Links to health, wellness and physical fitness sites
KidsHealth- A project of the Nemours Foundation. Covers all
aspects of
health for children. The home site also has a link for teens and
parents.
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/
Henry The Hand, Champion Handwasher
Created by William P. Sawyer, MD to teach his children about the
importance
of washing their hands.
http://www.henrythehand.com
Snow Creek ski resort located close to Weston,MO
skiing, snowboarding and tubing
816-640-2200
http://www.skisnowcreek.com
Great Group Games is a site for ice breakers, partys, birthday
partys, larg group, small group, indoor, outdoor, children,
teenager, and adult.
www.greatgroupgames
Camp Mishawaka is a camp for boys and girls between the ages of 8-
16. Boys
camp has been in operation since 1910 and girls camp since 1963.
The camp
is set among the beautiful northwoods near Grand Rapids, MN. The
camp is
right on the shore of lake Pokegema. I started working there in
1991 and
have continued to do so in the summer from time to time. The
activities
are almost endless! Please contact me or Camp Mishawka for more
information.
http://www.campmishawaka.com
This is a short and fun little spelling game involving 5 words
related to
health. It can also be found by clicking on link #1. Good luck!
http://www.kidshealth.org/misc/movie/kid/spellingbeegame/index.html
A site that has basic hygiene information.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=2146
coughsafe - Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves?
Click on the "Watch Video" on the left side and watch an
informative and
somewhat humorous video on why/how to cough in the sleeves
instead of the
hands. It's really best for 4th and up.
http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html
Dr. Weil's website devoted to integrative medicine. This article
is about
High Fructose Corn syrup (HFCS) - his opinion on it.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400442/High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup-Too-Sweet-to-Eat.html
Dr. Weil's website. This article is also about High Fructose
Corn Syrup in
relationship to hyperactivity in children - his opinion.
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA38595
3 Unhealthy Breakfasts - Dr. Weil website
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP03100/3-Unhealthy-Breakfast-Options.html
3 Healthy Breakfasts - Dr. Weil Website
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/TIP03099/3-Healthy-Breakfast-Options.html
The official site of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(CDC)
This has lots of great health information!
http://www.cdc.gov/
Kansaas Department of Health & Environment
http://www.kdheks.gov/
The Mayo Clinic's website has lots of health information.
http://www.mayoclinic.com
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department website.
http://www.ldchealth.org/index.php