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FeedingtheHungryBrain~TheC3KidsDrug-FreeApproachforSuccesswithADD

FEEDING THE HUNGRY BRAIN ~THE C3KIDS DRUG-FREE APPROACH FOR SUCCESS WITH ADD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 What is ADD? 6.0 Common Stimulant MedicationsUsed for ADD

2.0 Signs, Symptoms and TestingCriteria for ADD & ADHD

7.0 Side Effects and Contraindicationsfor ADD Stimulant Medications

3.0 The ADD Child: ChallengingParents, Teachers and Friends

8.0 Natural, Nutritional and AlternativeApproaches for ADD

4.0 The ADD Adult: Life-Size Chaos inAction!

9.0 At Last! A Fast, Natural andHealthy Option for ADD!

5.0 Tips for Success in Living with

ADD

Copyright and Disclaimers


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1.0 What is ADD?

As anyone struggling with ADD knows, ADD is not asimple condition to be easily tested for and diagnosed bya doctor and then instantly fixed with medication ortherapy.

In medical terms, ADD, with or without hyperactivity, isnot a specific disease but, rather, is what doctors call asyndrome or a collection of symptoms often foundoccurring together. And not all sufferers will exhibit all of

the characteristics of ADD. Some will experiencehyperactive behavior while others will feel distracted andout of touch. However, all cases will be marked by anoticeable level of inattention that interferes with normaldaily routines of work, school and family.

To further complicate an understanding of ADD, thereappear to be many different factors that contribute to theexistence of ADD in a child, teen or adult. Science hasfounds links between ADD and genetic factors, dietary

concerns, brain chemistry, and head injuries, as well asto the effects of prenatal exposure to harmful drugs andalcohol.

Given this confusing array of factors that contribute toand characterize ADD, what can be learned about thegeneral nature of the syndrome?

Modern medicine has helped us gain tremendous insightinto the workings of the human brain. There is nowdefinitive evidence that ADD and ADD behaviors arebiologically-based and are related to brain function. Withthis knowledge, a greater understanding has emerged onhow ADD behaviors can be managed and improved.

Recent scientific studies on ADD, both with and withouthyperactivity, are converging on a single theory on the

cause of ADD. Brain scans on ADD individuals of allages have indicated that certain areas of the brain areunder-performing their intended biological functions.

Specifically, the brain works by sending messages backand forth to all parts of the body via chemicalmessengers. In ADD patients, the area of the brain thatmanages the levels of brain chemicals is believed to beworking improperly, resulting in sluggish brain efficiency.

This under-performance results in the lack of focus,disorganization, impulsivity and distractibility of the ADDsufferer. When the brain is made to work at an optimumlevel, the person will begin to exhibit the desiredattributes of calmness, focus, good organization andimpulse control.


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Until now, the prescription drugs commonly offered forADD have only treated the outward symptoms of ADDwithout addressing the root cause of the condition.Ritalin, Dexedrine and similar prescription drugs act inthe brain to increase the speed of the under-performingparts of the brain, resulting in the desired behaviors ofcalmness and focus. This results in the appearance ofmore normal behavior in many ADD sufferers, but thesedrugs do not act to improve brain functioning nor toimprove the balance of the body's biochemical systems.

Prescription drugs merely mask the ADD symptoms --they do not resolve the underlying medical issue whichcauses the ADD. These drugs are not intended to cure

ADD, but only to mask the symptoms so that life is livablefor the individual, the family and the school. In addition,the use of prescription drugs introduces significantpotential side effects, including sleeplessness, growthdelay (in children), poor appetite, development of facial orother motor tics, and the potential for drug dependence.

The C3Kids Drug-Free Approach for Success with ADDhas been developed to help children, adults and familieslearn about all of the options that are available to themtoday. Perhaps, in certain cases, prescriptionmedications will be the best solution. But shouldn't theybe a final choice, not a first choice! Read this entireEbook and then decide.


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2.0 Signs, Symptoms and Testing Criteria for ADD & ADHD

The following ADD test is drawn from the medicalresource most commonly used by family doctors,pediatricians, child developmental specialists,psychiatrists, and other health care professionalsinvolved in evaluating and treating ADD. In evaluating thepresence of ADD in and adult or child, a distinction will bemade between the two primary forms of the disability:

** The hyperactive-impulsive form, characterized by

impulsive, high-energy, and poorly self-controlledbehaviors; and

** The inattentive-impulsive variation, characterized bybehaviors that indicate low attention levels, combinedwith poor short-term memory and problematic learningskills.

Reprinted from: Teaching Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Update 1998, ERIC Digest#E569, published by ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilitiesand Gifted Education, public domain.

[See Table of Criteria - Next Page]


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For ADD (without hyperactivity):

According to the criteria in the Diagnostic and StatisticalManual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., rev.) (AmericanPsychiatric Association, 1994), to be diagnosed ashaving ADD for the inattentive-impulsive variation, theclinician must note the presence of at least 6 of the 9following criteria:

Attention Span Criteria:

* Pays little attention to details; makes careless mistakes;* Has short attention span;* Does not listen when spoken to directly;

* Does not follow instructions; fails to finish tasks;* Has difficulty organizing tasks;* Avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort;* Loses things;* Is easily distracted;* Is forgetful in daily activities.

and the criteria must be present in 2 out of the 3 settingsof home, school, and work.

For ADD (with hyperactivity):

According to the criteria in the Diagnostic and StatisticalManual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., rev.) (AmericanPsychiatric Association, 1994), to be diagnosed ashaving ADD for the hyperactive-impulsive variation, theclinician must note the presence of at least 6 of the 9following criteria:

Hyperactivity Criteria:

* Fidgets; squirms in seat;* Leaves seat in classroom when remaining seated isexpected;

* Often runs about or climbs excessively at inappropriatetimes;* Has difficulty playing quietly;* Talks excessively.

