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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Nutrition Article

Reviewing alternative therapies for ADHD

October 03, 2008
This article looks at the scientific support for alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including special diets and nutritional supplements. The article also includes a link to a group of pediatricians who offer alternative treatments and a review of studies on the effect sugar and food colorings may have on kids' behavior. A video feature highlights interviews with nine children and adults with ADHD. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Vitamin D: Time To Up Your Daily Dose?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...Nath Mehta (“Nathji”), posted an interesting article, ”Risk Assessment for Vitamin D,”... Read more »

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How Much Vitamin D?
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...evidence in the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition article I mentioned above. This... Read more »

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Alcohol and Heart Health: A Double Edged Sword?
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...susceptibility to problem drinking, it is wiser to follow a healthy eating plan and active... Read more »

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Glycemic Index Lags Behind Low-Carb Acceptance
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...the British Journal of Nutrition noted. But that article used food frequency questionnaires,... Read more »

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Stick with it!
By Maggie , Health Expert

...well-being.   Check out the following links to Diabeteens articles on fitness and nutrition.  ... Read more »

Health Guide

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn: References
...infants and children: recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2001;32 Suppl 2: S1-S31. Read more »
Risk Factors for Migraines
...children may be especially susceptible to headaches, although this association is most likely due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise than excess weight. Children who have sleep problems,... Read more »
Heart Disease Resources
...North American Association for the Study of Obesitywww.eatright.org -- American Dietetic Associationwww.nutrition.gov. -- Nutrition.govwww.asbs.org -- American Society for Bariatric... Read more »
Hepatitis: Hepatitis A
...symptoms appear.Using hot water when cleaning utensils or clothing is essential. Heating a contaminated article for 1 minute kills the virus. Simple household bleach is effective for disinfecting... Read more »
Vitamins: Resources
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic -- The Food and Nutrition Information Centerhttp://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov -- Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of... Read more »

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