A Brain Disorder with a biological basis

Dear Parents,

More than 7,000,000 North American children are currently taking Ritalin daily to help them with attention deficit disorders. However back 100 years ago this 'disorder' did not exist. Why? 100 years ago there was no food additives, chemical pollution, drugs, refined sugar products, process foods, television and computer games. Interesting isn't it?

The cause of these disorders points to toxicity and / or deficiency in the body. In the causes with hyperactivity, consumption of food additives, sugar, and food allergies seem to be responsible for the problems in the majority of children. Often the parents have no idea. In cases of ADD, repeated and overuse of antibiotics, heavy metal toxicity and nutritional deficiencies are the root cause. Low vitamin B as an example.

ADD/ADHD is manifest in the central nervous system causing symptoms like brain fog, mood swings, tearfulness, aggressive behavior, hyper activity, headaches, ear infections, bed-wetting, digestive disorders, short attention spans, learning problems, respiratory problems, anger and depression, the list goes on.

Hyperactivity can be controlled by diet, but the parent or guardian MUST take responsibly to correct this. Health is far more important than a child's want or need for candy or other sugary substances. I have had parents say to me that their children don't get candy, but if you examine their diet, the sugar comes from other sources.

As for ADD what is a better solution than that being offer by the medical field? First, find our if your child does have food allergies, and get this stuff out of the house!

Now we know that ADD affects the central nervous system of the child. Our next step must be HYDRATION. You child need WATER, not milk, pop, koolaid or juice, WATER. I deal with children day in and day out. I would say that 90% are dehydrated. Water will clean the organs of the body, remove heavy metals over time and help the nervous system of the body function.

Get the B vitamins into your child's diet! B1, B3, B 6 and B12. You will see an improvement quickly if you do. Especially in mood.

In the next posting I am going to give a breakdown that will help solve this problem. If you child is in a martial arts program already, AWESOME, get them to class regularly! If not, look into it. Martial Arts helps the mind and body work together and focus.

Remember drugs are man made chemicals. They cure nothing. Diet is the number one way to combat any bodily disorder.

Yours in building strong focuses children,

Master Art Mason

Founder: The Peaceful Warrior's Martial Arts Institute

http://www.thepeacefulwarriors.org/adhd.html

519-962-9820