Impulsivity Criteria:

* Blurts out answers before questions are completed;* Has difficulty awaiting turn;* Often interrupts or intrudes on others.

and the criteria must be present in 2 out of the 3 settingsof home, school, and work.


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3.0 The ADD Child: Challenging Parents, Teachers and Friends

It is a common myth that ADD affects only children, andthat most symptoms will disappear by the early teenyears. However, the facts tell a much different story. It isnow confirmed by scientific and clinical research thatADD is a true biological condition that continuesthroughout a person's lifetime. Although many of thesymptoms and characteristics remain constantthroughout a lifetime, they have widely varying impactsbased on the life stage of the affected person.

The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that arecommon in most children. Most children misbehave, actsilly and daydream. So what, then, is the difference? Thechild with ADD exhibits these behaviors in a constant andextreme manner, often interfering with their academic,social and family interactions.

Here are the variety of ways that a child may exhibit ADDbehaviors:

Inattention: The most visible and well-known behavior ofa child with ADD is an inability to maintain attention andfocus over an extended period of time. This behaviorshows up in a variety of situations, such as beinginattentive when involved in a conversation, growingbored of activities within moments, appearing to be in adaze or day dream, becoming confused over instructions

provided by parents or teachers, and an inability tocomplete tasks.

Hyperattention: Paradoxically, the same ADD child whocannot stay focused enough to finish many commontasks will have no problem whatsoever in focusing on avideo game or TV show for hours. This ability to hyper-focus on chosen activities is very common in an ADDchild and is possible because the child pursues thedesirable activity through the heightened stimulation levelassociated with the enjoyable activity.

Distractibility: An ADD child can be easily distracted frommost activities by any form of stimulus in theirenvironment (movement, color, sound) as well as by theirown scattered, fast-moving thoughts. This results in half-finished or poorly completed tasks, constant minor non-compliances with known rules, zig-zagging from oneactivity to another, and the inability for the child to do wellin group situations (such as school) where compliancewith the rules is important to keep group order.

Impulsivity: An ADD child will often blurt out informationin inappropriate ways and will make poor decisionsrelative to their actions. This child may risk his or her ownsafety without a second thought, running into the street,climbing to the top of a tree or rock formation, or jumping


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or diving into a pool without checking the depth. This isdue to the child with ADD acting on impulse rather thanusing logic. Many ADD children are also characterized byimpatience and temperamental (often oppositional)behavior since they feel a driving need for something(anything!) to happen immediately.

Hyperactivity: Of all the characteristics of an ADD child,the behavior that is most difficult for those around thechild to deal with is the presence of hyperactivity. Thechild with hyperactivity is always in motion - touching,searching, pushing, jumping, running, tapping, andsquabbling with friends and siblings. The hyperactiveADD child seems to need a high level of stimulation at all

times in order to feel OK. Hyperactivity can also be seenin the form of a child who talks incessantly, clownsaround all of the time, and finds every other form oftrouble that a parent can name.

Insatiability: The ADD child has an insatiable need forattention to be brought onto himself. While all childrenthrive on adult attention, focus and concern, the child withADD can never seem to get enough. They act out, talkincessantly, joke around, monopolize conversations,

demand the teacher's constant involvement, show off tofriends, and badger parents incessantly until they gettheir way.

Clumsiness and Poor Coordination: Many ADD childrenexhibit problems with fine motor control. This can be

seen in poor handwriting and in difficulty performing otherroutine tasks such as buttoning buttons or tyingshoelaces. When combined with the child's inability toplan or organize a flow of activities, the resulting outcome(written paper, self-dressing, etc.) may appear chaoticand disorganized. Many ADD children also exhibit grossmotor control clumsiness due to poor motor planningcognitive skills or co-existing physical weaknesses inbalance, depth-perception or eye-hand coordination.

Disorganization: The ADD child is a study indisorganization! Whether it is the state of the child'sroom, the organization of a term paper, the set up of thechild's school supplies and workspace, grooming,

dressing and hygiene skills, or any other aspect of thechild's life, the most probable outcome will be adisorganized mess. This results from the ADD child'simpulsivity (jumping at any solution), distractibility(stopping in the middle of an activity), hyperactivity(pulling out and tearing apart everything in sight), andinattention (they lose interest anyway!).

Mood Swings: With an ADD child, everything is always atextremes, and their range of emotions is no different. In

some cases, they can be extremely domineering andcontrolling when they seek to gain attention forthemselves. In other cases, they can be unreachable,and no amount of discipline or parental interventionseems to have an effect. When a child with ADD is stuckin the emotions of the moment, there seems to be no way


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that reasonable discussions can bypass the emotionalwhirlwind in progress. ADD children can be described asoppositional, stubborn, overly-dramatic, hyper, flighty,ecstatically happy or excessively sensitive, just to name a

few of the extremes experienced by ADD children.

Poor Social Skills: Based on all of the issues discussedso far, it's not surprising that ADD children don't fare wellwith peer relationships. They speak and act impulsively,show off and dominate conversations or class time,

clown around at inappropriate times, miss subtle socialcues, may be physically clumsy and awkward, and oftenirritate and annoy their peers in a thousand daily ways.As a result of the symptoms and behaviors just

described, the ADD child encounters all too manydifficulties in their young lives. True ADD should not beconsidered a phase that will be outgrown. Rather,parents and educators should seek all of the educationand knowledge they can find to help these kids flourishand succeed throughout their elementary school years.


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4.0 The ADD Adult: Life-Size Chaos in Action!

Does an ADD child always become an ADD adult?Approximately half of all children with ADD symptomsand behaviors will retain these behaviors into adulthood.However, the impacts are now much more troublesomesince they affect a person's ability to develop andenhance a career, have a successful marriage andsucceed at the parenting of children, cope with complexfinancial arrangements, and stay compliant with themyriad rules and laws that regulate society. Here are thevariety of ways that adults with ADD may experienceproblems:

Constant Mental Activity and Anxiety: ADD adultsgenerally report they feel constantly bombarded withthoughts touching on a hundred subjects at once. This isespecially true when they are bored. The majority ofthese thoughts have nothing to do with the tasks at hand,causing the ADD adult to be distracted, overwhelmed,confused, and unfocused. This has the obvious relatedoutcome of a half-finished or poor effort at completing thedesired task. The primary coping skill recommended for

ADD adults is to maintain written notes and keep detailedcalendars. If there is a common, predictable, organizedplace where a person can record information, schedules,steps, plans, appointments, deadlines, etc., then they candevelop the habit of using this calendar, and they willhave the information they need to stay organized.

