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12:05:58 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok today its time again for our monthly
chat with dr randall neustaedter! |
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12:06:05 |
Webmama_Tina |
today's topic: |
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12:06:21 |
Webmama_Tina |
Attention, ADD, and Behavior Problems in
Children. Holistic pediatrics provides a
wide range of approaches and treatments
for managing attention dysfunctions as
well as behavior problems in children.
There is no need to treat children with
stimulant or antidepressant medications
with their attendant dangers. Dr.
Neustaedter will field all questions on
assessment, home management, nutritional
supplementation, school management, and
holistic treatment. |
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12:06:38 |
Webmama_Tina |
welcome dr! |
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12:06:50 |
Webmama_Tina |
lets just dive right in there today,
shall we? |
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12:07:00 |
Webmama_Tina |
mamas, who has the first question? |
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12:07:10 |
Webmama_Tina |
start throwing out those question marks,
i'll start gathering |
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12:07:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
OK ready to go |
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12:07:14 |
merrybee |
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12:07:16 |
Webmama_Tina |
i'm sure we'll see more people as time
goes on |
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12:07:21 |
Webmama_Tina |
ok merrybee, go for it |
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12:07:29 |
kmp4362 |
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12:07:31 |
KiMayaMama |
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12:07:46 |
merrybee |
i have a 15 yo with adhd and ptsd on
antideoressants and stimulant |
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12:07:52 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters (after merrybee):
kmp4362 , KiMayaMama |
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12:08:04 |
merrybee |
i managed to keep her off them till she
was a crime victim |
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12:08:18 |
merrybee |
with diet and extra homework help |
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12:08:23 |
merrybee |
the meds only help some |
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12:08:35 |
merrybee |
i would like to take her off where do i
start |
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12:09:28 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I assume she is getting good therapy.
That sounds important. |
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12:09:29 |
merrybee |
she refuses counseling also- will not
cooperate |
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12:09:52 |
RandallNeustaedter |
this is a serious case and it requires
trained professionals |
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12:10:10 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Homeopathy can be extremely helpful in
these situations |
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12:10:30 |
RandallNeustaedter |
She also must be supported with
supplements. |
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12:10:54 |
merrybee |
i have used homeopathy with success with
her in the past but do not know who to
go to in my new area plus cost is an
issue |
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12:11:10 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Omega-3 fats are the most important, and
lots of them in the form of a good fish
oil. |
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12:11:44 |
merrybee |
i will give them a try i have not used
them in the past but i have heard good
thing-- may be just the place to start |
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12:11:56 |
BabyLilip |
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12:12:13 |
merrybee |
will they work before i take her off
meds so i can gradually switch or does
she need to come off meds for it ot
work? |
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12:12:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Also give her a phosphatydil serine
complex supplement which is available in
your health food store, at least 200 mg. |
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12:13:02 |
merrybee |
thanks- sounds like a good place to
start |
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12:13:26 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Do not take her off meds without more
support, though I am really concerned
for her on antidepressants because of
the potential side effects in this age
group. |
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12:13:54 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Email me off line and let's see if we
can get you more professional help.
randalln@cure-guide.com |
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12:13:56 |
merrybee |
her only side effect at this point is
not sleeping well from the stimulants |
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12:14:14 |
RandallNeustaedter |
My website and book also have
instructions on the supplements. |
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12:14:17 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Next |
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12:14:18 |
merrybee |
my 18 yo is on antidepressants for ptsd
also- |
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12:14:25 |
merrybee |
thank you so much |
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12:14:26 |
kmp4362 |
Dr, do behavioral problems (specifically
ADD/HD and related behaviors) need to
affect boys more, and if so, what are
your theories as to why? I have a VERY
high energy 3yr old son who is defiant,
impulsive, and not very socially
graceful. |
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12:14:47 |
kmp4362 |
I meant to say do they affect boys more
often? |
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12:15:05 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: kmp4362 , KiMayaMama
, BabyLilip |
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12:15:27 |
RandallNeustaedter |
These behaviors are very yang and so of
course boys express them more in their
outgoing exuberance. |
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12:15:42 |
kmp4362 |
He has been assessed for autism
(probably not), but he seems on a one
track road to ritalin (not if I can help
it) |
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12:15:59 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I am dismayed that active, healthy, wild
boys are labeled and drugged. |
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12:16:00 |
kmp4362 |
I have great concerns about his ability
to attend mainstream schools |
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12:16:19 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Do not give your kids Ritalin. There are
very effective substitutes. |
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12:16:28 |
LindaKuzyk |
I am a grammie of a 3-yr old who is ADD
and a 5th grade teacher who has worked
with many ADD and ADHD kids. I, myself
have ADD. Is there a packet" of
information that I might gain access to
that you have created?" |
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12:16:34 |
kmp4362 |
I agree, I just struggle with his
fitting into the world (schools, public,
etc) |
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12:16:56 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: kmp4362 , KiMayaMama
, BabyLilip |
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12:17:00 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I recommend you read Ritalin Free Kids
by Reichenberg-Ullman |
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12:17:11 |
Webmama_Tina |
LindaKuzyk, i'm glad you made it! we're
taking turns |
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12:17:14 |
Webmama_Tina |
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12:18:12 |
LindaKuzyk |
? |
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12:18:16 |
kmp4362 |
Thank you! Mothering this busy boy of
mine is the most challenging thing I
could ever imagine doing, but I don't
believe in drugging him unless it is
TRULY TRULY the last resort. |
