July 30, 2011

Herbal Treatment For Adhd Questions Answered

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Jenny asks…

ADHD diagnosis?

My son has recently been diagnosed with ADHD. He was prescribed Ritalin at the drop of a hat, but after reading about the medication, and seeing the look of horror on people’s faces when I told them, I have decided he wont take it. I have ordered something called Synaptol, which is some herbal treatment for ADHD, it sounds good, but I have no idea. My son is also going to visit a complementary centre tomorrow, but I just wondered if anyone has any views or can recommend anything I can try. I dont want to go down the Ritalin road, it sounds like a really gruesome drug.

Chloe Adisson answers:

Very long answer.. And I promise it is not a cut and paste quickie.. (I hate those)

First of all… Awesome :) good for you!
Finally a parent on this planet with some common sense.
Drugs are drugs and more parents should be encouraging their kids to stay away from them..
I am certainly not a doctor, but I can’t understand the logic of giving a brain stimulant to a person with hyperactivity issues.
A child has a brain that is naturally growing and developing.. Adding a bunch of synthetic chemcals seems to only complicate matters. The behavior may change for the better.. But does the improvement justify the potential damage? Personally, I don’t think it does. I am sure there are a small percentage of kids out there that need some kind of drastic treatment… Little things like not cleaning up your room when asked to, or not doing well on schoolwork should not be interpretated as an indicaton that medical treatment options are mandatory and risky steps should be taken immediately.
Most behavioral issues fall under the responsibility of the parent or teacher, but it seems that psychiatrists are far too willing to offer everyone the easy way out of this responsibility by dropping a label on these kids and drugging them up so they will conform. And that is just sick.
I was doing some research for my sister and found another option for online while I was looking through alternative medicines for my nephew last year.. It is probably very similar to what you have found.

Http://www.vaxa.com/ADD_alternative_treatment_remedy.cfm

He is 13 now.. Seems to be doing better. A lot of his issues are stress related.. His father has been in the service and away from home for the last 3 years.. It is rough on him. He also has some kind of odd dietary abnormality.. Naturally sensitive to certain foods. He is a very healthy kid with a great personality :)

I will also throw you a link to read up on some of the prescriptions that are being offered to children for a variety of afflictions. It is somewhat jaded and loaded with propaganda from the opposite perspective of the drug manufacturers. Really is a fascinating debate. And the questions left unanswered is the reason I am so against the idea that medication is solution.

Http://www.whale.to/drugs/whitaker.html

The reality is that nothing can be done to cure the problem until the true cause for the problem can be determined. And right now everybody is guessing.. The drug companines are rushing to convince the public that they have the answer to it without a shred of conclusive evidence as proof of their statements. The FDA that approves the medications is majorly sponsored by the drug companies for their funding. (blatent conflict of interest). The psychaitrists are stuck in a position where if they don’t prescribe something, they are taking the risk that the parents will lose confidence in that entire section of the medical field. Everyone involved with the debate is horribly tainted by money.. And the kids are typically left with the negative consequences for the decisions made by the adults with the moral obligation to protect them. Alternative may or may not be as effective.. But at least it is natural. That makes more sense to me as a first option.
I encourage you to get a couple opinions before you choose any course of action for your child.. The treatment options out there right now are very shady for these types of things. Not enough is known about it.
Research all you can on it.. There is a lot of good information out there from the perspective of the parents that are in a similar situation. Both sides of the debate have valid points.

A lot of it is a shift in society .. 20 years ago, the general perception would have been.. ‘ahh.. It’s ok.. He’s just a kid being a kid’ .. And today it is more like ‘wow.. Your kid is a spoiled brat.. You should really do something about it’
Same child.. Different decade.
Experimental drugs may always be an option, but try everything else first.. If an adult wants to be irresponsible and ruin their lives by being a drug addict.. So be it.. I am also a parent.. And my daughter would have to be VERY out of control for me to even consider it. Dangerous and destructive, yes.. I would consider it.. Anything less, no way.

In the interest of fairness, I will also give you the medical side of things and leave you to make your own informed decision..

Http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/adhdmenu.cfm

This website will give you the clinical perspective on the affliction .. And symptom/treatment/prognosis information

http://www.drugs.com/condition/attention-deficit-disorder.html

This website will give you all of the prescription information for every drug that is FDA approved to treat ADD/ADHD.

Yes, there are a lot of things that anybody can say against what I have written.. But, you don’t have to be a doctor to understand that when the negative side effects of a drug show a 400-600% increased chance of occurence over placebo, you are taking an unnecessary risk. When that statistic comes down to reasonable levels and can be independently proven.. My opinion will change dramatically.

