Contrary to what the pharmaceutical companies would have you believe, Ritalin and other medications are not the only way to battle attention deficit disorder (with or without hyperactivity).
I’ve worked with many children who have been diagnosed with the disorder and every single one of them has had significant food allergies.
A visit to a physician skilled in allergy and sensitivity testing and treatment is in order because, many times, these children are also sensitive to their own neurotransmitters, hormones, and other molecules naturally present in their bodies. A doctor can help desensitize your daughter to such neurotransmitters as serotonin, GABA, adrenalin, and acetylcholine.
I also recommend that you supplement your daughter’s diet with omega-3 fatty acids and phospholipids by giving her a tablespoonful of cod liver oil and a teaspoonful or two of soy lecithin each day. It is also a good idea to have her take an EPA/DHA supplement, with a higher quantity of EPA than DHA.
It is also worth noting that ADHD-like behavior can also be triggered by fluorescent and other artificial lighting. Try switching to “full-spectrum” fluorescent or incandescent lighting wherever possible.
Dr Wright
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