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12:18:45 |
kmp4362 |
He is currently on fish oil and we
follow the Feinstein diet fairly
closely. |
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12:18:56 |
RandallNeustaedter |
This is a big subject and requires a
perspective that includes assessment,
understanding of the issues,
self-awareness for older kids,
supplementation with fats, adjustments
in the school and home environment, and
treatment at times with both homeopathy
and Chinese medicine, which are
extremely effective. |
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12:19:32 |
kmp4362 |
Do you think that these issues are
addressed in that recommended book? |
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12:19:41 |
RandallNeustaedter |
There are many good books and they are
all referenced in my book, Child Health
Guide, along with a detailed discussion
of the issues. |
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12:19:49 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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12:19:52 |
kmp4362 |
Thank you doctor. |
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12:20:08 |
KiMayaMama |
Is it safe for a mother to try and rid a
5 yr olds body of heavy metals. My
daughter has all the symptoms of ADHD. I
am giving her fish oils with no marked
improvement as of yet. I've done some
reading and suspect she may have too
many heavy metals in |
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12:20:09 |
jkelleycaires |
? |
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12:20:11 |
KiMayaMama |
her system |
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12:20:46 |
RandallNeustaedter |
You can give her chlorella if she will
take it, which serves that function. |
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12:20:53 |
KiMayaMama |
she was fully vaccinated up to this
point which i am close to convinced has
something to do with it |
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12:21:24 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Otherwise you would need to see a DAN
Doctor trained in assessment of heavy
metal toxicity. |
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12:21:50 |
RandallNeustaedter |
I really would recommend that you do the
kind of program I am suggesting before
you go the heavy metal route. |
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12:22:17 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: KiMayaMama ,
BabyLilip, LindaKuzyk, jkelleycaires |
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12:22:23 |
Webmama_Tina |
sorry, had a phone call |
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12:22:24 |
Webmama_Tina |
:) |
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12:22:32 |
KiMayaMama |
because it is dangerous? |
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12:22:40 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Vaccines often have a causative role in
these problems of course. But that is in
the past (hopefully) for you and just
deal wtih what you have now. |
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12:23:02 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Chelation of metals is very costly and
there are many other things to try
first. |
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12:23:04 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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12:23:10 |
BabyLilip |
Hi Dr. Neustaedter. I’m sorry, I know
the topic is ADD, but I was wondering if
I could ask an allergy related question
please? |
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12:23:21 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Go |
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12:23:25 |
Webmama_Tina |
upcoming chatters: BabyLilip,
LindaKuzyk, jkelleycaires |
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12:23:44 |
BabyLilip |
thanks, |
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12:24:33 |
BabyLilip |
My 17 month old son is allergic to dairy
and wheat. With dairy, he gets hives
(red skin with white bumps) when his
skin comes in contact with any dairy
product. It usually takes a few minutes
to show the symptoms. |
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12:24:36 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Just for everyone's info there are
archived radio shows on the topics of
allergies, ADD, vaccines, and many other
pediatric topics at our website
www.hpakids.org that will answer many of
your questions on these issues. |
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12:24:42 |
BabyLilip |
He has never actually eaten any dairy
products yet, not even formula. My
first question is that if this type of
reaction indicates any severe allergy
(Anaphylactic) to dairy if he actually
eats dairy? |
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12:25:32 |
RandallNeustaedter |
No anaphylactic reactions to dairy are
extremely unlikely. |
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12:25:56 |
BabyLilip |
We've seen an allergist and he wants to
do a blood test to see what are the
chances of a Anaphylactic. Do you
reccomand it too? |
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12:26:02 |
moozy21 |
? |
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12:26:20 |
RandallNeustaedter |
no problem with doing RAST blood tests |
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12:26:36 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters order: BabyLilip, LindaKuzyk,
jkelleycaires, moozy21 |
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12:26:47 |
BabyLilip |
My second question is at what age can I
give him fish oil directly? |
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12:28:14 |
RandallNeustaedter |
At any age. I recommend that all
children get a DHA supplement (as in
fish oil) by the time they are nursing
less than every few hours, and prior to
that I have all nursing mothers take an
adequate fish oil supplement for the
benefit through breastmilk. |
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12:28:28 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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12:28:32 |
LindaKuzyk |
I apologize for the earlier
interruption. I am still interested in
giving the parents of my AD(H)D kids a
packet of info. Most of them won't read
a book. I also worry about the future
of my 3-yr. old granddaughter...(ADHD).
Advice? |
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12:28:36 |
BabyLilip |
Thank you very much Dr. I really
appreciate it. |
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12:28:36 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters order: LindaKuzyk,
jkelleycaires, moozy21 |
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12:29:37 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Copy the section from my book for them.
Or go online and get the articles on
attention from my site cure-guide.com
and hpakids.org |
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12:29:51 |
LindaKuzyk |
Thank you. |
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12:29:53 |
RandallNeustaedter |
next |
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12:29:54 |
jkelleycaires |
what supplements/therapies do you
recommend for profoundly academically
accelerated children that mimic many
symptoms of ADHD, but are actually NOT
(neuropsych ruled this out)and in fact
have sensory motor overexcitabilities
related to profound giftedness? |
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12:30:22 |
Webmama_Tina |
chatters order: jkelleycaires, moozy21 |
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12:30:56 |
RandallNeustaedter |
wow, that's an unusual question and I am
not sure I am really qualified to answer
it |
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12:31:05 |
jkelleycaires |
understand - but thought I would try |
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12:31:08 |
jkelleycaires |
:) |
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12:32:13 |
RandallNeustaedter |
Gifted children need an adequate program
of enrichment, which is not always so
easily provided. It really depends on
their type of giftedness, as in the
Howard Gardner theories of multiple
intelligences. |
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12:33:15 |
RandallNeustaedter |
There are certainly experts to consult.
You might want to contact one of schools
that specializes in this area such as
the Nueva School in Hillsborough, CA
which is dedicated to educating gifted
children. |
