Most children want A's - but it looks as though D's is what they need.  I think we all know that diabetes is becoming a major childhood health problem.  New research is suggesting that Vitamin D3 may be protective.  I tell you ,  Grandma with her Cod Liver Oil REALLY knew best!!

Vitamin D3 linked to reduced diabetes risk in children

I usually cast a cursory glance over the Gott column, just to see how conflicted he might be that day.  This one takes the cake!

Some poor person writes to say that they have iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency - the word "iatrogenic" immediately raised the red flag, so I read on.

Dr. Gott calmly tells us that iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency is one of THE MOST COMMON forms of adrenal problems.  It obviously comes as absolutely no surprise to him.  What is the consequence?  This condition requires you to take synthetic Cortisol for the rest of your natural existence, or risk death. As he puts it, "without normal levels of Cortisol, your body cannot function properly."

I know you are panting to know - what causes this common condition?  "It is caused by excessive or chronic use of glucocorticoid medication (such as prednisone) which essentially .... shuts down the adrenal glands".

What is one of the most common uses of this type of medication?  INHALERS FOR OUR CHILDREN.

Here is a selection of immediately available links found through Google about the dangers:

Monitor growth when using glucocorticoids in children

Glucocorticoid induced osteopenia and osteoporosis

Glucocorticoids and the risk for cardiovascular disease

Are there alternatives?  Yes, and please, for the sake of your future health and that of your kids, consider them.

The Vitamin lady writes about natural help for Asthma

The Vitamin lady writes about controlling Inflammation naturally

Fluoride may be implicated in neurological disorders in children.

The Organic Consumer's Association suggests that you check out the warning label on your toothpaste tube. It notes that the amount of fluoride in a single brushing (.25 mg) should not be swallowed, and if so, the label says you should contact a Poison Control Center. Interestingly, that's the same amount that's in an average glass of tap water. Learn more and watch: http://www.fluoridealert.org/

THIS IS SO INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT FOR OUR CHILDREN.  You would think that in view of the increasing problems with autism and ADD/ADHD, even a suspicion that there might be a connection would have our officials leaping around like spring lambs to do something, anything, to bring it under control. HA!

Fluoride linked to brain abnormalities and reduced IQ in children