There are Natural Alternatives
Ritalin is the number one prescription drug for children with attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This drug has such tremendous potential for
abuse that it is classified as a controlled substance by the Drug Enforcement
Agency. Ritalin is an amphetamine (in street jargon, "speed") with a lengthy
list of side effects, including nervousness, insomnia, nausea, abdominal pain,
loss of appetite, dizziness, palpitations, headaches, irregular heart rhythms,
and psychic dependence — in short, addiction.
This stunning news report finds that children, even toddlers as young as 2, are being given powerful psychotropic drugs in order to manage their behavior. Are these children being drugged because it is cheaper and easier than providing real care — and because the practice is very lucrative for the pharmaceutical companies?
Even when prescribed properly, the various side effects of drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Ritalin, Zyprexa,Depakote and others are dizzying:
- Anxiety, depression, impulsivity and obsession
- Anger, compulsion, temper tantrums and mood instability (this one, ironically, from a mood stabilizer drug)
- Social awkwardness, withdrawal, tics
- Sleep disturbances
- Separation anxiety
- Behavior problems
- Inattention and distractibility
But give them to toddlers, whose brains and bodies are not fully developed, and combine them in hefty doses of two, three or more different meds, and the side effects are anybody’s guess.
Drugs Are Not the Answer to Children’s Behavioral Problems
Imagine being a 5-year-old entering the foster care system. Who wouldn’t display some signs of mental upset at a time like that? Yet, what these kids need is some love and tending to their emotions, along with replacing all their toxic processed junk foods with life-giving, vital, healthy food — not medications.
Correcting Behavioral Problems Without Drugs
Behavioral problems in children are very frequently related to improper diet, emotional upset and exposure to toxins. To address these underlying toxins in your own child, without resorting to drugs:
2. Balance your child’s intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fats (from vegetables oils), by limiting their
intake of vegetable oils.
3. Avoid giving your child ANY processed foods, especially those containing artificial colors, flavors,
and preservatives.
4. Replace soft drinks, fruit juices, and pasteurized milk in your child’s diet with pure water.
This is HUGE since high fructose corn syrup is the NUMBER ONE source of calories in children
– remember this includes fruit juices!
5. Reduce or eliminate grains and sugars from your child’s diet — yes even healthy organic whole
grains can cause problems. Try eliminating them first for 1-2 weeks and see if you don’t notice a
radical and amazing improvement in your child’s behavior.
6. Make sure your child gets plenty of exercise and outdoor playtime in the sunshine.
7. Give your child a way to deal with his or her emotions.
Giving a pill is not the answer to everything but over the last 20 years of serving the mental health industry that is what most people want – a pill. There is a better way. Read some of the testimonies from happy parents that looked outside the box for helping their children.
|
My first experience with essential oils was when my son was overwhelmed with ADHD. While visiting a friend my son could not sit still. He stayed in one place on the sofa but kept bouncing up and down. My friend suggested trying Peace and Calming Oil. We started using the oil at night in a diffuser. He slept so much better and started his day more focused. We put drops of the oil on a tissue and he kept it in his pocket when he went to school. We continued to use the Peace and Calming at night for many years. This was the beginning of successfully overcoming his ADHD. Read more about Peace and Calming —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- I began rubbing one drop of Lavender oil on each of the bottoms of his feet about a half hour before bedtime. He starts settling down and has even began asking to go to bed. We have now added a drop to his pillow at bedtime too. Aydon now goes straight to bed and doesn't give me any issues now. He has even said he likes it because it helps him get sleepy. He will even remind me if I forgot. Lavendar oil has made bedtime so much less stressful in our household! I don't know what I would do without it! ~Mandy Read more about Lavender ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– |
|---|
[This information is not meant to replace doctors advice - treat or diagnose]
Angela Brooks has worked in a state-funded psychiatric hospital in Kentucky for 21 years as a nurse, assisting sometimes-dangerous patients who come in shackled and cuffed. At AngelaBrook.com, she offers stories of life on the inside of a psychiatric ward, and the site, as well as her company, offers support for nurses in the mental health field and helps them bring passion into their role at work.
She is a natural health expert with 24 years as a nurse she can show you holistic approach helps the entire family physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Clients enjoy getting back to the road of recovery using health alternates for them and their family
Everyday we share insights, strategies and even some of our biggest secrets to nurse entrepreneurs on our Facebook page! Join the fun and connect with like-minded business owners and Nurses EVERY single day! Click here and "become friends" with Angela's NOW!
* Please note: I am not here to CURE, DIAGNOSE, Treat or suggest replacements for what a doctor prescribes. The names used in this post are not the real names of the people being mentioned – I am sharing my nursing adventures with you.
What Did You Think?
Let us know your thoughts on today's issue.
Post your comments below.
Remember – sharing is caring…
Are we connected on Twitter? | Come write on my Facebook Page wall!
Pingback: Suicide is Never an Option | Mental Happiness with Angela Brooks