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23 · Thursday, April 15, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Health and Wellness Detecting iron deficiency in children (NC)--It is slowly being recognized that iron deficiency in women during their child bearing years is a major global health problem, particularly caused by menstruation. However, what is not well known is that children from birth and into puberty, both boys and girls, are also quite affected by this easily corrected problem. Iron deficiency can occur very frequently in children under four and during the remaining growth and development stage, as well as in girls and boys during puberty. In general, a sufficient supply of iron is of particular importance during puberty. Often the normal iron supply from nutrition is not enough for toddlers from 1 to 2 years of age because of their fast growth and the enormous increase in blood volume. Therefore, a sufficient supply of iron is important during this stage. Lack of iron during this stage can lead to developmental delays and it is unsure at this time if the affects are irreversible. Often children with an iron deficiency look pale and sickly, have frequent infections, have no appetite and do not want to play. Children suffering from fre- are the first signs. Unbalanced nutrition, too More information can be found online at quent ear infections were often found to be much fast food or drastic weight-loss diets www.requiredforlife.com or toll-free at 1anaemic and the frequency of infections is can increase these symptoms. 888-436-6697. reduced when iron is supplemented. "A haemoglobin test will give an accurate diagnosis," says Dr. Cathy Carlson-Rink, a licensed naturopathic physician and registered midwife. "Iron deficiency has been linked to a number or problems in children including developmental delays, behaviour TM problems, ADD, learning difficulties and ear infections." School children and adolescents, both girls and boys, can frequently have an iron deficiency during their growth spurt. This can result in tiredness, inability to concentrate, a reduction in general learning ability, poor achievement in sports, and frequent 1051 Glenashton Dr., Oakville ON L6H 6Z4 colds. Girls during puberty are especially prone to iron deficiency. Due to their fast growth in this stage of development and the sometimes ADMISSION FREE heavy bleeding during menstruation they need more iron than their body has available. Inability to concentrate, exercise and fatigue Unlocking the Doors of Autism Learn how the Davis Autism Approach gently draws autistic individuals out of themselves into the real world. Iroquois Ridge Public Library Tuesday, April 20th 7:00 p.m. 905-844-4144 Autism Associates and Dyslexia Correction Associates www.autismapproach.ca FOOT CLINIC Hibbert & Associates Family Footcare and Orthotics Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? We Can Help! Routine foot care is important to your health and well-being! Healthy feet are happy feet. We're dedicated to providing exceptional foot care for all ages. 331 Sheddon Ave., Oakville · 905.815.0971 NO REFERRALS NECESSARY · SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Exceptional footcare for all ages. Take A Step in the Right Direction. Visit a Chiropodist J. Richard Werkman CHIROPODIST Rick Werkman, D.Ch., B.Sc. Podiatric Medicine · Oakville Foot & Orthotic Specialist · ROUTINE FOOTCARE · CORNS & CALLUSES · PLANTAR WARTS · DIABETIC FOOTCARE AND EDUCATION · THICK OR INGROWN NAILS · HEEL/ARCH/FOOT PAIN · CUSTOM MADE ORTHOTICS · NAIL SURGERY · SPORTS RELATED FOOT PROBLEMS & INJURIES · SIGVARIS COMPRESSION STOCKINGS · EVENING AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW OPEN 1495 Cornwall Road, Suite 33, Oakville Located on the north/west corner of Maple Grove Dr. and Cornwall Rd. T: 905-845-4817 E: info@werkman.ca www.werkman.ca