Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  In Bad Taste: The MSG Symptom Complex
MSG and hyperactivity / Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder
The rise in ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder - in children coupled with the increased use of the drug Ritalin directly parallels the rise in MSG use. Some symptoms of ADD are hyperactivity, lack of concentration, and behavioral volatility. It is likely that the performance of millions of schoolchildren in their ability to read, concentrate, and score high on tests is being altered by MSG intake.
- George R. Schwartz, M.D. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  I say this in jest, of course, since I am adamantly against the use of Ritalin in children, but let's be crystal clear about one thing that's different from last year's Halloween: This year, we have scientific evidence that artificial colors cause hyperactivity in children.
The evidence I'm talking about is, of course, the study recently conducted in the U.K. at the University of Southampton and published in The Lancet which establishes a strong correlation between the ingestion of artificial food colors and hyperactivity (which is eventually diagnosed as "ADHD"). |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Hyperactivity
Abnormalities in essential fatty acid metabolism have been noted in cases of children with hyperactivity disorder, behavioral problems and learning difficulties.94 97 It is interesting to note that both essential fatty acid requirements and the incidence of hyperactivity are higher in boys than girls.96 A review of case studies suggests that supplementation with evening primrose oil may prove beneficial in treating hyperactivity. |
Mark Sircus
See book keywords and concepts |  The effects of magnesium physiological supplementation on hyperactivity in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Positive response to magnesium oral loading test. Magnes Res 10(2): 149-56,1997
16 George MS, Rosenstein D, Rubinow DR, et al. CSF magnesium in affective disorder: lack of correlation with clinical course of treatment. Psychiatry Res 51(2):139-46, 1994.
17 Kirov GK, Birch NJ, Steadman P, Ramsey RG. Plasma magnesium levels in a population of psychiatric patients: correlations with symptoms. Neuropsychobiology 1994;30(2-3):73-8, 1994.
18 Linder J et al. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts |  ATTENTION DEFICIT hyperactivity DISORDER (ADHD): A pilot study conducted in India evaluated the effect of flax oil on behavior in children with ADHD. There was significant improvement in their symptoms, reflected by reduction in total hyperactivity scores.
Tips on Using Flax
SELECTION AND STORAGE:
• Whole flaxseed is available either in bulk or packaged and can be found at health food stores, some supermarkets, or direct from manufacturers.
• The color of flax makes little difference when it comes to taste or nutritional value.
• Flax oil is sold in liquid and gelatin capsules. |
J. Douglas Bremner
See book keywords and concepts |  Sugar has also been associated with hyperactivity and should be avoided in hyperactive kids. Getting your kids involved in an exercise program can be helpful; it burns off their energy, helps them stay fit, and lifts their mood. Obviously, you should ensure that your kids aren't using alcohol and/or other drugs.
The next step is to get an evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist as well as an appointment with a neuropsychologist. They will do a number of tests, like Intelligence Quotient (IQ) testing, which involves solving mental problems, and tests of writing and reading. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  If Kava and an MAOI are used concomitantly, monitor for early symptoms of MAOI toxicity such as irritability, hyperactivity, anxiety, hypotension, vascular collapse, insomnia, restlessness, dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, hallucinations, trismus, flushing, sweating, tachypnea, tachycardia, movement disorders (e.g., grimacing, opisthotonus), and severe headache.
POTENTIAL INTERACTIONS
Psychoactive Agents: The intensity of psychoactive agents may be intensified with kava (Jamieson, 1990). Clinical Management: Monitor carefully. overdosage
The overdose potential for Kava appears to be low. | | If licorice and an MAOI are used concomitantly, monitor for early symptoms of MAOI toxicity such as irritability, hyperactivity, anxiety, hypotension, vascular collapse, insomnia, restlessness, dizziness, faintness, drowsiness, hallucinations, trismus, flushing, sweating, tachypnea, tachycardia, movement disorders (e.g., grimacing, opisthotonus), and severe headache.
Potassium: Concurrent use may result in reduced effectiveness of potassium. Clinical Management: Avoid concomitant use of licorice and potassium. Large amounts of licorice may lead to resistance to potassium supplementation. | | EPO is also used to treat hyperactivity in children, high cholesterol levels, perimeno-pausal hot flashes, and cyclic mastalgia. Other common indications include hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, thrombosis, autoimmune disease such as Multiple Sclerosis, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Capsules containing 500 mg of Evening Primrose oil have been approved for use in Germany, in the treatment of and to relieve the symptoms of atopic eczema. contraindications
Evening Primrose oil is contraindicated in patients with epilepsy. | | This effect will inhibit PAF-induced bronchoconstriction and airway hyperactivity, along with T-lymphocyte proliferation and cytokine production. PAF induces inflammation and changes in vascular permeability (Wada et al, 1988; Braquet, 1987; Anon, 1986).
