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ADHD has no known causes and can be categorised
into many different forms or types.
We do know that there are many common nutritional
deficiencies in those people diagnosed with the condition. By correcting theses
deficiencies and improving general health we can successfully mange the condition without
the use of medications.
Deficiencies associated with ADHD
 Low
levels of Omega 3. Omega 3 is an essential nutrient that maintains the communication
between each brain cell.
Poor
levels of the beneficial gut bacteria.
Low
levels of Zinc
Low
levels of Magnesium
Inability
to process and maintain adequate blood sugar levels
Inability
to handle stressful situations
Poor
digestive function
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An allergy is a sensitivity to a particular
substance that is ordinarily harmless to some people but can cause a reaction in others.
An allergy indicates that the immune system is trying to fight foreign substances entering
the body from the environment - substances such as dust, pollen, chemical cosmetics,
metals, animal hair, smoke, perfumes, moulds, and certain foods. Almost any food may pose
a threat to anyone at any particular time.
The body's allergic reaction to the allergen may
manifest itself as hay fever, asthma, hives, high blood pressure, abnormal fatigue,
constipation, stomach ulcers, dizziness, headache, mental disorders, hyperactivity,
hypoglycaemia, nausea, cramps, and even shock.
Allergies to food in the diet, as well as
inhalants and chemicals, can cause a brain reaction mimicking typical psychological
problems including listlessness, insomnia, and irritability to more sever symptoms such as
migraine headaches, depression, poor memory, violent outbursts, and hallucinations.
Dietary Advice
Food sensitivities can be discovered using
pathology testing or through an elimination diet. Wheat and dairy products are common
causes of many problems, also shellfish, corn, strawberries, soybeans, peanuts, and eggs
are also known for their negative affects. Substitutes for wheat are oats, buckwheat,
barley, millet rice, rye and sorghum. Sensitivity to wheat may indicate that there may
also be sensitivity to meat products, canned goods, and bakery products that have had
dried milk products added. Patients will need their diet carefully planned
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Anxiety, commonly expressed as panic attacks have
been linked to nutritional deficiencies or imbalances.
Dietary Advice
A basic healthy diet should be strictly followed
while under periods of stress. If the patient is feeling tense or stressed, sugar should
be eliminated completely from the diet and high-fibre foods should be increased to prevent
swings in the blood sugar levels. Eating small but regular meals can also be of
assistance. Caffeinated drinks can also cause anxiety if taken in sufficient quantities -
for some people this may only mean one cup of strong tea, a small cup of strong coffee or
one energy drink. Food sensitivities can also lead to anxiety and should be considered
during treatment.
Nutrients that may be beneficial in the treatment
of this condition
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Potassium
Niacin
Vitamin
B12
Essential
fatty acids
Flower esssences have proven to show remarkable results in the
treatment of anxiety. Flower essences work on subtle levels, on the emotional body,
allowing gentle changes in body energetics to take place. Flower essences are a non
invasive easy solution to many imbalances and can often be well worth trying.
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Neurotransmitter chemicals in the hypothalamus
section of the brain control the appetite. These chemicals are influenced by the blood
levels of sugar, fatty acids and hormones and are also affected by anxiety, depression,
long term illness, digestive disorders, fever, cancer and a deficiency in thiamine, or
pantothenic acid, or zinc. You will need to address underlying cause of the appetite
first.
Dietary Advice
Try to eat frequent, small meals that are
usually favourites. A basic healthy diet should be followed far as possible. The junk food
margin should be low as these foods contribute to a poor nutrient intake. You should
check that intake of enough foods containing vitamins, thiamine, pantothenic acid, zinc is
sufficient. Herbs that stimulate the appetite should also be included in the die
Nutrients that may be beneficial in the treatment
of this condition
Vitamin
A
Vitamin
D
Essential
fatty acids
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Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition
characterised by difficulty in breathing, frequent coughing, and a feeling of suffocation.
