october 2017
Greenstone health | 15
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Identifying ADHD
october 2017
Greenstone health | 15
Dr . Pierce van Tonder has first-hand experience of ADHD and offers advice on the best treatments available for the condition .
L et`s take a walk down memory lane … My son , now a teenager in full bloom , was diagnosed some five years ago with ADHD . I noticed all the signs but thought of it as typical phases that were experienced by every little boy . I adored his whispering of sweet little nothings in my ear … He was a real hyperkinetic ! His smile could melt ice in winter and when his mood swung and he gave me that ‘ sulky face ’ look , boy oh boy , I wanted to kiss him all over .
I soon noticed that he became restless , ungainly and a bit clumsy , forgetful , disorganised , impulsive ( action before thought ), easily distracted and exhibited a lack of perseverance . I thought of him as Mr . Scatter Brain . He then became loud and his speech sometimes seemed to be garbled and difficult to understand . I then realised that I had a bird ’ s eye view of ADHD ...
I now have the privilege to share with you my understanding , knowledge and expertise on this ‘ label ’ and afford you the opportunity to make informed decisions regarding a treatment regime suitable for anyone diagnosed with ADHD . In my opinion , it has become acceptable to reject the model of a mind-body dichotomy . I favour a unitary view of a person and acknowledge that events that affect the body inexorably affect the mind and vice versa .
There are three separate Attention Deficit Disorders ( ADD ):
• ADD without hyperactivity
• ADD with hyperactivity
• ADD residual type – 18 years and older ( primarily viewed as a continuation of ADD into adulthood )
Dr . Pierce van Tonder ( D . Herb )( SA ) is a Board Certified Medical Herbalist ( AHG : USA ) and Phytotherapist . He is in private practice with a special interest in Chronic disease and General-Well Being of Society . He is a qualified Iridologist , Nutritionist , La Stone Masseur , Reiki Master & Dance Movement Therapist . Visit us at Life Roseacres Hospital , Cnr Castor Rd & St . Josephs St , Symhurst , Primrose . Call 011-842-7651 for appointments or 079-346-0001 . Email : drvantonder @ gmail . com or read the blog : http :// drvantonder . wordpress . com
ruit + vegetable salad with white chocolate mousse
IOur resident ‘ foodie ’, Anél Potgieter , this month shows you how to make a delicious salad .
was introduced to this extraordinary fruit and Mix all ingredients together and serve with a dollop of Melt chocolate in a double boiler . Heat 1 / 3 cup of vegetable salad with white chocolate mousse white chocolate mousse . cream . Pour heated cream over chocolate and mix by Italian chef , Leonardo Vescera . Never in my well until it is smooth . Allow the chocolate and cream wildest culinary dreams did I think that raw Two ingredient white chocolate mousse mixture to cool down to room temperature . Beat the veggies and fruit could go so well together . • 1 cup cream remaining cream until stiff and fold into the chocolate . The trick with this is that you need to cut your • 150g white chocolate Put in refrigerator until needed . vegetables into small little cubes . The veggies provide sweetness and texture to an ordinary fruit salad .
Fruit and vegetable salad with white chocolate mousse ( Serves 6 )
• 100g of the following fruit and vegetables ( you can of course , substitute these with your own choices …) Pineapple , banana , carrot , papaya , peach , baby marrows , patty pan squash
• 10ml icing sugar
• 30ml mango or pineapple juice
• A squeeze of lime juice
• A few chopped mint leaves Cut the vegetables into small blocks .
ADD , in short , is a disorder characterised by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention and impulsiveness manifested at home , in school and in social situations . It has specific DSM criteria . It can appear from childhood , sometimes for the first time only noticed in adolescence , and may persist into adulthood . Hyperactivity may be a feature but is not necessary for the diagnosis .
Ritalin ( methylphenidate ) – a drug so nearly identical to cocaine and interchangeably used in medical research – is often prescribed . Symptoms of ADD often have an undiagnosed underlying problem and the problem must be uncovered . A health professional must also test for the following conditions that can lead to ADHD symptoms : Nutritional Deficiencies , Yeast Infections and Food Allergies . Check the Thyroid Function and test for anaemia . Any person , taking medication for ADHD or are under a physician ’ s care , must consult their doctor before making any changes .
Aggression , nervousness , anxiety and agitation are also symptoms of hypoglycaemia . Never let yourself get hungry – eat every two hours . Protein ( chicken , fish , beans , seeds , nuts , low-fat dairy products etc .) will break down slowly and help keep blood sugar levels stable . Avoid high-sugar foods ( sweets , soft drinks , pies , cakes etc ,) as these trigger the release of insulin ( a hormone that lowers glucose ) thus lowering blood sugar levels .
Eliminate carbohydrates ( not only sugar but also white flour ) as these turn quickly into glucose . Take a high-potency nutritional supplement with the approval and supervision of your doctor . Minerals and EFA are
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also important . There are many herbal preparations and medicine that work wonders , so consult a health care professional such as a Phytotherapist / Medical Herbalist .
The “ Feingold Hypothesis ” is an interesting theory where research shows that food additives induce hyperactivity . Food additives include anti caking agents ( calcium silicate ), thickeners , vegetable gums , colourings ( artificial azo dye derivatives ), bleaching agents ( benzoyl peroxide ), flavourings , emulsifiers , preservatives ( benzoates , nitrates , sulphites ) and antioxidants ( BHT , BHA ).
I want to conclude by highlighting the importance of movement . Movement is a criterion for life and rhythm is paramount as it brings order ( sense of structure ). Rhythm and movement improves self confidence and assists in the development of self-image ( and selfimage is an important determinant of behaviour !) Music alleviates fear of the unknown and stimulates the brain , so possibly consider Dance Movement Therapy to create organisation in confused and chaotic worlds .
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