Say No to Ritalin! / The Indigo/ADD/ADHD Child's Diet
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im an indigo childe and i just recently started a more healthy diet and myentire mentle beinghase been doing much better - Sycolous , posted 05/23/06 |
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there are soooo many different things that can be done to learn balance, diet is a HUGE part of that, it all takes time & growth. makes sence that what we eat affects how we grow :) (among other things) - estrellasoul , posted 05/22/06 |
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From what I've been witnessing (and participating in) the last several months, I can say that Ritalin is not the answer. Less sugar, less TV, less choas and overstimulation...as well as aware, compassionate and active minds to engage with...are great substitutions for Ritalin. :) - Unsubscribed , posted 05/22/06 |
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i do not think ritalin does anything to heal the cause(s) of add/adhd. it is a (potentially harmful) drug that is given to innocent children to make it easier for adults to cope with the child. i feel the same about prozac and many other prescription psycho-active drugs. i don't think anybody's body or mind is healing from them. and i think if parents were really taking care of themselves and their kids they would see this relationship between their child's calmness a few minutes before they had the coca-cola that sent them bouncing off the walls and breaking the lamp. - merlin , posted 05/22/06 |
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By Lisa Whatley It's the dreaded child splitpersonality syndrome-you've witnessed it, but are you aware that you could possibly be the cause of it (all unknowingly, of course)? Let me set the scene. Breakfast, which consisted of bagels with butter and jam, a bowl of sugary cereal and a glass of artificial fruit punch to wash it down, was finished only moments before. Your innocent, sweet, calm, cool and collected children have relocated to the recreation room and are sitting on the couch watching their favorite television show, giggling and playing cheerfully together. As you stand there observing your delightful bundles of joy, you cannot deny the feelings of love that wash over you. You are so delighted that you created these little holy terrors-I mean, precious beings! They are so sweet; it's a Kodak moment! But you better have your joggers on to run for the camera quick, because in a matter of seconds, your beautiful, precious children will have been transformed into devils. What was once a beautiful Kodak moment has now been transformed into a hellish nightmare of yelling and screaming and kids jumping from couch to couch. Your ears are shocked with high-pitched screams of pain as your eyes witness a flying chunk of hair. Then there's a crash, and with a smirk without feeling, your child says: "Sorry Mom, I broke your favorite lamp!" And this adorable child flies through the air once again. And just think, a few moments ago, you were thinking how cute they were and how you should probably give them another sibling. But because of what you are witnessing, that impulsive thought has vanished! Now you hear yourself screaming, "I brought you into this world, I can take you out of it!" Okay, so maybe you didn't say it, but we all know you were certainly thinking it. End of scene. So what causes the fluctuation in our children's behavior? Today we will look at diet. This article will focus on some dietary interventions for Indigos and ADD/ADHD children. These children are very sensitive people; they are sensitive to their environments, what clothes they can wear and the food they eat. In order for children (and adults) to focus, they need to have nutritious food that enhances their energy and concentration. Most children start their day by eating simple carbohydrates such as waffles, muffins, donuts, pop-tarts, bagels, cinnamon rolls and sugary cereals. (By the way, these products usually contain MSG, a little addictive additive that no one should ever consume! But that's another article.) It's no wonder the majority of kids are acting crazy and can't concentrate in the classroom! They are bouncing from one end of the spectrum, high bloodsugar levels, to the complete opposite of the spectrum, below normal blood-sugar levels. This can be seen in their behavior. Simple sugars or simple carbohydrates stimulate the pancreas to secrete higher levels of insulin into the blood stream, causing the rapid absorption of sugar into the cells. This is the effect we refer to as a having a "sugar high." The consumption of simple sugars can contribute to their behavioral ups and downs, from anger, distractibility, aggression, impulsivity, hyperactivity and so on to the opposite end, feeling spacey, tired, confused and inattentive. Hmm . . . I wonder if a change in diet is better than drugging our children with Ritalin? I'm here to say that yes, it is! Dr. Allen Buresz says, "In 1996 the World Health Organization warned that Ritalin overuse has reached dangerous proportions. Hopefully, by being armed with correct information, you may be able to avoid using Ritalin or other similar medications. Use of these drugs on a long-term basis is questionable. Safety of such long-term use is simply unknown, but many dangerous side effects have been increasing. Ritalin, for instance, may provoke seizures and suppress growth, or it may cause angina, blood pressure changes, depression or any of a very long list of serious side effects." Dr. Robert Mendelsohn MD states, "No one has ever been able to demonstrate that drugs such as Cylert and Ritalin improve the academic performance of the children who take them . . . The pupil is drugged to make life easier for his teacher (and some parents), not to make it better and more productive for the child." I believe that food can be used as medicine and that our diet does matter very much It does the body and mind good to avoid eating simple carbohydrates-that is, anything made from refined or white flour such as pasta, bagels, white bread and cereals. Stop eating chemically processed and/or prepackaged foods. Do you know what is in them? It is imperative that you start reading the labels of the foods you are feeding