In this episode of Hands on Health, Drs. Frain discuss the Eat, Play, Adapt approach to keeping your family healthy. 

EAT - One of the best ways to help your kids develop healthy habits, is have them begin helping with family meal preparation as soon as possible. Young kids can begin by putting fruit in a colander and washing it off. As they get older, helping prepare their own lunch for school, and even putting them in charge of the family dinner. Teaching kids how to read labels and understand that if they are unable to pronounce the words in the ingredient list, it is probably not healthy for them to eat. 

PLAY - Regular exercise, for the body and the mind, is vital. Sixty minutes of play per day, with at least 20 minutes of that time being outside, helps our bones, muscles, and cardiovascular system. Brain games, such as board games, puzzles, or even reading a book together, help the brain grow and expand. 

ADAPT - We are all familiar with the saying, "survival of the fittest". Our ability to not only survive, but thrive, depends on our ability to adapt to our environment. Our level of adaptability is directly connected to the health of our nervous system. As our nervous system receives input from the outside world, it must process that input and respond appropriately. The best way to ensure a properly functioning nervous system, is through regular chiropractic check-ups.

Drs. Susan and Patrick Frain have a family wellness practice in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Their practice, which opened in 2003, focuses on helping families achieve better health through nutrition, exercise, and a balanced nerve system.

Drs. Frain are both graduates of Benedictine University in the Chicago area, and received their Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.

This podcast is for information purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice.

For more information on any of the topics discussed in this episode, please email drsusan@frainfamilychiropractic.com.