Physical Restlessness: ADD adults may not be as visiblyhyperactive as the ADD child, but they feel it in theirbones. While sitting still, at work or during entertainment,the adult with ADD may be tapping feet, doodling, playingwith pens or other nearby instruments, flitting their visionfrom place to place, etc. Although this energy can be verypowerful when harnessed, it more often just exhausts theADD adult and the people around them. A useful copingskill for the nervous energy common to adults with ADDis to develop and practice a moderate exercise regimenthat fits easily into the person's existing schedule.

However, beware, if a too-difficult regimen is attempted,the logical result of poor follow through will result!

Impulsivity: Impulsivity in children gets them into troublefor bad behavior. In ADD adults, impulsivity can havedisastrous consequences, such as spending thousandsof dollars on a whim, telling off the boss, having anemotional outburst that damages a relationship, orbending and defying the rules injudiciously. Impulse

control is a learned skill. The ADD adult's best chance tocurb impulsivity is to learn to identify when he or she isabout to act on impulse and then to walk away from theaction for 15 minutes. If the ADD adult still wants toproceed after the 15 minute cooling off period, then it'sprobably an acceptable action to take.


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External Distractibility: In addition to the ADD adult'sconstant inner mental activity, there is an additional layerof chaos introduced by the stimuli of the outside world.Everywhere he or she looks, the adult with ADD takes in

millions of bits of visual, auditory and sensoryinformation, adding to the person's already overworkedmental processes. This factor makes it harder for theADD adult to function in certain environments wherethere is excess noise, color, or other stimulating content.As a coping skill, the adult with ADD can attempt tomodify his environment to reduce this effect. Whenattempting to complete a task, turn off music or reducebackground noise, move to a quiet location and look foran environment with calming colors and style.

Poor Social and Relationship Skills: Due to thedistractibility and mental busyness of the ADD adult, it isoften difficult for them to see what others around themmight need, including their spouses, friends, children,bosses, and co-workers. In addition, the impulsivity factormay lead to inappropriate emotional outbursts orbehaviors that put off the person's closest allies anddeteriorates the level of trust that exists. In order to

improve in their social skills, the ADD adult must learn tostop, take a breath and look around themselves. This willhave the dual effect of warding off impulsive andinappropriate responses while also forcing them to seekinformation on what the other person might need fromthem.

Inability to Plan Tasks and Manage Time: ADD adultshave a very difficult time understanding work flow,estimating time, and organizing their efforts. In starting atask, it is impossible for them to visualize a plan with sub-

tasks and to estimate the amount of effort required ateach step. The result is an uneven, disorganized effortwhich is invariably completed late. The planning calendardescribed above is the perfect instrument to use forimproving task planning and time management skills.

Unreliable Short-Term Memory: Due to the overalldistractibility of ADD adults, they often have difficultyremembering their immediate thoughts, ideas, and plans.Even as they are formulating their response to a task,

conversation, or problem, their mind changes subjectsand the plan is gone. Actually, it's not uncommon for anadult with ADD to even forget the details of the task orproblem they are trying to respond to! The planningcalendar described above is the perfect instrument to usefor capturing thoughts, plans, and ideas.

Continued Reading and Cognitive Disabilities: Learningissues, including reading, spelling, andlanguage/mathematical processing issues, do not

disappear as we grow to adults. If these are present inthe ADD adult, there will be corresponding difficulties inperforming work duties, managing personal finances,helping children with homework, conducting personal andbusiness transactions, and staying current on the newsand community events. There are many skill-building


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methods now available that can help improve an ADDadult's performance in the area of their learning disability.

Disorganization: Disorganization of an ADD adult's

overall life (business, family, finances, etc.) is the logicaloutcome of the factors discussed above. When youcombine impulsivity, poor social skills, weak time

management, continued learning disabilities anddistractibility, it's a wonder that adults with ADD functionas well as they do. The coping skills discussed above,combined with nutritional or pharmaceutical support, can

help ADD adults lead much calmer, more focused andsuccessful lives.


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5.0 Tips for Success in Living with ADD

ADD affects children, teens and adults in many areas of

their lives, from school or career performance to socialinteractions and interpersonal relationships. Here are anumber of tips to help manage ADD as effectively aspossible in adults and children:

1. Work only with professionals who understand ADDand have hands on experience with managing thiscomplex condition.

2. Read as much as possible and become an expert onADD. There's a wealth of great literature at local librariesand bookstores to learn about both the obvious and moresubtle aspects of ADD.

3. Establish a support network. Whether the parent of anADD child or teen or an ADD adult, there are manyothers going through the same experiences. Self-esteemcan rebound once a person realizes they are not the onlyone struggling against ADD.

4. Focus on the positive. When dealing with ADD, there'sa lot of negative talk about what's going wrong. But ADDis only a small part of who a person is. Remember otherstrengths and gifts that make up the whole person.

5. Understand that ADD is a biological state, not a

character flaw. ADD comes from genetics and is theresult of a person's unique neurological make-up.

6. Incorporate tools that provide structure. Use calendarsfor planning and scheduling, task lists to track actionsand priorities, and rituals and reminders to keep dailyevents flowing smoothly.

7. View each large task as the sum of its intermediatesteps. Break large projects down into manageable

activities, and then track the individual activities.

8. Optimize the environment for best performance. Usecolors or music, patterns or silence, whatever works best.Work at the office or the library to gain the presence ofothers, or work in a quiet area at home to minimizedistractions.