An asthma attack is often precipitated by physical or emotional stress, respiratory
infections, air pollution, changes in temperature or humidity, and exposure to fumes such
as those of petrol or paint, as well as dietary sulfur dioxide and sulphites. It may also
be related to low blood sugar, disorders of the adrenal glands or specific allergies.
Skin tests are often given to pinpoint the
patient's allergic tendencies. Common problem areas are pollen, animal hair, dust and
certain foods. Good nutrition is necessary and the asthmatic patient should eliminate
those foods from the diet that can bring on an attack.
Meat, eggs, and dairy products are all considered
possible allergens. Nuts, chocolate, cola, milk and MSG are also triggers. Allergens such
as dust mites in carpets, roaches, cats and dogs can all bring on an attack. Exercise,
viral infections, and sinusitis are also considered triggers.
Dietary Advice
Nutrients may be helpful in the prevention of
attacks. Vitamin A is necessary for general health of the lungs, as is vitamin E which can
guard against visible and invisible air pollutants. The patient should also have a diet
with sufficient amounts of B group vitamins to avoid symptoms of stress which may trigger
an attack. Vitamin B6 helps prevent and treat asthmatic symptoms and B12 is good for the
overall treatment of respiratory allergies. Vitamin C is needed for stress and exposure to
hot or cold weather, cigarette smoking, and industrial pollution.
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Diet can be one factor affecting behaviour and the
ability to learn. It is important to establish the underlying cause of behavioural
& learning problems, and in many cases simple modifications to diet, taking
supplementation and or flower essences can have dramatic results. To find out more about
flower essences follow this link. TO FLOWER ESSENCES.
Dietary Advice
The consumption of refined carbohydrates should be
minimised, added sugar should be avoided as a regular part of the diet, particularly when
it is unaccompanied by protein or dietary fibre. The child should also be checked for
anaemia (as iron deficiency is quite common) and if so, iron-containing foods should be
consumed or supplementation should considered. It is very important to treat any anaemia
as an iron-deficient child is more likely to absorb lead, which in itself can produce
difficulties. Ensure there are sufficient calcium and magnesium-containing foods in the
diet as these are natural tranquillisers and a deficiency may cause behaviour and learning
problems. Other deficiencies to be aware of are zinc, thiamine, and vitamin B6, and
essential fatty acids. Make every effort to minimise aluminium toxicity, this can be found
in aluminium cooking pots, deodorants, bleached floors & bathrooms and from high
levels in drinking water. High aluminium levels can lead to hyperactivity and or
behavioural problems. Some children are sensitive to particular foods, the most common
being wheat, dairy foods, citrus fruits, eggs, chocolate, foods containing natural
salicylates, preservatives and colourings. The 'culprit' foods should be identified
wherever possible and eliminated from the diet. An exclusion diet may be needed to
identify these problems.
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The most common problem seen in breast-feeding is
insufficient milk the most common cause is not feeding often enough or for long enough.
Poor nutrient levels may also contribute to poor milk supply and poor milk quality.
Several dietary measures can be recommended and may be of assistance. Adjusting the diet
may also help blocked ducts and infant colic.
Dietary Advice
To make more milk, the basic healthy
breast-feeding diet should be followed and `empty calories' should be avoided. A light
snack should be eaten before or after each feed and the calorie intake should be spread
throughout the day. Herbal teas such as fenugreek can be of assistance but should always
be recommended by a health care professional. For a blocked duct, less saturated fat in
the diet and an increase in lecithin will assist. For colic, small, regular meals and a
spread of caloric intake will help. Caffeine-containing drinks should be eliminated.
Nutrients that may be beneficial in the treatment
of this condition
Lecithin
Herbal
remedies are of most benefit
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Bronchitis is not an infection but an inflammation
of the tissues lining air passages leading to the lungs. Chronic bronchitis can eventually
lead to long term respiratory damage if not managed early. Factors that can cause or
increase susceptibility to bronchitis are asthma, air pollution, cigarette smoking,
fatigue and malnutrition. Food allergies can also be a contributing factor.
