The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution: A Drug-Free 30 Day Plan

by Marcia Zimmerman

The first scientifically proven, effective, all-natural nutritional alternative to the much-prescribed drug Ritalin Attention Deficit Disorder is a nutritional deficiency, not a psychological condition.

This is the revolutionary discovery Marcia Zimmerman made during her ten years of research as a nutritional biochemist. That conclusion led her to develop a diet that addresses the specific needs of the 17 million adults and children suffering from ADD. Her easy-to-follow thirty-day plan has been proven just as effective as Ritalin in relieving the symptoms of ADD.


- How women should boost their nutrition before conception to prevent ADD in their children.
- Why boys are much likelier to be tagged as ADD than girls
- How to get a reliable ADD diagnosis
- The effects of brain allergies on attention span
- Foods to avoid that may exacerbate ADD
- The dangers of artificial food ingredients
- and much more

This important book will help us curb the epidemic growth of ADD in this country and change the way we treat those who have it now by addressing its source instead of merely treating its symptoms.

"This book is must reading for every parent, physician, teacher and school nurse who deals with ADD and AD/HD children. ADD is not caused by a deficiency of Ritalin. Marcia Zimmerman's The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution is right on target!" -- Bernard Rimland, Ph.D., director of the Autism Research Institute, San Diego

Genres: Adhd, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 1999

About the author

Marcia Zimmerman is an internationally acclaimed author, educator, and consultant. She holds a California State Life Credential in chemistry, biology and mathematics. As one of the health industry's most well respected certified nutritionists, Marcia serves as consultant to leading nutrition and supplement companies in the United States and Europe.

Reviews

[Bappa Raj]

I want to read

[A.C. Bauch · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I skimmed a lot of the biochemical aspects of this book, as I've already encountered this info in several other books, I did find the core specific information regarding vitamins, minerals, supplements, and food additives to avoid more helpful. Of course, every time I read these sorts of books, I always laugh at how every single book I read about diet & nutrition essentially says the same thing: exercise, drink lots of water, make sure you're getting all of the vitamins you need, avoid processed foods, eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Duh. When I know this, why do I keep wasting my money on these books?

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this book was quite dated by the time I read it, I still feel that it gave me a good thorough look at what path to direct my son's nutrition. The author gives a very approachable explanation of all the foods to avoid and why. One part of the book that I did not warm up to as much was the actual 30-day plan. The author supposes that her menu map makes the plan easy to employ, but a mother of four, I am more inclined to use the textual part of the book to guide my decisions instead. I would LOVE to see a new edition of this title.

[Colette · Rating 3 out of 5]

I skimmed and only read certain chapters of this book. The chapters I read, on the nutrition information, were fascinating and valuable. I definitely saw myself in the way sugar affects my thinking. If you are "hypoglycemic," sensitive to dips in blood sugar, and large doses of refined sugar give you a high followed by a crash, chapters 10-11 are worth a read! I will buy this book when I find a good used copy.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

-pesticides
-sugar (synthetic sugars are even worse)

+high protein breakfast
+organic foods
+vegetables
+omega 3 fatty acids
+vitamin c
+b vitamins

butter > margarine

The Glycemic Index is worth noting

For best results, sit down, relax, and chew.

[Ckrippner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not sure I really "buy into" all of this but it sounds much like what my doctor has been saying BEFORE we knew about ADD!