9. Don't over-commit. It takes time to move from oneactivity to the next and to be adequately prepared for

each new activity that's scheduled.

10. Plan for down-time. Whether a child or an adult withADD, everyone can focus better after some time to blowoff excess energy and relax.


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11. In managing the mood of a child or adult with ADD,remember one thing -- moods or emotions are NOT thesame thing as facts. Step back emotionally and evaluatewhat the facts really are. This perspective can help

manage a negative, depressed or aggressive mood aswell as an unrealistically elated or excited mood.

12. Make exercise an important part of life. This will helpdefray the excess energy associated with ADD and willrev up the production of good hormones in the body(endorphins) to encourage a feeling of well-being.

13. Join groups or schedule activities that work with theperson's strengths, from cooking classes to poetry

readings to horseback riding. This will help someone withADD feel happy, productive and successful.

14. Build support in the work area for concernsassociated with ADD, whether classroom or jobenvironment. Discuss the person's strengths andweaknesses with teachers or bosses and ask foradjustments that will make things work more efficientlyand productively. Proactively working accommodations ismuch better than explaining performance problems later.

15. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Everyone involved withan ADD adult or child most likely wants them to succeed,and most people will accept any limitations that the ADDadult or child has (everyone has them!). So when facedwith a task that seems confusing or daunting, try asking

for further explanation or for assistance.

16. Repeat the instructions given to ADD children andadults in various ways. Say them back out loud, write

them down or repeat them several times. This repetitionwill help the person with ADD remember the details of theinstructions.

17. For written school or career work, use outliningtechniques to break complex concepts into identifiablechunks of related information. Build the final writtendocument following the logic of the outline.

18. Use good stress management techniques for the

times when things get tough. Exercise, repeat positiveaffirmations, and/or put emotional distance between theADD person and the source of the stress.

19. Find a social skills coach that can be trusted. Theperson with ADD often misses the subtle social cues thatpeople use to signal acceptable and unacceptablebehaviors between themselves and other people. Havethe social skills coach observe various socialenvironments and provide feedback on cues that might

have been missed and on appropriate social interactionsthat should be added to existing skill set.

20. Celebrate the person! An ADD child or adult is amany-faceted person with many strengths, skills, talentsand special traits that exist in parallel with their ADD.


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6.0 Common Stimulant Medications Used for ADD

Prescription medications are the most common form ofmedical treatment offered today by medical practitionersfor sufferers of ADD. There are a number of differentproducts available and each one has its own medicalefficacy, level of effectiveness and list of side effects.There is an extensive body of medical evidencesupporting the effectiveness of prescription ADDmedication, but there is also a raging controversyregarding the long-term safety of using these highlycontrolled substances in such a wide-spread manner.

Whatever position is held by someone on the use ofprescription drugs for ADD, when dealing with ADD intheir own family, they should learn as much as possibleabout each available medication and its strengths andweaknesses. By becoming informed, a person can makemore intelligent choices when faced with a doctor,psychiatrist, family friend, or school official who isrecommending these drugs as necessary to improve thefunctioning and success of an ADD child, teen or adult.

When an ADD medication is taken, the expected resultshould be a dramatic improvement in the mentalfunctioning of the person, including a calmer demeanor,better focus, more impulse control, improved planningskills, greater sensitivity to others, and an overall ability toorganize thoughts and actions.

On the other side of the story, the side effects that mostworry parents and others include sleeplessness, growthdelay (in children), poor appetite, development of facial orother tics, and drug dependence.

There are three major classes of prescription medicationsfor ADD presently in use:

1) stimulants that act to stimulate the under-functioningsegments of the brain;

2) antidepressants that act by improving overall brainchemistry; and:

3) alpha-2-adrenoreceptor agonists that act to reduceimpulsivity.

The stimulant medications discussed below are allbelieved to work by stimulating areas of the brain that areunder-performing in their intended function. In order tofunction effectively, the brain sends messages back and

forth to all parts of the body by way of chemicalmessengers such as dopamine and serotonin. In ADDpatients, the area of the brain that manages the levels ofbrain chemicals is believed to be working improperly,resulting in sluggish brain efficiency. By taking stimulantmedication, the under-performing area of the brain


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attention span, and learning ability when Adderall is inuse.

Concerta (trade name), methylphenidate (generic name):

Concerta is available only in its extended releaseformulation. Concerta is a relatively new re-formulation ofthe primary drug (methylphenidate) contained in Ritalin.

The new formulation has an extended release effect thatlasts for up to 11 hours (as compared to Ritalin whichlasts only 3 to 4 hours). As with all methylphenidateformulations, 60 to 70 percent of children with ADD, and

a similar percentage of ADD adults, demonstrateimproved focus, attention span, and learning ability whenConcerta is in use.


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7.0 Side Effects and Contraindications for ADD Stimulant Medications

Most of the prescription stimulant medications prescribedfor ADD are formulated from similar ingredients and areoften found to have similar side effects andcontraindications. A side effect is an unplannedbiological response resulting from a medication. Acontraindication is a known situation in a patient wherethe proposed medication could predictably producenegative results and is therefore not recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: The following common side effects andcontraindications associated with stimulant medications

have been consolidated and simplified for ease ofunderstanding. Before taking any prescriptionmedication, side effects and contraindications specific tothe proposed medication should be thoroughly discussedwith your doctor.

Common Side Effects of Stimulant Medications (Ritalin,Dexedrine, Adderall, Concerta):

* Insomnia - With stimulant therapy, one side effect is asignificant inability to sleep if the dose is given too closeto bedtime.

* Decreased Appetite - The stimulant aspect of thesemedications introduces a problem with eating since the

drug acts much like a diet pill, increasing energy levelwhile decreasing hunger.

* Weight Loss - The weight loss side effect most likelyoccurs over time as the result of a decreased appetiteand an increased metabolic rate.

* Growth Delay - Studies have shown a correlationbetween the sustained use of stimulant medications anda decrease in normal growth rate in children, likelyrelated to both decreased nutritional satisfaction and a

disturbance in the normal balance of a child's growthhormones.