Symptoms of bronchitis are a slight fever, back
and muscle pain, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. A dry cough is followed by the
coughing up of mucus as the inflammation becomes more severe. Ribs have known to have been
broken from the coughing associated with this problem. Passive smoking makes recovery from
bronchitis virtually impossible because the irritant will not allow the passages to clear.
This factor is particularly important in children as small lungs are not yet mature and
are especially susceptible to contracting bronchitis from inhaling the smoke around them.
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The common cold is a general inflammation of the
mucous membranes of the respiratory passages and is caused by a variety of viruses. Colds
are considered to be highly contagious. On average Australians contract three colds per
year. Poor nutrition results in a poorly functioning immune system and is one of the most
prevalent causes of colds.
Dietary Advice
Prevention of colds includes adequate sleep and a
well-balanced diet, this supports the immune system. A low-fat, high-fibre diet full of a
variety of whole foods is recommended. Treatment includes adequate fluids including
filtered water and juices, this helps treat dehydration that occur with fever, mucus
production and evaporation from breathing through the mouth.
Herbal remedies, vitamin C, zinc and vitamin A all
show clinical evidence in reducing the severity and duration of colds and flu.
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Constipation is a disorder characterised by the decreased frequency
of bowel movements, this results in waste matter remaining in the colon and becoming dry
and difficult to expel. Constipation may be caused from a variety of problems. A poor diet
lacking in fluids or roughage can bring about constipation. Insufficient muscle tone in
the intestinal or abdominal wall due to a lack of exercise, repeated failure to heed the
signal to eliminate, excessive fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, stress or excitement may
also result in constipation. Children may become constipated because of too much milk
consumed. It is important that the bowel moves at least three times per week as toxins
will accumulate and can cause problems.
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ECZEMA is an inflammatory & usually recurring,
skin reaction. It is caused by contact with an irritating agent that is ingested or found
in the environment and may appear in many different forms. Continued exposure to these
could result in the spreading and the continued deterioration of affected areas. Eczema
may be caused by or associated with allergic tendencies and may be aggravated by emotional
stress or fatigue.
As parents of children suffering from conditions
such as eczema, we tend to suffer as much as our children, with continual stress and worry
of feeling helpless in the situation. Taking Flower essences for parents can be a great
way to help cope and give you a stronger feeling of being in control and staying focused
with treatment regimes. Eliviating allergies and eczema can often be a long process and it
can be difficult to remain strong and focused with dietary eliminations. To order
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Dietary Advice
If the irritating agent is a food item, then an
elimination diet should be used to identify the irritant. Certain dairy products,
processed foods, and gluten found in grains may be potential irritants. Nutrients may be
of help to assist any dietary deficiencies.
Deficiencies of any of the B vitamins can
aggravate eczema, and should be present in the diet in adequate amounts.
Vitamin C and the bioflavonoids will help to
relieve skin inflammation. Vitamin A is also essential for maintaining healthy skin
tissue, while a protein deficiency has been linked to chronic eczema conditions.
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Reflux often occurs when the stomach is too full,
swallowing excess air, or consuming wind-producing foods or liquids. Younger babies are
more likely to suffer from reflux as the valves allowing food into the stomach are often
not fully developed until late childhood. Constipation can also be a cause of reflux as
the valve at the lower end of the digestive tract may be weakened by continual straining.
Dietary Advice
Herbal teas may assist food assimilation and aid
in strengthening the stomach’s valves. Avoid over feeding and sudden posture changes
immediately following food consumption. In older children food should be eaten slowly and
chewed well to prepare the food for further digestion. The diet should be altered to
prevent or treat constipation and weight should be reduced if necessary.
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Disclaimer:
Every effort has been made to ensure the information in
this website is accurate. The information is intended to be used as a reference only and
should not replace any advise from your health care provider. In the interest
of personal safety, it is recommended that you seek a professional consultation before
making any dietary changes and before administering any supplementation.
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