Antioxidant Effects: Ginkgo biloba exerts ischemic protective and antioxidant effects through the flavonoids. This occurs through a free scavenger action and prevention of lipid peroxidation. |
Tom Bohager
See book keywords and concepts |  The symptoms may include one or more of the following: inability to concentrate, impulsiveness, hyperactivity, impatience, self-destructiveness, quick frustration, temper tantrums, sleep disturbances, clumsiness, failure in the classroom, and difficulty developing or maintaining peer relationships. There are various types and severity levels of ADHD, so it is important for children or adults with these types of behavioral issues to be evaluated by a medical expert. |
Ron Garner
See book keywords and concepts |  Agitation Bloating
Chemical sensitivities to odors Cold hands and feet Constant throat clearing Constipation Dizziness
Excess head mucus (stuffiness)
Fatigue
Food allergies
Morning lethargy Heartburn Hot urine hyperactivity Indigestion Irregular heartbeat Joint pains that travel Lack of sex drive Low energy
Metallic taste in the mouth Mild headaches Muscular pain Panic attacks
Premenstrual and menstrual cramping Premenstrual anxiety and depression Rapid heartbeat Rapid panting breath Slow circulation Strong smelling urine þWeight problems þWhite coated tongue Plus more ... |
Shannon Brownlee
See book keywords and concepts |  Among boys ages six to twelve, more than half of antidepressant prescriptions written are intended to treat so-called conduct disorders, like hyperactivity and attention deficit, behavior that might have been written off a generation ago as "boys will be boys," but that now is labeled as a disease and treated with a drug. In 200 c, according to an analysis by Medco Health Solutions, a company that tracks prescriptions, about 1.6 million children and teenagers—280,000 of them under age ten—were given at least two psychiatric drugs in combination. |
J. Douglas Bremner
See book keywords and concepts | | Removing artificial colors and preservatives from the diet was dramatically effective at reducing hyperactivity, somewhere between the effectiveness of clonidine and Ritalin.
After initial behavioral testing and diagnosis, all of the children were fed a diet of whole, fresh foods with no artificial food colorings or chemical preservatives for one week, after which their behavior improved significantly. The next week the researchers continued the whole-food diet but also gave the children capsules containing a mixture of artificial colorings, the preservative benzoate, or nothing. |
Dr Ron Roberts
See book keywords and concepts |  Massage can be used to treat circulation problems and help high blood pressure, headaches, hyperactivity, insomnia, sinusitis and breathing problems. Nurses and physiotherapists massage patients to promote circulation to the muscles of bedridden patients and to help relieve pain or physical discomfort. Deep and intense pressure massage eases the stiffness often experienced by athletes and dancers, by draining waste products which accumulate in muscles after strenuous activity. | | There is also evidence that hyperactivity in children is related to their diet.
If you don't know exactly what is causing your asthma but suspect it is caused by a food, start a food diary. List everything you eat. When you have an attack look at the diary and see if you can link any particular food to previous asthma attacks. Elimination diets, where you eat only a few items and gradually introduce those you suspect may be causing problems, can identify asthma-causing foods, but they should only be carried out under practitioner supervision. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder
The symptoms of hyperactivity or anxiety, tearfulness, and attention difficulties associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are amplified by the effects of a poor diet that is overloaded with caffeine and/or sugar. If you or your child suffers from ADHD, remove any such foods from the menu.
Chemical Contamination of Coffee
As you sip your morning cup, you should consider that coffee is the third most heavily sprayed crop in the world, behind cotton and tobacco. |
Tom Bohager
See book keywords and concepts | | The diseases and symptoms commonly associated with food allergies can include asthma, indigestion, diarrhea, fatigue, canker sores, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hyperactivity, ear infections, migraines, bed-wetting, acne, eczema, or edema.
Many experts advocate rotation diets to identify specific food allergens. Most physicians agree that the simplest and most effective approach to treating food allergies is through the avoidance of eating allergenic foods. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts |  If you can do that for just a few weeks, the hyperactivity will simply vanish. By the way, children are naturally curious and energetic. Many times, children are just being children and yet they're getting diagnosed as having a disease like hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder. That's not a disease; that's just being a kid. Children like to learn by exploring many different things at the same time. They are very energetic and active. That's the way children learn. You don't help a child by suppressing their natural curiosity and high energy level. |
Tom Bohager
See book keywords and concepts | | Behavior can range from total silence to periods of hyperactivity that may include self-abuse. The cause of autism is not known.