* Rebound Effect - With a stimulant medication that is notin extended-release formulation, the drug wears off veryquickly, causing the patient to move erratically fromhyperactivity to calm and back to hyperactivity again andwith withdrawal symptoms present at the end of the dose.

* Headaches and Stomach Aches - The headaches and

stomach aches found with stimulant medications usuallywear off after a few weeks on the drug and can belessened by taking the medication with a healthy snack.

* Crying, Nervousness, Restlessness - Increasedsensitivity and crying spells may result from an imbalance


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of brain chemicals in the brain as a result of stimulantmedications.

* Increased Heart Rate or Palpitations - Again related to

the stimulant aspect of these drugs, side effects mayinclude an over-stimulation of the heart and aninterference with its normal rhythms.

* Tics - In about 1% of patients, stimulant medicationsmay seem to initiate or increase an involuntary motor ticsuch as blinking, shrugging shoulders, rubbing fingers, orinvoluntary facial twitching.

* Habit Forming - Stimulant medications may become

habit forming or create a drug dependency if usage is notclosely monitored. Always comply with doctor'sinstructions when using stimulant therapy.

Contraindications for Stimulant Medications (Ritalin,Dexedrine, Adderall, Concerta) - Stimulant medicationsshould not be used when the following factors apply:

* When the patient suffers from significant anxiety,tension, depression or agitation;

* When heart conditions are present;

* When there are behavior disturbances, thoughtdisorders, depression or psychotic illnesses present;

* When glaucoma is present;

* When there is a history of seizure disorder;

* When there is a family history or specific diagnosis ofmotor tics or Tourette's syndrome.

* When a patient is allergic to amphetamine,dextroamphetamine, or any other drugs;

* When certain other prescription drugs are being used;

* When the patient has an overactive thyroid gland;

* When the patient is pregnant, plans to becomepregnant, or is breast-feeding;

* When there is a history of drug abuse;

* When it is necessary for the patient to drive or operatemachinery while under medication.


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8.0 Natural, Nutritional and Alternative Approaches for ADD

Should a natural or alternative treatment for ADD be

seriously considered instead of using prescriptionmedications?

For a child, teen or adult suffering from ADD, prescriptionmedications are the most commonly used therapy offeredby the medical community. At the same time, there is araging controversy regarding the long-term safety ofusing these controlled substances in such a wide-spreadmanner. Many families are very concerned aboutagreeing to put their child or teen (or themselves) on a

long-term program of prescription drug use. For thesefamilies, various forms of natural and alternative ADDtreatments have been developed over the last fewdecades and many of these therapies offer an impressivesuccess rate.

In the last 20 years, there have been many studiesconducted on the effectivity of various natural substanceswhen used as an alternative treatment for theimprovement of ADD symptoms. A number of these all-

natural, non-prescription substances have beendocumented as correlating strongly with successfulimprovement in behavior, focus, learning and overallgood health for individuals with ADD. These substancesinclude safe and readily available vitamins, minerals anddietary supplements.

The theory behind the use of a natural or alternative

therapy is that ADD results from a biochemical imbalancethat affects the optimal and efficient functioning of thebrain and its neurotransmitters. Through the use of keyvitamins, minerals and supplements in appropriatesaturation levels, an ADD person's biochemical state canbe safely modified to emulate the biochemical make-upof a non-ADD or normal state. The dosage level of thesesupplements is no greater than what might be consumedby eating a very balanced, precise and healthy diet plan.

In support of natural or alternative remedies for ADD,there is a subset of mainstream licensed medicalprofessionals who believe in using alternativeapproaches for managing ADD, and who do not agreewith the more prominent position of the medicalcommunity that prescription drugs are the only and bestchoice for dealing with ADD. There is a strong case to bemade that a natural or alternative remedy for ADD can besafer than prescription medications while still providingexcellent results in the management of ADD symptoms.

In general, western medical practices are based onvalidating processes that assure an extremely highdegree of soundness in the medical practices approvedfor widespread public use. These validating processesinclude the use of double-blind trials for testing and


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validating both prescription and non-prescriptionmedications.

However, double-blind trials are extremely expensive and

are generally funded by either pharmaceutical companiesor by scientific grants controlled by the mainstreammedical community. The net result is a system that favorsprescription drugs, while other potential treatment optionsare unilaterally dismissed as unproven.

But if there is no double-blind trial performed, how can anatural or alternative therapy be identified as successful?There are two other processes for validating theeffectiveness and safety of a natural or alternative

remedy for ADD: anecdotal and clinical. Anecdotalinformation simply means that individuals have told eachother about results they have achieved when theyfollowed a certain treatment plan. Clinical validation issomewhat more formal -- it generally refers to a licensed

medical practitioner finding certain common resultsoccurring over the course of treating numerousindividuals within their professional (i.e. clinical) setting.

Dietary supplements and ADD have been studiedextensively over the last decade to understand theefficacy of dietary supplements for improving thesymptoms of ADD. It's worthwhile to note that a numberof natural, non-prescription substances have beendocumented as successful in providing improvedbehavior, learning and overall good health for those withADD. A strong body of scientific research has thoroughlydocumented the reasons why these substances havebeen effective in managing ADD and has validated the

safety of these substances for use by the general public.A number of these studies have found strong positivecorrelation between the use of certain supplements andADD improvement.


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9.0 At Last! A Fast, Natural and Healthy Option for ADD!

For ADD adults or children and their families, life is a

constant struggle. The most common definitions ofsuccess in our society seem impossible to attain, whetherit's a child's ability to stay seated and focused in schoolor an adult's ability to complete tasks accurately andwithin deadlines.

As anyone struggling with ADD knows, ADD is not astraightforward condition to be easily tested for anddiagnosed by a doctor and then instantly fixed withmedication or therapy. Despite this complexity, the one-

size-fits-all approach currently practiced by our medicalprofessionals pushes far too many into using powerfulprescription medications (with their potentially negativeside effects) and without even considering alternatives!