your children and yourself. EAT ORGANIC I know, now you are thinking: "Great. So what do we eat?" Well, we go back to eating the way we did before we went grocery shopping-organic and natural! There is likely an organic store right in your area. Bigger grocery chains usually have a small section of organic products. You can also grow your own fruits and vegetables. Start your own garden outside or buy pots and put them on your windowsills. It is also important to take a multvitamin supplement, but beware of dyes. Omega-3 oils, specifically fish oil, is probably the single most important nutrient for an Indigo/ADD/ADHD child to take. Dr. Stoll's book The Omega-3 Connection is a highly recommended read. A Purdue University study showed that kids who don't get enough omega-3 essential fatty acids are significantly more likely to be hyperactive, have learning disorders and display behavioral problems. Omega-3 deficiencies have also been tied to dyslexia, violence, depression, memory problems, weight gain, cancer, heart disease, eczema, allergies, inflammatory diseases, arthritis, diabetes and many other conditions. A FEW FOOD OPTIONS Here are some food choices to implement in your home. Be aware that doing this is a lifestyle change. You need to do your part; if your child can't eat a certain item, then everyone in your entire family should make the decision that neither will they. This will support your child in a very loving manner instead of making her feel like she is being punished. If your child feels that food is being withheld from her and she sees you eating it, she will sneak the foods behind your back. How can you possibly tell a child that something is not good for her, and yet you eat it? You must lead by example, especially with these kids. The first most important substance that is required for the human body is water-pure, natural water, and lots of it! Nutritionists recommend a minimum of eight eight-ounce glasses a day, more if you are active. That does not mean that you can consume eight mugs of coffee (for adults) or eight glasses of artificial juice and say, well it's made with water, so I got my intake. Wrong! I mean pure water. There's no way to get around it. It is best to avoid substances that dehydrate the body, like caffeine and alcohol. If you do consume dehydrating products, then you need to consume even more water to flush out the toxins. The diet should consist of protein, complex carbohydrates and fats. It is important to eat approximately every two to three hours, up until three hours before bed. This works out to eating approximately six times a day. Yes, I know this sounds like a lot, but really, it isn't, because of the small portion sizes. When meals are eaten in this manner, it actually boosts the metabolism, so you will burn more fat! Your body stays fueled with the proper nutrients and never has the chance to go into starvation mode where it actually stores fat and begins to cannibalize itself, eating the muscles for energy! It is also important for your child to get daily exercise. This is becoming increasingly rare with all the new technological advances being made. Children learn by example. If you don't exercise, in most cases neither will they. Start going for bike rides or walks with them; go swimming, skating and so on. Make it fun! Life has become too serious. It's time to slow down and enjoy your children. They are only with you for a short time. Enjoy it while you can; you only have a few years to make a great impression as a parent. Always remember that what you teach your children, your children will teach their children. Every meal should consist of a protein, a complex carbohydrate and a vegetable. Eating in this manner requires discipline and planning ahead. Precooking and prepackaging really helps cut time down in the kitchen. The serving size of each item should be about the size of your palm. For example, a piece of chicken for one meal will not be any bigger than the size of your palm. The following lists are small helpful tools to get you started. They are by no means the only things you can eat, though. The first two proteins listed are the best choices (in my opinion); use the following if you must consume animal products. If your child refuses to eat, please don't force him! There are many other foods available that can provide the daily required protein intake. A few protin ideas: protein powder, soy-based products, egg whites or substitutes, low-fat cottage cheese, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, orange roughy, haddock, crab, lobster, shrimp, lean ground beef. The following items are the healthiest carbohydrates; organic products are the absolute best and should really be considered (and please don't load them with saturated fats): baked potato, sweet potato, yam, steamed brown rice, steamed wild rice, oatmeal, barley, beans, whole-wheat bread, whole grains, corn, strawberries, melon, apples, oranges, pears, kiwis. And here is a list of the healthiest vegetables, and once again organic products are the absolute best and should really be considered: broccoli, asparagus, lettuce, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, green peppers, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, peas, brussel sprouts, cabbage, artichokes, celery, zucchini, cucumber. Despite popular beliefs, not all fats are bad. Saturated fats are bad, whereas unsaturated fats, in moderate amounts, can actually be good for you. For example, one of the reasons fish is such a healthy food is because it contains essential fatty acids. The healthiest fats are found in safflower oil, sesame oil and avocados. You are your children's Earth guardians; change their diet and watch them blossom in every area of their life instead of poisoning them with drugs. It is time to take control of our lives and go back to the basics. Eat as naturally as possible. You can find all sorts of great books out there with very healthy recipes. Do some research-your kids are worth it! Use this information at your own risk. This information is not to be used in place of appropriate medical advice. If there are problems, always consult your physician. © 2006 by Lisa Whatley lisa@infinitylighthealing.com - Unsubscribed , posted 05/22/06 |
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