Q: Our son’s teacher has advised us that he needs medication for ADHD. Before we use medication, what are the other alternatives? — Sarah in Broken Arrow
A: Natural therapies can be very helpful for children with ADHD. Benefits that parents often notice include better focus at school, fewer melt-downs at home, better interactions with [...]
Researchers at UC Berkeley find: “Prenatal and childhood exposure to flame retardant compounds are linked to poorer attention, fine motor coordination and IQ in school-aged children….”
For children with developmental delays, autism, or ADHD, an environmental health assessment can help identify hidden environmental triggers of illness. These chemicals can then be detoxified. To learn about [...]
In a randomized clinical trial, supplementation of a high DHA fish oil led to better school performance and improvement in hyperactivity, oppositional behavior, and restlessness.