Without Ritalin : A Natural Approach to ADD

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Safe and effective holistic treatments proven successful for more than 3,000 patients

We spent $373 million on Ritalin and its generic counterparts in 1996; today, some 4 million children are taking the drug daily. Is it any wonder that parents are searching for safe, nontoxic, drug-free alternatives? In Without Ritalin, Dr. Samuel Berne explains the approach with which he has successfully treated more than 3,000 ADD/ADHD-diagnosed patients, including information on detoxification, nutrition, and developmental learning programs and activities.

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Without Ritalin.......2006-11-05

Without Ritalin is an excellent resource for parents if they are seeking alternatives to drug therapy for A.D.D. I had no idea vision was more that a 20/20 reading on a eye chart. The fact that convergence insufficiency could be a cause of A.D.D was an incredible revelation for us. Once we found a behavioral optometrist, he was able to improve the convergence problem, and our daughter's learning improved dramatically within a few months. I am glad Dr. Berne wrote this book! CC

I am a teacher and mother and this is a MUST read book!.......2006-02-23

I was glued to every page of this book and would love to distribute it to every educator, dr office, and optometrist in the county! My stepdaugter, now 18, was diagnosed ADHD in KG and now Bi-polarism. She takes 11-14 pills a day, is in Special Education classes, and sees a psychiatrist, she also has to attend anger managment classes, and has been to juevenile jail because of her 'troublesome' history!! She has NEVER been tested for food and preservative allergies or metals and vitamin deficiencies (all talked about in this book.) Such NON-evasive tests and discovery of 'hidden toxins' in our homes could have been the culprit. If we only read this book years ago we could have led her to lead an entirely different life. If we only knew then what we know now. I truely believe had her doctor checked her diet and other environmental factors that should would not be taking pills 'until she learns to act her age!' As her psychiatrist put it! The fact that not being able to concentrate could be due to eye and focusing problems makes every bit of sense to me! Dont let the other review scare you from this book...it will open your eyes (no pun intended) to a possible drug free and 'normal' life for your child! Read it for your self! I rented it from library, NOW I'm buying it so I can have it on hand at all times!

Waste of time.......2006-02-01

From the title, I thought this was a review of well researched, documented alternate therapies for ADHD, as my son could not tolerate his ritalin therapy. Instead the author would have you believe that almost no child had ADHD and that soaking in an herbal bath is just the ticket. Perpetuates the myth that ADHD is just overdiagnosed and that children are being overly mediacted because of a conspiracy by drug companies, CHADD, and/or physicians. Expected a little more form a health care professional but should have questioned how relevent when saw it was written by an optometrist. Found the book to be a way of grandstanding the new field of behavioral optometry without giving any practical advice.

ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating
The Whole Child
Good Natural Meds Advice-Written by the Unexperienced

ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Aviva J. Romm , and Tracy Romm
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1580172482

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A holistic approach to treating ADHD by Aviva Jill Romm, a professional midwife and acting president of the American Herbalist Guild, and Tracy Romm, director of a high school for gifted students, where there is a large population of students diagnosed as ADHD.

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ADHD Alternatives: A Natural Approach to Treating.......2007-10-11

I would probably recommend this book to a parent with this problem.
With that out of the way!
I have not had the chance to go to the health food store. Although recipes sound promising haven't tried it yet looking forward to it. not complete the impressed by the rest of the book's content. I don't believe the writer of the book ever had an ADHD child. Some other ideas may work for your child I don't think they will in my case.

The Whole Child.......2007-01-03

In a world that believes in taking a pill for every thing that ills you, it is nice to have a resource that looks at the whole child. Both my son's counselor and psychologist were very impressed with this book.

Good Natural Meds Advice-Written by the Unexperienced.......2001-09-26

I bought this book the day before writing this. I was very disappointed because it's written from the perspective of two people, one a teacher of ADHD kids and the other an herbalist who are not parents or have ADHD themselves-so how would they know? They don't. As a ADHD person with a ADHD kid whose father has it too, I have enough blame placed upon me without reading a book that says my child needs more hugs, that we need to cut off the t.v.-she's too hyper to watch it, and that both parents and teachers have failed ADHD kids. It's a case of people thinking they know what is wrong with ADHD kids without truly knowing. My daughter has a double dose and has always been a handful since she was one. They are saying that parents shouldn't take the words of the teachers and parents shouldn't want their kids labeled. Most parents are like me, have been dragging their kids to the peditrician since they were very young begging for someone to listen. I didn't need a teacher to confirm what I knew along time ago. I am though trying the natural approach to ADHD and it works 70 to 80% of the time. I am still working on the right combination though. From the point of view of an herbal approach to ADHD, I appreciate it for giving even more choices than I had, but from the point of view of understanding ADHD, they have not a clue!

