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Comment on ADHD and Food Dyes by Jane Hersey

Jane Hersey — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:43:35 +0000

Thank you for telling your readers about the link between food dyes and ADHD. For the past 35 years the nonprofit Feingold Association of the US has been showing families how to find the foods they enjoy, but without petroleum-based dyes and other harmful additives. See http://www.ADHDdiet.org for details on how to find good food in your supermarket.
The Association also collects information on the scientific studies that have been conducted, and the research that has accumulated since the 1970s. Because there were many flaws in the early studies, the results seemed inconsistent. But since the amount of dyes used as a challenge was less than 10% of what a typical American child would consume in a day, this is not surprising.
There are naturally-colored, naturally-flavored candies of all types available to families in the US; some can be purchased retail and some are available via mail order.
The Feingold Association researchers brand name foods and publishes books listing thousands of acceptable brand name products of all types.
You might not want to use M&Ms but there are natural alternatives that won’t cause children to flip out.

Comment on Important Information about ADHD and Cardiac Risks (taken from ADD Warehouse newsletter) by therapist

therapist — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:29:00 +0000

I have never really understood how stimulants actually work to treat ADHD. That seems to go against the grain of what one would normally think yet they have proven to be very effective. I do find it scary though that these types of drugs were being given to children without any kind of heart checks first so I am glad to see that this has finally become an issue and that changes are being made for the better.

Comment on WHAT AMERICAN IDOL TEACHES US ABOUT SELF-ESTEEM by stressmom

stressmom — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:31:00 +0000

Haha! Who knew that American Idol would inevitably make its way back into my life even after I had banned it from my viewing schedule! I am filled with the words of Simon in my head on a daily basis when really i know I would do much better coping with nice and easy Randy in there! How do I get to the point though where I can stop being so critical and learn to love myself? I think some of us are just destined to live with that critical voice in our heads- but i want it to go away! No matter what anyone else says it is all about what you believe about yourself and so much of that starts in childhood. There must be ways to overcome some of this as we grow up, but I am just now starting the journey to figure out how!

Comment on Important Information about ADHD and Cardiac Risks (taken from ADD Warehouse newsletter) by Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:24:00 +0000

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