Restriction Elimination Diet Helps ADHD Without Medication

Photographs courtesy of epSos.de The INCA study was a placebo controlled study carried out in the Netherlands that showed a hypoallergenic diet helps treat hyperactivity, inattentiveness and oppositional defiant behavior (such as temper tantrums!) in children not on stimulant medication. The restriction elimination diet included turkey, lamb, rice, water, salt and pepper, and many vegetables, [...]

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Leptin, the Body Fat Hormone

Photograph of Assorted Nuts Courtesy of Stephen Orsillo Photograph of Citrus and Parsley Courtesy of Sandra Cunningham Photograph of Man Exercising Courtesy of Suhendra Utet Photograph of Measuring Tape Courtesy of Irma Marren Leptin is a protein secreted by adipose (fat) tissue. It was named after the Greek word leptos, meaning “thin.” The more stored [...]

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Super Foods for Kids

Superfoods are foods packed with higher than average nutrients and antioxidants to fight cancer and heart disease 1. Berries. Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries—rich in antioxidants. • Chokeberries and elderberries (difficult to find) are berries with the greatest antioxidant content 2. Pumpkin—use canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix). • Has antioxidants vitamin A, E [...]

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