Managing ADHD Naturally

by Robert DeMaria DC, DABCO, FASBE, NHD

We live in a day and age where everything from food preparation to treatment of health conditions is expected to be fast, extremely fast. The consumer is subliminally manipulated by the pharmaceutical and food manufacturers with a mind set that sickness is common, and you deserve to reward yourself with food.

The food designed today has been formulated to compliment the current research on health conditions that are destroying us; ironically the food being produced is actually the cause of most health ailments. The most blatant example of this is hydrogenated fat; or Trans fat was suppose to be good for heart function.

Selected fats are essential for proper health. Each cell membrane is made out of fat. The leading cause of behavioral, emotional and mental health is the improper metabolism of fat. We have lived in a no fat or low fat phobia for years.

The two essential fatty acids are also classified as Omega 3 or 6. This is determined by a bond or link position in the fat chain. Omega 6 fat includes linoleic acid, which commonly is sourced from primrose, safflower or sunflower oils. Omega 6 fats can also be synthesized to make a fat called arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid can be directly sourced from red meat, milk, mollusks and shell fish. This fat causes pain, inflammation and blood vessels to be irritated.

Commonly, arachidonic acid is considered a bad fat, and the one altered by aspirin. Minimizing dairy from experience, helps behavior challenges, because the arachidonic acid, in abundance interferers with the formation of DHA from the alpha-linolenic acid pathway.

Linoleic acid the Omega 6 fat precursor also goes through a series of steps also to become prostaglandin number one, which relieves pain and minimizes inflammation. Omega 6 fat or linoleic acid is commonly found in most diets today.

The other Omega fat, or Omega 3 fat, is called Alpha-linolenic acid. Apha-Linolenic acid from the Omega 3 fat ALA pathway becomes EPA, DHA and prostaglandin number three. See the Chart for the Omega 3 Fats.

We do not normally consume enough of the Omega 3 based green foods. The most popular vegetable in America today, is the French fry. Food, rather from the Omega 6 or 3 families, needs to go through steps as mentioned above or a pathway which require vitamins, minerals and enzymes. We live in a mineral deficient society. Our soil is mineral depleted from over farming. Sugar laced foods and stress also can use up mineral reserves The primary cause of ADHD and depression is a deficiency of DHA form the alpha-linolenic pathway. The major sabotaging agent preventing this from occurring is Trans fat or partially hydrogenated fat. This man made chemical interferes with your body's ability to create DHA from food the food you eat.

Incredibly most people do not eat whole foods, but food loaded with these Trans fats. It is estimated that one third of youths in America, from four to nineteen years old, eat fast food daily. The real clincher is the half life of trans fat (half life, from your days of chemistry is the length of time it takes for an item to cycle) is 51 days, that means in 102, twenty five percent of the negative effect caused by the trans fat is still interrupting with the bodies ability to make DHA.

The molecular shape of the Trans fat is T; the shape of healthy cell fat is C or Cis. Cell membranes are links of C's. The half life of Cis fat is 18 days. That is why we saw positive results in our pilot program participants in 3 weeks and continue to see that in our practice. The T shape of Trans fat creates altered cell membrane function. The US Food program for schools feeds over 29 million children daily, with partially hydrogenated oils as frequent ingredient. .

There are several factors to consider that interferes with DHA production; deficiencies of B vitamin complex including B6 and others including Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc. These can be precipitated by stress, poor food choices and mineral depleting sugar. Excessive eating of refined sugar elevates insulin which can depress DHA production.

Regular consumption of dairy including yogurt, cottage cheese, ice cream, milk, pizza, resulting and an over abundance of too much Omega 6, in ratio to Omega 3 fat, also negatively effects DHA production. Food additives, very prevalent in nearly all commercial prepared food, including colors, taste enhancers, pesticides, herbicides, preservatives and other can also stop DHA production. Food needs to be organic, fresh and near raw (cook animal and fish products).

The protocol for behavior dysfunction includes flax oil, one tablespoon daily per 100 pounds of body weight. Consider whole food supplements including 6 tablets of B and a mineral source. I suggest alfalfa as source of minerals. I normally suggest 3 daily. You need a direct source of DHA to start the process that is why I encourage one salmon capsule per day, taken before bed for 18 nights (the half life of Cis fat). This program should be followed for 102 days.

Besides monitoring the participants diet I I also assessed the children structurally in a pilot program with lateral spinal cervical films. The average curve was 10 degrees, which is far below a normal of 45 degrees. The participants charted their improvement over 102 days, with many functional conditions abating. They were adjusted with a posterior to anterior drop technique and home extension cervical traction. The functional improvements and protocols are detailed in Dr. Bob's Guide to Stop ADHD in 18 Days.

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