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AAP Immunization Information For Mililani Parents

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

In the past century, the rates of many serious diseases in the United States have significantly declined, in some cases, they have been virtually eradicated.

Many Mililani people have never met a person with measles, polio, small pox, rubella, tetanus, or diphtheria; though these diseases killed thousands of Hawaii children in past generations.

One of the main reasons many dangerous communicable childhood diseases have been minimized in our area is due to Honolulu children’s immunizations. The increase in immunization use has gone a long way to improve health in our Hawaii communities.

Recently, I have noticed that many Mililani parents are questioning the children’s immunization schedule. I came across an informative American Academy of Pediatrics FAQ sheet that addresses most of the common concerns.

The AAP document entitled ‘The Vaccine Schedule, Why Is It Like That?,’ can be downloaded at http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm

I certainly learned a lot after reading the FAQ sheet and thought I would tell you about it here in my Mililani children’s health blog.

I think it is important for all Mililani parents like myself to be reminded of the scientific evidence that supports the use of the immunization schedule.

I am Mililani children’s health advocate Dwight Kimbrel. Call me at (808) 692-3461 to learn about my favorite healthy snack for Hawaii kids.

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I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Does Your Hawaii Family Have An Emergency Kit?
Thursday, March 15th, 2012

Smart residents prepare for emergencies, and parents of young children in the Honolulu area should be aware of the special nature of preparing their families for emergencies.

Since the health and safety of all family members is important, everyone’s needs should be taken into account when preparing emergency provisions.

A 72-hour emergency kit should be easy to grab and contain essentials like water, food, first aid kit, flashlight, prescription medications, etc. Waialua families should consider what each child eats. Formula and bottles should be included if you have infants, and soft baby food (and a spoon!) for toddlers. Don’t forget diapers and baby wipes: you can find convenient travel sizes of these at Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City area drugstores.

Since healthy kids grow and change so quickly, Waialua families should update these emergency kits at least twice a year. A good reminder is daylight savings time. When Honolulu families change their clocks, they should change the food and supplies in their kits.

I’m Dwight Kimbrel and the health and safety of Waialua kids is important to me. I am the owner of a home business that sells XoBiotic Squares. If you would like to learn more, please call me at (808) 692-3461 or visit me on the web at www.winnercircleteam.com.

Join Winner Circle Team today!

I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Healthy Waialua Pantries For Healthy Waialua Kids
Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Parents in the Pearl City, Wahiawa, and Mililani area want healthy, happy kids, but it can sometimes feel like you’re fighting a losing battle trying to get your kids to eat right.

One way to ensure your family makes good food choices is to shop and stock your pantry with healthy food in mind. Before you head out to your local Honolulu super market, sit down and make a healthy shopping list. Even if you are confident that you know what you need, taking the time to write it out will help you plan meals, make healthy choices, and avoid impulse buys.

Once you are in the store, stick to your list and pick up the healthy items first. Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy are usually located around the perimeter of Pearl City, Wahiawa, and Mililani super markets, so circle the store first before you head to the processed and preserved foods in the center aisles.

Your pantry should be stocked with healthy staples for meals your kids will eat. Make sure that your kids can easily get to healthy, quick snacks like nuts, whole-grain crackers, and dried fruit.

And don’t forget the fridge! Healthy snacks should be at eye-level for your children. Sliced fruit, bite-sized veggies, yogurt, string cheese, berries, and other fresh foods are great snack options for healthy, active (and busy!) Waialua kids.

I’m Dwight Kimbrel and children’s health is very important to me. I am the owner of a home business in Waialua that sells XoBiotic Squares. If you are in the Honolulu area and are interested in learning more, or want to order XoBiotic Squares, call me today at (808) 692-3461, or visit my web site at www.winnercircleteam.com.

Join Winner Circle Team today!

I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Family Meal Time in Waialua
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

Waialua parents want to make sure that their kids spend time doing things that will help them be healthy and successful. Because of this, juggling the family schedule and prioritizing activities are a major part of parenting in the Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City areas.

With all this competition for your child’s time, you may be surprised to learn of the advantages Waialua kids receive when families make time to eat dinner together.

Studies have shown that kids who have frequent family dinners benefit in the following ways:

Improved grades
Eating healthier meals
Less likely to try cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana
Increase in family communication
Less likely to become overweight or obese

If you want to help establish a more regular dinner time for your family, here are some tips for Honolulu families. Start by setting a small goal, like sitting down for dinner twice a week, and then add days on after that. Next, involve the kids by letting them help plan and prepare the meals and set the table. Lastly, always make mealtime a technology-free zone: no TV or phones allowed!

