According to this book "The Kid Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook", we've got a few supplements that are known to be needed in cases of ADHD and autism. In this post we'll cover also some natural supplements that are good in promoting brain-function (like focus, memory and concentration) Magnesium, so prevalent in dark greens, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seeds, it poorly absorbed in the presence of maldigestion problems. Low levels can result in mood disorders, hyperactivity, distractability, impulsivity, sounds sensitivity, irritability, muscle spasms, depression, and poor muscle endurance.  B-vitamin deficiencies is frequent in children with ADHD or autism.  Essential fatty-acid deficiency is common in both ADHD and autism and shows up as eczema; poor hair quality; and problems with brain and neurological development, vision, immunity and bowel health.  Zinc deficiency in also common with children with ADHD. It usually results from maldigestion, malabsorption and...

Good nutrition being the basis of good health, removal from the diet of “non-foods” such as artificial additives, flavourings, colourings, and preservatives, along with highly processed foods of little nutritional value, constitutes removal of an obstacle to cure. This simple step of returning the child to real foods often leads to substantial improvements, even in the absence of any other intervention.  The Feingold Diet: A Fine Example So it's no secret that a bad diet is an obstacle to any cure, but that's especially true in cases of ADHD and concentration issues in children and adults alike. It's hard to recommend a homeopathic remedy when the diet of the patient consists primarily of white bread, white pasta, processed foods, regular cow milk, additives etc. The Feingold diet was invented by Dr. Feingold who realized that in some ADHD cases, the main problem was the diet and that was enough to solve the case. It could be it won't work for you or your family, but it...

  I’m always amazed at the diversity of natural products out there, designed by the Great Designer to help with all kinds of ailments. Even though I specialize in homeopathic products and therapeutics, I love to explore other options, especially when they can help with specific issues my ADD/ADHD patients have. functions such as mood, memory and cognitive capacity. Cordyceps Mushrooms for Cognitive Capacity I’d like to focus on the Cordycept Mushroom's mental benefit first. The fungus dilates the airways in the lungs , resulting in more oxygen to the blood, therefore - it promotes oxygenation. This means better cell function, because more oxygen reaches every cell. The energy level is also increased. In fact, it is used as a stimulant when added energy is needed for day-to-day activities. Not only it increases energy but also endurance and stamina. It removes weakness and fatigue… Even in healthy people, when someone is overworked, it alleviates fatigue. There’s a second benefit w...

  How to Mindfully Parent You don’t need to change your entire lifestyle to start practicing mindfulness strategies today. Open your eyes, literally and figuratively. Pay attention to your surroundings and how you feel on the inside and out. Take in things with all your senses — touch, hearing, sight, smell, and taste. Be in the moment. Resist living in the past or planning too intently for the future. Find the good in what’s happening right now, right in front of you. Practice acceptance. Try your best to accept your child’s emotions and actions, even when they frustrate you. (And extend this acceptance to yourself.) Breathe. Having a crisis moment? Focus on your breath. Take a deep breath in, filling your lungs with air and keeping your mind on your breath. Exhale and feel your breath as it enters and exits your body. Encourage your child to breathe during tough times, too. Meditate. Focusing on the breath is a big part of meditation. You only need to car...

  My child’s misbehaving in school: what can I do? Yes, homeopathy can cover ADD, too! ADD, ADHD, call it whatever you want - your child has difficulty concentrating, he's acting out in class, the teacher is worried and wants you to give him Ritalin? Fear no more!  Individualization is the key in treating any chronic condition with homeopathy, but it is particularly important in treating children with ADHD. Symptoms in these children can vary greatly: some are violent and aggressive, others are sweet, sensitive and compassionate, trying to cooperate fully with the physician although unable to concentrate in school. This diversity explains why no one medication, whether prescription or homeopathic, will work for all these children. Advantages of Homeopathy Homeopathy is a true science based on laws and principles AND the only scientific way of testing its validity: remedies tested on healthy individuals, not animals neither sick pati...

 It's like I had two lives: one before I knew about worms and one after. I mean, it's one thing to know about it and another to live with it - to feel the threat it might come back (and it will!) unless we don't take things in our own hands (well make sure they're clean before!) The Theory Behind It So let's get clear about the causes, manifestations and what it is we're dealing with here, in Modiin Illit, where I work as a homeopath (did I mention it already?) What are we dealing with, here, doc? To make sure we're not afraid of these little creatures that creep out of our children's rectum during the night (what a nightmare!), let's get down to basics and know who or what we're dealing with: Most likely, if you have wormy cases here in Israel, you're dealing with pinworms. There are other kinds of worms but it's better to know what's causing the problem, exactly. So there we have a name - pinworms. Because they're small like a p...