young child with depression

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how does one help a child, younger than 11, with depression? I know about

counseling... that is coming into the equation ASAP.

However I know that diet plays a big role because as a candida sufferer myself,

I understand the rewards of a positive diet. Where do I start with kids in a

world filled with candy and treats? I know that eskimos do not get depressed

because they eat a lot of omega 3 rich foods. What about magnesium?

I do know that there is a gluten sensitivity -- it just feels, as a parent, very

frustrating -- with school lunches and the whole thing. I don't even know where

to start. The road ahead looks really confusing and overwhelming.

I'm just in shock -- been reading up on depression and come to find out kiddos

suffer from this all the time. I just want to make the road to recovery a

little bit easier.

Any suggestions would be great.

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>

> how does one help a child, younger than 11, with depression? I

know about counseling... that is coming into the equation ASAP.

>

> However I know that diet plays a big role because as a candida

sufferer myself, I understand the rewards of a positive diet. Where

do I start with kids in a world filled with candy and treats? I know

that eskimos do not get depressed because they eat a lot of omega 3

rich foods. What about magnesium?

>

> I do know that there is a gluten sensitivity -- it just feels, as a

parent, very frustrating -- with school lunches and the whole thing.

I don't even know where to start. The road ahead looks really

confusing and overwhelming.

>

> I'm just in shock -- been reading up on depression and come to find

out kiddos suffer from this all the time. I just want to make the

road to recovery a little bit easier.

>

> Any suggestions would be great.

>

==>Hi . It is very tough to get kids to eat the right foods

and to take supplements necessary to turn their depression or health

problems around. You would be wise to educate your 11 year old first

and get his/her willing cooperation in any nutritious program.

==>Yes, omega-3 is very important for helping depression, along with

the other oil soluble vitamins A, D, & E as well as the good

saturated (coconut oil, butter, lard, and other natural occurring

fats in meats and eggs), and protein too - they all work together in

the body. You should give your child cod liver oil even in the

Summer (contains omega-3, A & D). An 11 year old will do good on

10,000 IUs vitamin A, 800 IU vitamin D, and 2,000 mg omega-3. The

best cod liver oil is called high vitamin available from Radiant Life

or Dr. Ron's Ultra Pure website - see our Group's Files (left

menu), " C) Cod Liver Oil Folder " for more information. Also see

our " C) Treatments " Folder for the article on Depression & Anxiety.

==>Your child could also take 1/2 of the adult doses of the other

supplements recommended. It is also extremely important to eliminate

all sugars (even fruits), all dairy (except butter), grains, seeds,

nuts & legumes, soy, processed foods, bad man-made vegetable fats &

oils, etc. per my candida article. Most kids love Bee's Raw Egg

Drink which is a great way to start them on a good nutritious

program, which includes good fats. Ensure you start with small

amounts of coconut oil and butter (1 tsp. per day) and only gradually

increase them because they will create healing reactions like an

upset stomach, gas, bloating, etc.

==>Many parents that belong to this group also feed their children

the same way they eat. It takes time to change over to a healthy

program but you cannot go wrong giving your child the nutrients

needed so the body can heal itself the way nature intended.

The best in health, Bee