THE DOCTOR IS IN
A Natural Approach to
Wellness Plans
ADD/ADHD
By Nicholas Mazzoli DSHomMed, RCSHom
By Dr. Michael Morsillo, B.Sc., N.D.
To achieve optimal health, there is more than
Are you frustrated withgoodmanagement of your child’s ADD/
enough the research out there to form some really
ADHD? Are you worried about your child using stimulant
good guidelines. We know that the environment
drugs? Are you is a huge for other we know that there are certain
looking concern; effective treatment options?
forces in society and government that serve their
Naturopathic Medicine provides safe and effective treatment
own interests over that of the people. We know
options for ADD/ADHD and may be just what you’re looking for.
that misinformation abounds. How do we
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder has become amake
good decisions regarding our health and lifestyle, it seems that there
common diagnosis for children and it can impact a child’s
is so much to know and learn, it can seem overwhelming. I would
life in the classroom and at home. Most children with this
like to boil it down for you, reduce the wellness conundrum if
condition some simple strategies.
you will to will have a poor attention span and an inability to
focus for long periods; for some, they will also exhibit violent
Diet, aggressive behaviour. As aand medicine are the 4 I always
and exercise, emotional health Naturopathic Doctor, major
areas to identify various underlying causes of behaviour and
look we need to concern ourselves with.
learning challenges, including ADD/ADHD, you consume
Diet, this one is relatively easy, 90% of the foodsand I individualize
treatment plans the plant kingdom, specific needs.
should come from to meet the child’s greens, fruits, roots, seeds,
Diet and nutrition Contributions from cereal grains and animal
nuts and vegetables. have a tremendous impact on behaviour,
products should be kept to 10%-20% or you can cheat 4-5 meals a
especially for children with ADD/ADHD. For these children,
weekabsolutely critical that the rules. Not a their diets are opinion.
it is where you don’t follow we make sure bad deal in my
Now half of them90% shouldquality nutrients (vitamins,forget
providing your with high be raw and of course do not
fermented foods here – they are essential. Keep in mind organics are
minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats) every single day. Blood
about eating cleaner foods,a common factor in ADD/ADHD and
sugar control issues are not so much about the nutrition, this is
important. often notice that behaviour changes when meals
parents will
are skipped/delayed or after use of sugary foods nothing is
Exercise, here is where we can lots our imaginations,have been
consumed. We always it is resistance training, running, sports,
really off the list, whether make sure to test children for these
possible blood sugar issues so that we arts, walking, biking, etc
spin classes, tai chi, yoga, qi kong, martialcan use dietary changes
and natural treatments to get it done. Find something you love to
… use your imagination andhelp improve this.
do or at least like to do and make the time to do it.is working FOR
We also want to make sure that the child’s diet The benefits are
well establishedAGAINST them. Children with ADD/ADHD are
them and not – improved mental, physical and sexual health.
often particularly this again is vital and probably the most difficult
Emotional Health, susceptible to food additives, preservatives,
and artificial colours so the very important we make sure their
aspect to address because it is influences are many and the context
diets do not contain these. Food allergies/sensitivities can and
of one’s emotional health is unique. This one requires real work also
negatively support for some. It is health and engage in activiprofessional impact a child’s brainimportant tobehaviour. The
majority satisfy your soul. If you are not happy you cannot have
ties whichof children with ADD/ADHD have food sensitivities
contributing to their symptoms, but are never identified! At
harmonious relationships.
our Naturopathic clinic, we perform a very simple finger stick
Medicine, you should view health care as this big complimentary
blood test to detect food sensitivities. For many children, it is
system where virtually every modality has its place. Finding the
amazing to witness the shift in behaviour, learning and mood
right combination for you is important. For example with my family
after removing these our primary means of addressing use
we use Homeopathy as food sensitivities. We will ofteninjury, intests to identify wide range of nutrien Ё