TIPS TO HELP KEEP KIDS HEALTHY

Here are some great tips for this flu season!

KEEPING NASAL PASSAGES CLEAN
CAN HELP PREVENT BACTERIA BUILD-UP

All-Natural Nasal Spray with Xylitol is Healthy Alternative
to OTC Products & Overused Antibiotics
OREM, Utah – November, 2009 – Ninety percent of bacteria enter through the nose and mouth.  So to prevent illness, wouldn’t it make sense to begin by keeping the airways clean?

“Using a nasal spray that contains xylitol will soothe and moisturize nasal passages, and help rinse away bacteria, pollutants, and allergens from the nasal tissue. Just by keeping children’s nasal passages clean and moist, we can go a long way in keeping kids healthy. It’s such an easy preventive measure, there is no reason not to do it,” said Dr. Alonzo Jones, D.O., general practice physician and former clinical assistant professor of family medicine at Texas Tech University Medical School.

Xylitol works by impeding the ability of the bacteria to adhere to the nasal wall. Nasal sprays that are simple saline solutions are not able to affect the adhesion as well.

Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants and fruits and is produced in small amounts by the human body.  It has been approved for use in foods, pharmaceuticals, and oral health products in more than 35 countries and is the subject of hundreds of published research studies.

“Keeping children healthy, versus medicating them once they’ve already gotten sick is always the better option,” said Dr. Jones, who developed Kid’s Xlear Nasal Spray with xylitol.  In addition to his own research into the use of xylitol as a bacteria preventive, he cited studies in Turku, Finland and Prague, Czech Republic that corroborate his findings.

Pediatricians across the country are now recommending Kid’s Xlear to parents and children to soothe the irritation and discomfort from persistent upper respiratory health problems.  As a first line of defense it is non-addictive and provides a safe alternative to over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Dr. Jones Tips for Simple but Effective Preventive Measures
to Help Decrease a Child’s Risk of Getting Sick

-         Teach children to wash their hands frequently.  Contact spread is responsible for 80% of all infectious disease.

-         Use an antibacterial soap – a classroom study has shown a 50% decline in respiratory illness, a 35% decrease in doctor’s visits, and a 50% drop in absenteeism when antibacterial soaps were used.

-         Keep nasal passages clean – Kid’s Xlear Nasal Spray with xylitol soothes and moisturizes nasal passages, which helps prevent bacteria and pollutants from adhering to nasal tissue. It is an all-natural product that is safe for children of all ages and has no harmful side-effects.

-         Drink more water –adequate water helps the body cleanse itself in all areas

-         Provide a balanced lifestyle – Nutritious meals and the right amount of sleep go a long way toward children’s overall wellness.

To find a local retailer where Kid’s Xlear is available, go to www.Xlear.com

About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. (pronounced “clear”) is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of xylitol products. Xlear is committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. In addition to Kid’s Nasal Spray, Xlear offers XlearÒ Nasal Spray with Xylitol, a patented nasal spray; a complete line of dental health products offered under the SpryDental Defense SystemÒ brand; and XyloSweet Ò, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking and general consumption. Xlear, Inc. is a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.