managing adhd

Natural Approaches to Managing ADHD – Holistic Strategies for Improved Focus and Well-Being

In 1985 at the age of 10, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), more commonly known today as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). My symptoms manifested most in my academic performance. While I didn’t exhibit the hyperactivity aspect, I found school frustratingly boring, and the monotony of the classroom almost more than I … Read more

iodine and children

Iodine and Children

From What Doctors Fail to Tell you About Iodine and Your Thyroid by Robert Thompson, M.D. Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation worldwide. What if a pregnant woman consumed a handful of pills that costs a few cents and protected her baby against mental deficiency and a crippling disease called cretinism? That’s … Read more

sugar is killing us

Sugar Is Killing Us — and Our Kids, Too

Most of us think sugar adds sweetness to life, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Sugar is an artificial food that is not only addictive, it causes diabetes and weight gain. Ask anyone who “needs” that boost of a Coke at 4 p.m. or who can’t get through a day without a donut … Read more