Welcome to a new category of my blog simply called ‘Healthy Tips.” Many times, when I write articles for various publications, I need to find sources for the story. Recently, I wrote an article for Yahoo Shine (click here) about keeping kids healthy. I was looking for experts and parents to chime in and give their favorite ‘tips’ to help kids (and their families) lead a healthy lifestyle.

The feedback for the story was amazing. The sources had some fantastic points of view that could not be ignored, and I thought their opinions should be viewed on the Your Health Journal web site.

So, enjoy my new series, with some ‘great’ insight from some ‘great’ people giving exceptional and educational points of view.

“Turn off the electronics – even for just an hour.”

“Kids these days are hooked on video games, TV, computers, and other electronic distractions. All these devices do are keep your kids sedentary. Turn off all electronics for an hour and have the kids go OUTSIDE to play! Not only will they benefit from the fresh air and exercise, but they will get their vitamin D as well, which boosts their immune system.”

Justine SanFilippo, CPT, CHC, MS