Recommendations include support of the digestive and immune systems and ruling out food allergies, chemical sensitivities, and heavy metal toxicity. For more information about using enzymes for autism, refer to Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Conditions by Karen DeFelice (Thundersnow, 2002).
ENZYME SUPPLEMENTATION SUGGESTIONS
It is best when addressing these issues with enzymes to start with a low dosage one or two times daily. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Specifically, the zinc-treated children had significantly greater improvement in scores on hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and impaired socialization scales than the children given the placebo. At the twelve-week evaluation, the improvement in the zinc group was even more pronounced.
Let's stop overmedicating our kids and start looking for the root causes of conditions like ADHD. Maybe then—with a little help from zinc and other nutrients—we can start to reduce the number of school-age children in the United States who are currently diagnosed with this disorder. | | A study done a couple of years ago showed _^ the benefits of zinc supplementation in the C treatment of children with attention deficit m hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Four hundred Q healthy children diagnosed with ADHD were m randomly assigned to receive either 40 mg of zinc (as zinc sulfate) per day or a placebo for twelve weeks. At the four-week evaluation, the average total ADHD score had improved significantly more in the children given zinc compared with the children given a placebo. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
See book keywords and concepts |  It can also decrease hearing and cause hyperactivity and seizures.27 Mercury can damage the brain, heart, kidneys, lungs and immune system.28 In its warning, the DOHMH referenced two supplements: Emperor's Tea Pill, which contained 5,400 ppm lead and 950 ppm mercury, and Hepatico Extract, which contained 1,100 ppm lead and 3,600 ppm mercury. Though the labels on both supplements claimed that the metals promoted the body's natural balance, they have been recalled and banned from shelves. |
Dr. Sharon Moalem
See book keywords and concepts |  Now, there are signs that children whose mothers received multiple doses of betamethasone have increased levels of hyperactivity and slower than normal overall growth. A recent University of Toronto study demonstrated that these effects may continue for multiple generations. The leader of the study believes the betamethasone causes epigenetic changes in the fetus that are passed on to its own offspring in turn. One doctor who specializes in treating premature babies said the study was "terrifying beyond comprehension. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
See book keywords and concepts |  These clinical effects are directly related to L-theanine s ability to stimulate the production of alpha brain waves (a state often achieved by meditation and characterized by being relaxed with greater mental focus and mental alertness) as well as to reduce beta brain waves, which are associated with nervousness, scattered thoughts, and hyperactivity.
L-theanine has been approved for use in Japan as an aid to conquer stress and promote relaxation. |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  Bacopa is used in the treatment of ADD, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, depression, diarrhea, epilepsy, hoarseness, hyperactivity, hypertension, insomnia, irritable bowel, learning disability, memory loss, mental illness, pain, restlessness, stress, and ulcers.
Topically, a poultice made from the leaves and applied to the appropriate area can relieve symptoms of rheumatism or asthma.
Edible Uses
Not generally considered edible, except as tea. | | Lemon balm is used in the treatment of allergies, amenorrhea, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit disorder, bronchitis, chicken pox, chronic fatigue, colic, colds, depression, fever, flatulence, flu, Grave's disease, headache, heart palpitations, herpes, homesickness, hyperactivity, hypertension, hysteria, indigestion, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraine, mumps, muscle spasms, nausea, nervousness, Newcastle disease, nightmares, pain, restlessness, senility, shingles, smallpox, stomachache, and teething. |
Mike Adams
See book keywords and concepts | | This so-called hyperactivity goes away and the child becomes more grounded, intelligent and curious about the world around them. This is the perfect learning environment. Contrast that to the kind of child created by Attention Deficit hyperactivity Disorder drugs, which is a drugged out, zombie-like child that will go on to be harmed by those drugs for the rest of their life.
When it comes to ADHD, diet is the key. Remove refined sugars including liquid sugar such as those from soft drinks. Don't allow the child to eat candy, cake or cookies—certainly don't reward them with those things. | | You can eliminate so-called hyperactivity in children by making sure they don't eat sugar products—including liquid sugars—such as those found in soft drink beverages. Also, make sure they don't eat food additives—especially artificial colors. They should avoid white bread and any food products made with refined grains. That includes most pastries, cookies and crackers.
If you can do that for just a few weeks, the hyperactivity will simply vanish. By the way, children are naturally curious and energetic. | | Many times, children are just being children and yet they're getting diagnosed as having a disease like hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder. That's not a disease; that's just being a kid. Children like to learn by exploring many different things at the same time. They are very energetic and active. That's the way children learn. You don't help a child by suppressing their natural curiosity and high energy level.
Products to consider for ADHD / hyperactivity:
«•" Cod Liver Oil (www.NordicNaturals.com)
Super EPA / DHA with Sesame Lignans & Olive Fruit Extract (www.LEF. |
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