ADD / ADHD

The symptoms of ADD and ADHD can be treated as nutritional problems. Feeding your child a natural diet can make a big difference. Allergies to certain foods often cause hyperactivity and behavioral problems. A food allergy is indicated if your child has dark circles under his or her eyes. The most commom allergy-provoking foods are wheat milk, eggs, peanuts, chocolate, oranges, sugar, pesticides, chemical additives (MSG, apartame etc), and cleaning products. Your child can experience radical mood swings due to eating refined sugar, which causes abrupt changes in blood sugar levels. Eliminate foods high in refined sugar such as soda, ice cream, sugar coated cereal and candy. Since milk is a common allergen, you can try taking your child off milk and milk products for aa month to see if it helps. A good multivitamin/mineral supplement can assure that the child's difficult behavior is not a result of deficiencies in the essential nutrients. A lack of any of the B vitamins can cause mood swings, fear, depresssion, temper tantrums, inability of concentrate. withdrawal, listlessness and general fatigue. Doctors at one clinic found that children with behavior problems had marginal B- vitamin deficiencies. Children who eat a great deal of refined sugar are always deficient in B-Vitamins. Most children with behavior problems lack not only B vitamins but essential fatty acids and magnesium. Adding these things can make a big difference.

MAGNESIUM CITRATE by NOW - 100 Tablets
$8.95
Each tablet contains 200 mg magnesium citrate. Magnesium is a nerve nutrient and muscle relaxant and is important in converting carbohydrates, protein and fat into energy. Low blood levels of magnesium can cause lack of energy. Magnesium provides many benefits for the heart. Magnesium citrate is a very absorbable form. Magnesium is a nutrient that is almost always deficient is children with behavior problems. Click on the product to read more information about magnesium.

PEDIA-CALM by OLYMPIAN LABS - 60 capsules
$17.95
Children who have attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) exhibit degrees of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity that are abnormal for their ages. This can result in serious social problems including impairment of family relationships and failure to progress appropriately at school and in other endeavors. Stimulant medications are commonly prescribed for the treatment of ADHD. Althought they can be effective, they also can cause a number of side effects. Pedia-Calm is a combination of natural ingredients that work to balance biochemical activity in the brain. Contains phosphatidylserine, cephalin, DMAE, GABA. Capsules can be opened and sprinkled on food.

PEDI-ACTIVE A.D.D. by NATURE'S PLUS - 60 chewable lozenges
$13.95
A special formula for the active child. Contains phosphatidylserine, DMAE complex for helping your child's brain to focus.

FLAX OIL by NOW FOODS - 100 Softgels
$7.95
This flax oil has been specially pressed to be as close to the original oil in the seed as possible. Extreme care has been taken in bringing this product to the market in the softgel form, which hermetically seals the oil and protects it from oxidation and contamination. No preservatives, additives, bleaches, or fillers are used in this oil. Each softgel contains 1000 mg. Four to six a day is recommended.

SPIRULINA by NOW FOODS - 180 tablets
$13.95
Each tablet contains 500 mgs certified organic Spirulina. Spirulina is high in vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein and essential fatty acids. This high energy food is used for arthritis, cataract, ulcer and cancer support Spirulina also removes mercury from the body. Mercury toxicity has been implicated in ADD. In studies done on removing metals from the body, the amounts given have been large - 6 grams and higher a day. Most adults use 12 or more capsules a day.

MAG. PHOS 6X By Hyland's - 500 tablets
$7.95
This homeopathic magnesium is wonderful for children who can't swallow pills. The tiny pills melt in your mouth. My customers tell me it helps calm down the children for bedtime and lessons the twitching of muscles when they sleep.

FLAX SEED OIL by Barlean's - 16 oz
$13.95
This cold pressed, organic flax oil tastes like a nut oil. Barlean's is the freshest oil available. It is an excellant source of omega 3 essential fatty acids which has been found to lower cholesterol and protects against cancer of the breast and colon. It is used as a supplement for asthma, allergies and arthritis because of its ability to produce anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. The usual dose is 1-3 tablespoons daily. Using 1 tablespoon oil each day helps to make hair softer and shinnier with much less hair loss. It also helps skin become softer and moister.

KID'S CALM by Natural Vitality - 8 oz
$23.00
Kid's Calm contains magnesium citrate, vitamin C, zinc and natural orange flavor. This product has helped kids relax and go to sleep without muscle spasms, cramps, jerks and tics.

ATTENTION by Liquid Health 36 Fl. OZ
$25.00
Liquid nutritional supplement with essential amino acids and minerals for ADD or ADHD. One ounce contains 350 mg Ester-C, 250 mgs calcium, 250 mgs magnesium, 6 mg B-1,15 mg B-2, 15 mg B-3, 30 mg B-5, 15 mg B-6, 60 mcg B-12, 225 mcg folic acid, 390 mg blend of essential fatty acids, 375 mg GABA, 250 mg L-Taurine, 240 mg L-tyrosine, 105 mg Phosphatidyl Choline, 20 mg Phosphatidyl Serine, Phosphatidyl ethonolamine, 200 mcg chromimium, 50 mg DMAE, 5 mg Manganese, 850 mg blend borage oil, soy lecithin, safflower, pumpkin seed. My customers tell me that they notice a positive difference in their child within a few days.

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