Posted by mcp on November 27, 2004, at 14:07:10
In reply to Re: larry, what do you think of ADHD » linkadge, posted by Larry Hoover on November 27, 2004, at 11:32:18
Larry, as a teacher I have been a proponent of your approach. However, it seems to be the inverse in schools and the diet is often not even looked at. Very interesting are the enlightened school districts out there getting rid of the processed junk and serving good, healthy meals in their cafeteria. It is no coincidence that behavior in all areas is markedly better. My problem is how to get this point across without being abrasive or in a way that doesn't create tension. As far as ADD/ADHD, I always encourage parents of my students to look at diet first. When I see a ADD diagnosed kid drink a soda and two bags of hot cheetos for lunch I often wonder if he truly is ADD. ANyways, I digress.
> > What do you think is the major cause of ADHD.
> > Stimulants like ritalin seem to work, but do you really think that dopamine/norepinephrine release is the major issue in hyperactivity ?
> >
> > What is your take.
> >
> >
> > Linkadge
>
> I'm drawn to the apparently paradoxical effect of adding a stimulant to what is already an over-stimulated mind. It shows just how complex the brain really is.
>
> I'm drawn to e.g. fish oil, and dietary avoidance of stimulating food additives (glutamate, certain food colours, etc.) as ways to down-regulate or modulate the excitatory responses. Magnesium also has a part to play, here. Very complicated, is my take.
>
> My son has ADD. I may, also (but never diagnosed or treated). I go for diet first, drugs if necessary.
>
> Lar
>
poster:mcp
thread:420538
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20041123/msgs/420956.html