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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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ADHD covers issues ranging from focus problems to defiant, violent behavior. Most of these disorders are treated conventionally with Ritalin or similar drugs. However, many parents are concerned about the side effects of these medications. “Ritalin-Free kids” by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman is an excellent book for those looking for alternatives. Fortunately, homeopathy is an excellent, natural solution for all types of behavioral problems. In a recent study, 43 ADHD children were assigned alternately to placebo or homeopathic treatment in a double-blind, partial crossover study. Homeopathy was found to be superior to the placebo for treatment for ADHD.
I have observed that combining homeopathic treatment with Bio Cranial triples the healing rate over homeopathy alone for ADHD children. Bio Cranial corrections remove a mechanical obstruction so that there is proper neurological functioning, which is difficult with homeopathy alone. By combining these two powerful treatments, an ADHD child’s Cognitive Abilities Test (COGAT) scores went from 66% to 99% in one year and his social and motor skills improved tremendously.
Bio Cranial was introduced to me by a Chinese trained acupuncturist. I was shocked when she told me it was more effective than acupuncture. Bio Cranial corrections improve the circulation of the cerebral spinal fluid resulting in better neurological function. I am impressed by the results. I believe that all of my sensitive patients would benefit from combining Bio Cranial treatments with homeopathy.
Be Well,
Dr. Polich
HOMEOPATHIC SUCCESS STORIES-ADHD
Zack, a sweet, quiet boy, was doing poorly when he was transferred to public school in 2nd grade from a small private school. Previously, his parents had thought that he would grow out of his distraction and that he was just one of those normal boys who everyone wanted to diagnose as ADD. However, the 2nd grade teacher explained that he was significantly more unfocused than any of the other children in her classroom. He had to have his supply tray put across the room because she would find him underneath the desk playing with his pencils, totally oblivious to everything going on around him. Saying his name was useless, she had to go up to him and touch his shoulder in order to get his attention. In retrospect it was obvious, Zach did not know where the refrigerator was when he was 5 years old. You had to call his name 5-10 times to get his attention even when he was standing next to you.
He had difficulty in school. The family would review the material for tests, sometimes for 2 hours, but he never seemed to be able to recall the information. In addition, he had a terrible temper often causing him to storm upstairs and slam his door. His nights were difficult because he tended to wake up with nightmares. Often his face would break out with impetigo that would last for months, scarring his face. At school he would sit alone in the lunchroom and he would seldom join the other boys on the playground.
Watching your beautiful child struggle with ADD/ADHD is heartbreaking. You want to help your child but what do you do? Do you put your child on Ritalin? What about the side effects? Will some new neurological problem like Alzheimer’s occur in these children when they are 50? Do you choose an alternative path? Which one? What if it does not work, will your child be OK? There are no perfect decisions. You should be concerned about any medication where most prescribing physicians suggest that you avoid taking it on weekends and during the summer. However, taking the alternative approach takes a considerable amount of time and energy. The improvements will be slow, but the benefits will be spectacular and natural. There is an excellent book called Ritalin-Free Kids by Reichenberg-Ullman, which discusses some of the issues in the section, “To Drug or not to Drug”. I would suggest trying the holistic approach first then making your decision based upon the results.
The parents decided to try homeopathy for Zack at the end of 2nd grade. The initial improvements were obvious. His teacher and parents worked out a plan where she would provide a daily assessment of how he was doing. When he regressed, his remedy was repeated. However, his response was very slow. I decided to send Zack to a colleague who was very excited about Bio Cranial. Almost immediately, Zack’s sensitivity to his remedy decreased. We were able to use the remedy to push his body harder without a healing crisis and his improvement skyrocketed.
The awakening of Zack is astonishing. He was walking around in a fog for the early part of his life and as he awoke, and he started pointing out cars and landmarks that most children notice when they are 4 years old. As he started paying attention he noticed that “they teach interesting things”. He was able to complete assignments and he did not struggle with the material. He was making more friends and becoming animated at lunch. Within 1 year his COGAT score went from 66% to 99%. His night terrors and impetigo went away. He was more cooperative and he no longer storms off in a rage.
The real test was middle school. He would have to get between classes, remember his assignments, and there was no single teacher to help him. Happily, he is thriving. He gets A’s on his tests with little or no studying. He was now playing baseball with the boys in school and has found a strong social group. He keeps track of his assignments on his own. He has little homework because he gets it done in school. He seems to rarely need to study and he has 100% on his tests in science. This is the same boy who used to take 2 hours to study for a science test.
Ritalin may have helped him however, it never would have exacted the profound change that is possible with homeopathy and Bio Cranial. The impetigo, anger, and night terrors would likely be the same or worse. And we don’t have to worry about the long term effect on his brain. The road was long but in the end Zack is far healthier than he was when he was born. His body is working properly. Zack mentioned the other day, “It is interesting mom, I never get sick”. When you balance your body, you are investing in total health.
DuPage Homeopathic Center Newsletter Dr. Josephine Polich DuPage Homeopathic Center 24W500 Maple Ave, Suite 205 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 717-0500 |
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