Behavioral Disorders - ADD & ADHD

The Most Common Mental Health & Behaviorial Disorder in Children Is ADD and ADHD

Half of these Children Carry ADHD into Adulthood!

ADHD’s Life Altering Symptoms: Restless, Behavioral Disorder, Unable to Focus, Easily Distracted, Forgetful,Mood Swings, Tantrums, Impulsivity, Slow Completing Tasks, Disorganized, Sensitive to Stress. Worse Yet: 40% with ADHD have learning disabilities and 50% have neurological disorders; MotorTic Disorder or Tourette’s Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Anger Control Problems and Depression. -Biederman J. J ClinPsychiatry 1998; 59:4-16.

Why Should You Treat ADHD Nutritionally?

► Refined foods low in vital nutrients and the exposure to toxic chemicals in our environment leads to systemic inflammation, oxidative stress and insulin resistance that are associated with brain dysfunction.

Below you will find Biological Formulas to specifically treat ADD and ADHD!

PROTOCOLS FOR ENHANCED COGNITIVE FUNCTION & IMPROVED BEHAVIOR

1. Improve the brain health of your patients by improving their diet and lifestyle. Suggest a brisk walk 20 minutes each day. Have your patient eat a low glycemic diet rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Your patients can go to www.whfoods.com for guidance on improving their diet.

2. As part of a healthy diet, provide your patients with a specific nutraceutical program to improve brain function.

Nutritional Support

1. BIOSPEC’s AD-Focus: A specialized formula to enhance mental performance, focus, memory and relieve anxiety; with powerful neuroprotective effects!

A highly concentrated dose in one quick dissolving, scored tablet
Bacopa Monniera is shown to improve the acquisition, retention and retrieval of learned tasks1
Ginkgo improves blood and oxygen availability to the brain; enhancing memory and concentration
Huperzine A enhances cognitive function and learning though acetylcholine support2
Delivers targeted B Vitamins to support healthy neurological function; biologically active folate (5-formyl tetrahydrofolate), Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (vitamin B-6) and Methylcobalamin (vitamin B-12)
Features Rhodiola Root Extract, a superior adaptogen providing stress protection, improved mentalclarity and increased energy.

Ad-Focus Product Info

WARNING: Avoid use if taking blood thinners, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors or cholinergic medications, or if you have a seizure disorder, cardiac arrhythmia, benign prostatic hypertrophy, asthma, chronic respiratory condition, peptic ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease or malabsorption syndrome. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

2. SUPER OMEGA 3: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Personality, Behavior & ADHD Low levels of EPA are associated with high levels of impulsive behavior, hostility and cynical thought. Low levels of either EPA or DHA predicted high degrees of angry feelings and outbursts. Conklin SM, et al. American Psychosomatic Society annual meeting, March 2007, abstract 1718

Omega-3 Fatty Acids for ADHD Very high-dose EPA/DHA supplementation for ADHD significantly improved behavior, inattention, hyperactivity, oppositional/defiant behavior and conduct disorder.
-Sorgi PJ, Nutr J. 2007 Jul 13; 6:16

BIOSPEC’s Super Omega-3 / Dosage: 3 to 6 softgels daily with meals.

Omega-3 Product Information (Enteric Coated Omega 3 also available)

3. Mito-Detox: Use as a starting point for any Nutritional Protocol. Helps the body in removing built up neurotoxins and metabolites from prescription and non-prescription medications.

Neurotoxins in our Environment Insecticides, pesticides, PCBs, PBDEs, VOCs and heavy metals enter us through water, food, air, cleaning products, carpet, furniture and clothing. These chemicals effect brain development and function: Intellectual deficit causing lower school performance and IQ scores along with cognitive and motor deficits. Can also facilitate chronic inflammation and pain.

Deficits present as: 1) Learning Disabilities 2) Dyslexia 3) Autism 4) ADHD 5) Violent Outbursts.

Fight Back with BIOSPEC’s Mito-Detox

Herbal extracts and specific nutrients that work together to protect and support liver and cellular function. Enhances detoxification pathways that breakdown and remove chemicals, drugs and toxins. This unique combination of herbs and nutrients is designed to enhance cellular ATP production and mitochondrial function. Dosage: 2 tablets 2 times daily. Mito Detox Product Information (60 or 120 Qty)

4. Treat Gut Dysbiosis with BIOSPEC’s Weed, Seed & Feed Program! Fungi, yeast and their metabolites play a role in ADHD and must be treated. Approximately 50% of ADHD patients benefit from removal of unhealthy gut organisms. Gut dysbiosis correction can cause multisystem improvement including marked improvement of behavioral symptoms. See Digestive Protocol to view and Purchase Digestive Aids

First: Weed out the Bad Bugs with BIOSPEC's Dysbi-Ease

Second: Seed in Healthy Probiotics with BIOSPEC’s Probiotic Plus

Third: Feed Digestive Enzymes with BIOSPEC's Bio-Acid 1 Singh, HK, Indian Journal of Pharmacology 1997, 29, S359-S365 2Sun QQ, Xu SS, et al, Zhongguo Yao Li Xue Bao. 1999 Jul;20(7):601-3