Better nutrition at the touch of a button!
PineyWoods Pediatrics is always researching new ways to help keep kids healthy! We are constantly innovating and adopting new in-office technology to increase convenience and improve care; this includes a simple checkpoint scan to measure your child’s oxidative protection. The touch of a button and a few seconds is all it takes to measure your child's overall nutritional health. There is no fee for the service, and your takeaways include data-driven steps guiding recommended solutions to improve wellness.
When your child presses the fingertip scan on the Prysm iO, it uses advanced light absorption to measure the level of carotenoids in their skin. Carotenoids are pigmented nutrients that give many fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors. All carotenoids are antioxidants, and they’re anti-inflammatory too, meaning these nutrients do wonders for your overall health. Your body will even turn some carotenoids into Vitamin A!
If the scanner detects low carotenoid levels in your child, don’t worry. This often correlates with fruit and veggie consumption; it can also be affected by stress and lifestyle. We can work together to improve levels with a few healthy lifestyle choices. Remember, school-aged kids need food from all FIVE healthy food groups: vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and protein. The best diet will include an adequate and balanced intake of each. Be sure to mix up your food choices, too, so your family gets a variety of dense nutrients!
Dr. Huggins adds, "It’s important for families to feel confident and comfortable with their food decisions. We are happy to offer this new technology to our patients. I hope this measure will encourage families to continue making healthier lifestyle choices, including making a point to try healthy foods together."
We are thrilled to offer this service to our patients as part of each regular visit. It is vital for us to check in on your child's nutritional health, so this vital scan is available for NO ADDITIONAL FEE. It is now available to children aged three years and up during regular check-ups. Call us to schedule your child’s check-up and learn more, (936) 560-9000.
At PineyWoods Pediatrics we feel it is our privilege to care for your child and EMPOWER you to know if what you are doing each day with your child is working. We recommend 100% absorbable nutrients to protect developing brains and bodies. With the Prysm iO scanner we can check in on your child's levels of oxidative protection at every checkup. If you want to follow along at home, we can provide details for you to purchase your own nutrition scanner, register a personal profile and track your child's progress on a simple app. Finally, a way to measure wellness!
If you're looking for a resource for healthy supplements, we partner with Pharmanex® and Nu Skin® nutraceuticals. To keep kids healthy, Dr. Huggins recommends the Pharmanex® Kids Jungamals® and g3 Juice. It is also important to keep teens healthy. To fill the gaps in teen nutrition, Dr. Huggins suggests Lifepak® Elements. Plus, if your child’s nutrition score does not improve, Pharmanex® offers a moneyback guarantee!
