Drug-free Approach toADD, ADHD and Autism

Barbara LagoniDr Steve Chaney

Jo CooganJaneen Nufer

To Explain Attention Deficit Disorder…

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We Need To Take Better Care of Our Brains

• ADD/ ADHD -- 9 million kids• Autism – 1 out of 13• Learning disabilities

affects 5 to 10% of children• Alzheimers/dementia (estimated 30 to 50% over 85 by 2050)

• 1 out 4 have mental illness• Depression – 20 million• Anxiety– 40 million• 1 out of 10 on an anti-depressant barb

Healing the New Childhood EpidemicsAutism, Asthma, ADHD and Allergies

by Kenneth Bock & Cameron Stauth

Causes –

• Toxins proliferated—air ( saturated with mercury from coal-burning factories & IQ-damaging lead )

water (polluted with hydrocarbons, pathogens, waste and medications )

food ( fouled by chemicals, hormones, antibiotics )

• Nutrition deteriorated – average intake of essential has steadily declined since 1980 ..replaced by unhealthy fast food and processed food

• Ability to detoxify dwindled --

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Meet Chase – a delightful 10-year-old Diagnosed with Autism and ADHD in 2nd Grade

• Chase struggled in school – had ----difficulty focusing, transitioning from one activity to another--stood alone in corner of playground--frequent emotional breakdowns, crying, frustration

• Chase struggled socially –-- lived in his own world,--no friends--would get nervous, then stutter, so kids ostracized him

• On medications for ADHD which reduced his appetite, caused him to withdraw and become neutral … no personality.. Like a “ Zombie” and made him nauseous in the morning.

• Diet – LOTS of soda pop, no vegetables, salty snacks, packaged macaroni and cheese ( most foods he ate were loaded with artificial coloring & flavoring )janeen

Enter Shaklee …• Janeen started Shaklee 180 after regaining 70 #... 7 years after undergoing gastric bypass surgery.• She lost 18 # the first month.. And felt so much better.• Then Dan joined her .. Has lost 55# in 6 months • And their entire family began using Shaklee products and changed everything they were eating, bought bikes & a trampoline and began playing together as a family• And they all came to value their health and understand the importance of

good nutrition. Janeen

Dietary Changes in the Nufer Family

• Before -- frozen waffles and pancakes replaced with Shaklee 180 Smoothees for breakfast

• Soda pop replaced by water• Vegetables for lunch, snacks, dinner • Organic meat and poultry• Removed wheat, sugar, refined carbs• Shaklee 180 Snack bars for lunch janeen

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6 Months Later --

• Chase has advanced 3 reading levels• He is calmer, less anxiety• Off all medications• No more social problems.. No more fights, kids stopped bullying

him• Learning comes more easily• When school started in August, he walked into classroom in

which he didn’t know anybody … handled it and made friends• Social worker called … said “ he is a different kid, interacting with

others, not stressed, loves school “

Janeen

Healthy Brains Need…

• Rest• Exercise• Toxin-free environment• Healthy diet from “real food ”

• Essential nutrients too critical to leave to chance. barb

Let’s first look at the effect of certain foods on behavior and learning…

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Be Aware of Possible Hidden Food Allergies• Chronic cough• Bed wetting• Persistent colds• Stuffy nose• Recurrent ear problems• Leg and muscle cramps

• Recurrent nosebleeds• Hyperactivity• Poor attention span• Irritability• Pale skin• Dark circles under the eyes

Food Sensitivities Often Associated with Behavioral Issues ( ADHD, Autism ) steve

Gluten .. In wheat and many other grains ( celiac disease)Milk and dairy productsCornNuts

Food Additives –

Artificial Colorings, Flavorings,Preservatives, Flavor Enhancers, etc

• Hyperactivity-- 2-3% sensitive to food colors

-- Over 1300 additives

-- 10 pounds/year• Cancer

-- most not adequately tested

-- 20-30 year latency periodsteve

Artificial coloring

Hidden Sugar – “Hide and Sweet”Average Child Eats 2 POUNDS/ Week

You might know that… But did you know…?

Ketchup is 29% sugarFruit flavored yogurt = 14%

Shake & bake = 51%Peanut butter= 12-25%

Sugar …Depletes essential nutrients , especially B vitaminsCauses irritabilityLinked to short attention spanMood swings steve

Ice cream is 8.9% sugarCake is 8.7% sugar

Sugar Cookies are 25% sugarHershey Bar is 35% sugar

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More Damaging Items To the Brain

• Sugar !! ( insulin ) ( Alzheimers now called Type 3 Diabetes )

• Poor digestion – More than 95% of autistic kids have

gastrointestinal dysfunction (Dr Martha Herbert, Harvard)

-- Caused by Pro-Inflammatory Diet (too high in Omega 6 , too low in Omega 3 fatty acids, too high

in sugar and refined carbs, too low in vegetables ) steve

Digestive Disorders

• Candida – yeast overgrowth -- related to overuse of antibiotic

-- weakens the immune system-- release toxic substances that are absorbed into the

bloodstream -- affect mood, focus & mental function

• Lack of Digestive Enzymes-- more common in autism

-- interferes with utilization of nutrients steve

Some Parents Turn to Drugs -- But Be Aware --Drugs Have Side Effects

Stimulant Drugs – Ritalin, Adderall & Concerta• Anxiety, nervousness & insomnia• Loss of appetite & weight loss• Headache, dizziness & stomach pain• Mood alterations• Allergic reactions• Suicidal thoughts & psychotic behavior• Increased blood pressure, irregular heart beat & sudden

death• Potential for abuse steve

Drugs Have Side Effects ContinuedNon-Stimulant Drugs – Strattera

• Upset stomach, nausea & vomiting

• Loss of appetite & weight loss

• Lack of energy

• Mood swings

• Suicidal thoughts & psychotic behavior

• Seizures, heart-rhythm problems & sudden death

• Liver damage steve

Clinical Trials Show That Supplementation …• Improves nutritional status• Increases resistance to disease ( fewer sick days )• Improves pre-cognitive learning• Improves ADHD symptoms

