SEPTEMBER 1999

Hyperactivity (ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER) In a first year class of more than 20 pupils, we count in average one to two children victims of this disorder. In Québec, more than 5% of children are hyperactive. According to specialists, 3 to 10% of school aged children posess the diagnostic criteria. According to the Mental Health diagnostic and statistics manual " the North-American psychia-trists's bible " , this problem is characterized by the coexistance of three major symptoms hyperactivity, impulsiveness and attention span deficit. Children affected by this condition have problems organizing themselves, they always move , they are easily distracted and constantly lose things. It is difficult for them to accomplish an intellectual task, which they will try to avoid at all costs. Boys are affected three times more than girls. The cause of this condition is organic. These children suffer from a neurochemical deficit which provokes a decrease in the function of a brain area called the frontal lobe. This area is responsible for the control of certain behaviors. When one parent is affected, the child has a 50% probability of inheriting the problem. When both parents are affected, the child is almost ensured to test positively. Recent studies have shown that less than 5% of hyperactives are so because of brain lesions acquired at birth from a lack of oxygen to the brain. SOLUTIONS : Producs : W-W (#916) is recommended to eliminate all parasites from the system. Take 10-15 drops , twice a day. The program should last between 10 to 15 days, according to the severity of the problem. B.N.C.-W (#725) allows a better concentration, improves memory function and eases the accomplishment of an intellectual task. For a child, 10 to 15 drops two to three times daily are sufficient. For an adult, take 25 to 30 drops two to three times daily Food : Avoid sweets and stimulants such as pop, chocolate, pastries, concentrated juices, etc… Other : Participating to a summer camp, scouts or cadets may be helpful for those children that have schooling difficulties since they may perform well on other subjects where their strenghts will be rewarded. Individual sports such as judo, karate, tennis, swimming, etc must be priviledged as they promote self-control. Sources : Guide pour parents d'enfants hyperactifs (Elaine Lemire) Stratégie de traitement des hyperactifs (Charles Robitaille)