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  If you or a family member has symptoms of inattention, impaired focus and concentration, forgetfulness, fidgeting, hyperactivity or impulsively, or has been diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there is help available!
  ADHD symptoms may be caused (or worsened) by allergies and food intolerances, reactions to certain chemical adulterants in food, and from bacterial, viral and parasitic infections and other physical problems. Although up to 20% of children and adults may be "diagnosed" with ADHD, many are misdiagnosed, and few receive a proper medical "work -up" to rule out these physical causes.
  CHS DOES NOT consider use of antipsychotics, antidepressants, sleeping pills, amphetamines or tranquilizers to be appropriate or safe for children or adults with ADHD, except in circumstances where agitation and violence presents a clear safety issue. Stimulants may help over the short term with parent and teacher interactions but have been proven to slow learning, cause growth retardation, carry risk of sudden death and have no long term proven benefit.
  2. TEST: Have a complete physical and specific tests to identify causes. CHS offers medical lab tests to explore many of the causes of inattention, distractibility, poor focus and excessive energy. Click on the "Lab Testing" tab above for more information.
  3. CHECK LABELS: Science has found a STRONG correlation between ADHD symptoms and hypersensitivities. Check labels and eliminate all artificial ingredients including preservatives, colorings, "conditioners," "enhancers" and processed foods.
  4. CONSIDER a food rotation and elimination diet to identify foods and other substances that cause symptoms. Dr. Elmer Cranton has posted an excellent guide to elimination dieting at DrCranton.com
  ADHD symptoms are often mistaken as signs of defiance, laziness, compulsiveness and conduct disorder. An ADHD person may be seen as lacking social grace and appropriate boundaries. Common ADHD symptoms may include:
  frequent shifts in conversation, not listening to others, not keeping one's mind on conversations and not following details or rules of activities in social situations
  being always on the gooften talking excessively
  Impulsively such as:
  If not a disease, what is ADHD? Interpretation of symptoms is very much "in the eye of the beholder." Some researchers, such as Thom Hartmann, Ph.D., believe ADHD traits are the result of genetic variations that many people have that, in a simpler world, would have made them the most successful members of a tribe (adaptive behavior). This "hunter-farmer" hypothesis is presented in his many writings, such as "Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception" ISBN 0-88733-156-4.
  Significant research has shown that ADHD symptoms are often the result of allergies and food intolerances, reactions to certain chemical adulterants in food, problems with sleep, blood sugar dysregulation and a variety of other physical triggers. Although ignored by the FDA, several chemicals used in food have been banned in many countries of the world specifically for causing ADHD-like symptoms.
  Several studies by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) found that certain artificial colors and the preservative sodium benzoate are linked to hyperactivity or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. UK food and beverage manufacturers have removed the six biggest offenders from all products for sale in the UK. The six colors are sunset yellow (FD&C Yellow #6), lemon yellow (FD&C Yellow #5, tartrazine), carmoisine (FD&C Red #3), ponceau 4R (Brilliant Scarlet, SX purple, C.I. 16255), quinoline yellow (FD&C Yellow #13) and allura red (FD&C Red 40). Unfortunately the US Food and Drug Administration has not acted on this science, and these contaminants are still added to many common foods (as of January 2010 certain Dreyers Grand Ice Cream flavors have them!) Some of these are proven carcinogens. It pays to check labels.
  CHS recommends 4 steps in your approach to inattention, distractability, poor focus and excessive energy:
  1. TEST: Have a complete physical and specific tests to identify causes. CHS offers medical lab tests to explore many of the causes of inattention, distractibility, poor focus and excessive energy. Click on the "Lab Testing" tab above for more information.
  2. CHECK LABELS: Science has found a STRONG correlation between ADHD symptoms and hypersensitivities. Check labels and eliminate all artificial ingredients including preservatives, colorings, "conditioners," "enhancers" and processed foods.
  3. CONSIDER a food rotation and elimination diet to identify foods and other substances that cause symptoms. Dr. Elmer Cranton has posted an excellent guide to elimination dieting at DrCranton.com
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  Diagnoses received in past 2 years (include chronic conditions): List all medications used in last 2 years
  Natural ADHD Treatment Offers Many Advantages
  While they offer a wide variety of herbal supplements to meet the needs of a variety of individuals, many people consider the natural ADHD treatment from Center of Health Science (CHS) a great alternative ADHD treatment. If you or a family member has symptoms of ADHD such as a lack of ability to focus, inattention, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, fidgeting, hyperactivity or are impulsive, or if there has already been a diagnosis of ADHD, CHS can help by providing natural ADHD remedies that are proven effective but which don't have the serious side effects caused by drugs. There are many things that can cause or worsen ADHD symptoms including allergies and food intolerances, reactions to certain chemical adulterants in food, and from bacterial, viral and parasitic infections and other physical problems. Read more about how a natural ADHD treatment from CHS can help alleviate your problems with ADHD.
  As many as 20% of children and adults may be diagnosed with ADHD but few of those receive a proper medical "work-up" to rule out any of the physical causes listed here. Natural ADHD treatments are available to help you manage the ADHD symptoms and for treating underlying causes. These treatments offer much of the same level of symptom relief as drugs but are non-addicting and do not have the dangerous side effects of pharmaceuticals. CHS offers the best natural ADHD medication that comes from Western Naturopathics, Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine.
  Before making the decision to try a natural ADD treatment for symptoms that you think might mean you have ADHD, have a complete physical and the specific tests needed to identify causes. CHS offers medical lab tests to explore the causes of your ADHD symptoms in addition to the natural ADHD supplements that have been scientifically proven to improve these symptoms and treat their underlying causes.
  One of the things that CHS has learned from research is that there is a strong correlation between ADHD symptoms and hypersensitivities. That means you should check labels and eliminate all artificial ingredients including preservatives, colorings, conditions, enhancers and processed foods from your diet. Consider a rotation diet to eliminate foods individually so you can determine which ones you are sensitive to.
  CHS offers the best natural ADHD treatment options to help you increase concentration and reduce distractibility. Their CHS Wellness Package contains key ingredients needed to maintain good health, including critical B vitamins, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids. They also offer ADHD Support by Herbal Extracts Plus which is a Western Herbal formula that has been shown to improve mental clarity, relieve minor anxiety, help with sleep and improve concentration. This product works as a natural ADHD treatment for adults and children alike.
  Other natural ADHD treatment options from CHS include their MindCare Jr. by Himalaya and Calm by Evergreen as well as Enhance Memory by Evergreen. Go to www.bobteachesart.com to learn more about their natural ADHD remedies and which ones have been shown to be most effective for which symptoms. You do have another choice besides harmful drugs when you or a loved one is diagnosed or experiencing symptoms of ADHD. A naturalADHD treatment can provide you with the right solutions without the dangerous side effects.