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Diet For ADHD Kids

December 2nd, 2009 -- Posted in Uncategorized | 0

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In this post I am going to talk about diet for ADHD kids. As a holistic nutrition consultant I always try to find the best available natural alternative for my clients. Finding the best ADHD diet for children was as difficult as I imagined.

 Because my nephew who lives with me and had all the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, made it somehow a little bit easier, since I could watch his behavior worsen or improve from day to day, depending on what he has eaten or drunk that day or the day before.

Today I am going to tell you about how important it is to supplement an ADHD diet for children with essential fatty acids.

According to P. Halford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Health, and who has tried to develop an ADHD nutrition program and ADD vitamin program for ADHD Remedies; many children with ADHD have known symptoms of essential fatty acid deficiency, such as excessive thirst, dry skin, eczema, and asthma.

Research at Oxford University has demonstrated the value of Essential Fatty Acids in treating ADHD without medication; in a double blind trial involving forty one children aged eight to twelve years with ADHD symptoms and specific learning difficulties. Those children receiving extra essential fats in supplements were both behaving and learning better within twelve weeks.

Following this study I added EFA to my diet for ADHD kids, and the results for my nephew were absolutely astonishing, the kid was never able to sit still, either watching TV, eating, standing, or doing homework, he was unable to stop moving his hands and his legs, after eight weeks he was able to sit still, and stand still.

However essential fatty acids was not the only thing I did, since the goal was to find the best diet for ADHD kids, so EFA was just the beginning of a long journey that was four years in the making.

Fouad Elhachimi is a holistic health and wellness practitioner. He is an advocat of alternative ADHD Remedies
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Treat Yourself…Why Massages Are Good For Your Health

December 2nd, 2009 -- Posted in Uncategorized | 0

Billions of dollars are spent each year by people who want to make themselves feel better. Whether this money is spent on beauty, fashion, or gym memberships this money goes towards making our ever stressed out population feel just a little bit better mental or physically. Well now studies show that getting a massage has some great health benefits that will make you want to indulge! In fact, research shows that getting messages can ease insomnia, boost immunity, prevent PMS, and more.

With regular massages you can effectively say goodbye to pain. This may seem like somewhat of a no brainer but rubdowns can be especially effective for back pain. Some researchers have even found that getting a massage actually works better than other treatments such as chiropractic therapy and acupuncture. This happens because get massaged boosts the feel good hormone serotonin and dopamine which block’s your nervous system’s pain receptors.

If you struggle for insomnia you can say hello to dreams with massages as well. Studies have found that getting massages increase delta waves which are linked with deep sleep. No wonder you find yourself drifting whenever you are on the table!

It has also been found that getting massaged actually helps prevent you from getting sick. It boosts your natural fighting cells, which is the immune system’s first line of defense against invading germs and bacteria. Researchers have known that cortisol destroys fighting cells and since they also found that getting massaged decreases cortisol levels it automatically gives your immune system a boost. In fact, massage has even been found to boost immunity in those people with compromised immune systems, such as cancer patients.

Decreased levels of cortisol and more serotonin and dopamine also mean less stress, anxiety, and depression in general. This increased sense of relaxation is one reason why some hospitals offer massage to anxious patients awaiting surgery and cancer patients going through chemo.

Finally, it is no big surprise that if you are an active person, massage can cause less cramps and pain due to the improved blood circulation that delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cells. So when you start to feel guilty about treating yourself to a massage just remind yourself about all of these awesome health benefits you get from them!

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Electronic Cigarette Devices - The Safer Smoking Alternative

December 2nd, 2009 -- Posted in Uncategorized | 0

As more stringent smoking bans are set in place around the world there has been a sudden surge in the number of people trying to quit smoking. Health concerns as a result of smoking are becoming more prevalent, and these issues need to be addressed before the problem worsens.

Studies have shown that there are over seven million smokers in South Africa, 90% of whom started smoking before the age of 18. We are all aware of the negative impact that smoking has on our bodies, but here is a little reminder:

? Smoking can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as 50%.

? It results in a sluggish circulation.

? It weakens the immune system thereby making you more susceptible to colds and flu.

? The risk of lung disease is increased.

As these concerns weigh more heavily on our minds, numerous products have been developed to help reduce nicotine cravings and ultimately stop smoking altogether. There are many ways to stop smoking such as stopping outright, chewing nicotine gum, and applying nicotine patches. The more recent innovation is the electronic cigarette.

This nifty device is not a cigarette. Rather it is a personal, portable vaporising unit that causes nicotine from a replaceable cartridge to evaporate into ’smoke’. Unlike cigarette smoke this vapour does not contain any tar, carcinogens or smoke particles, yet it tastes just like a normal cigarette. Also, because it is not a real cigarette and does not give off smoke, you can use the device virtually anywhere, including restaurants that do not have smoking sections and in enclosed areas such as airplanes.

The device is a small, sleek unit that fits as easily into your lifestyle as it does in your pocket. It looks, feels and even tastes the same as a normal cigarette, but it is infinitely better for you. These e-cigarettes offer the latest micro-vaporiser technology, as well as being the smallest and lightest devices available at present. Generally you will purchase a starter pack that contains the device, two batteries, two atomisers, a charger, five cartridges and the manual. This package contains all you need to replace your old cigarettes with the new e-cigarette.

The cartridges can be refilled with the special nicotine-containing formula. This formula is available in a variety of strengths (high, medium and low), as well as zero strength which contains no nicotine, but provides the same vibrant flavour. The liquids are available in the following flavours (not all strengths may offer all flavours): coffee, cherry, cola, polar mint, strawberry, tobacco, Turkish tobacco, vanilla and Virginia leaf.

As its name suggests, the electronic cigarette is an electronic device. It uses a lithium polymer cell and micro-electronics to vaporise the liquid, thus enabling it to be inhaled. In an effort to improve not only your health, but also to consider the environment, many of these devices are rechargeable as opposed to being disposable or requiring disposable batteries. As the device is portable, it makes sense that there should be a variety of ways to recharge it. There is a car charger and a USB charger, as well as the standard charger which plugs into an electrical point. This means that whether you are in the car, at the office or at home, there is always somewhere that you can recharge the device.

If you are looking for a way to quit smoking then it may be worthwhile to try these cigarette alternatives. While it is not endorsed as smoking cessation device, by gradually reducing the amount of nicotine that you take in through the vapour, you may be able to wean yourself off it all together. With the electronic cigarette you can reduce your nicotine intake and enjoy a safer, smoking alternative.


Angela Day is a healthcare specialist who helps people to quit smoking and suggests using an <a rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank” href=” http://www.twisp.co.za/cartridges.html “>electronic cigarette to reduce nicotine cravings.

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