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GREG MOFFATT, Ph.D.
Seeking helpfor yourchild, part 1
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I recognize the tentativenessand worry in the caller’s voice. I’veheard it a thousand times. “I’m worried about my son,” the callersays to me.She goes on to describe hissymptoms and the reason for herconcern. The cause of her tone,at least in part, is the haunting question - “Should I be worriedabout my child? Parents are oftenunsure when a problem is seriousenough to seek professional help.Presented below are four questionsthat I ask myself when trying todetermine whether or not a childneeds professional help.My first point of concern withany mental health issue is one’sability to function. I ask the ques-tion, “How much does the thing that is concerning the parentinhibit the child’s ability to dothe things he needs and wants todo?” If the answer is “minimally”or “not at all,” then the problemmay not warrant professional help.Suppose you are afraid of snakes— “ophidiophobia” or technically “Specific Phobia — animal sub-type.” This phobia is classifiableas a mental health disorder, butso what. If you can get out of bed,go to work, do your family busi-ness, sleep OK and eat OK, then so what if you have a diagnosis? Withchildren, I’m most concerned whentheir issues are creating noticeableproblems with siblings, parents,teachers, or peers, or in specific en-vironments (home, school, church,The All About You Balanced Nutri-tion program located within the World Gym Fitness Centers in FayetteCounty is waging war on ChildhoodObesity. Under the direction of Certi-fied Nutritionist, Patricia Woody, ourinnovative World Gym “Health Mall”concept is introducing a Brand New Class entitled “Nutrition in Motion.” According to USA Today, 34percent of our youth is overweight.Compounding these results are thereductions we see in physical educa-tion and recess periods in our schoolsystems. “Our kids are becoming ‘couch potatoes’ who are glued totheir computers, hand-held gamesand TV screens.” As a Certified Nutri-tionist and Dance Instructor, Patricia Woody knows the importance of healthy eating habits and physi-cal activity. The basis of her nutri-tional teachings stem from the 3-P’s:Proper Nutrition, Productive Exerciseand Positive Motivation. World Gym is proud to take a posi-tive stand against obesity with theintroduction of Nutrition in Motion
Stay well:
County health dept.offers flu shot,
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Give blood:
Upcoming blooddrives in the country
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
Brain Balance
Brain Balance
Power
Power
of Pink
of Pink
Fighting fat
Fighting fat
‘Health Mall’ concept helps fight childhood obesity 
Don’t stress out!
• DITCH DOWNERDIETS:
A balanceddiet with plenty offruits & vegetablesis the key.
• CRAVE GOODCARBS:
Complexcarbs can helpincrease serotoninlevels when eatenwith certain proteinfoods.
• SUPER SUPPLE-MENTS:
Lack ofcertain nutrientscan negatively af-fect the mood. Makesure you are gettingenough B vitamins(folic acid, B6 & B12)and omega-3 fattyacids. One dietarysupplement receiv-ing a lot of attentionis SAM-e or S-ad-enosylmethionine,naturally producedby the body.
Brain Balance
 WHO:
Dr. Pete Scire, executive director.
 WHAT:
The only program designed toassess, document and objectively quan- tify Functional Disconnection Syndrome.
 WHERE:
Achievement center locatedat Hwy. 74 North in Peachtree City.
MORE INFO:
Call 770-631-3033 or visitwww.brainbalancecenters.com.
Power of Pink
 WHAT:
The launch of Brighton’snew limited edition jewelry collection to benefit breast cancer charities.
 WHERE:
One Magnolia Lane,405 City Circle, The Avenue,Peachtree City.
 WHEN:
Oct. 4 & 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
MORE INFO:
Call the store at770-486-9494.
All ABout You
 WHAT:
A balanced nutritionprogram designed to preventchild obesity.
 WHERE:
Any of the three WorldGym locations in Peachtree City& Fayetteville.
MORE INFO:
Contact PatriciaWoody at any of the followingnumbers: 770-631-8004 (PTC);770-716-5755 (Fville) or 770-487-4273
(Hwy. 54).
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Tammy Leigh Norris and Jacob Bender. Photo/Special.
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arents of children withsigns of ADHD, Au-tism/Asperger’s, Dys-lexia, Tourette’s or otherneurobehavioral disordersspend years trying varioustreatments to improve theirchild’s functioning, but oftenreach a point where they aretold by doctors, “There’s notmuch more we can do for your child.”
Brain Balance disagrees with this. Dr.Pete Scire, Executive Director of BrainBalance Atlanta says, “Experience hastaught us that virtually every child, nomatter what challenges he or she may face, has the potential to improve. Weare in the midst of an epidemic in theUnited States of kids with neurobehav-ioral disorders. Brain Balance provideshope and dramatic improvements in just a few short months.”Brain Balance has an achievement
Prevent yourchild frombecoming acouch potato
Giving parents hope for their child with ADHD, Autism & other disordersSend amessageof love &healing 
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BALANCING
 what’s important
One MagnoliaLane, a specialty store located at405 City Circle, The Avenue, inPeachtree City, is hosting Power of Pink events on Thursday, October4th and Friday, October 5 to cel-ebrate the launch of Brighton’s new limited edition jewelry collectionthat benefits breast cancer chari-ties. The events will be held from10 a.m. to 6 p.m on both days, andeveryone is invited, especially those who want to support breast cancerresearch and awareness.Brighton has also pledged to do-nate $5 for each $50 Power of Pink necklace and bracelet sold to breastcancer charities. For each $34 ear-rings sold, Brighton will donate$2.50. One Magnolia Lane plansto matchBrighton’s donations and will direct contributions to BRA, alocal women’s bikers’ group thatsupport and provides education to young women concerning breastcancer. They provide flyers on self exams and discuss the issues of breast cancer awareness among our youngest candidates for the disease
 
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770-487-5540
 Dr. Michael Pope and Dr. Lindsay Pope are a husband and wife dental team providing dental care for the whole family in a comfortable, caring environment.
  We are conveniently located at the corner of Highway 54 andEastbrook Bend in Peachtree City, across from McDonald’s.
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