Ritalin-Free Kids: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADHD and Other Behavioral and Learning Problems PDF
Preview Ritalin-Free Kids: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADHD and Other Behavioral and Learning Problems
© 2014 by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., M.S.W, and Robert Ullman N.D. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from Picnic Point Press, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. This book is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, give medical advice for a specific condition, or in any way to replace the services of a qualified medical practitioner before treating any specific condition. The publisher and the authors therefore disclaim any responsibility for any injury or damage suffered from the use of any information contained herein. When making general references to patients, the authors alternate between “he” and “she” for the purpose of equality of gender reference. The cases in this book are true stories from the authors’ clinical practice. We have tried as much as possible to use the words of the patents and to tell their stories as they were told to them. The authors have changed the names to protect confidentiality. Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth. Ritalin-Free Kids : safe and effective homeopathic medicine for ADHD and other behavioral and learning problems / Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., M.S.W., Robert Ullman, N.D.—Revised 3rd edition. Kindle ISBN: 978-1-940057-07-1 Picnic Point Press 123 4th Avenue N., Edmonds, WA 98020 425-774-5599 Visit us at www.healthyhomeopathy.com Digital Conversion by: AG Creative Solutions, India To our parents, who raised us with love, support, and guidance and instilled in us the confidence to pursue our dreams and aspirations. To the many children whom we have enjoyed seeing as patients, some of whose stories appear in this book. To their parents for having the open-mindedness and trust to seek out homeopathy. To other children suffering from physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning problems—may homeopathy offer you and your parents a new ray of hope. Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE The Conventional View of ADHD 1: Drifty, Driven, and Daring The Typical Characteristics of ADHD 2: Life in Overdrive Growing Up with ADHD Special Challenges for Adults with ADHD 3: Epidemic or Overdiagnosis? Can So Many Children Have ADHD? 4: The ADHD Pressure Cooker Kids, Teachers, Parents, and Doctors All Feel the Heat 5: To Drug or Not to Drug The Pros and Cons of Conventional Treatment for ADHD and Other behavioral and Mood Disorders Medications for ADHD 6: Different Strokes for Different Folks What Parents and Kids Say About Drugs for ADHD PART TWO Homeopathy: A Whole Child Approach 7: All About Homeopathy Natural Medicine That Works 8: A Better Answer Than Ritalin Homeopathy Is a Highly Effective Treatment for ADHD How Can I Find a Homeopath? 9: Unique Treatment for Unique Individuals Treating People, Not Diagnoses 10: Changing Children’s Lives with Homeopathy What Parents Say About Homeopathic Treatment 11: Living with and Learning from a Child with ADHD Tips for Parents PART THREE Real Stories of Real People: Successful Homeopathic Treatmen of ADHD 12: Kids on the Move Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity 13: “I Have to Tell Him Everything Ten Times” Attention Deficit Without Hyperactivity 14: “You Never Know What She’s Up To” Sneaky, Mischievous Kids 15: “If I Say Black, He Says White” Oppositional, Defiant behavior 16: “I’m Gonna Chop Off His Head!” ADHD with Violence and Rage 17: “Won’t I Ever Outgrow This?” Adults with ADHD PART FOUR Homeopathic Treatment of Learning Disabilities, the Autism Spectrum, and Other Mental and Emotional Problems 18: Enhancing the Learning Curve Through Homeopathy Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delays 19: A Terrifying World Fearful, Anxious Kids Homeopathy: An Answer for Many a Frightened Child 20: “I Feel Bad About Myself. I Have No Friends.” Depressed Kids PART FIVE Expanding Your Knowledge of Homeopathy 21: The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Homeopathic Treatment for ADHD 22: Our Society Needs Homeopathy Now Appendix: Learning More Glossary Notes About the Authors Our Books and Kits Foreword When Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and Robert Ullman sent me this book, the first thing I noticed was how impossible it would be for me to spell their names. How could I write a foreword to a book if I couldn’t get past the spelling of the authors’ names? But I reminded myself that one of the precepts I try to live by is never to shy away from the unfamiliar, so I tackled the names and learned how to spell them (I hope!). The second thing I noticed was that this was a book that had Ritalin in its title. Usually such books attack the use of Ritalin and other stimulant medications. Since I am an expert on the treatment of ADHD, and since I do prescribe stimulant medication for some of my patients, it seemed odd that the authors would ask me to write an endorsement for a book that I imagined attacked what I do in my practice. But, once again, I reminded myself of my precept not to shy away from the unfamiliar. So I read the book. I am very glad I did. This book taught me a great deal. Before reading it, I knew almost nothing about homeopathic medicine. This book opened my eyes. Now I know some of the basics, and I want to learn even more. I even want to look into the possibility of finding a homeopathic physician to join my practice. I will continue to recommend, as my first-line choice, the use of stimulant medication to treat ADHD. The track record of these medications is superb. Ritalin and other similar medications, such as Adderal and Dexedrine, have changed millions of lives dramatically for the better, in both children and adults. I know this because I have seen it up-close in my practice for years. I know that these medications work and that they work well. I also know that they are very safe as long as they are used under proper medical supervision. However, stimulant medications are not for everyone. About 20 to 30 percent of children and adults with ADHD will not respond well to stimulant medication, so they need an alternative. Also, many people, for good and not-so- good reasons, refuse even to consider taking stimulant medication because of all the bad reports they have heard about them. These people also need an alternative.
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