And remember, even if you’re in a rush and have to pick up dinner at a local Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City restaurant, take the time to sit down together to eat. Your family will still enjoy many of these benefits.

My name is Dwight Kimbrel and I want to help Waialua families to raise healthy, happy kids. I am the owner of a Honolulu area home business that sells XoBiotic Squares. If you are interested in learning more, visit my web site at www.winnercircleteam.com or give me a call at (808) 692-3461.

The following online article was used as source material for this blog:
Lerche Davis, Jeanie, “Family Dinners Are Important”, WebMD, http://children.webmd.com/guide/family-dinners-are-important, accessed on Oct. 22, 2011

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I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Fresh Ideas For Healthy Meal Planning In Hawaii
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Hawaii children’s nutrition experts say that family mealtime is a must for Wahiawa parents who want to know what their children are eating and stay on top of their kids’ nutritional needs. But with busy schedules, allergies, and different food preferences, planning meals can be a challenge. Here are some fresh ideas:

To simplify things, first make a list of all the foods your kids enjoy, healthy and non-healthy included. Study this list to discover ingredient combinations or cooking techniques they prefer. Then find recipes for healthy meal makeovers.

Make your own frozen meals. Just double or triple the recipe of a favorite casserole dish and store the extras in the freezer so the next long day or unscheduled event won’t tempt you to eat Pearl City drive-up or unhealthy microwaveable convenience meals.

If members of your family have allergies or are super-particular, make a large plain meal and have lots of healthy toppings available so everyone can customize their own meal. This works great for tacos, pizza, sandwiches, salads and baked potatoes.

Another time-saving tip for Pearl City parents: cook enough hamburger, steak, or chicken breasts for two or three different meals during the week.

For more tips on children’s nutrition in Pearl City or to order a tasty nutritional supplement made from the cacao bean, contact me today!

Dwight Kimbrel
Waialua, Hawaii zip code 96791
(808) 692-3461
chocolate@hawaii.com
XoBiotic Squares
XoBiotic Squares

The following article was used as source material for this post:
Faith McGee, “Family Meal Planning Basics,” www.ehow.com, 1999-2012, http://www.ehow.com/way_5250552_family-meal-planning-basics.html, accessed on Jan 9, 2012.

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I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Is My Hawaii Baby Ready For Solids?
Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Although Mililani pediatricians generally recommend starting infants on solid foods when they are around six months of age, there are important developmental milestones that must be reached before your baby can take this step.

Even if an infant’s digestive system is ready for solid food, the baby must be able to safely swallow it. A baby should be able to sit with assistance but hold his or head up on their own. Without head and neck control, eating solids is difficult and dangerous. Many Mililani pediatricians also advise parents to wait until an infant shows interest in what other family members are eating.

If you are unsure if your infant is ready for solid food, check with your Mililani pediatrician. Remember that for the first year your baby’s nutrition will still come primarily from breast milk or formula.

My name is Dwight Kimbrel. I am an advocate for children’s health and nutrition in Mililani. I also sell XoBiotic Squares, a nutritional powerhouse. For more information on XoBiotic Squares, call me today at (808) 692-3461.

Join Winner Circle Team today!

I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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How Healthy Is Your Honolulu Community?
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Hello Honolulu residents! Welcome to my children’s health blog, Honolulu edition. I came across an interesting article in Children’s Health Magazine that got me thinking about children’s health factors in Honolulu.

Have you considered how your Hawaii community influences your child’s health? In a recent study, independent experts compiled statistics on more than 30 factors that are important to a child’s development including: crime and safety, education, economics, housing, education, cultural attractions, and health.¹

Burlington, Vermont came out on top, receiving high marks in all areas of study. Burlington has the fewest fast food restaurants per capita and experts believe this is linked to the low rate of obesity. Clearly, the rate of obesity in Mililani and Wahiawa is partially due to the ready availability of Big Macs and Whoppers.

While moving to Burlington isn’t necessary for your Honolulu child to thrive, ask yourself how your own Hawaii neighborhood ranks. If you think it could improve, attend Honolulu city meetings or make changes within your own home.

You could encourage more participation in sports, start a crime-preventing Honolulu neighborhood watch group, cook as a family, or seek out Mililani museums and Waialua cultural events. Whatever you choose, your children will reap the health benefits of your efforts.

If you want to improve your Honolulu child’s nutrition, contact me today to learn about a nutritional supplement packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Dwight Kimbrel
Waialua, Hawaii zip code 96791
(808) 692-3461 chocolate@hawaii.com
XoBiotic Squares

¹Jaclyn Colletti, Joel Weber, ‘The 100 Best Places To Raise Kids,’ Children’s Health, Oct. 20, 2009, http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33385798/ns/today-parenting/t/best-places-raise-kids/#.Tnjjb7_H5, accessed on July 6, 2011.