The Natural Approach to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

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Ick............
good but not good enough
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The Natural Approach to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Ronald L. Hoffman
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0879837799

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Treating "hyper" children without drugs.

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Ick...................2005-08-02

I found this book to be more high tech than possible for the average reader to understand. It was not helpful at all.

good but not good enough.......2000-06-10

i am a orthomolecular-nutritionist and i treat many add\adhd children and a lot of what is suggested here in this book is true,but as far as the mother\father of the add\adhd children is concern this book gives to the parent only general pieces of information without an organised conclusive treatment program(even that we know that it should be monitored with a nutritionist\doctor).vitamin b3 does not damage the liver only to those who already been damaged by medicines\or other poisions.the book of dr.allan cott:dr.cott's help for your learning disabled chid is the best book, after it is :dr. hoffer's abc natural nutrition for children by:abram hoffer and the book of marcia zimmerman:the add nutrition solution. the book of dr.cott is a divine book

Limited Guide.......2000-03-25

Although Hoffman's book gives an adequate overview of the "epidemic" and reinforces to the reader the seriousness of the problem, his solutions are lacking. He never really gets to the root of the problem but shows many variables. Marcia Zimmerman's The ADD Nutrition Solution is a much better resource for the parent or teacher of a child with ADD.

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Mostly drek
very simple answers to a complicated problem

A.D.D.: The Natural Approach
Nina Anderson , and Howard Peiper
Manufacturer: Safe Goods Publishing
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ASIN: 1884820190

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Mostly drek.......2006-04-22

I bought this book for myself; I am an adult that was only recently diagnosed with ADD, and I wanted to try dealing with the problem naturally rather than always relying on drugs (which, if properly prescribed, are fine).

I will grant that there are some interesting ideas in here about nutritional deficiencies perhaps contributing to the symptoms, and they were helpful in pointing me toward researching more reliable sources on the same subject (the part about minerals like magnesium and zinc being common deficiencies I would never have known about). But they lost me a tad when they started discussing aromatherapy and Chinese medicine, and then I started questioning most of the book.

While I can appreciate this isn't a technical book, there is no attempt to show research studies backing up some of their claims, and some of the claims sounded like they were simply winging it in an attempt to paraphrase in an accessible way ("this causes heating in the brain"?? I'm hoping that was a typo). Other claims just sounded like pure BS, like they took the word of some schmoe in a pharmacy who claimed to know a lot about herbal supplements.

While I don't doubt a more natural and nutritional approach to treating ADD works best for many people, I believe there must be far better books out there on the subject.

very simple answers to a complicated problem.......1999-01-24

My husband and I have 3 children who are ADD, this little book has helped us so much that I would highly recommend reading anhd followimg the authors suggestions.

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Bobbie Hinman has done it again. For the growing number of people who know the health benefits of meatless meals, Bobbie offers The Meatless Gourmet: Easy Lowfat Favorites to her long list of healthful cookbooks. Not only for vegetarians, this cookbook is for health-conscious people who want to enjoy meatless meals, whether occasionally or every day.

Bobbie’s newest cookbook offers over 300 healthful recipes using whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a variety of legumes. There are soups, salads, main dishes, breads, desserts, and beverages—something to please every palate.

Each recipe provides an at-a-glance nutritional breakdown that includes calories, protein, carbohydrates, sodium, fat content, and cholesterol. Here are just of few of the hundreds of creative and delicious dishes included:

• Cinnamon-Raisin Beer Bread
• Pinto Burrito Pie
• Fabulous Berry Party Trifle
• Iced Maple Coffee Float

Bobbie answers such questions as: “How much fat should I eat?” “How much fiber do I need, and how do I add it to my meals?” and “Will I get enough protein?” All of this and much more makes The Meatless Gourmet: Easy Lowfat Favorites a valuable addition to any cook’s collection.

