| A Lithuanian friend of mine asked me about 8 | | | | alternative treatments for ADHD. Is that an |
| years ago now, "Why is it that you Americans | | | | alternative treatment or is it an actual effective |
| make up names for all sorts of conditions?" I at | | | | treatment - and - can we go so far as to say |
| first defended us stating that we are at the | | | | cure for ADHD?I would agree that it is natural |
| forefront of medical research - therefore, had all | | | | medicine - but not an alternative treatment. An |
| the answers and newest medical conditions | | | | alternative treatment for ADHD, in my eyes, is |
| labeled.Boy was I wrong.Boy was he right.ADHD, | | | | Ritalin.Dietary intake is huge. Nutrition is huge. |
| in my realm, is a bunk label brought on by | | | | Exercise is right up there as well. With these three |
| pharmaceutical companies and psychologists. More | | | | 'alternative treatments for ADHD' that natural |
| money in the bank. They know parents want | | | | medicine 'prescribes', parents will have happier |
| their kids best in class and get smiley faces from | | | | children and children will have happier |
| their teachers.Now all they hear is, "Jack, I believe | | | | parents.Parents must not feel the peer pressure |
| your son may be ADHD. You should have him | | | | in schools. Your kids are labeled so fast nowadays |
| checked out." Thanks. Good tip. People love to be | | | | for numerous reasons - one being teacher laziness |
| the 'doctor' - knowing all the conditions, terms, | | | | perhaps? Or administrative practices limiting the |
| diseases - it makes them feel superior for some | | | | children's activities? How much recess do they |
| reason.Ignore 'em. Your kid is likely fine.If not fine, | | | | get? Is gym cancelled? How much money does |
| and you do see an issue with inattention, | | | | the school make selling sodas??I am a parent as |
| hyperactivity and all the other common | | | | well so I know how difficult it can be. Please don't |
| 'symptoms', then let's address some of | | | | fall into the trap of Ritalin. If you found this article, |
| them.What did kids drink mainly, let's say, 10 | | | | then you are desiring an alternative treatment for |
| years ago?Milk.Now?Soda.How much sugar is in an | | | | ADHD and I applaud you for that. Natural medicine |
| average soda? 11 tablespoons. They would add | | | | does wonders.At times, supplementation is |
| more if they could but it would not be liquid | | | | needed; especially as dietary and lifestyle changes |
| anymore. Seriously. There is a special process | | | | are being modified. An natural ADHD supplement |
| whereby soft drink companies can load up drinks | | | | for kids and adults is Bio-Focus by Biogenesis. |
| without the sugar seperating out.What does sugar | | | | Pediatricians and naturopathic physicians all over |
| do? I'll be blunt. What are the signs of ADHD? | | | | the country are successfully using this ADHD |
| That's what sugar does. Make a list and look at it | | | | supplement.Basically, Bio-Focus by Biogenesis is a |
| thinking about your kid on sugar. What do they | | | | medical food powder containing the right nutrients |
| look like at birthday parties?What else is causing | | | | for mental support and inattention. This ADHD |
| hyperactivity? | | | | supplement comes with a detailed spec-sheet |
| Preservatives, additives, food coloring, processed | | | | discussing specific dietary interventions and useful |
| foods, cafeteria lunches [now there is an issue], | | | | lifestyle changes designed to reduce the signs of |
| vending machines in schools [hmmm - may be | | | | ADHD. You may view the Bio-Focus medical food |
| another major issue].What does all this have in | | | | powder webpage and download the spec sheet |
| common?Where is the wholesome nutritious | | | | for free. It is an Adobe file.I thank you for reading |
| food????It is interesting to me, and sad, that | | | | this - really. It pains me seeing Ritalin being |
| what some call alternative treatments for ADHD | | | | prescribed so often when alternative treatments |
| are actually not treatments at all. They are simply | | | | for ADHD may be so effective. Natural medicine |
| prevention tactics. Natural medicine for ADHD is | | | | does wonders - let it work and give it a shot.And, |
| extremely effective and good doctors are | | | | please, discuss this article with your doctor. Print |
| applying natural medicine for ADHD in their clinics.I | | | | them out the Bio-Focus by Biogenesis spec sheet. |
| bet that if kids did not drink so damn much soda, | | | | They will be impressed.Good luck.In health, |
| watch flashing commercials on TV, fast-moving | | | | BenAnd I must put this disclaimer here: Benjamin |
| arcade games for hours on end, ran instead of | | | | Lynch of HealthE Goods is not prescribing medical |
| using gas-powered scooters, and ate nutritious | | | | information or products. The information |
| normal food - real food - that ADHD label would | | | | presented is only to educate and inform the public |
| be gone from our planet.Why did the label | | | | in possible alternative treatments for ADHD. One |
| appear? Dinero for one. Pharmaceutical companies | | | | must speak with their physician before making |
| are far from dumb. They know that people want | | | | any medical decisions.(c) 2005 Benjamin Lynch of |
| a simple solution to everything - a drive through | | | | HealthE GoodsBenjamin Lynch has a BS degree in |
| remedy.That drive through remedy - the lovely | | | | Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of |
| methamphetamine - yes, a methamphetamine - | | | | Washington. Currently, he is obtaining his |
| Ritalin, which is sold on the streets now for big | | | | doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr |
| money.I urge you not to take this simple easy | | | | University. Visit Ben's natural health product store, |
| solution - as it is far from a solution. A gentlemen | | | | HealthE Goods where one can use our free health |
| came to our teaching natural medicine clinic and | | | | information service where one may ask specific |
| could not sleep. We asked a thorough history and | | | | health questions. We provide physician-grade |
| found he was on 4 different drugs - all treating | | | | non-prescription natural health products. Wholesale |
| each other's symptoms. He was on Ritalin for | | | | spa products are available to all that qualify. Do |
| Adult ADHD and then on a sleeping pill because | | | | visit our Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness Blog. We |
| Ritalin didn't allow him to sleep.So, after altering his | | | | are here to help serve the public with proper |
| dietary habits and talking with his medical doctor, | | | | health information and effective products. |
| he no longer took the drugs. He now is attentive | | | | Products described in the article are available at |
| and sleeps well once again. Hmmmm. So that is | | | | HealthE Goods. |
| what they are calling natural medicine and | | | | |