Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Supplement GuideAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder, but it still is a center of controversy regarding the legitimacy of the mass scale diagnosis and treatment with strong drugs. Individuals with ADD display the primary symptoms of: inattention, daydreaming, carelessness, distractibility, forgetfulness, procrastination, and lack of foresight. For Children: Children’s Brain Food, L- Theanine, Brain Igniter (1 capsule once every 2 days for children between 10 and 12; 1 or 2 capsules every day for 13 years and over), Neuro Complex, Natural 5-HTP at bedtime, GTF Chromium, Vitamin C 1000 w/Bioflavinoids, and Enzymes, Super. For Adults Only: Krill Oil, Brain Food, Brain Igniter, Neuro Balancer, Multiple for Every Man, Multiple for Every Woman and Vitamin B-1. Other supplements may be recommended after consultation according to personal conditions. Avoid all sweets, processed foods, and soft drinks including those sweetened with aspartame. Biofeedback/Neuro-feedback sessions accompanied by Bible-based, multi-image brain training to facilitate restoration of normal functioning in some cases. Biofeedback/Neuro-feedback may take as many as 30 to 50 one-hour sessions, in many instances producing dramatic and lasting results when accompanied by recommended nutritional supplementation.

References:

Boris M, Mandel FS. Foods and additives are common causes of the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Ann Allergy. 1994 May; 72(5): 462-8. Joshi K, Lad S, et al. Supplementation with flax oil and vitamin C improves outcome of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Prostaglandins Leukot Essential Fatty Acids. 2006 Jan; 74(1): 17-21. Schnoll R, Burshteyn D, et al. Nutrition in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a neglected but important aspect. Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback. 2003 Mar; 28(1): 63-75.


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