The new millennium has bought about many changes by the
shift in consciousness. We are fortunate in our lifetime to have the opportunity to
witness this shift, along with the beginnings of some of these changes.
On a daily basis, the shift is already noticeable. We see it on the cover of national
magazines and newspapers, on television and the internet, and hear it on radio. The public
is rapidly moving away from allopathy and the outside-in philosophy. More and more,
families are moving towards chiropractic with its above-down-inside-out
approach.
As chiropractors, it is time for us to take a leadership position in the arena of
children's health care. Working diligently over the next decade, we may see some things
which are now thought to be "normal" aspects of child raising considered a form
of abuse.
My "Top 10" are:
1. Failure to have a newborn checked for subluxation at birth.
2. Children not receiving regular chiropractic check-ups.
3. More than two hours of television daily.
4. Vaccination.
5. Fetal abuse prior to birth, including alcohol consumption, drugs (pushed or
prescribed) and smoking.
6. Failure to implement progressive developmental educational programs.
7. Chronic consumption of cow's milk, fast foods, and other forms of junk food.
8. Smoking in the presence of a child.
9. The use of jonny jumpers, prior to the child developing the ability to walk.
10. Failure to breast feed a child for the minimum of one year.
Although this list is incomplete, these are the foundational parameters to start the
process moving in the right direction.
New standards need to be set and adhered to in parenting, and The World Children's
Wellness Foundation looks forward to setting the pace. The minimum standard, should
be optimum health and wellness for our children. Anything short of this should be
considered abuse.
Based on current trends, we can look forward to rapid change away from the mediocrity
that parents and children are presently exposed to. The World Children's Wellness
Foundation is committed to leading the way to seeing a healthy future unfold.
(Drs. Theresa and Stuart Warner, whose New Jersey practice is comprised of 60%
children under seven, present 40 pediatric programs around the world each year for
chiropractic associations and colleges.
The Warners are the founders of "Kids Day America/International," where 1,200
participating chiropractors have screened more than one million children for subluxation.
They also founded the non-profit World Children's Wellness Foundation that raises money
for pediatric research and public awareness.
In addition, their chiropediatric product & education company, Future Perfect Inc.,
helps create pediatric practices for the world's most successful chiropractors.
Comments or questions about issues raised in this column or regarding chiropractic
pediatrics and chiropractic in general may be directed to Dr. Warner by phone at
732/295-5437; fax, 732/295-1166; or e-mail, info@chiropediatrics.com.)
