of sugar in their diet everyday. (I.e. a can of soda can have 48 grams of sugar. 48/4 = 12 teaspoons of sugar! I’m starting to feel hyper- active just thinking about it) 4. Exercise. Remember that? Sitting in
front of active video games or television shows can ramp up activity levels. We’re usually jealous of the energy of the youth. Let them run around outside or it will build up and release in the classroom. 5. Fish oil – One of the most common supplements for ADHD, fish oil, especially DHA can help calm kids down. Clinically, I notice children with dry skin or eczema respond better to fish oil. You need at least 1,000 mg daily of EPA + DHA to see an ef- fect.
6. Chamomile tea. While some kids
don’t like hot tea, most everyone likes iced tea! Get some chamomile tea bags and make a pitcher of iced tea. Have a glass after school and with dinner. It can calmly mel- low them out. 7. Test their MTHFR DNA. There’s a gene that affects the usage of folic acid in our body. If this gene isn’t working, we’re genetically predisposed to anxiety, depres- sion, heart disease, an increased risk of cancer (such as childhood leukemia), and more! Have this DNA test performed by your naturopathic physician, so the proper treat- ment can be started. 8. B vitamins. The best vitamin for the
brain is all of the B vitamins. Usually a dose in a children’s multivitamin is too low. A B complex added on will help the brain func- tion better. 9. Play with your child. Your child loves
you and wants to engage with you. Sit down on their level with their toys and games. The more you play with the things they love, the more responsive they’ll be.
10. Magnesium is the calming mineral. Magnesium helps everything relax, from our muscles to our brains. Not only can it help calm children, it is also a great natural remedy for constipation. Treating your child naturally is the best
for them. You want them to excel at school and be the best they can be. Drugs can sometimes be beneficial, but other times are only a band-aid filled with side effects. Have your child evaluated by a natural pediatric expert to choose the best remedies for them. By the end of the school year, you’ll see the difference!
Submitted by Dr. Jared Skowron of Harvest Park Naturopathic Medicine. For more in- formation, call 203-500-5532 or visit www.
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