Download Drug-Free Approach to ADHD and Autism

Drug-free Approach to
ADD, ADHD and Autism
Barbara Lagoni
Dr Steve Chaney
Jo Coogan
Janeen Nufer
To Explain Attention Deficit Disorder…
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We Need To Take Better Care of Our Brains
• ADD/ ADHD -- 9 million kids
• Autism – 1 out of 13
• Learning disabilities
affects 5 to 10% of children
• Alzheimers/dementia
(estimated 30 to 50% over 85 by 2050)
• 1 out 4 have mental illness
• Depression – 20 million
• Anxiety– 40 million
• 1 out of 10 on an anti-depressant
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Healing the New Childhood Epidemics
Autism, Asthma, ADHD and Allergies
by Kenneth Bock & Cameron Stauth
Causes –
• Toxins proliferated—
air ( saturated with mercury from coal-burning factories & IQ-damaging lead )
water (polluted with hydrocarbons, pathogens, waste and medications )
food ( fouled by chemicals, hormones, antibiotics )
• Nutrition deteriorated – average intake of essential has steadily declined
since 1980 ..replaced by unhealthy fast food and processed food
• Ability to detoxify dwindled -barb
Meet Chase – a delightful 10-year-old
Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in 2nd Grade
• Chase struggled in school –
had ---difficulty focusing, transitioning from one activity to another
--stood alone in corner of playground
--frequent emotional breakdowns, crying, frustration
• Chase struggled socially –
-- lived in his own world,
--no friends
--would get nervous, then stutter, so kids ostracized him
• On medications for ADHD which reduced his appetite, caused him
to withdraw and become neutral … no personality.. Like a “ Zombie”
and made him nauseous in the morning.
• Diet – LOTS of soda pop, no vegetables, salty snacks, packaged
macaroni and cheese ( most foods he ate were loaded with artificial
coloring & flavoring )
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Enter Shaklee …
• Janeen started Shaklee 180 after regaining 70 #... 7 years after
undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
• She lost 18 # the first month.. And felt so much better.
• Then Dan joined her .. Has lost 55# in 6 months
• And their entire family began using Shaklee products and changed
everything they were eating, bought bikes & a trampoline and
began playing together as a family
• And they all came to value their health and understand the importance of
good nutrition.
Janeen
Dietary Changes in the Nufer Family
• Before -- frozen waffles and pancakes replaced with
Shaklee 180 Smoothees for breakfast
• Soda pop replaced by water
• Vegetables for lunch, snacks, dinner
• Organic meat and poultry
• Removed wheat, sugar, refined carbs
• Shaklee 180 Snack bars for lunch janeen
from this ………
to this
from this ………… to this
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Chase has advanced 3 reading levels
He is calmer, less anxiety
Off all medications
No more social problems.. No more fights, kids stopped bullying
him
• Learning comes more easily
• When school started in August, he walked into classroom in which
he didn’t know anybody … handled it and made friends
• Social worker called … said “ he is a different kid, interacting with
others, not stressed, loves school “
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Healthy Brains Need…
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Rest
Exercise
Toxin-free environment
Healthy diet from “real food ”
• Essential nutrients too critical
to leave to chance.
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Let’s first look at the effect of certain
foods on behavior and learning…
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Be Aware of Possible Hidden Food Allergies
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Chronic cough
Bed wetting
Persistent colds
Stuffy nose
Recurrent ear problems
Leg and muscle cramps
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Recurrent nosebleeds
Hyperactivity
Poor attention span
Irritability
Pale skin
Dark circles under the eyes
Food Sensitivities Often Associated with Behavioral Issues
( ADHD, Autism )
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Gluten .. In wheat and many other grains ( celiac disease)
Milk and dairy products
Corn
Nuts
Food Additives –
Artificial Colorings, Flavorings,
Preservatives, Flavor Enhancers, etc
• Hyperactivity
-- 2-3% sensitive to food colors
-- Over 1300 additives
-- 10 pounds/year
• Cancer
-- most not adequately tested
-- 20-30 year latency period
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Artificial coloring
Hidden Sugar – “Hide and Sweet”
Average Child Eats 2 POUNDS/ Week
You might know that…
But did you know…?
