A Problem Paying Attention is not a Ritalin Deficiency!
By Dr. Clay
Summer is over and we're settling back into our school routines. Teachers may be sending notes, suggesting that your child has trouble paying attention and is disrupting class, or that your child can't seem to focus. She may even recommend a rip to the doctor to determine if your child needs medication for hyperactivity.
DON'T DO IT! There is no valid test for ADHD, attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder. The diagnosis is completely subjective and the need for drugs cannot be objectively measured.
FIND/TREAT THE CAUSE
A study in the Journal o Pediatrics way back in 1995 reported that children who ate sugar had an increase in adrenaline levels leading to difficulty concentrating, irritability and anxiety. Another study, published in Biological Psychiatry, found that Vitamin B6 was more effective than Ritalin a in a group of hyperactive children. A third study found that children with magnesium deficiencies were characterized by excessive fidgeting and learning difficulties. These are just a few of the many studies indicating an association between nutritional deficiencies and attention and behavior problems.
Dr. Mary Anne Block, author of "No More ADHD" and a good friend of mine, was recently on The Montel Show describing the problems with diagnosing ADHD and serious issues with long term use of Ritalin and other psychotropic drugs.
Make your appointment TODAY and find out the underlying cause of your child's struggles. It could be food allergies, neurotransmitter imbalance or a vitamin deficiency. We have treated patients from 39 states and 8 countries. We're looking forward to helping your family thrive!
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