; Taurine – an amino acid that acts as a protective nutrient against environmental toxins, and positively affects brain chemistry regulating nerve function, neurotransmitter activity and behavior.
• Unique Antioxidant blend with a high ORAC value – including bilberry, blueberry, cherry, cranberry, elderberry and red concord grape skin – all known to be beneficial for brain and nerve function.
• Full-spectrum, food source Vitamin E – with a bio-potency twice that of synthetic Vitamin E.

I purchase Advantig products locally at Healthy Spaces in West Linn, OR – where you can also find lots of other useful items for a healthy family and healthy home.  You can also find them online at Dr. Schlesser’s Advantig website.

What strategies do you employ to help your children deal with dietary deficiencies and environmental stresses? Please post your comment to share your insights and experience!

Until next time,

Delila