Attention Deficit Disorder
From the book 'ABC's of Asthma, Allergies and Lupus'
by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj
The results with the watercure on ADD & ADHD have been
fantastic by following the watercure. That means no junk food, soda etc. We
will immediately do some research through Dr. B.'s material and post it on our
testimonial page. We will also run some ads in the papers to collect
testimonials. In my opinion, the best diet to follow is from Dr. Lorraine
Day. See drday.com. She is also a great believer in Dr. B.'s work. The pH of
every child should be checked as I'm certain it will be quite acid. As far as
I'm concerned, this is a very simple problem. Please stay in touch!
Bob
Caffeine is a natural diuretic. It forces more water out of the body than is contained in the caffeinated beverage. Caffeine also acts directly on the brain cells and forces them to use some of their critical energy reserves on trivial actions and whims. It lowers the threshold for triggering an action from cells that would otherwise remain quiet until a more serious engagement is deemed necessary. The effect of caffeine on the brain is energy depletion. Caffeine, if taken repeatedly, eventually exhausts the brain. When the brain needs energy reserves to cope with a crisis, it will be far less effective because it is energy-depleted and depressed. The energy-reserve-depleting effect of caffeine on the brain is one of the primary causes of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
Caffeine has another detrimental effect on the brain that should be considered as the second main impact that pushes the brain in the direction of reaching an ADD status. The brain maintains its energy reserves to use for new confrontations, experiences, dangers, and exciting, fresh ideas. This is how it learns selectively and from new experiences. Caffeine not only depletes the stored energy pools in the brain, it also inhibits the enzyme system initiated by PD (phospho-diesterase). PD activity is a vital step in “memory making” by the brain cells.
See also: http://mercola.com/2001/sep/26/ritalin.htm
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