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I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Safest Cars For Wahiawa Families
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Hello Wahiawa parents! Welcome to my Honolulu children’s health blog. I am an advocate for improved health and safety for Wahiawa kids. I also sell an exceptional nutritional product called XoBiotic Squares. If you would like to learn more about one of the best snacks for kids, call me today at (808) 692-3461.

I like lists, they are short and to-the-point. Every once in a while I run across a ‘Top Five’ or ‘Top Ten’ article such as: ‘The Ten Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Wahiawa,’ ‘The Top Five Nutritional Kids Foods,’ or ‘The Five Best Family Attractions in the Honolulu Area.’

I recently read an article on Forbes.com that lists the safest cars of the year¹. Here are three that caught my eye with my comments thrown in:

1) The Tesla Model S four-door electric sedan. (I’ve never heard of this car but the makers claim it will go ’300 zero-emission miles on one charge.’¹ That’s a lot of trips to your closest Wahiawa grocery store with no adverse environmental impact!)
2) BMW Five Series. (This isn’t your ordinary Wahiawa kid hauler but it sure is pretty.)
3) Chevrolet Cruze. (This small sedan has the most budget-friendly MSRP of $16,275.)

As Honolulu parents, our children’s’ health and safety should be our top priority. When it comes time to buy a new family car in Wahiawa, remember to check the safety ratings.

Dwight Kimbrel
www.winnercircleteam.com
(808) 692-3461
chocolate@hawaii.com

¹Hannah Elliot, ‘The Safest Cars of 2011,’ January 17, 2011, Forbes.com, http://www.forbes.com/2011/01/15/safest-cars-2011-business-autos.html, accessed on December 8, 2011

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I am Dwight Kimbrel, and I am a Waialua-based Xocai artisan chocolate distributor. I joined Xocai in November 2007. I sell the industry-leading XoBiotic Squares and XoBiotic Squares online and in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, and Pearl City. Our valued Honolulu customers recommend XoBiotic Squares because XoBiotic Squares helps my blood pressure and keeps my digestive track is happy too.

Winner Circle Team is also a fantastic XoBiotic Squares home-based business in the Honolulu area. Hawaii entrepreneurs can supplement their income by cashing in on a high-demand Hawaii healthy artisan chocolate market. To learn more about Winner Circle Team, visit www.winnercircleteam.com.

Call me at (808) 692-3461 to own your own XoBiotic Squares business in Waialua, Mililani, Wahiawa, or Pearl City.

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Healthy Snacks For Happy Studying In Waialua
Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Welcome to my Honolulu children’s health blog. My fifth grader’s elementary teacher recently sent home a note encouraging good homework habits for all of her Waialua students. The note included this suggestion: ‘Eat a healthy snack before sitting down to study.’

My kids and I sat down to brainstorm some healthy snacks they could eat before beginning their homework each afternoon. After compiling our list we headed to our favorite Honolulu grocery store to stock up on after-school snacks.

Here are my kids top ten healthy homework snacks!

Frozen grapes (or other favorite fruit)
String cheese
Fruit leather
Dried apricots
Nuts
Hummus with veggies
Yogurt
Celery dipped in peanut butter
Fruit smoothies
Popcorn

Honolulu kids can focus better when they have healthy snacks handy. Another important thing to remember is that kids are more likely to eat healthy snacks if they can choose their favorites. I am a local XoBiotic Squares representative and an advocate for children’s health in Hawaii. To learn more about healthy snacking, contact me today at (808) 692-3461 or chocolate@hawaii.com.

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Hidden Sugar In Mililani Kid’s Snacks
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Excessive sugar is a serious health threat for Mililani children. Do you know how much sugar your Honolulu son or daughter is really consuming? I am children’s nutrition advocate Dwight Kimbrel.

Here are some popular Honolulu kid’s snacks with more sugar than I realized:

Yogurt covered raisins
Fruit Roll-ups, Gushers, and Fruit By The Foot
Quaker Rice Cakes
Yoplait yogurt
Gogurt
Juice drinks: Capri Sun, Minute Maid
Flavored milk

The next time you and your kids are shopping for snacks at your Mililani grocery store, Honolulu convenience store, or Wahiawa ball park snack bar, read the labels. Sugar content varies among brands.

Limiting the amount of sugar in your Mililani child’s diet is an important step toward better lifelong eating and oral health. To hear about another great way to improve your child’s nutrition in Hawaii, call me today!

Dwight Kimbrel (808) 692-3461 chocolate@hawaii.com

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