| Nutrition and Supplementation | | | | mg)-carries oxygen to the brainvitamin C with |
| Nutritional deficiencies are a factor in many | | | | bioflavonoids (5000 to 20,000 mg in divided doses)-a |
| psychological disorders. Many children with learning | | | | free radical scavengervitamin E (200 to 600 |
| disorders have an allergic reaction to casein and gluten. | | | | IU)-improves circulation and brain function |
| Casein is a protein found in milk, so it may be wise to | | | | N-acetyl cysteine (as directed on label) important |
| eliminate dairy from your diet. Gluten is found in grains, | | | | because of its antioxidant qualities |
| making wheat, spelt, oats, barley, and rye problematic. | | | | Herbal Therapy |
| Common food allergens are corn, soy, eggs, tomatoes, | | | | Red clover, hawthorn berry, lemon balm, and bacopa |
| yeast, and peanuts. Eat instead a diet high in protein | | | | are recommended for calming the nervous system of |
| that also includes high-fiber fruits and vegetables, plus | | | | an extremely active child. See a qualified herbalist for |
| brown rice, lentils, and potatoes. Obtain protein from | | | | details on using them. |
| fish, poultry, lamb, and non-animal sources, such as | | | | Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| beans and legumes, raw nuts and seeds, and tofu. | | | | Acupundure Because attention deficit disorder is |
| Avoid alcohol, caffeine, canned and packaged foods, | | | | thought to be cause by heart and liver Imbalances, |
| carbonated beverages, chocolate, all junk foods, | | | | traditional Chinese medical practitioners treat them |
| refined and processed foods, saturated fats, and | | | | accordingly. An acupuncturist seeks to correct any |
| sugar. Also avoid foods containing artificial colors or | | | | energy imbalances in the meridians that correspond to |
| ingredients, as well as fatty foods. | | | | these organs. Practitioners also may use acupuncture |
| Enhance brain power with the following daily | | | | to promote relaxation and alleviate stress, which |
| supplements (if for a child, check with a health | | | | canexacerbate the condition. |
| professional for appropriate dosages): | | | | Chinese Herbal Therapy Herbal preparations that can |
| Most Importantcalcium (1500 mg)-essential for normal | | | | be used to calm the central nervous system and |
| brain and nervous system functionmagnesium (1000 | | | | balance chi include Ginseng and Zizyphus Forumula, |
| mg)-helps calcium absorptionvitamin B complex (50 mg | | | | Astragalus Combination, and Concha Marguerita and |
| 3 times daily with food)-essential for normal brain and | | | | Ligustrum Formula. Other herbs that may be |
| nervous system functio | | | | prescribed with the preceding formulas for ADD are |
| Also Recommendedcholine (500 to 2000 | | | | Schisandra, Biota or Arbor Vitae seeds, and Wild |
| mg)-improves brain function; use only under | | | | Chinese Jujube. |
| professional supervisioncoenzyme (as directed on | | | | Read out for Vitamins. |
| label) improves brain functiondimethylglycine (100 | | | | |