Especially These:GLA Complex– Children with ADHD are often less able to produce GLA

B Complex – essential for nerve and brain transmission. Depleted by sugar, refined carbs, stress, medications, caffeine

Optiflora Probiotics – for a healthy gut, to prevent candida, 40% of neurotransmitters are in the gut !

Omega 3 Fatty Acids –Brain is 60% fat and Omega 3’s are significant part of that

Protein Shakes & Shaklee 180 Smoothees -- important for breakfast to support learning and focus Barb

Nutrients for Optimal Learning and Healthy Brain Function

• Omega 3 Fatty Acids • Omega Guard• Mighty Smarts

• B Vitamins• B Complex if they can swallow • Incredivites Chewable Multi • Vita Lea ( tablet to swallow )

• Protein• Energizing Soy Protein• Shaklee 180 Smoothees barb

Omega 3 Fatty Acids… Shaklee Omega Guard

• Ultra pure, pharmaceutical grade, full spectrum of 7 Omega 3 fatty acids

• A natural anti-inflammatory …improves eczema, colitis, arthritis, MS, psoriasis, migraines, reduces C-reactive protein,

• Important for brain, eyes, joints, helps ADD & ADHD, memory loss and depression• Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, as well

as normal growth and development. barb

Source: Omega-3 fatty acids | University of Maryland Medical Center

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Omega 3 Fish OilALWAYS SAFE

Industrial Pollutants –PCB’s

• DHA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that affects early brain and eye development

• Studies show that many kids do not get enough of this important nutrient

• Foods high in DHA—such as sardines, tuna, and organ meats such as liver—are not kids’ favorites

• Eating large amounts of fish can lead to unhealthy exposure to mercury and other environmental toxins, which can be especially harmful to children jo

DHA-Powered Mighty Smarts™

A child’s brain forms not millions, or billions, but trillions of cell connections during the first decade of life.

DHA makes up about 97% of all the Omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and 93% in the retina

Supersmart:• High in DHA Omega-3s for BrainPOWer• DHA helps support concentration, memory, and

vision • 100 mg per serving—A level clinically proven to

increase blood levels of DHA in children ages 4–12

Supersafe:• Certified organic by Quality Assurance

International†• 100% natural, ultra-pure DHA • No artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives• Gluten free

† 75% organic jo

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MIGHTY SMART™Dagim

Protein –Builds Healthy Cells & Stabilizes Blood Sugar Especially Important for Breakfast

• Good protein sources, low in fat & cholesterol, balanced nutrition

• 1/3 of all essential nutrients• Soy or whey• Clinically proven to stabilize blood sugar levels• Great tasting jo

Energizing Soy or Shaklee 180 Smoothees Or Mealshake Creamy Whey Shakes

Peanut Butter Fudge ( 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup Energizing Soy Protein, 1/3 cup honey )

Shaklee B Complex

1. Improves mood through healthy brain function2. Increases exercise performance through decreasing

mental and physical fatigue3. Improves memory, energy and overall vitality4. Supports cognition and helps slow brain aging barb

Let’s help our kids feel eager

to learn.

Incredivites --Supernutritious: & Supersafe: • First kids’ chewable multi in the U.S. with immune-

supporting power of lactoferrin!• 23 Essential Nutrients—Needed for proper growth

and development • 600 IU of Vitamin D3, Support for strong bones and

teeth and brain• Naturally sweetened with xylitol, which does not

promote cavities• No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservative jo

Shaklee’s INCREDIVITES™ For kids who cannot swallow tablets

Great Tasting, Kid Tested, and Kid Approved!All-natural tropical punch, grape, and berry flavors.

Vita Lea Multi for kids who can swallow tablets

Optiflora Probiotic System

• Restores beneficial micro-organisms to lower intestines – lost from antibiotics, diarrhea, chemotherapy, steroids, and other medications

• Keeps undesirable bacteria & yeasts in check• Strengthens the immune system (80% is in the gut)

• Triple encapsulation protects acidophilus, bifidus, and other probiotics from stomach acids jo

• 40% of neurotransmittersreside in the gut .. Keep it healthy

Factors that Damage the Brain Ultra Mind Solution Mark Hyman, M.D.

• Toxins (cleaning products, air pollution, food additives) 80,000 chemicals introduced since 1900 550 have been tested for safety

• Lack of nutrients ( esp. B vitamins, Omegas, Vitamin D3 )

• Lack of sleep

(when the (brain repairs and heals)

• Stress (cortisol injures hippocampus, damages brain cells and leads tomemory loss and dementia) barb

Healthy Happy Brainy Kids Collection

• Vita Lea Multi or Incredivites Chewable Multi• B Complex• Omega Guard• Breakfast Protein Shakes .. Shaklee 180, Mealshakes,

Energizing Soy Protein Powder• Optiflora Probiotic CapsulesAdditional Options• GLANatural real foods – vegetables – at least 6/dayEliminate artificial colorings/ flavorings/ sugar/ junk food barb

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