Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I just read The Myth & The Mystery (my son was " diagnosed " with ADHD about 2 years ago). He was originally on Adderal (throughout kindergarten), and did great at school on it.....but after he got home and on weekends I thought I might have to beat him (figuratively, of course). He had intense mood swings....would suddenly become angry or cry over minor things. Plus his appetite was nonexistant. I know how hard it is to eat when you aren't hungry...and it hurt me deeply to force my son to eat, but I had to. When he got out of school that year for the summer I took him off meds. He always did so well at daycare. There was just enough structure in the day to keep them from hanging from the rafters....so it was okay for him to relax and do whatever his little brain told him. When he turned 6 I discussed his ADHD with his doctor, and she suggested Stratera. He is still on it. I'm not sure how much it helped during first grade, though. He and his teacher had a MAJOR personality conflict. He is an abstract, out of the box person, and she is so structured that she puts Hitler to shame. His school work has always been top knotch, though....he is in the gifted and talented program (has been since 2nd semster of 1st grade) and his 2nd grade teacher seems to be more understanding of his unpredictability. He has a new doctor now....she suggested that we (me, my husband, and my son's teachers) observe how he copes and behaves the first 6 weeks of school, and then we will decide how best to treat his ADHD. I, honestly, would prefer he not take any meds if it can be avoided. But the article talks of organic meat and such, and we just don't have the money for that. We barely make ends meet as it is. We are one of the families that falls through the cracks. We (my husband) make too much for assistance (my 2 children have Medicaid at least...thank God!), but we can't afford for me to have health insurance. Any suggestions to my long winded (SORRY!) post would be much appreciated! ~Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/ - Kristina Johnson herbal remedies Friday, September 02, 2005 11:01 AM Herbal Remedies - question about organic foods I just read The Myth & The Mystery (my son was "diagnosed" with ADHD about 2 years ago). He was originally on Adderal (throughout kindergarten), and did great at school on it.....but after he got home and on weekends I thought I might have to beat him (figuratively, of course). He had intense mood swings....would suddenly become angry or cry over minor things. Plus his appetite was nonexistant. I know how hard it is to eat when you aren't hungry...and it hurt me deeply to force my son to eat, but I had to. When he got out of school that year for the summer I took him off meds. He always did so well at daycare. There was just enough structure in the day to keep them from hanging from the rafters....so it was okay for him to relax and do whatever his little brain told him. When he turned 6 I discussed his ADHD with his doctor, and she suggested Stratera. He is still on it. I'm not sure how much it helped during first grade, though. He and his teacher had a MAJOR personality conflict. He is an abstract, out of the box person, and she is so structured that she puts Hitler to shame. His school work has always been top knotch, though....he is in the gifted and talented program (has been since 2nd semster of 1st grade) and his 2nd grade teacher seems to be more understanding of his unpredictability. He has a new doctor now....she suggested that we (me, my husband, and my son's teachers) observe how he copes and behaves the first 6 weeks of school, and then we will decide how best to treat his ADHD. I, honestly, would prefer he not take any meds if it can be avoided. But the article talks of organic meat and such, and we just don't have the money for that. We barely make ends meet as it is. We are one of the families that falls through the cracks. We (my husband) make too much for assistance (my 2 children have Medicaid at least...thank God!), but we can't afford for me to have health insurance. Any suggestions to my long winded (SORRY!) post would be much appreciated! ~Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 For starters stay away from sugar, pop, anything in a package, make wholesome foods go back to if are great-grandmothers didn't eat it we shouldn't either, drink water, if you were to buy just one thing for him get a herbal laxative. Dr Christopher www.herbsfirst.com has a kid one my son loves Taste GOOD! Hope this helps Gina Kristina Johnson <KMJohnson wrote: I just read The Myth & The Mystery (my son was "diagnosed" with ADHD about 2 years ago). He was originally on Adderal (throughout kindergarten), and did great at school on it.....but after he got home and on weekends I thought I might have to beat him (figuratively, of course). He had intense mood swings....would suddenly become angry or cry over minor things. Plus his appetite was nonexistant. I know how hard it is to eat when you aren't hungry...and it hurt me deeply to force my son to eat, but I had to. When he got out of school that year for the summer I took him off meds. He always did so well at daycare. There was just enough structure in the day to keep them from hanging from the rafters....so it was okay for him to relax and do whatever his little brain told him. When he turned 6 I discussed his ADHD with his doctor, and she suggested Stratera. He is still on it. I'm not sure how much it helped during first grade, though. He and his teacher had a MAJOR personality conflict. He is an abstract, out of the box person, and she is so structured that she puts Hitler to shame. His school work has always been top knotch, though....he is in the gifted and talented program (has been since 