Mary asks…

what is the best known nonmedicinal treatment for ADHD?

herbal or nonherbal treatments for ADHD

Chloe Adisson answers:

A great deal of benefit is gained by removing all additives and preservatives from the diet.

There have been studies done to show that 80% of children with ADHD make huge improvements just by changing diet.

It means cutting out all fizzy drinks, all colourants (they are in many foods and drinks) , especially sunshine yellow. All additives.

Just use natural fresh foods, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.

Laura asks…

What is the best alternative treatment for ADHD?

Herbal only. Liver, gal bladder cleanse. No drugs. Specific products please. Hoping to shorten my research a little.
Stop arguing that cleanses are bad. They are great if you know what you are doing. The right ones do work, unlike drugs that cure symptoms only. Cure your illness, not hide it.
Yes there is such a thing. I agree that usually it is bad parenting, in which this is somewhat. As a Foster parent I know your feeling all too well
True ADHD is usually caused by the mother eating and drinking too much sugar and caffeine. Stop drink mountain dew and whatever while pregnant. Stop smoking/drinking, dying hair. Sacrifice a little for your baby.

Chloe Adisson answers:

There have actually been a lot of studies that have shown that Fish Oil can help with ADD/ADHD. It seems too simple, and that may be one reason it wasn’t really looked at closely for this, but I wasn’t surprised it would help when I thought about it. The EPA and DHA in Fish Oil help with all sorts of things including heart health, skin health, and brain health. There was a good article at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-391503/Fish-oil-calms-children-better-Ritalin.html that covers some of this as well.
Give it a try… It’s economical, safe, and easy. Just make sure that the company you get it from uses Molecular Distillation because that’s currently the only safe way to remove any trace contaminants of any heavy metals. Of course, if you aren’t sure about the dosage or the benefits, you may want to consult with a holistic doctor, as they may have other additional options available to them.

There are also a lot of people who have found some relief from limiting sugar, artificial colors/flavorings, and going with less (or no) processed to take away those possible causes as well. From research I’ve done, Fish Oil tends to help more, but both work even better together. Good luck and I hope I helped!

Donald asks…

ADHD herb called “alphanie” (sp?)?

I heard a doctor on TV talking about an herbal treatment for ADD/ADHD. He pronounced it “alphanie” but I don’t know the proper spelling, so I can’t look up any information about it. Has anyone heard of this treatment? Do you know how it is properly spelled? Thanks!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Not sure, but I’ve found this:

“Herbs and Supplements. A number of parents resort to alternative remedies as an alternative to psychostimulants and other drugs. These products include- as St. John? ‘ s wort, ginkgo biloba, panax ginseng, melatonin, and pine bark extract. Based on existing evidence, however, none can be recommended, particularly for children.

Generally, manufacturers of herbal remedies and dietary supplements do not need FDA approval to sell their products. Just like a drug, herbs and supplements can affect the body’s chemistry, and therefore have the potential to produce side effects that may be harmful. There have been a number of reported cases of serious and even lethal side effects from herbal products. Always check with your doctor before using any herbal remedies or dietary supplements.”

There’s lots of sites on the net selling invented ‘cures’ to concerned parents. These are nothing more than modern snake oil, so be careful.

Daniel asks…

A miracle treatment?

My 5 yo son has been diagnosed with ADHD-combined type and ODD recently. Its been recommended to us to put him on medication. I have been doing some reading on the different types of available medications and I have to say, they ALL scare me! The side effects are atrocious with some of these medications. So, I have done some searching and came accross a herbal treatment called “Focus ADHD“. What caught my eye is the tons of testimonials posted on the site for this drug, and some of them (the testimonials) brought me to tears. Has anyone tried this herbal supplement/treatment? If so, did it work well? Did it have any side effects? Also, has anyone had TRUE success with any of the traditional meds prescribed for ADHD (such as Ritalin, Strattera, etc.)? Any advice or help is greatly appreciated, Thanks!
Some more info–This product comes with a “dietary strategy” for parents, and tons of parental advice. In addition to taking the supplement, it says to make the following diet changes-eliminate refined sugars, soft drinks, artificial preservatives, artificial colors and “bad fats” (like trans-fat). It also recommends plenty of exercise and claims to be 100% natural, and completely not addictive, its safe enough to take forever if need be. I also have made a doctor’s appointment for Monday morning to discuss this product. Judging by the great answers I have gotton so far, this supplement is definitely worth a try. Thank you so much!

