The A.D.D. & A.D.H.D. Diet!

by Howard Peiper, Rachel Bell

Every day, children are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They are given powerful drugs like Ritalin in order to cope with their ADD, but many parents don’t realize the dangerous side effects associated with these drugs, particularly the possibility of dependency. Addressing the causes of ADD and ADHD should be the first step in any treatment, but unfortunately, conventional drug therapies treat only the symptoms, not the causes. In their new book, The A.D.D. & A.D.H.D. Diet!, authors Rachel Bell and Dr. Howard Peiper take a uniquely nutritional approach to treating ADD and ADHD. The authors first address the root causes of the disorders, from poor nutrition and food allergies to environmental contaminants. They discuss which foods your child can eat and which foods he should avoid. To make changing your child’s diet easier, the authors also offer you their very own healthy and delicious recipes. Final chapters examine the importance of detoxifying the body, supplementing diet with vitamins and nutrients, and exercising regularly in order to achieve good health. Managing your child’s ADD doesn’t have to be a chore. With The A.D.D. & A.D.H.D. Diet!, you can learn how a simple change in diet may be the most effective treatment for your child.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2001

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of information and insight into contributing factors and natural treatments for symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity along with many other chronic conditions. The premise is that it is often diet related.
I'm now avoiding any form of MSG that I can identify and have been able to reduce my headaches based on information I found in this book.
Great food for thought here.

[Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

The look of the book screams "self-published" and the authors have no real credentials. (The doctor is an optometrist, not a mental health professional.) Further, the tone of the book is alarmist and the recommendations are far-fetched. A much better resource is Dr Ed Hallowell's Delivered from Distraction (or his earlier books, Driven to Distraction or Answers to Distraction.) Don't waste your time or money on this one.

[A.C. Bauch · Rating 2 out of 5]

ok book that provides a good overview of nutritional needs for people with add/adhd. however, i found a more thorough, reputable resource in the a.d.d. nutrition solution by marcia zimmerman, c.n. if you want more in-depth info, that's the place to look for it.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book, good ideas, worth trying if your child is suffering from ADD