A NEW EPIDEMICThe Beyond Medication System: How to take steps to treat your child’s ADD with a more holistic approach

INCIDENCE IS SOARING…Approximately 11% of children 4-17 years of age (6.4 million) have been diagnosed with ADHD as of 2011..

The prevalence of children 4-17 years of age taking ADHD medication increased from 4.8%  in 2007 to 6.1% in 2011

Rates of ADHD diagnosis increased an average of 3% per year from 1997 to 2006 [Read article] and an average of approximately 5% per year from 2003 to 2011

YIKES, THE TEACHER ASKED FOR MEDS…. WHAT NOW???

Common Stimulant meds in US

Ritalin

Ritalin LA

AdderallXR

Concerta

Daytrana TD

Vyvance

Focalin

Metadate

Adverse effects of stimulant meds

Nervousnesss and insomnia

Weight loss

Hypersensitivites

Appetitie suppression

Nausea, dizziness

Palpitations

Headache

Blood pressure and pulse changes

Drug induced psychosis

WHAT COULD BE CAUSES

Toxicity in our foods and environment burden on body

Gut dysbiosis c sections, antibiotic use

Latent infections strep, staph, parasites, etc

Lack of proper nutrients

Metal toxicities

Mold reactions

Electromagnetic pollution

WHERE TO STARTFood

Environment

Personality

Natural Remedies

FOOD, IT MATTERS…. Less processed food

Food dyes, a big no no

Healthy fats

Cut out white flour or try sourdough

Eliminate dairy

Avoid artificial sweeteners and sugar

No juices or sodas

Purchase organic when possible ewg.com

Grass fed meat is best

ENVIRONMENT

Mold in house

Dust mites

Pollution

Electromagnetic pollution emf’s earth calm

Wi-fi

Smart boxes

PERSONALITY TYPES

Stephen Cowan 5 types (book, Fire Child, Water Child)

Wood Child, Fire Child, Earth Child, Metal Child, Water Child

Total child must be taken into account.

Different approaches to different types

NATURAL REMEDIES Homeopathy

Cell salts

Nutrition supplements

Essential oils

RESOURCES

Fire child, Water Child, S. Cowan MD

What is Eating Your Child, K. Dorfman

A Compromised Generation, Beth Lambert

The Kid friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook, P. Compart

WWW.JUBILEEHEALTH.ORG

Resource page on website

Amazon store for various items/books/remedies

Appointments on Tuesdays/Thursday Bioenergetic assessments

Nutrition coaching/guidance