About the Author

Bobbie Hinman is the author of The Meatless Gourmet: Favorite Recipes from Around the World, Oat Cuisine, and co-author of the bestselling Lean and Luscious series (all from Prima). She is a cooking instructor and nutritional speaker; she lives in Delaware with her husband Harry.

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Excellent cookbook!.......2005-08-04

I recently bought this book and I love it! The recipes are healthy and taste great! Even my husband who is not vegetarian loves them. I made several dishes and all were excellent. I am so looking forward to trying all the recipes. Buy this book, you wont regret it!

fantastic.......2005-07-07

The best thing about this cookbook is it is so easy! The ingredients are readily available (which is not always the case with vegetarian cookbooks). Meals are easily and quickly made and really really good.

Best Vegetarian Cookbook!!!.......2005-01-16

I have been a vegetarian for about 9 years now and have never found a better cookbook! Most vegetarian cookbooks have strange, expensive ingredients; most of the recipes in this cookbook do not. The recipes are easy to prepare and taste wonderful! Some of my favorite dishes come from this cookbook. The recipes are also very healthy. I'm a registered dietitian so I know how difficult it can be to make something lowfat, vegetarian AND tasty but this author does a fantastic job. I would highly recommend this cookbook for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Recommended by an unreconstructed carnivore.......2004-06-12

Yes, vegetarian can also mean tasty, and it can also be easy to prepare. This is a great cookbook with tremendous variety and flair. There isn't a recipe to found here that isn't relatively easy to prepare. I love cooking meat over flame as much as the next barbeque addict, but I love this cookbook enough to give it out to friends as a gift. Forget about it being vegetarian, it just a good cookbook, period. If I were limited to just five cookbooks in my kitchen library, this would probably be one of them.

Great vegetarian cooking for the real world!.......2001-10-12

I'm sorry to see this cookbook has gone out of print, it's one of the best cookbooks (vegetarian or not) I've ever owned. The ingredients are easily accessible in smaller cities and towns (unlike more exotic vegetarian cookbooks), but they are combined in unique and tasty combinations. Makes healthier eating easy, many of the recipes are simple enough that you can still prepare them after you come home tired from a long day at work. Excellent sections on Italian and Eastern European vegetarian dishes. Bring back more of Bobbie Hinman's cookbooks!

The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy International Recipes

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Excellent book for international recipes without a lot of exotic ingredients to scrounge for!
Yum!
Exceptional book!

The Vegetarian Gourmet's Easy International Recipes
Bobbie Hinman
Manufacturer: Surrey Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1572840420

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In this revised edition, Bobbie Hinman offers more than 350 vegetarian dishes from around the world adapted for people who appreciate low-maintenance cooking. Recipes include Pumpkin-Almond Custard, Corn Fritters with Peanut Dipping Sauce, and Risotto with Asparagus. The book also includes complete nutritional information.

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Excellent book for international recipes without a lot of exotic ingredients to scrounge for!.......2006-08-13

I purchased this book about five years ago, have gotten plenty of use out of it and would recommend it to anyone looking for simple, not time-consuming vegetarian recipes with international flair. Aside from being full of variety, the recipes are actually quite simple and don't contain a slew of truly "international" ingredients that you just can't find at your regular grocery store. I would recommend this book for those starting out on a vegetarian diet, or just for those who would like to find some recipes that are not meat-based. Even though I can now cook a bit more authentically when it comes to international food, I still resort back to this cookbook for a lot of old favorites so it has gotten about the most wear of any cookbook I've ever owned! Buy it! You will not be disappointed!

Yum!.......2005-01-13

I have quite a few vegetarian cookbooks, and this one ranks with the best as far as variety, ease (of food preparation and of instructions), and TASTE! The book is divided into 7 sections, one for each category of world cuisines covered here, (Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, Middle Eastern, Indian, Eastern European, Asian). Each one has appetizers, salads, main courses, lunches and dinners, and desserts, from traditional recipes to innovative ones. Almost all are low-fat or give low-fat options. I've tried five recipes so far and they're fantastic... even my meat-loving family loved the samosas!

If you love good vegetarian food and want to dabble in cooking some different world cuisines, I highly recommend this book.

Exceptional book!.......2004-01-14

I got this book for Christmas and it is full of wonderful recipes. So far I have tried 3 recipes, and they have all turned out fantastic. The ingredients the recipes call for are inexpensive and easy to find. The recipes are easy to follow, quick to prepare, very healthy, and taste amazing. I would recommend this book to anyone!

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