Thia isn't me saying it. This is basically using one approach(fish
oil). With very good results. A broader approach does even
better.
Nachum

Natural ADHD and ADD Relief


Friday, April 18, 2008 2:34 PM MDT
(ARA) - Evidence is mounting that dietary changes may help children
control their Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder at least as well
as Ritalin does. Evidence also shows that some dietary changes - like
increased Omega-3 consumption - can also enhance learning skills in
children who do not have ADHD.

Approximately 5 million American children have been diagnosed with
ADHD. While the causes of ADHD (and its adult equivalent, Attention
Deficit Disorder) are complex, until now treatment has primarily been
medications like Ritalin. Studies indicating a link between diet and
ADHD, however, are changing the way many parents - and medical
professionals - approach ADHD treatment.

Children who took dietary supplements designed to help address the
believed causes of ADHD showed behavioral improvements comparable to
those displayed by children taking Ritalin, according to one study
conducted by researchers in Massachusetts. Deficiency in Omega-3
fats, in particular, may play a role in behavioral disorders,
according to another study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Studies show that as much as 99 percent of the population does not
get enough Omega-3 in their diets.

"When your grandmother told you fish was 'brain food,' she might not
have known the science behind it, but she wasn't wrong either," says
Roy Bingham, co-founder of Nourish Life, makers of Omega-3
supplements that address a range of health issues, including learning
enhancement and ADHD. "Science now knows that the Omega-3 found in
fish really does enhance learning."

"It is a competitive world, and I want my boys to have every
advantage," Bingham says. "Like every parent I want them to be
healthy and happy, and ultimately successful in whatever they choose
to pursue. ADHD runs in our family and for this and many other
reasons, we give them 1.5 grams of Pharmaomega concentrated omega-3
every day." For a free sample of Nourish Life's PharmaOmega Learn, go
to www.pharmaomega.com.

While many parents may be aware of the benefits of the Omega-3s DHA
and EPA in infant brain development, both nutrients also play a role
in learning and brain development for school-aged children.
PharmaOmega Learn incorporates both Omega-3s, making it specifically
designed for school-aged children. The small, easy-to-swallow gel
capsules contain no artificial flavors or colors, wheat, gluten,
sugar, PCBs or mercury - many of which have also been linked to
behavioral and brain development problems in children.

"Nutritional supplements, especially those high in Omega-3, can
provide major benefits for kids," says Bingham. He offers the
following supplement advice for parents:

* Nutrition is directly linked to physical health and mental
performance for children as well as adults. Studies have shown that
children with poor nutritional habits do not do as well in school as
their better-nourished peers.

* Modern dietary habits, including consumption of fast foods and
prepared foods, can make it difficult for a child to obtain his or
her recommended dietary allowance of key nutrients like Omega-3.
Further, cooking can strip nutrients out of even the most healthful
foods.

* While the benefits of diets low in fats are well known, remember
that not all fats are "bad" fats. Certainly parents should avoid
saturated and trans fats, but children, especially infants and
toddlers, require a certain amount of "good fats" - like Omega-3 DHA
and EPA - for proper brain development.

* When giving your child a supplement, find a regular time to do so
every day. Commit to trying the supplement for at least four to six
months, to allow time to observe results. Finally, give the
supplement with a healthy meal or snack.

To learn more about how Omega-3 can enhance learning potential and
help control ADHD symptoms, and to receive a free sample of
PharmaOmega Learn, go to www.pharmaomega.com.

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