Perhaps, in certain cases, those prescription medicationsare the best solution. But shouldn't they be a final choice,not a first choice!

Now... you can choose to follow a different path. Educate

yourself... learn about other options that are available.Find out what drives ADD adults and children, anddiscover how you can naturally work with the body tocounteract these effects.

We recommend a natural approach based on balanced

nutrition! Why? Because ADD is often the result ofnatural biochemical imbalances which responds better todietary support than to prescription drugs. If you haveany doubts, try this simple experiment:

Scenario 1: Imagine that you eat a big bowl of sugarycereal for breakfast. After two hours, picture yourselftrying to solve a difficult mental puzzle. Are youFocused? Calm? Productive? Or do you feel Edgy,Frustrated, and Impatient?

Now, try this version:

Scenario 2: Imagine that you've eaten scrambled eggsand a slice of honey oat or wheat toast for breakfast.Again, after two hours, picture yourself trying to solve adifficult mental puzzle. Can you feel that you would beFocused? Calm? Productive? Rather than Edgy,Frustrated, and Impatient?

See? Our nutritional intake directly affects ourbiochemical state, which is reflected externally as ourfeelings, emotions, energy level, mental functioning,problem solving skills, social interactions, etc.


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THE RIGHT NUTRITION RELIEVES ADD SYMPTOMS

BY OPTIMIZING OUR BRAIN'S PERFORMANCE

Recent scientific studies on ADD, both with and withouthyperactivity, are converging on a single theory on thecause of ADD. Brain scans on ADD individuals of allages have indicated that certain areas of the brain areunder-performing their intended biological functions.

Specifically, the brain works by sending messages backand forth to all parts of the body via chemicalmessengers. In ADD patients, the area of the brain thatmanages the levels of brain chemicals is believed to be

working improperly, resulting in sluggish brain efficiency.This under-performance results in the lack of focus,disorganization, impulsivity and distractibility of the ADDsufferer. When the brain is made to work at an optimumlevel, the person will begin to exhibit the desiredattributes of calmness, focus, good organization andimpulse control.

Until now, the prescription drugs commonly offered forADD have only treated the outward symptoms of ADD

without addressing the root cause of the condition.Ritalin, Dexedrine and similar prescription drugs act inthe brain to increase the speed of the underperformingparts of the brain, resulting in the desired behaviors ofcalmness and focus. This results in the appearance ofmore normal behavior in many ADD sufferers, but these

drugs do not act to improve brain functioning nor toimprove the balance of the body's biochemical systems.

Prescription drugs merely mask the ADD symptoms --

they do not resolve the underlying medical issue whichcauses the ADD. Ask your family doctor and he will tellyou this is true. These drugs are not intended to cureADD, but only to mask the symptoms so that life is livablefor the individual, the family and the school.

In addition, with the use of prescription drugs, you mustconsider the significant side effects that you mayencounter, including sleeplessness, growth delay (inchildren), poor appetite, development of facial or other

motor tics, and the potential for drug dependence.

At ADD to C3 Kids, we'll show you the extensiveresearch that has been completed regarding diet andADD, and why it's safe, effective and preferable to use anutritional approach to manage your child's, your teen'sor your own ADD.

BUT MY DOCTOR ONLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS!

Your family, your school representatives, and yourdoctors will all recommend only one approach tomanaging your child's or teen's (or your own) ADD, andthat approach will be the use of powerful and potentiallyharmful prescription drugs.


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inadvertently favoring one group and biasing the results.

A properly conducted double-blind trial generates highlyreliable response data to support the use of a medication

or other substance. However, a double-blind trial is alsoextremely expensive to conduct properly. They aregenerally funded by one of two methods -- bypharmaceutical companies who have huge researchbudgets and are hoping to sell prescription medications;or by scientific grants which are generally controlled byorganizations affiliated with the mainstream medicalcommunity.

The net result is that more and more prescription drugs

are becoming available for your doctor to consider, butother potential treatment options which have not beenvalidated by double-blind trials are unilaterally dismissedby the medical community as unproven.

BEYOND THE FUNDING OF PHARMACEUTICAL

COMPANIES AND SCIENTIFIC GRANTS

After understanding the process of creating scientificallyvalidated medications, it's important to understand that

there are two other sources of experience withmedications that may prove useful for families dealingwith ADD: anecdotal and clinical.

Anecdotal information simply means that individuals havetold each other about results they have achieved when

they followed a certain treatment plan. When Irecommend a nutritional approach to you for theimprovement of ADD symptoms based on my ownexperience, this is an example of anecdotal information.

You must decide how much you trust the source ofanecdotal information before you decide to act upon it.

Clinical experience is somewhat more formal thananecdotal -- it generally refers to a licensed medicalpractitioner finding certain common results occurring overthe course of treating numerous individuals within theirprofessional (i.e. clinical) setting. Clinical is also used torefer to scientifically designed trials for the use of amedication which are not fully double-blind, but which do

occur within a professionally managed medical setting.

The concepts of scientifically validated vs. clinical vs.anecdotal are important for you to understand becausethis distinction is the fundamental reason why mostmedical doctors will only prescribe prescriptionmedications for ADD relief. These are the onlymedications that have undergone formal scientificdouble-blind trials.

THE CASE FOR A NATURAL APPROACH TO ADD

There have been many, many studies conducted on theeffectivity of various natural substances in improving thesymptoms of ADD. And, a number of these all-natural,non-prescription substances have been documented as


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correlating strongly with successful improvement inbehavior, focus, learning and overall good health forindividuals with ADD. These substances include severalsafe and readily available vitamins, minerals and dietary

supplements.

There is also a strong body of scientific research thatsupports the reasons why these substances are effectivein managing ADD. Despite these documented results,most doctors will still dismiss this information out of handwhere it has not been proven within the context of ascientific double-blind trial.

