The Beyond Medication System: How to take steps to treat your child’s ADD with a more holistic approach
Approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of The prevalence of children 4-17 years of age taking ADHD medication increased from 4.8% in 2007 to 6.1% in 2011 Rates of ADHD diagnosis increased an average of 3% per year from 1997 to 2006 [Read article] and an average of approximately 5% per year from 2003 to 2011
Common Stimulant meds in US Ritalin Ritalin LA AdderallXR Concerta Daytrana TD Vyvance Focalin Metadate Adverse effects of stimulant meds Nervousnesss and insomnia Weight loss Hypersensitivites Appetitie suppression Nausea, dizziness Palpitations Headache Blood pressure and pulse changes Drug induced psychosis
Toxicity in our foods and environment burden on body Gut dysbiosis c sections, antibiotic use Latent infections strep, staph, parasites, etc Lack of proper nutrients Metal toxicities Mold reactions Electromagnetic pollution
Food Environment Personality Natural Remedies
Less processed food Food dyes, a big no no Healthy fats Cut out white flour or try sourdough Eliminate dairy Avoid artificial sweeteners and sugar No juices or sodas Purchase organic when possible ewg.com Grass fed meat is best
Mold in house Dust mites Pollution Electromagnetic pollution emf’s earth calm Wi-fi Smart boxes
Stephen Cowan 5 types (book, Fire Child, Water Child) Wood Child, Fire Child, Earth Child, Metal Child, Water Child Total child must be taken into account. Different approaches to different types
Homeopathy Cell salts Nutrition supplements Essential oils
Fire child, Water Child, S. Cowan MD What is Eating Your Child, K. Dorfman A Compromised Generation, Beth Lambert The Kid friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook, P. Compart
Resource page on website Amazon store for various items/books/remedies Appointments on Tuesdays/Thursday Bioenergetic assessments Nutrition coaching/guidance