Native Remedies October 2008 Newsletter

Although staying healthy as seasons change is important for everyone... it is especially true for those with ADD/ADHD. Did you know that adding a cold and flu remedy to the mix can potentially aggravate ADD/ADHD symptoms?

Most common cold medicines have some side effects on the central nervous system, which can be unpredictable. While some people may experience drowsiness, dizziness, insomnia, or upset stomach, others may experience a rapid heart beat or hyperactivity.

The old adage You Are What You Eat is rings even truer when you consider that the foods you eat can be doing your body more harm than good.

While prescription medications are often used even though they can cause significant side effects, most people are not aware of the importance of nutritional intake.

Studies show that the foods you eat can have significant effects on behavior and can work for you or against you. This is especially true if you are struggling with ADD/ADHD.

Recents estimates show at least one in three children are wrongly diagnosed with the ADD/ADHD, says a group of senior medical experts from Australia. This goes a long way to demonstrate that the misdiagnosis of ADD/ADHD is a mounting problem.

These researchers indicated that there is no proven evidence of the long-term benefits of typically prescribed medications for ADD/ADHD. With all the possible side effects caused by prescription medication, this truely gives ADD/ADHD suffers, or their parents, something to consider.

In addition to the health dangers imposed on children from needlessly taking medication, being improperly labeled as child with a "learning disability" can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem and social development, and can even affect other children.

According to a recent report from the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists, almost 40% of elementary schools have cut out recess (in the United State) from their scheduled curriculums.

For students suffering from ADD/ADHD, the cut may mean more disruptive behavior- as well as potentially forcing children into unnatural methods of treatment to stifle excess energy that could just naturally be expended by half an hour of playtime.

As we have read, even with strong medical evidence indicating that exercise positively impacts a child's ability to concentrate, parents still struggle with schools to keep recess in the schedule.

For parents hoping to advocate recess in their local school districts, there are stategies that may help.

Throughout the entire month of October, Native Remedies will be donating a portion of every order to support breast cancer awareness. So while you support your health and the health of your family, you can also help fight the battle against breast cancer!

As the most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States-- with over 2 million women living in the United States who have been treated-- Native Remedies wants to help support the cause and put an end to needless suffering through supporting awareness campaigns.

There is no minimum purchase required to make a difference!

You can even use special promotional code bca20p to save 20% off any order placed now through October 31st, 2008. To redeem coupon, in the shopping cart simply enter code bca20p (no spaces) in the Coupon Code box at bottom of page, click the green APPLY button, and your discount will be applied to your order.

Thanks for continuing to support health AND breast cancer awareness.

Native Remedies

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