Should you consider using substances for your child,

your teen or yourself that the medical community doesn'tconsider proven?

Many would argue -- YES! But only under conditions thatfeel right to you! Fortunately, each of the vitamins,minerals and dietary supplements which have beencorrelated with improvements in the behavior, focus orlearning skills of ADD children, teens and adults are alsocompletely natural substances which are alreadyrequired by our bodies for good health.

IMPROVEMENT IN ADD IS A MATTER OF BALANCE!

Many believe that ADD does not arise from one specificproblem, but is a set of external symptoms that result

from varying biochemical imbalances which differ fromperson to person. In fact, you may be surprised to learnthat scientific research supports the view that both thehyperactive version of ADD and the inattentive version of

ADD actually derive from the same underlyingbiochemical factors. But, due to genetics ortemperament, certain individuals respond outwardly inthe form of hyperactivity, while others will respond bydrawing themselves inwardly, appearing distracted orwithdrawn.

Your chance of finding success in relieving ADDsymptoms will be related to your ability to correct thespecific biochemical imbalance of the ADD sufferer in

your family. Since medical testing is not readily availableto help us pinpoint the exact imbalance in an ADDperson's system, you will want to focus on an approachthat provides the greatest probability of overallbiochemical balance and optimal health.

WITH ADD, BALANCE = IMPROVED MOODS, FOCUSAND ORGANIZATION

When an ADD child, teen or adult begins a regimen that

achieves biochemical balance in their brain and centralnervous system, you will see a dramatic improvement inthe mental functioning of the person, including a calmerdemeanor, better focus, more impulse control, improvedplanning skills, greater sensitivity to others, and anoverall improved ability to organize thoughts and actions.


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THE POWER OF DIET AND NUTRITION

In learning about the options available for the

management of ADD, you will also want to understandthe power of good nutrition in achieving the biochemicalbalance responsible for overall good health. Like many ofus, you may have been raised to know the basics aboutprotein and fats and carbohydrates and, oh yes, vitaminsand minerals.

But in our current rush-rush world, most of us probablyeat less than ideal diets -- a little fast food, a littlemicrowave-ready food, a little (very little) homemade food

from fresh ingredients. While many of us do not have thetime or energy to cook every meal from scratch with freshfoods, we can still exercise the power of nutrition throughthe correct use of dietary supplements.

The essence of this concept is captured in the followingquote taken from the book entitled The Zone, by BarrySears:

"Our food is the most potent drug we will ever put into our

bodies."

Can you imagine? We are SO CAREFUL about themedications we take, and we are often SO CARELESSabout everything else that goes into our bodies. Isn't thatan astonishing realization?

And, getting back to ADD, the scientific literaturesupports the clinical findings that there is tremendouscorrelation between nutrition and the symptoms of ADD.

For example, every ADD parent knows that sugar is adirect factor; that too many simple carbohydratesincrease activity and reduce focus; and that eatingprotein evens out energy levels and enhances focus.

Also, many professionals who have studied ADD havefocused on the presence of food allergies or the milderreaction called food sensitivities in many of their ADDpatients. Other experts have conducted scientificresearch which has proven a direct and meaningful

correlation between ADD and noted deficiencies invarious vitamins, minerals and other nutritionalsubstances required for our bodies to perform at optimallevels.

Our conclusion should be that what we eat directlyimpacts the presence of and the level of ADD symptoms!

INTRODUCING... THE C3 KIDS DRUG-FREE PLAN

FOR ADD SUCCESS!

The C3 Kids Program is based on a nutritionalsupplement program developed by a Certified Nutritionistwith years of experience in her own nutritional counselingpractice, including a specialty in the treatment of ADD.


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This approach is about understanding what causes ADD,learning about the power of nutrition in effectivelymanaging ADD, and joining the growing number offamilies who say NO! to our medical community's

automatic and routine prescription of potentially harmfulmedications for ADD. The C3 Kids Program puts it alltogether in two quick and easy reference guides that willallow you to begin a healthier, natural approach to ADDright away!

1. The C3 Kids Natural Results E-Booklet that outlineseverything you need to know to implement and follow adaily nutritional plan guaranteed to significantly improvethe symptoms of ADD; and

2. The C3 Kids E-Guide to the Nutritional, Behavioral,and Educational Management of ADD that supplementsthe C3 Kids nutritional program with overall dietaryplanning improvements, behavior managementtechniques, school adaptations that minimize ADDinterference, social skills enhancement, and self-esteembuilding.

THE C3 KIDS NATURAL RESULTS E-BOOKLET

The C3 Kids Natural Results E-Booklet presents a planfor optimum nutrition, based on certain key dietarysupplements, which will introduce profound changes inthe healthy functioning of bodily systems. It is based on a

nutritional supplement program developed by a CertifiedNutritionist with years of experience in her own nutritionalcounseling practice, including a specialty in the treatmentof ADD.

In this professionally-developed approach, there is a 30day plan based on both dietary management and the useof vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements. The goalof the plan is to see a significant improvement in focus,learning and optimum energy level by the end of the 30days. At this point, your family will have learned newhabits in dietary management and also learned the valueof certain nutritional supplements.

The plan provides specific categories of supplements,plus daily dosages and scientific research backing up therecommendations. The plan also addresses the option ofusing the supplementation program alone, withoutsignificantly modifying the daily diet. This has also provensuccessful, but may take a few days longer to achievecomplete results.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE C3 KIDS NATURAL

RESULTS E-BOOKLET?

There are at least **FIVE** natural substances that havebeen proven to correlate with improved behavior inchildren and adults with ADD:

* Discover the most important food substances for


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optimum brain and nervous system functioning;

* Learn about the important antioxidant that protects thebrain cells and enhances communications within the

brain itself;

* Understand the key relationship between two commonminerals that together support all muscle performanceand nerve transmission, including the effective timing andrelease of neurotransmitters;

* Identify the single vitamin that is key to the productionof neurotransmitters and is essential to the regulation ofmental processes; and

* Find out how the effectiveness of all of thesesupplements can be multiplied by the addition of onesimple nutritional supplement at mealtimes.

