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Post by aimee30 on Sept 2, 2004 6:54:01 GMT -5
I was looking at our public library catalog online last night and came across a book called, "The ADD Nutrition Solution: A Drug Free 30 Day Plan" by Marcia Zimmerman. Has anyone else read it? Know what it entails?
It's checked out right now, but I am going to ask to reserve it. Just wondering if it's any good or a waste of my time.
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Post by catatonic on Sept 2, 2004 7:27:36 GMT -5
Aimee,
I have a copy of this book, one of the first I purchased when we were still attempting the "home version" of the Feingold diet. It discusses ADHD in general (what it is, how to know if you have it) and reviews research on causes that contribute to ADHD, with an emphasis on using supplements and diet to treat these causes. There's an entire section devoted to using Omega-3 and other vitamins/minerals. It gives detailed instructions on how to conduct a 30-day elimination diet to determine whether foods or food additives are causing ADHD symptoms. And something I know you'll like...a recipe section.
I think it's worth reading. You'll have a better understanding of supplement use and get an idea of how to diagnose food sensitivities.
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Post by AustinsMom on Sept 2, 2004 9:19:24 GMT -5
I agree with cat that it is worth reading. It was the first book I read also, and does provide good information on different vitamins and supplements, along with research that has been done. It was a good motivational tool for me--helped me see the possibilities.
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Post by aimee30 on Sept 2, 2004 12:22:46 GMT -5
I ran into today and asked about reserving it. One of the other libraries in the same network has it so they are going to route it over. Should be in tomorrow afternoon.
I also asked about "Transforming The Difficult Child" by Howard Glasser. They didn't have it, but are checking on it for me through interlibrary loans. There was another one I wanted to check on but couldn't remember the author. Something like, "1 2 3 Magic"?
I've seen that several of you on here have talked about whether foods or food additives being the cause of some ADHD symptoms and was wondering how you came to that conclusion. I assumme from what you said cat that it will help me to determine this. And a Recipe section will be wonderful!
Thanks guys. Guess I will learn more tomorrow.
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Post by catatonic on Sept 2, 2004 14:53:07 GMT -5
Ooooh, good one. "123 Magic" by Dr. Thomas Phelan has been a wonderful tool around this house! I use the technique when the kids are fighting with each other, and when my 3-year-old was turning into a horrible spoiled brat it really helped turn her around. It's a good way to get the kids to behave without any anger, no lecturing, nothing judgmental or hurtful...and it works! I always struggle with consistency, since I tend to be a bit of a space cadet, and it really helped me by giving me easy tools to use all the time. I would definitely get that one.
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Post by bunny on Sept 2, 2004 15:31:52 GMT -5
I LOVE 123 magic! It's the one parenting book that I felt was realistic about dealing with your kids. I bought it about 4 yrs ago when my oldest was four, and have used the method on him as well as my other two. I kept it in my "library", and re-read it about once a year. Too many parenting books made me crazy to even read  . You can talk, talk, and talk to your child, and they will just continue to talk (nag), talk (whine), and talk back to you. For those with "persistent" children, this method works! Kids need to know where your breaking point is, and this gives them a very definite idea of when a consequence will occur. Just don't do the method half heartedly, inconsistent discipline is confusing and unfair to them. Good luck  |
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Post by rosyred45 on Sept 2, 2004 18:41:04 GMT -5
Aimee, since I work with kids, I have seen different things with different kids, so thankfully from there, that is where I have gotten info. I had never heard of Feingold until about 4 yrs ago, a little boy at the SACC program couldn't have artificials, or apples and bananas ???I had no clue until I saw him one day when he said the teacher gave him something with apples  I learned my lesson then. It has been tough. When we are alone, I'll let Mikey have a forbidden, but then I give it about a week to get out of his system so as to get a pin point date. No more crap starting tomorrow. He's fine by himself, uncontrolable in unfamiliar routines and circumstances  |
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Post by aimee30 on Sept 2, 2004 19:03:29 GMT -5
I guess one of my big questions concerns her going to her dad's house. Say red dye is a no no and I make sure she doesn't get it. If she goes to her dad's on a weekend and has something with that in it, how long will it take me to "detox" her when she gets back?
I'm going to check online library for 123 Magic tonight. I checked out three books today, but so far none of them have been any help. They all seem to tell me things I already know.
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Post by catatonic on Sept 2, 2004 23:29:12 GMT -5
My son's reactions tend to be last anywhere from 4 hours to about 18 hours. And they differ in severity depending on what he's had. We've learned the hard way that corn syrup is particularly awful (red-faced, head-banging temper tantrums) and about 4 hours long. Salicylates don't affect him so violently but last longer, in the 18 hour range.
I really think you'll like 123 Magic. Bunny is right that it's great for incredibly persistent kids, just cuts that arguing/pleading/whining stuff right off.
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Post by rosyred45 on Sept 3, 2004 8:25:46 GMT -5
Mikey will last anywhere from a few hours to actually a couple of days, depending on the circumstances and how much he has eatten. When they go to my in-laws, MIL says "I'll give him whatever I want, I can handle him" UM, she's finally learning that she isn't as she used to be and that the kids wear her out faster WITH all that dye....plus, we call and complain to her if the kids had a rough day at school....and we drone on and on and on :oTrying to prove a point. What does dad say about trying to adjust the diet? Have you talked to him about it? Does he acknowlede there is anything wrong, or is that a touchy subject? |
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Post by aimee30 on Sept 3, 2004 14:18:14 GMT -5
No Kaiti, he doesn't even acknowledge that she has ADHD. He says there is nothing wrong with his "angel". I haven't discussed a diet and don't think I will. Not just because of his denial, but we don't get along that great.
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Post by rosyred45 on Sept 3, 2004 14:42:11 GMT -5
That's what I was wondering. We have a kid at the program who's dad is letting him have stuff, but mom isn't.....needless to say, he's been a handful  |
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