The art and science of optimal health is individually personalized at Healthy Aging Medical Center. We can play a privotal role in assisting your child to reach their academic potential.
Children's Health:
By utilizing a host of specialized testing we create a personalized care plan, developed with the assistance of both the parent and the child, with the aim of boosting your childs health and ability to achieve their academic potential. We can also incorporate The Brain Spa(R) which utilizes state-of-the-art Neurofeedback Training (EEG Biofeedback) * to foster focused attention.
Why does my child have ADD/ ADHD?
It's easy to put a child on medication for their ADD/ ADHD without ever inquiring into the underlying cause or causes that drives a child to distraction. It takes time and energy to discover the underlying cause or causes and then institute the appropriate remedies. We take the time and make the effort to do these evaluations.
It's a puzzle to figure out what drives a child to distraction. Is it nutrient depletion of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and/or fatty acids? Are foods, molds, or environmental sensitivities the issue? Are toxic heavy metals the issue? Are there abnormal gut flora (usually secondary to antibiotic therapies)? Are there genetic influences? Is it a combination of factors? We evaluate these parameters and make individualized recommendations for your childs optimal health. For only the cost of food, consider for your ADD / ADHD child a 90 day gluten-free diet (it must be 100% gluten-free). Notice if their behavior, mood, and mental accumen improve. If so, you are on the right track! Whether gluten-sensitive or full blown Celiac Disease, gluten can affect your childs brain, liver, skin, intestines and more. Gluten problems are quite common and there are other causes as well that drive a child to distraction.
If there is family turmoil or divorce, a childs lack of focus is understandable. We refer patients and their parents for psychotherapy.
Why is my child obese?
Obesity, diabetes and heart disease start in youth. Let's stop it now. Now is the time to act!
"Sugar--The Bitter Truth". Fructose increases blood pressure, inflammation, and fat! Lecture by Robert Lustig, MD, UCSF School of Medicine on the science of how this occurs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
Be on the lookout for food labels that say; High Fructose Corn syrup. See metabolic dangers of high fructose corn syrup: http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2008/dec2008_Metabolic-Dangers-of-High-Fructose-Corn-Syrup_01.htm
We now we find evidence of mercury (a potent neurotoxin) contamination in high fructose corn syrup from the processing of it: http://www.iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?accountID=421&refID=105026
Lifestyle Interventions (from Sugar: the bitter truth):
1. Get rid of all sugared-liquids (drink water only).
2. Eat carbohydrates with fiber.
3. Wait 20 minutes for second portions.
4. Buy your 'screen time', minute for minute, with physical activity.
News:
Healthier Fruits and Vegetables: see the Environmental Working Groups 2010 list of the safest along with the 'dirty dozen'. Interesting video from Andrew Weil, MD http://www.foodnews.org/sneak/?utm_source=shopperrelease&utm_medium=email&utm_content=second-link&utm_campaign=foodnews
Nutritional Supplements:
Ordering nutritional supplements is simple! Patients parents can go to our Helpful LInks section and order directly from high quality nutritional companies.
We are not a substitute for your pediatrician or specialist. We are, however, a complement to their care.
*See the Neurofeedback Training section for more information about The Brain Spa(R) .