There are thousands of supplement products to choosefrom. How do you find the right ones? Here's what we'vealready researched:

* The right supplements, with an optimum manufacturing

process to enhance the delivery of the desired nutrients;

* The necessary product strength - 50 mg, 100 mg,more?

* The quality of the supplement manufacturer, their

reputation, and their commitment to product quality,safety and research;

* The types of supplements which are safe at various

dosage levels and the knowledge of where potential riskmay arise (there are virtually NONE at the levelsrecommended in the C3 Kids Program); and

* A recommended daily dosage plan that best deliversthese key nutrients for optimal effect throughout eachday.

Different age groups have differing nutritionalrequirements. Can I help my elementary school child, my

teenager, myself? The plan includes supplementationrecommendations for all ages:

* Dosage recommendations are provided for children,adolescents, and adults (and they vary significantly byage group);

* Each age group's dosage recommendations have beenmatched to specific vitamin, mineral and nutritionalsupplement products;

* Guidelines are provided to help you decide if your childis ready for the teen dosages or if your teen is ready foradult dosages.

* The C3 Kids Natural Results E-Booklet includes this


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C3 KIDS NATURAL RESULTS

~~~~~~TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Case for a Natural Approach to ADD* The Medical Community and Their Recommendations* ADD as Symptoms, Not a Specific Medical Condition* The Power of Diet and Nutrition* The Answer in a Nutshell

Nutritional Research

* Essential Fatty Acids* Pycnogenol and Vitamin C* Minerals* Vitamin B and Antioxidents* Digestive Enzymes

C3 KIDS Supplements, Manufacturers andRecommended Suppliers* Brand Names* Descriptions

* Nutritional Summaries and Ingredients* Manufacturer Information

The C3 Kids Program for Children* Recommended Supplements and PurchasingInformation* C3 Kids Program Ingredients and RDA Summary* C3 Kids Program Daily Instructions

The C3 Kids Program for Teens

* Recommended Supplements and PurchasingInformation* C3 Kids Program Ingredients and RDA Summary* C3 Kids Program Daily Instructions

The C3 Kids Program for Adults* Recommended Supplements and PurchasingInformation* C3 Kids Program Ingredients and RDA Summary* C3 Kids Program Daily Instructions

Recipes and Hints for Taking Supplements


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THE C3 KIDS COMPANION E-GUIDE

Most of the studies addressing ADD agree on one point -a multi-modal approach to ADD works the best overall.

What is multi-modal? It simply means that you work onseveral aspects of the overall ADD condition in order toachieve the best results. This may include the use ofnutritional improvements, behavior managementtechniques, school adaptations that minimize ADDinterferences, social skills enhancement, and self-esteembuilding.

And now, you can implement your own multi-modalprogram using the tools and information provided in the

companion C3 Kids E-Guide to the Nutritional,Behavioral, and Educational Management of ADD. Byadding the information and recommendations in this E-Guide to the C3 Kids Natural Results E-Booklet, you canachieve a complete and well-rounded approach to themanagement of your child's or teen's (or your own) ADD.

WHAT DO YOU GET WITH THE C3 KIDS COMPANION

E-GUIDE?

This important addition to the C3 Kids Program will showyou:

* How to plan the right long-term dietary choices foroptimum health, brain functioning and top-notch schooland vocational performance;

* How to test for dietary food allergies, or its milder form,food sensitivities, which have been proven to be theunderlying cause of ADD in many children, teens andadults;

* How to implement a behavior management plan thathelps build strong organizational and practical life skills inyour ADD child or teen (or yourself);

* How to work with your child's or teen's teacher to getthem on your side;

* How to evaluate your school's programs and classroomenvironment to assure that your child's or teen's

strengths are maximized while their weaknesses areminimized;

* How to build your child's or teen's (or your own)relationships with family, peers, and teachers;

* How to boost your child's or teen's (or your own) self-esteem to assure their happiness and success in allaspects of life.

LEARN MORE - THE C3 KIDS COMPANION E-GUIDE

Want to take a sneak peek? Here's the Table of Contentsfor our C3 Kids E-Guide:

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C3 KIDS E-GUIDE TO THE NUTRITIONAL,

BEHAVIORAL, AND EDUCATIONALMANAGEMENT OF ADD

~~~~~~

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Nutritional Management* Early Nutritional Findings Associated with ADD* Understanding Nutrition to the Brain* The Effects of Hyperinsulimia

* Food Sensitivities

Behavioral Management* The Five Week Parenting Improvement Program* The Role of the Parent in ADD Behavior Management* Improving Peer Relationships* Your Child's Self-Esteem* A Problem Solving Model for ADD Children

Educational Management

* ADD Educational Guidelines Published Under Fundingfrom the U.S. Department of Education* Additional Ideas to Assist the ADD Child in theClassroom* Working With Your Child's Teacher* Understanding Your Rights and Your Child's Rights


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VISIT US TODAY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE C3

KIDS PROGRAM

As an adult and parent, only you are in charge of your

child's or teen's (or your own) well-being. Don't letpressure from school, family members, friends or yourdoctor push you into a solution for your child or teen (oryourself) that doesn't feel right to you. It's time for you tomake these key decisions and take positive action thatwill achieve the best results for the health, happiness andwell-being of your family.

With your family's health, happiness and well-being at

risk, it's so important, and yet difficult, to make the rightdecisions. Don't jump into prescription medications foryour child's, teen's or your own ADD unless first tryingthe natural and safe method of a nutritional approach.

The C3 Kids Program has helped others achieve thefocus and self-control that ADD takes away from a child,teen or adult. The rest is up to you. Order your C3 KidsProgram TODAY for immediate online delivery (withinMINUTES), and your kid or teen (or yourself) can soonbecome a C3 Kid -- Cool, Calm and Collected! Visit us atwww.addtoc3kids.com to learn more and order the C3Kids Program today!
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