I came across this story recently on the sharp increase in prescriptions for digestive problems. The article cites data that shows over 2 million prescriptions of this kind for the under 18 crowd. The stunning thing is that there are 557,259 infants and children up to age 4 that are on these drugs. Are you kidding me?

I am sure there are some times that these drugs are medically necessary, but Dr. Renee Jenkins of the American Academy of Pediatrics notes that many of these children get better with no treatment or lifestyle (dietary) changes. The article also reveals that many parents are demanding these drugs, due in part to drug companies effective marketing strategies. No big surprise there.

Why are these drugs being prescribed more often? I’m guessing because we feed our kids garbage, they are unhealthy and overweight, and rather than take care of the cause, it’s “easier” to treat the symptom. I assure you most children do not have an antacid deficiency that needs to be supplemented. It’s time we woke up and do our very best to make sure our kids are being fed healthy and nourishing foods, and getting the activity they need to stay healthy. That goes for you and me too!

If we as parents don’t take responsibility, who will?