Why Your Child Is Hyperactive

by Ben Feingold

Contains detailed information by the doctor who first reported that hyperactivity in children is often caused by artificial food coloring and food flavoring. Includes the Feingold diet and how it should be applied.

Genres: Health

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Toni Volk · Rating 5 out of 5]

The clinical findings of Benjamin Feingold, MD, the brilliant pediatric allergist whose work still defines the field of allergy and basic immunology, tell us:

Hyperactivity can be triggered by synthetic additives - specifically synthetic colors, synthetic flavors and the preservatives BHA, BHT (and later TBHQ) - and also a group of foods containing a natural salicylate radical. This is an immunological - not an allergic - response.

Though these findings came out in 1975 or so, children are still being given Ritalin. I have seen what this drug can do to kids and it isn't pretty. It makes me sad to think so many parents are too afraid or lazy to try something as simple, inexpensive, and safe as a change in diet. Thank God, when my own son was considered hyperactive, I went to the library and found this book. I cannot recommend this book enough.

[Rebecca Heywood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been very helpful with Gregory and how to help him. It has been very informative as well. It has made me decide that all of us are going to try our best to stay away from anything artificial. It will be hard, and I am sure there will be times we will slip up, but I think it will be worth it. I love that it gives recipes and an outline in the back of the book. It is a little outdated with some of the recipes and restrictions. For instance, in the book it says to basically make your ice cream at home, you won't be able to find any without artificial flavors or colors. But, I did find some at the store. So, that is nice. I love it.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

For me, this book is a great comfort & reassurance to what I pretty much already knew, but there are some great ideas taht have been working wonders with our family.

[Kristi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very old and if you have read other things regarding the feingold program it is redundant.

[Jeannine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was written in the 70s, therefore, it is a little outdated. It was very compelling though.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book started my family on a loooong journey and i am grateful.