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Foods to Eliminate for Attention Deficit Disorder?
Aug 17, 2009 ... I have heard the two biggest food eliminators for autism, ADHD, ... to suggest that red dyes contribute to hyperactivity in children. ...
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- Hi C., We went off all artificial colors and flavors, it helped. Now that he is 15 it doesn't seem to make as big of difference. S. mamasource business owner
- There is a lot of evidence to suggest that red dyes contribute to hyperactivity in children. Here is one (of many) articles to check out : http://www.brighthub.com/ed...
- I have heard the two biggest food eliminators for autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and a few others are gluten and casein (milk protein). Another major one, as someone mentione...
My 6 Year Old Hyperactive..............
My 6 Year Old Hyperactive.............. My 6 year old is in 1st grade. ... My 6 year old daughter has ADHD, and I was getting the same thing. ...
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- I have a friend whose son "was" hyper. She opted to change his diet. It worked. She researched it on the web and found that food that contain certain dyes can make a c...
- Dear mom ,My son is 8 and I had no choice but to try the medicine <the first we tried made him be more aggressive ,but now he is doing much better on this new medicine...
- Have you read the ADD Answer by Dr Lawless (not sure of spelling)? I've had several friends with hyper kids and docs talking meds. After reading the book they made v...
My Son Has ADD and ADHD Help
Read all 21 responses: "My 6 year old son has ADD and ADHD. ... is best for him & this causes frustration in him making him lash out with the hyperactivity. ...
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- OkI can relate totally. My twelve year old girl has ADHD. For starters he needs meds. They help so much!!!! I hated to turn to medicine but it was the turning poin...
- i know my son is the same way and i am too it is very hard at time but you just have to be paitent and consistant keep at it eventually it does get better and its bett...
- first off I have 2 boys that have adhd and you are right it drivees you up the wall. What I did and would do it again take him to a psychiatrist and ask about medicat...
Help with 7 Year Old and ADHD
Sep 30, 2009 ... He was diagnosed with ADHD in early 1st grade. ... son should or should not be eating to help him with hyperactivity or inattentiveness. ...
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- Dear D., A friend of mine help to start the homeschooling program in the Commonwealth when she believed that the school system did not have her son's best interests a...
- I hate to say this, because it is SUCH a pain... but one of the things that I've known to work is massive dietary changes. Have you tried omega3 oil supplements? Th...
- Check out the Feingold (sp?) diet. It's basically eliminating all altificial food colorings and preservatives, MSG, caffeine, greatly reducing sugar. I had one patient...
Seeking Help with Autistic ADHD Child Who Doc Wants on Meds
He is 8 yrs. old with autism and now diagnosed with ADHD and hyperlexia and attends a..." ... drug safety · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ...
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- Hi A., I hit up a friend of mine who is deepliy involved in the Autism world and has 7 years experience with a child of her own. Her response to you: Hi A., My n...
- Who diagnosed him with ADHD? I am a psychologist and based on our diagnostic guidelines, a child cannot have ADHD and Autism. I would try to find someone who is more...
- Good Morning A...... I personally do not have a child you your challenges. But have I heard of many moms (through this website) they want to go as natural as possible...
ADHD Support
I do know that structure is a big help in a child with ADHD, along with lots ...... chances are he will react to that yeast overgrowth with hyperactivity: ...
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- Here is what I have discovered that most pediatricians won't have a clue about. If your son has a yeast over growth (this is caused by having juice and lots of sweet ...
- I think our children are overwhelmed with choices, too many toys, too many books, too much tv. In hind sight I wish I would have put all the toys and books away excep...
- Dont you worry your son will be okay. My son we adopted has FASE ADHD Sensory Inacration, and is very Hyper active. I read this really good book its called Dont try h...
How to Deal with Son Who May Have ADHD
I have a 3 12 year old boy who may possibly be suffering from ADHD He hasnt .... of studies are linking food additives to hyperactivity so I think it's good ...
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- Make sure you have an outstanding pediatrician and consider food allergy testing. Food allergies can lead to severe erratic behavior. Don't self diagnose your child!
- Nikki C's Advice is fantastic. Scroll down and check it out.
- Have you tried getting him evaluated for Sensory Integration Issues by an Occupational Therapist? I have a friend whose 7-year-old was diagnosed as having ADHD, but wh...
Help with ADHD Child
Try as best as you can to eliminate foods with red dye. This tends to worsen the Hyperactivity. ADDA.com is the website for families with ADD/ADHD. ...
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- Amy has said it well. I'm sorry that he is going through this and I know it must be really tough on you too. Definitely look into a very organic, natural diet. Look ...
- Hi L., My daughter Lydia was diagnosed with ADHD and had a temper (her temper was never diagnosed). She was UNDIAGNOSED and is doing fine. Faith and Amy have hit th...
- Your grandson sounds like a real challenge and I appreciate that you can see how his behavior affects himself and others. I have been a special education teacher for 9...
Children with Adhd
Attention Deficit Disorder and other Learning Disorders ... of your friends taking medication for Hyperactivity Again we must find out just what is wrong ...
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- Hello P. B, Wow, Congrats on being a mom to 6.... Anyway, Yes, I have a daughter that has adhd, she is on meds for it and it works for the most part, pretty good...
- Hi P., I am a mom with 2 grown boys who were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. When my oldest was first diagnosed (7 years old) I really did not want him on meds. I didn...
- My six yo son had ADHD and is on Concerta. It is like night and day when he is on it and when he is not. I believe he is happier with himself when he can concentrate...
Misdiagnosed ADHD? What Could It Be?
It sounds more like anger than it does ADHD. ADHD is a HYPERACTIVITY disorder... they can't sit still, full of so much energy that they just can't stop. ...
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- Hello M., My son was diagnosed at a young age with adhd also, but when we continued to have problems with behavior,(odd social behavior,explosive temper,) we strated t...
- Is it trichotillomania or a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? I don't think I'd guess on that one until I'd had a lot more testing done. I would definitel...
- I just read this post and realize it's almost a year old, but thought I would respond just in case you are still trying to find a better answer of what may be going on...
