The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child

by Jay Gordon MD FAAP IBCLC, Jennifer Chang (Primary Contributor)

A Complete Nutritional and Lifestyle Program If you’re hesitant about giving your child prescribed medication for hyperactivity, read  The ADD and ADHD The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child . Using the helpful information in this book, you can decide whether your child really does have ADD or ADHD, how you can cure the problem naturally with nutrition, and how to redirect your child’s focus. Don’t simply mask the symptoms with drugs; instead, follow and safe and effective non-drug protocol practiced by Dr. Jay Gordon for more than three decades.

Genres: Nonfiction, Adhd

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

No sugar, no artificial flavorings or colors, no dairy, no gluten - get enough sleep, exercise and provide structure. That is the "cure" suggested in this book. Seems simple enough but it is not easy.

Interestingly enough I've paid thousands of dollars to take my son to specialists and the cure suggested in this book plus vitamins, minerals and probiotics is basically the "cure" I've paid a lot to learn.

It's not easy but I would suggest anyone struggling with issues with their children make a valiant effort to try nutrition and lifestyle changes in place of medication. We've been 3 months without sugar, 2 months without dairy and are working our way to be completely gluten free. We are medication free and doing well.

[Lil · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little put off by the string of celebrity endorsements on the back cover. Much of this book is common sense. The "cure" is strictly following a sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free diet - not an easy cure. I'm trying to incorporate at least some of this into our family's diet, but getting my child to give up all sugar, dairy and gluten would be an uphill battle. I do agree, however, that what we put into our bodies greatly affects our ability to concentrate and our moods.

[Katie (hiding in the pages) · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the mom of a newly diagnosed child with ADD, this book was very informative and helpful.

[Maria · Rating 1 out of 5]

Let me sum up the entire book. No sugar. Cut out dairy and gluten. Exercise. Meal ideas. The end.

Not that I disagree with those, but how can you be a doctor writing about this and not include any studies or discuss nutrient levels or chemical imbalances.

[Cindy Herman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of useful information

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was looking for specific information and other resources that wasn't in this book. The recipes in the book look and sound yummy but so many ingredients! Otherwise good info, just a refresher course for me.

[Precious · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are the things that families neglect in dealing with their child. Once in a while, these treatments should be given attention to.