How to Prevent Early Puberty
Some factors may be beyond your control, but every step you take to lower your children’s risk of early puberty can go a long way in protecting them now and in the future.
Include Fresh Vegetables and Decrease Animal Protein
Diets that are high in fresh vegetables and fruits are healthier for people in general and for children in particular. A child’s digestive system and body is far more susceptible to the chemicals in foods. Buy organic produce to limit the amounts of chemicals and pesticides your child consumes. You can also use this simple way to remove pesticides from your produce and vegetables and be aware of the most pesticide ridden fruits and vegetables.
Animal protein products high in hormones and other endocrine disruptive chemicals can damage your child’s developing endocrine system. Dairy products like cow’s milk can also contain these compounds.
- Switch dairy for healthy organic alternatives like hemp or almond milk or make your own milk substitutes (you only need 2 ingredients).
- Include a wide variety of vegetables to ensure your child gets the full nutritional spectrum of vitamins and minerals needed for healthy growth and development and make sure you are aware of the 5 reasons to eat multiple colored fruits and vegetables. Eating multiple servings of colored fruits and vegetables is also one of the 70 habits featured in my e-book 70 Powerful Habits For A Great Health which will guide you how to take positive steps to improve your wellness and overall health.
- Try to invest in organic produce whenever you can. Organic foods are higher in nutrients, they are safer for your children, and they support the environment and the farmers.
Encourage More Exercise and Play
Like diet, healthy amounts of exercise support growth and development. Make sure your child gets sufficient exercise. There are other advantages for exercise:
- It supports stress relief
- It helps to develop your child’s motor skills
- It improves confidence
- It is vital for healthy body weight maintenance
Exercise plays an essential role in regulating hormonal levels in the body. Exercise may also play a role in regulating insulin sensitivity, which is one of the major factors in the risk of early puberty.[20]
Make exercise fun and exercise with your children.
Avoid Chemicals Wherever Possible
Chemicals in our cleaners, pesticides, and products that we use on a daily basis pose a real threat to you and your family’s health. Don’t take chemical cleaners, shampoos, and other household products for granted in terms of their safety.
Most of us buy the same cleaning products for months, if not years.
- Take the time to investigate the products you choose to buy and use regularly.
- Do some research to see what ingredients they contain and read up about those ingredients.
- Make you own healthy and natural cleaners.
- Avoid commercial air fresheners and naturally make your house smell fantastic.
- Even hand sanitizers can pose a risk to your health.
- Don’t use plastic containers in the microwave and use natural products rather than plastics wherever possible.
- Don’t use cracked or scratched plastic water bottles. There are more than 24,000 chemicals in your water bottle.
Invest Your Time in Your Children
Life has become busier than ever before and everyone is experiencing more stress—that includes your children. Children are under enormous pressure to fit in, to excel, and to perform.
- Stress is one of the factors that can affect your child’s risk of developing obesity.
- Stress and anxiety increase the risk of early puberty.
- Stress can affect immune health and function and has severe health consequences.
- Stress and anxiety actually affect your child’s overall mental and physical health.
What you can do:
- Invest your time in supporting your children emotionally, mentally, and physically.
- Teach them to cope with the stresses of society and help them to develop into well-rounded individuals, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Vitamin D and Early Puberty – Spend More Time Outside
Vitamin D deficiency is quite common and it has been linked to early puberty. It has been suggested that girls who live closer to the equator start puberty at a later age than girls who live in Northern regions. Since this indicates a potential connection with sun exposure, researchers decided to investigate whether vitamin D was, in fact, related.
Upon measuring vitamin D levels in 242 girls aged 5-12, researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health found that those who were deficient were twice as likely to start menstruation during the study period as those with higher levels.
Breast Feed Your Child
While breast feeding is not suitable for some women, there are many health advantages that have been associated with breast feeding children. From boosting their immune systems to establishing healthier digestive bacteria, breast feeding is fast becoming recognized as the preferred way to feed an infant.
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