Parents are warning about the latest trend on social media and online that could direct your kid to take their own life. It’s called the Momo Challenge. The game’s challenge is to meet Momo and to do that one must follow a series of instructions, which can include harming others or yourself. It instructs kids if they tell their parents about it, harm could be inflicted on them or their parents. The Momo Challenge has been linked to the death of a girl in Argentina, but none here in the United States.
Takeaway: Please talk to your child about safe usage on the Internet.
By training, I am a American Board Certified Pediatrician. But in my younger years I grew up with natural alternatives. As a mom I have tried to incorporate both for my kids and it has worked wonders. And finally, as I am studying natural & alternative medicines, I realize the beauty and wisdom of living closer to earth. Hence in my practice I integrate both...for acute ailments I follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation but for simple and/or chronic conditions I prefer natural alternatives.
In western training we were raised to think that "health is the absence of symptoms and problems". But eastern sensibilities has educated me that "Health is state that allows one to use the full capabilities of their body, mind and intellect. Therefore, healthy living is a balanced state of well being: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually." This implies that healing is not a "one-pill-fits-all", but a personalized experience.