Ice cream is 8.9% sugar
Cake is 8.7% sugar
Ketchup is 29% sugar
Fruit flavored yogurt = 14%
Sugar Cookies are 25% sugar
Hershey Bar is 35% sugar
Shake & bake = 51%
Peanut butter= 12-25%
Sugar …
Depletes essential nutrients , especially B vitamins
Causes irritability
Linked to short attention span
Mood swings
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Sugar in Cereals
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Honey Smacks
Apple Jacks
Fruit Loops
Cocoa Puffs
Frosted Flakes
Honeynut Cheerios
100% Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Wheaties
Cheerios
% Cereal
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More Damaging Items To the Brain
• Sugar !! ( insulin )
( Alzheimers now called Type 3 Diabetes )
• Poor digestion
– More than 95% of autistic kids have
gastrointestinal dysfunction (Dr Martha Herbert, Harvard)
-- Caused by Pro-Inflammatory Diet
(too high in Omega 6 , too low in Omega 3 fatty acids, too high
in sugar and refined carbs, too low in vegetables ) steve
Digestive Disorders
• Candida – yeast overgrowth
-- related to overuse of antibiotic
-- weakens the immune system
-- release toxic substances that are absorbed into the
bloodstream
-- affect mood, focus & mental function
• Lack of Digestive Enzymes
-- more common in autism
-- interferes with utilization of nutrients
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Some Parents Turn to Drugs -But Be Aware --Drugs Have Side Effects
Stimulant Drugs – Ritalin, Adderall & Concerta
• Anxiety, nervousness & insomnia
• Loss of appetite & weight loss
• Headache, dizziness & stomach pain
• Mood alterations
• Allergic reactions
• Suicidal thoughts & psychotic behavior
• Increased blood pressure, irregular heart beat & sudden
death
• Potential for abuse
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Drugs Have Side Effects Continued
Non-Stimulant Drugs – Strattera
• Upset stomach, nausea & vomiting
• Loss of appetite & weight loss
• Lack of energy
• Mood swings
• Suicidal thoughts & psychotic behavior
• Seizures, heart-rhythm problems & sudden death
• Liver damage
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Clinical Trials Show That Supplementation …
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Improves nutritional status
Increases resistance to disease ( fewer sick days )
Improves pre-cognitive learning
Improves ADHD symptoms
Especially These:
GLA Complex– Children with ADHD are often less able to produce GLA
B Complex – essential for nerve and brain transmission. Depleted by
sugar, refined carbs, stress, medications, caffeine
Optiflora Probiotics – for a healthy gut, to prevent candida, 40% of
neurotransmitters are in the gut !
Omega 3 Fatty Acids –Brain is 60% fat and Omega 3’s are
significant part of that
Protein Shakes & Shaklee 180 Smoothees -- important for
breakfast to support learning and focus
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Nutrients for Optimal Learning and
Healthy Brain Function
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids
• Omega Guard
• Mighty Smarts
• B Vitamins
• B Complex if they can swallow
• Incredivites Chewable Multi
• Vita Lea ( tablet to swallow )
• Protein
• Energizing Soy Protein
• Shaklee 180 Smoothees
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids…
Shaklee Omega Guard
• Ultra pure, pharmaceutical grade,
full spectrum
of 7 Omega 3 fatty acids
• A natural anti-inflammatory …improves eczema, colitis, arthritis,
MS, psoriasis, migraines, reduces C-reactive protein,
• Important for brain, eyes, joints, helps ADD & ADHD,
memory loss and depression
• Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well
as normal growth and development.
