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now, it is estimated that there are more than 6.5 million American children who have been given this diagnosis. Making this even worse is the fact that about two-thirds of these children are receiving powerful, mind-altering medication, the long-term consequences of which have never been studied. Distressed parents recently brought a child with ADD to me—and were at


ADD – Thinking Beyond the Brain A


s is so often the case, we want to reach for pharmaceutical fi xes for our various maladies, and so it is with ADD (Attention Defi cit Disorder). Right


fi rst not willing to eliminate or even reduce these mind-altering medications. I prescribed an IV treatment. Recent data from our institutions in USA and Europe show that Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C with Magnesium and Amino Acids can make a signifi cant improvement in the symptoms of ADD, refl ected by reduction in total hyperactivity scores. After treatment, the child improved in his ADD symptoms and, most importantly, the parents felt there was hope beyond prescription medications. I am seeing a strong gut issue that relates to ADD children, and, for the most part, is being ignored. Apart from the fact that being born by Cesarean section dramatically increases the risk for ADD, as does frequent antibiotic exposure (both of which affect gut bacteria), a high percentage of children with ADD have straightforward bowel abnormalities in comparison to age-matched non ADD children. In fact, children with ADD have


a dramatic increased prevalence of constipation—almost threefold higher than those without ADD—and many visits to the doctor because of bowel issues. Importantly, these fi ndings did not differ depending on whether or not the children with ADD were on medication. Embracing the notion that gut imbalance may play an important role in terms of how the brain works, not only in ADD, but across the spectrum of brain-related disorders is increasing. Indeed, we are just beginning to understand the profound relationship between what goes on in the gut and what goes on in the brain. Moving forward, I have no doubt that understanding this relationship will open the door for some incredible ideas in terms of therapy for these conditions. Intravenous (IV) Nutrient Therapy gives 100% absorption of vitamins,


minerals and other nutrients. They are quickly circulated through the bloodstream and delivered to cells where they are immediately available for use. It’s like a “direct deposit.” There’s no waiting for the nutrients to clear the digestive system and the liver. Added benefi t: IV Vitamin Therapy bypasses the stomach and intestines. This means no upset stomach or intestinal problems like cramps, nausea, or diarrhea, which sometimes result from taking high doses of certain vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and Magnesium.


Asim Rahman, M.D. welcomes your questions and is offering a free initial consultation during the month of August. He specializes in IV Nutrient Therapy and Men’s Health including hair restoration, anti-aging and sexual wellness (ED). Asim Medical (pronounced awesome) is located at 228 N. Park Avenue, Suite H, Winter Park, 32789. For more info visit: www.asimmedical.com For an appointment, Dr. Rahman can be reached at 407-692-1965.


Glyphosate Self-Testing Now Available T


he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic


Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk. “For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins. “Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s offi ce or local water-testing company to fi nd out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.” The testing comes on the heels of the


World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The so-called safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”


The test is available at FeedTheWorld. info/glyphosate-testing-test-yourself.


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