2nd semster of 1st grade) and his 2nd grade teacher seems to be more understanding of his unpredictability. He has a new doctor now....she suggested that we (me, my husband, and my son's teachers) observe how he copes and behaves the first 6 weeks of school, and then we will decide how best to treat his ADHD. I, honestly, would prefer he not take any meds if it can be avoided. But the article talks of organic meat and such, and we just don't have the money for that. We barely make ends meet as it is. We are one of the families that falls through the cracks. We (my husband) make too much for assistance (my 2 children have Medicaid at least...thank God!), but we can't afford for me to have health insurance. Any suggestions to my long winded (SORRY!) post would be much appreciated! ~Kristina Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 HI Kristina, You mention about the meat. Sorry to say that there simply are no short cuts. You will have to make it go right to get the funds for your son's healthier diet. Perhaps you can get an extra part-time job? It is that important that your son gets a good diet without all the horrendous additives which commercial food has, such as hormones, steroids, insecticides, etc.. It would be totally pointless to keep feeding him those foods, and then asking for a remedy to fix the fact that you're feeding him those things! Also, I'm not surprised that he had upsets while in a class with a bad teacher! A healthy happy life includes having positive, helpful people in ones environment! love Lisa - Kristina Johnson herbal remedies Friday, September 02, 2005 4:01 PM Herbal Remedies - question about organic foods I just read The Myth & The Mystery (my son was "diagnosed" with ADHD about 2 years ago). He was originally on Adderal (throughout kindergarten), and did great at school on it.....but after he got home and on weekends I thought I might have to beat him (figuratively, of course). He had intense mood swings....would suddenly become angry or cry over minor things. Plus his appetite was nonexistant. I know how hard it is to eat when you aren't hungry...and it hurt me deeply to force my son to eat, but I had to. When he got out of school that year for the summer I took him off meds. He always did so well at daycare. There was just enough structure in the day to keep them from hanging from the rafters....so it was okay for him to relax and do whatever his little brain told him. When he turned 6 I discussed his ADHD with his doctor, and she suggested Stratera. He is still on it. I'm not sure how much it helped during first grade, though. He and his teacher had a MAJOR personality conflict. He is an abstract, out of the box person, and she is so structured that she puts Hitler to shame. His school work has always been top knotch, though....he is in the gifted and talented program (has been since 2nd semster of 1st grade) and his 2nd grade teacher seems to be more understanding of his unpredictability. He has a new doctor now....she suggested that we (me, my husband, and my son's teachers) observe how he copes and behaves the first 6 weeks of school, and then we will decide how best to treat his ADHD. I, honestly, would prefer he not take any meds if it can be avoided. But the article talks of organic meat and such, and we just don't have the money for that. We barely make ends meet as it is. We are one of the families that falls through the cracks. We (my husband) make too much for assistance (my 2 children have Medicaid at least...thank God!), but we can't afford for me to have health insurance. Any suggestions to my long winded (SORRY!) post would be much appreciated! ~Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Kristina, The first thing I would do is check out : http://www.westonaprice.org/index.html and the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. You can get your library to order it through inter-library loan if they don't have it on hand. Eating well doesn't have to be more expensive. You can get good quality meat bones and make broths which are actually more nutritious than the meat itself. Broths can be used for soups, stews, cooking rice, or pasta in, making gravy, etc. Find local sources for your meat if possible, make deals, do volunteer work, join a food co-op. We can often get organic produce cheaper than the grocery store's prices for conventional produce! I also recommend finding that focus on that book. You can e-mail me if you'd like more info. Debbie in TX >Any suggestions to my long winded > (SORRY!) post would be much appreciated! ~Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 Sally Fallon cook book is my most used cookbook. I am going to her book signing and I am hoping but not sure she will be teaching a class. Her cookbook is a wealth of knowledge. Ginamckdlee <mckeefamily wrote: Kristina,The first thing I would do is check out :http://www.westonaprice.org/index.html and the book Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig. You can get your library to order it through inter-library loan if they don't have it on hand. Eating well doesn't have to be more expensive. You can get good quality meat bones and make broths which are actually more nutritious than the meat itself. Broths can be used for soups, stews, cooking rice, or pasta in, making gravy, etc. Find local sources for your meat if possible, make deals, do volunteer work, join a food co-op. We can often get organic produce cheaper than the grocery store's prices for conventional produce! I also recommend finding groups that focus on that book. You can e-mail me if you'd like more info. Debbie in TX>Any suggestions to my long winded > (SORRY!) post would be much appreciated! ~Kristina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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