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Source: Omega-3 fatty acids | University of Maryland Medical Center
Omega 3 Fish Oil
ALWAYS SAFE
Industrial Pollutants –PCB’s
“Lawsuit: Disclose PCB
Levels in Fish Oil. Group
Finds Amount of Contaminant
Varies Greatly Among
Popular Supplement Brands”
- CBS May 2, 2010
DHA-Powered Mighty Smarts™
• DHA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that affects early
brain and eye development
• Studies show that many kids do not get enough of this
important nutrient
• Foods high in DHA—such as sardines, tuna, and organ
meats such as liver—are not kids’ favorites
• Eating large amounts of fish can lead to unhealthy
exposure to mercury and other environmental toxins,
which can be especially harmful to children
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A child’s brain forms not millions, or billions, but trillions of
cell connections during the first decade of life.
DHA makes up about 97% of all the Omega-3 fatty acids in the
brain and 93% in the retina
MIGHTY SMART™
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Supersmart:
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High in DHA Omega-3s for BrainPOWer
DHA helps support concentration, memory, and
vision
100 mg per serving—A level clinically proven to
increase blood levels of DHA in children ages 4–
12
Supersafe:
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Certified organic by Quality Assurance
International†
100% natural, ultra-pure DHA
No artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives
Gluten free
† 75% organic
Great Tasting, Kid Tested, and Kid Approved! Yummy
Orange Chew
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Protein –Builds Healthy Cells & Stabilizes Blood Sugar
Especially Important for Breakfast
Energizing Soy or Shaklee 180 Smoothees
Or Mealshake Creamy Whey Shakes
• Good protein sources, low in fat & cholesterol,
balanced nutrition
• 1/3 of all essential nutrients
• Soy or whey
• Clinically proven to stabilize blood sugar levels
• Great tasting
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Peanut Butter Fudge ( 1 cup peanut butter,
1 cup Energizing Soy Protein, 1/3 cup honey )
Shaklee B Complex
1. Improves mood through healthy brain function
2. Increases exercise performance through decreasing
mental and physical fatigue
3. Improves memory, energy and overall vitality
4. Supports cognition and helps slow brain aging
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Let’s help our
kids feel eager
to learn.
Shaklee’s INCREDIVITES™ For kids who cannot swallow tablets
Incredivites --Supernutritious: & Supersafe:
• First kids’ chewable multi in the U.S. with immunesupporting power of lactoferrin!
• 23 Essential Nutrients—Needed for proper growth
and development
• 600 IU of Vitamin D3, Support for strong bones and
teeth and brain
• Naturally sweetened with xylitol, which does not
promote cavities
• No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservative jo
Vita Lea Multi for kids who can swallow tablets
Great Tasting, Kid Tested, and Kid Approved!
All-natural tropical punch, grape, and berry flavors.
Optiflora Probiotic System
• Restores beneficial micro-organisms
lower intestines
– lost from antibiotics, diarrhea, chemotherapy, steroids, and other
medications
• Keeps undesirable bacteria & yeasts in check
• Strengthens the immune system (80% is in the gut)
• Triple encapsulation
protects acidophilus, bifidus, and
other probiotics from stomach acids jo
• 40% of neurotransmitters
reside in the gut ..
Keep it healthy
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Factors that Damage the Brain
Ultra Mind Solution
Mark Hyman, M.D.
• Toxins (cleaning products, air pollution, food additives)
80,000 chemicals introduced since 1900
550 have been tested for safety
• Lack of nutrients ( esp. B vitamins, Omegas, Vitamin D3 )
• Lack of sleep
(when the (brain repairs and heals)
• Stress (cortisol injures hippocampus,
damages brain cells and leads to
memory loss and dementia) barb
Healthy Happy Brainy Kids Collection
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Vita Lea Multi or Incredivites Chewable Multi
B Complex
Omega Guard
Breakfast Protein Shakes .. Shaklee 180, Mealshakes,
Energizing Soy Protein Powder
• Optiflora Probiotic Capsules
Additional Options
• GLA
Natural real foods – vegetables – at least 6/day
Eliminate artificial colorings/ flavorings/ sugar/ junk food barb
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