During growth spurts, children are more susceptible to colds, ‘flu, childhood diseases - and even polio!

Why is this?

Believe it or not, a calcium deficiency (actually a calcium bi-carbonate deficiency – note this is not calcium carbonate so don’t confuse them) can. In order to prevent recurring fevers and reduce susceptibility to colds, ‘flu, childhood diseases – and polio – it is essential that there is a sufficient amount in their bloodstreams to prevent these illnesses.

There are two forms of calcium that can be converted to calcium bi-carbonate: calcium lactate and calcium gluconate. After being absorbed they form calcium bi-carbonate.

Calcium deficiency fevers are common in children when they are going through rapid bone growth, especially if they’re getting too many processed cereals. They are getting too much phosphorus in proportion to the calcium.

Phosphorus is also a mineral and is needed by the body but if the balance with calcium goes out, it worsens the calcium deficiency. Like calcium needs magnesium to maintain proper balance and be used by the body, phosphorus needs to be balanced up with calcium.

Besides setting the child up for illness and diseases, deficiencies also result in an inability to relax and hyperactivity. The child gets "wired" and just cannot relax or sit still. It drives teachers and parents crazy and is no different to the feeling you get when you have had too much coffee and the resultant caffeine overload. You get a kind of nervy feeling.

This "wired" behavior very often results in a child being prescribed medication that just worsens the problem. They’re not deficient in meds, after all! We don’t need zombie children. We need alive, vibrant, calm and happy children who are disease-free and successful in life.

They are, after all, our future.

In closing, childhood illnesses, colds, ‘flu and polio can just be a sign of calcium and magnesium deficiency. Prevention is always better and easier than cure. All our bodies need minerals, regardless of age.

Two of these minerals are calcium and magnesium and they both need to be in the correct ratio to each other and sufficient to balance up high phosphorus diets (junk foods, cereals, soft drinks etc).

It is also the perfect thing to give teething babies. Calcium and magnesium "coat" the nerves so teething doesn’t have to be painful or unpleasant and the poor baby doesn’t have to feel "wired". Teething can be a pleasant experience and over before you even realize it.

Calcium and magnesium are necessary for a healthy body and are not just for a "quick fix". Disease can be prevented and should be.

The best way to take them is in a 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium along with vitamin C to create the correct pH for optimum absorption.

Try it today and see the difference in family calmness with happy babies and children.