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Hyperactivity (ADHD) in children linked to food dyes.
March 30, 2011 | 
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Finally, scientists and academics are giving credence to the claims that food dyes may be a trigger for hyperactivity in children. This is not a huge surprise to many parents who have eliminated artificial colorings from their childrens' diets and noticed an improvement in behavior, but why does it take so long for scientists to acknowledge what these parents have witnessed? What should parents do with this information? And what, if anything, will the FDA do?
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Posted in ADD/ADHD, Feingold Diet | 
Tags: ADD, ADHD, artificial coloring, artificial ingredients, asthma, Attention deficit disorder, bedwetting, Behavior, behavior disorder, child, dietician, Feingold diet, Food dye, food industry, hyperactivity, learning disorder, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Doctor, nutrition, processed food, Sleep | 
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The link between ADHD/ADD and Sleep!
Many parents have observed a correlation between over-tiredness and hyperactivity in their young children. What I recently learned and may come as a surprise to many parents out there is how significant an impact poor sleep can have on a child's behavior and ability to function in school. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in ADD/ADHD, Health Conditions, Sleep | Tags: ADD, adenoids, ADHD, Attention deficit disorder, behavior disorder, dairy, food elimination, food intolerance, hyperactivity, medications, natural pediatrics, Naturopathic, Naturopathic Medicine, Pediatrics, sleep apnea, sleep lab, sleep study, tonsillectomy | 5 Comments »
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Hello readers. My name is Stacy Bowker and I am a Naturopathic Physician licensed in Washington State. I have created this blog to share information related to Natural Healthcare for children and infants. Information will range from tips for homecare of minor ailments and illnesses to a Holistic perspective on the latest research pertaining to Pediatric Medicine. I currently have a private practice in Snohomish, WA (Snohomish Valley Holistic Medicine) where I treat patients of all ages and and a variety of health conditions. When I am not seeing patients, I am busy spending time with my family and friends. I also serve on the Board of Directors of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: Children, Holistic Medicine, Natural Medicine, Naturopath, Naturopathic, Pediatrics, Snohomish | No Comments »