The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution: A Drug-Free 30 Day Plan

In searching for books about ADD I found almost all are geared towards parents with children who had ADD/ADHD. Finally, here's a book for people of ALL ages that looks like a book for grownups. All my questions were answered and I found out more than I thought I wanted to know. I didn't follow the 30-day plan (I'm living alone on a tight budget and have an erratic eating schedule) but the supplements worked wonders. Within two months I was feeling 90% better. If only I'd found this years ago. Congratulations to Ms. Zimmerman on a well-written book that has the ability to change lives.

This book is right on target in its approach to alleviating ADD symptoms through diet. I had become concerned about a possible addiction to Dexedrine and was searching for more "organic" ways to relieve my ADD. A MUST have for anyone interested in moving off ADD meds and into a more "focused" way of treating ADD through a healthy diet.

I wish I would have found this book before putting hundreds of hours at the computer researching the same subjects in order to help my 5 year old son. I didn't think anyone had published a work such as this because the three doctors we have taken our son concerning his ADHD and behavorial problems practically laughed in our faces concerning the treatments outlined in this book; they wanted to medicate, medicate, medicate. And while medication has helped my son concentrate in school, it did nothing for his anger, aggressiveness, and tantrums. I have read a lot of books on ADHD in the past 7 months trying to help my son, but this book is the best at explaining the full range of things that could be affecting your child's behavior, concentration, and hyperactivity. Marcia Zimmerman explains the relationship between essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, nutrition, and allergies as they pertain to proper brain functioning, but is technical without being overwhelming. If you have tried medication after medication and nothing is working then medication cannot be the solution to your child's problems. If you have been looking for some nutritional and biochemical answers to your child's problems, this is the book for you. If you are just starting down this road with your child and medication is not what you want, this is the book for you. If you want what is best for your child, this is the book for you. The investment in time you give to reading the book and trying the techniques outlined in the book can certainly make a difference in the life of your child.

Finally, A book worried parents can use to tell whether or not their child has some type of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) or is merely exhibiting symptoms of normal, exuberant development. It goes on to explain AD/HD in depth. TFL contributing editor Marcia Zimmerman, a nutritional biochemist, talks about causal factors-environmental,genetic, and allergic-and options for treatment. Well-researched chapters on stimulant medication and dietary modification lead to "How Food Affects the Brain," a fascinting look at the chemical processes at work, the importance of maintaining healthy glucose levels in the brain, and the way sugar sabotages them. Zimmerman devotes more than 60 pages to her "drug-free, 30-day plan," and includes research-based recommendatons of nutritional supplements, foods and additives to avoid, menu plans, food substitutions, and recipes. Appendixes include helpful rersources that parents and professionals will welcome.

Over the past six years, I have read literally hundreds of books and articles on A.D.D., and consulted with some of the "best in this field" doctors. I truly wanted to help my son, and I did not agree with the doctors' "solution" of several doses of Ritalin daily. Marcia's nutrional plan was the only thing in my six year search that has really made a difference! After just altering a few of the many suggested dietary items, everyone noticed a remarkable change in Sean's behavior. He has been learning faster, is happier, and is much more like a "normal" kid. And the best part - he has been off Ritalin for over a year and a half! Parents - for yourself, but especially for your child: Read Marcia's book! It will make a positive difference in your family's life! The book is very interesting and is an easy read. (Unlike alot of experts who write on this subject, Marcia truly cares about our kids, and wants to make a difference!) I considered myself quite knowledgeable on this subject, but I learned so much from Marcia's book! THIS SHOULD BE THE FIRST BOOK YOU READ IF YOU EVEN SUSPECT YOUR CHILD HAS A.D.D.! God Bless Marcia! A very grateful parent, Lynn Stone