Chloe Adisson answers:

Yes, diet is really important. Also, less time in front of the tv, computer, playing games etc.
Although it is disputed by some people now, I still believe white sugar, especially at the rate north americans consume it, is not a healthy thing. Many people are also reactive to food dyes, artificial chemicals, preservatives etc.
I’m so glad to hear you are not going the pharmaceutical route.
Please watch the eye opening video below, you may want to send it to your friends. As well as school officials, who have no business in making a medical diagnosis.
But to actually answer your question, I am not familiar with Focus ADHD.

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April 12, 2011

A Serious Review of Slimirex

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According to their official website, Slimirex is a accelerating supplement. The web page says that it is the most well researched weight reduction product on the market. You can read lots of reviews for the supplement both on its official website and around the web, but we thought that it would be a better idea to take a close and objective look at it. After all: there are many and diet products out there that all promise to be the best thing ever in the field of losing weight and getting healthy. Here is an neutral look at this supplement and whether or not it will help you.

Global Healing Center, Inc is the principal Slimirex hub. This is a business built upon advertising weight reduction products, natural health, positive thinking and living well. The Global Healing Center, Inc was put together by the current CEO: Dr. Edward Group III. Dr. Group expended over two decades studying natural health before forming the Global Healing Center in 1998. The company’s principal supplement is Slimirex and they’re advertising and marketing it all over the internet.

Slimirex is made up of the following ingredients: Lipofuzion, Slimaluma, Super Citrimax, Advantra Z, 7-Keto, Gugulipid, Forslean, Bioperine and ChromeMate. All of those elements have been previously patented for weight loss. They are all comprised of natural extracts and components. While we appreciate that all of these products were patented, we couldn’t find much information on the official website about FDA approval.

The major promises of this supplement are that it helps to lessen your appetite and increase your metabolism. Some of the individuals who take the health supplement say that they experience increased energy levels. These are all good things if you need to diet and lessen your calorie intake each day but they aren’t the only way to shed pounds. We couldn’t find any substantive information about whether or not you would truly lose any pounds or what you could expect from the supplement during the first month of use. There is, however, a ninety day assurance so it looks like if you don’t lose any weight at all, you can ask for your dollars back.

The price of the product is the largest gripe we now have about it. A single container costs just about eighty dollars. One container, as outlined by the pics on the webpage, holds about 120 pills. You’re supposed to require two or three pills every day. This means that you will work through that container in forty to sixty days. This ensures that, if you use it the way you should, you could wind up spending $480-$720 a year on it. That’s actually a lot of money to spend on a supplement pill, particularly a pill that might end up not helping you at all.

In the end, the very best human being to ask about Slimirex is a medical professional. It’s possible that your doctor will determine that you could benefit tremendously from Slimirex and that it really will help you cut down your appetite while you work to shed pounds. It’s also feasible that, determined by your medical history, Slimirex might be a bad idea. Work along with your doctor to figure out if it is okay for you to use.

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February 15, 2011

Best Diet Pills Make You Smart and Beautiful!

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Everyone wants to look slim and trim and for it, we are ready to go through with the painful exercises, stressful dieting etc and even ready to spend lots of money in surgeries. However, if instead of doing so many workouts, just proper diet plan accomplished with diet pills can solve your problem then what you will choose? In today?s world people, hardly got time to do exercise or follow a particular diet schedules in such case diet pills is a best substitute from getting rid of all these activities. Due to the emerging of many pharmacy companies, it is really a challenge to find the best diet pills. However, out of such a large number of companies there are very few that provide the best and effective diet pill. Therefore, before going for any one of them it is better to go in detail research of it like verify the company, review the comments of clients who had taken these diet pills from that company etc.

Once you decide to get rid from your extra weight through taking diet pills then you must go for the best diet pills that could show quickly and effective results. Now a day?s purchasing on line diet pills is a better option than local pharmacy shop as it save time as well as money. With the emergence of many on line sites, it is very necessary to consider following things before going for purchasing on line:

Consider the doctor: Before going for any diet pills it better to consider the doctor and then go for it. The consideration of doctor is very important, as he is aware about you and your body and so he can suggest you the best diet pills.

Seek for the best on line site: after the doctor consideration, it is very important to look for the site that are offering diet pill. Look for the best site and consider the doctor before ordering from there.

See the FDA approval: Before accessing for a particular site, it is better to see its FDA regulation. It mean that the drug you order should not be the substitution or it is not as effective as it should be which cause loss of both money as well as etc should be consider.

Check for the good dealer: On line, purchase of a diet pill can be a problem, if you do not get the good dealer. Therefore, check the dealer?s availability as well as shipping status provided by the site and talk with the people who had already use the services of the site.

