| Iodine Deficiency affects IQ of Children
Insufficent iodine in the diet of some Irish women has put them at risk of having children with a lower IQ or even attention problems, according to the preliminary results of a new study published in Irish Journal of Medical Science.
A team of researchers at University College Dublin (UCD, have said that Irish women of childbearing age are not consuming enough iodine. This could adversely affect the development of their unborn foetus, the IQ of their children as well as play a role on the incidence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)'.
Until 13 - 15 weeks gestation a developing foetus relies solely on the presence of the mother's thyroid hormones to ensure 'neuropsychological development' because its thyroid gland is not yet functional. Of course this supply of thyroid hormones is dependent on an adequate supply of iodine in the diet of the pregnant mother.
Healthy eating tips for children with ADHD
August 13, 2006 - Texas Cooperative Extension is a great "go-to" source for information. We receive inquiries ranging from managing diabetes to treating tree diseases, from encouraging finicky eaters to consume a healthier diet to treating grasshopper invasion, and everything in-between. If we don't know the answer, we can find it. As an extension of the Texas A&M University, we have a vast array of information at our finger tips that we are glad to pass on to you. Lately, I received a phone call from an individual who was interested in learning more about nutrition as it relates to children with ADHD. A healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial for every child's development. For children with ADHD, it can also have a positive impact on behavior, energy levels, and overall mood. While there's no magic formula, it's important to make sure your child eats "good-for-you" foods every day. Here a few ideas from Dr.
Dr. Malloy: Disturbing Diet Drug Trends
Patients often tell me that certain medications, that are not diet pills, take away their appetites, but up to now I had seen this only as undesirable side effect . Now a Wall Street Journal report by Elizabeth Bernstein identifies this "off-label" use of these medications as a trend. With 60 percent of the American population being either overweight or obese, many are desperate to lose weight. The diet pills on the market today have not produced the results many were hoping for. Enter the pills not approved for weight loss but having appetite suppression as a side effect. A doctor may prescribe a medication for a purpose other than its FDA approved use but as you will see, some of these drugs have very serious risks. Here are some of the new wave of medications being used as "diet pills." First comes the attention-deficit drugs (ADHD), Adderall and Ritalin, They are powerful stimulants in the amphetamine family.
Tophealthtips.com releases Free ADD/ADHD help eBook
Tophealthtips.com is pleased to announce the release of a free book designed to help relatives of sufferers with ADD/ADHD. It is available from www.tophealthtips.com as a free download. (PRWEB) July 2, 2006 -- Attention Deficit Disorder, sometimes referred to as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a problem affecting many families today. It is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the early school years and it isn't limited to just children. Adults can also suffer from it althoutgh often with slightly different symptoms.
To give an insight into the disorder and provide help to sufferers and their relatives Tophealthtips.com is extremely pleased to announce the release of a free book titled "Overcoming Attention Deficit Disorder". It is instantly available from www.tophealthtips.com as a free download along with a host of other health, fitness, dieting and wellbeing eBooks, all of which are currently free to download.
The good oil on Omega 3
The University of South Australia on Tuesday released a study which found that kids with ADHD may respond better to Omega 3 fish oils than they do to drugs like Ritalin. This research follows similar studies from Britain which show that fish oils in children's diets can improve their educational achievement, even if they don't have behavioural problems. As a result the British government is looking into giving all school age children fish oil supplements, in order to address what is now recognised as chronic malnutrition among British kids. In Britain, a New Zealander is leading the way in the Omega 3 campaign. Adam Kelliher was once a foreign correspondent, he reported from war zones around the world. But he abruptly gave that up after he nearly lost his life in Croatioa, and as Close Up's Anita McNaught reports, this is where fish oil comes into the story.
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