natural approaches
that they are so much more than their
struggles,” says Tracy.
That’s why it’s so important for par-
for aDD/aDHD
ents not to lose hope. “Don’t let anger,
frustration or despair color your feelings
or relationship with your child,” she
from local experts
suggests. “Look at past treatment fail-
ures as stepping stones towards more
positive solid ground.”
Tracy adds, “Most parents over-
estimate their ability to put on a good
The problem of ADD/ADHD
front for their children. Deal with your
in children is a major one
feelings directly, professionally. You can
today, and the experts we’ve
alter the outcome of treatment and your
child’s lives immeasurably.”
gathered look at it from
There’s a caveat: “Be careful about
uniquely different angles.
accepting any diagnosis of ADD/ADHD
One of the approaches they
or autism as the definitive truth. Even
when assessments and evaluations
share, however, is a trust and
support certain symptom patterns, it is
reliance on natural remedies:
critical to always be assessing the needs
the scientifically sensible, the
of your child in the here and now.” Par-
ents can act proactively by addressing
noninvasive and the creative.
developmental concerns early. “Often
we hope that the child will outgrow a
By Patricia Horan
difficult phase. But don’t lose valuable
time,” she says. “A child’s strong foun-
dation is based on a number of things:
his or her self-awareness and self-ac-
Dr. Henry Sobo: Nutrition, Sensi-
ceptance, validation and understand-
tivities, and a Simple Machine ing from parents and, most critically,
Henry Sobo, M.D., says he focuses on consistent support.”
three areas in dealing with ADD/ADHD Despite a lack of comprehensive
in children. First is the issue of nutrition- treatment support networks in many ar-
al imbalances. Amino acids are among eas, there are many excellent clinicians
the important nutrients that impact the and resources tucked away in different
balance of the brain’s neurotransmitters,
Third, Dr. Sobo suggests an excit-
locations. Tracy King suggests exploring
such as serotonin, dopamine, epineph-
ing, simple and entirely safe technol-
all avenues of treatment, in addition to
rine and norepinephrine, providing a
ogy, Cranial Electric Stimulation. An
the traditional medications. This would
guide for the replenishment of brain
at-home treatment, it involves a small
include nutritional interventions, social
chemistry. Amino acids such as trypto-
machine hooked up with pads that fit
skills groups, neuro-biofeedback, and
phan, tyrosine, lysine, phenylalanine,
onto a patient’s earlobes, creating relax-
massage therapy. For instance, Native
cysteine and GABA all play a role, and
ation and mental focus by generating
Earth Body Works in Katonah, New
impact stress/ anxiety and the ADD/
a minute stimulus that changes brain
York (914.248.6583) offers massage
ADHD spectrum. Other nutrients that
wave patterns. Twenty minutes daily is
therapy to children with mental health
may play a role include the essential
all that’s needed.”
and physical challenges.
fatty acids, choline, and the minerals
zinc and magnesium.
Nancy Boyd: Healing Straight
Second is the question of food
Tracy King: First, Help Kids
from the Soul
sensitivities. Dr. Sobo: “It may not be
Understand
“I coach highly sensitive children,
apparent that children suffer from food
First, says Tracy King of Healing Steps,
teens, and parents to reorient around
sensitivities because they may not react
one of the most important healing steps
what I call a soul-based operating sys-
with any clear physical or emotional
is to help children understand what
tem,” says Nancy Boyd. “We focus on
reaction right after ingestion of the food.
ADD/ADHD is, and why they act as
why you’re here, what you are learning
However it does affect their mental state
they do. “Most of these children deal
as a family, and how you can support
and contribute to difficulties such as
with daily negative feedback, having
each other in growing and developing
ADD.”
along-lasting impact on their develop-
ing self-image. They need help to see
in joy.” Through her Flower Essence

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