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September 3, 2010

Weight Loss Through HCG Diet

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HCG is a hormone found in a pregnant woman’s body that has already received a stamp of approval from the FDA as a fertility drug. However, this hormone has been successfully used for the last 60 years to help people achieve from target areas such around their hips, thighs, buttocks and stomach. The HCG program was devised by Dr. A Simeons who claimed that combining a low caloric diet with daily HCG injections for a period of 40 days at a time can help a dieter achieve up to one pound on a daily basis by suppressing their appetite and using long-stored fat to provide energy.

How much weight loss can you expect?

Thus, a dieter can expect to be around 40 to 45 pounds lighter by the end of a HCG treatment round that lasts for a period of not more than 50 days. For best results, Dr. Simeons recommended opting for a maximum of four HCG treatments that should ideally be separated by a break period of six weeks so that the body does not develop immunity to the hormone. However, once on an , you cannot expect the hormone alone to work wonders for you. You need to reduce your daily intake of calories to no more than 500 a day after you take the third injection. As soon as HCG starts working in the body, it burns the fat deposits in it to provide the calories needed to get through the day.

HCG weight loss dietary specifications:

This along with the daily intake of 500 calories is enough to sustain the dieter without making him or her feel like binging all the time. However, the HCG diet works only on stored fats. So, once a dieter has lost all excess weight, the treatment needs to be discontinued as the body will reject the limited intake of 500 total daily calories once all the stored fat is used up. The diet that you maintain while taking HCG shots should be protein rich and low in carbohydrates, starches and fat. As with most diets, you have to steer clear of any alcohol consumption as it may upset the diet.

Moreover, if you opt for more advanced versions of the HCG , you will be administered additional appetite suppressants in the form of daily injections of phentermine and other stimulants. Till date, only a few side effects of this diet have been reported and is considered quite safe.

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August 22, 2010

Is Hcg Diet Safe?

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Promising slimmer’s the advantages of being able to lose 40lbs in 40 days; the consists of injecting your body with the HCG hormone which is commonly produced during pregnancy.

Accompanied by a 500 a day diet, slimmer’s can easily follow this simple diet for up to 40 days at a time as long as they have a 6 week break in-between to ensure that their body does not become immune to the product.

How does it work?

According to dieticians the glycoprotein hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin, is supposedly produced in the placenta during pregnancy. Designed to provide the foetus with nutrition whenever the mother is not eating enough; this unique hormone works by harnessing the mother’s stored fat content and converting into glucose.

And now available in an injection and homeopathic form, the HCG diet works by tricking your body into believing it is pregnant ” when it is not ” and making it believe you are starving. By consuming only 500 calories a day this triggers the hormone which starts tapping into your stored fat and converting about lb to a lb of fat every day into nutrition.

Is it safe?

Whilst there are strict guidelines to using this method, such as making sure you use it for at least 23 days (to ensure weight is not regained) to having a 6 week gap between every 40 week cycle (to prevent immunity against the hormone), only the homeopathic form is approved by the FDA.

Despite this approval by the FDA, there are still disputes many disputes surrounding the homeopathic form as it contains a non-active version of HCG which is less effective than the injection.

However, with no medical backing by the FDA to support this injection version, it is hard to trust the quality of this weight loss method on your long term . Especially as it is advised that you should not buy it online, and that you must seek medical advice first before you try this prescription drug.

What can you do?

At Proactol we always thoroughly recommend that you follow a healthy and nutritious diet accompanied by regular exercise in order to achieve safe, natural weight loss. It may be a more lengthy process, compared to weight loss drugs such as the HCG diet, but by modifying your eating habits at a pace that is right for you then you can successfully .

Alternatively by incorporating a clinically proven herbal supplement such as Proactol into your diet, you can use this supplements natural fat binding capabilities to increase your long term weight loss.

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August 21, 2010

Knowing The Canadian Online Pharmacy Business

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As prescription medication costs continue to increase, one solution is to purchase medication from a Canadian Online Pharmacy. Drug costs in the US as well as other countries continue to skyrocket and numerous patients are without insurance or sufficient medicare to be able to afford rising prescription prices.

Canadian pharmacies offer similar brand names at very economical prices and inexpensive shipping options. Both generic and brand name American pharmaceutical drugs are for sale to help Americans get the prescription drugs they need. The pharmacies employs licensed Canadian pharmacist who manage US patients daily. Mail order services generally take US currency.

Why Purchase from a Canadian Online Pharmacy?

There are numerous explanations why American patients should choose Canadian pharmacies over others. To start with, Canadian drug brands are almost identical in all name to American brands, so American patients can choose their drugs effortlessly. Pharmacies in Canada are firmly regulated and licensed, providing quality and safe prescription dispensation.

You will find legitimate concerns about purchasing medicines online. The FDA has in fact published alerts about incorrectly labelled generic fake medication offered on the web. However, Canadian pharmacies are safe and controlled and patients can be certain and trust the quality and credibility of the prescribed. Pharmacies over in Canada will request a prescription before dispensation and verify it, unlike fraudulent pharmacies which sell medication to any buyer placing an order.

Canadian Pharmacy Plusses

On American orders, there are no taxes levied enabling American patients save money even more. Pharmacies in Canada provide fast, discreet and trackable delivery options and patient information is confidentially maintained. Refills are also possible for repeat patients.

In Canada, pharmaceuticals are a lot cheaper in comparison with the US, because pharmaceuticals is regulated by the government. There are limits on how much pharmacies may charge for medicine, resulting to savings for patients. Some patients can purchase medicines up to 80% cheaper in Canada compared to the US.

What Should You consider in a Pharmacy?

Contact Number – A toll free number for clients to call for drug information is absolutely essential. In no way order from a pharmacy without a given phone number. A reliable company will certainly staff certified pharmacists to reply to inquiries and monitor patient data.

Prescription Requests – A good pharmacy must require a prescription slip and validate the information with the prescribing physician prior to dispensation. If the online pharmacy follows this, you can be sure that they are following the law and is practicing high standards of the industry.

Seal of Approval – Online pharmacies based in Canada should have a CIPA Rx seal (Certified Canadian International Pharmacy) somewhere on the order page. A provincial affiliation seal must also be visible. This means are purchasing your prescription from a legitimate source.

Safe Checkout – A fully encoded checkout decreases identity theft and fraud and maintains customer privacy.

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August 6, 2010

Mark A Cella On GM Food

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Mark A Cella Truth About GM

What Is Food Genetically Modified and Should We Eat It? Science Knows Little of the Dangers and the FDA Does Not Want You to Know Which Foods Contain Genetic Tampering.

We are being told that groceries based on food genetically modified using scientifically altered plants is something that we should not be worried about. Many of the foods that you eat, in fact, are already mixed with plants that have been modified.

A further related problem is that the truth about this kind of food is not easy to find, and labeling is currently not required. Because of these problems, and the fact that many people are getting sick with peculiar symptoms, genetically modified (GM) food should be avoided.

Mark A Cella on GM Food

The purpose of GM food (also called ‘Frankenfood’) is to be able to produce something that enhances the food itself, or to get it to produce a quality that it did not have before. This process involves taking genes from something else (plant, animal, or human), and splicing them into the desired object.

The result is that the object with the new genes will now produce something that it did not before. So far this has involved making plants produce larger fruits, be more resistant to insects (with natural insecticide called Bt), or to get it to produce a product, such as human insulin (a projected project).

Mark A Cella Truth About GM Food

Genetically modified foods have not been tested at all. Since they are considered food, the original product and the enhanced one, they are not looked at as needing approval. GM foods are under the jurisdiction of three different U.S. agencies including the EPA, the FDA and the USDA.

Problems have been seen as some of the GM foods have been released to the public. The largest concerns are those of allergies and possibly new . Some GM foods have already been taken off of the market due to expected adverse results in the way of .

About 10 years ago, one product was seen to have caused many problems – over a wide area. L-trytophan was a natural supplement that had been manufactured in Japan. Its creators had modified genes five times and it resulted in 100 deaths, more than 1,500 becoming permanently disabled and many more became sick.

While this type of reaction has not been widely seen since, it should be noted that this type of illness could easily occur again. Other illnesses were caused when the gene from a Brazil nut were put into soybeans. This time, however, it could have been very dangerous because so many people are allergic to nuts.

Mark A Cella What is the Purpose of GM Food

At the present time, the United States is both the largest grower of GM foods, and it is also the largest user, too. About 87% of GM corn, for instance, is grown in the United States. There really is no way to know for sure just how much GM corn is now in the food supply chain in this country.

GM products and GM seeds are currently banned from many countries. GM products are patented and this means that basically our food supply is becoming owned by the food-producing giants such as Monsanto, which has given us Bt corn or corn that produces its own insecticides.

Genetically-modified products should have labeling on them so that people can tell what they are eating. By keeping labeling off, however, we may be reaping more trouble than we could ever want. And that may be just what the elitists want, which is all the more reason to require it.

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