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Article on the Rise of ADHD
WARNING: There is a great deal of controversial material in this article, but it also contains some good advice.
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All of the factors that Mercola mentions have been tested in well-designed studies and found to have little or no effect on ADHD symptoms in people who meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
And since this is a quote, not a link, what's not seen is what products of his own Mercola is attempting to sell in conjunction with this information. The purpose of his site is not to provide information, but to provide information that will encourage people to purchase his merchandise.
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I get out in nature a lot, sadly it does nothing for my symptoms.
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FDA Warnings In 2005, the FDA ordered Mercola and his Optimal Wellness Center to stop making illegal claims for products sold through his Web site [13]. The claims to which the FDA objected involved three products: Living Fuel Rx, claimed to offer an "exceptional countermeasure" against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, etc. Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil, claimed to reduce the risk of heart disease and has beneficial effects against Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and many infectious agents Chlorella, claimed to fight cancer and normalize blood pressure. In 2006, the FDA sent Mercola and his center a second warning that was based on product labels collected during an inspection at his facility and on claims made on the Optimum Wellness Center Web site [14]. This time the claims to which the FDA objected involve four products: Vibrant Health Research Chlorella XP, claimed to "help to virtually eliminate your risk of developing cancer in the future." Fresh Shores Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, claimed to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and degenerative diseases. Momentum Health Products Vitamin K2, possibly useful in treating certain kinds of cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Momentum Health Products Cardio Essentials Nattokinase NSK-SD, claimed to be "a much safer and effective option than aspirin and other pharmaceutical agents to treating heart disease." The warning letters explained that the use of such claims in the marketing of these products violates the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, which bans unapproved claims for products that are intended for curing, mitigating, treating, or preventing of diseases. (Intended use can be established through product labels, catalogs, brochures, tapes, Web sites, or other circumstances surrounding the distribution of the product.) In 2011, the FDA ordered Mercola to stop making claims for thermography that go beyond what the equipment he uses (Medtherm2000 infrared camera) was cleared for. The warning letter said that statements on Mercola's site improperly imply that the Meditherm camera can be used alone to diagnose or screen for various diseases or conditions associated with the breast, they also represent that the sensitivity of the Meditherm Med2000 Telethermographic camera is greater than that of machines used in mammography. The statements to which the FDA objected included: "Revolutionary and Safe Diagnostic Tool Detects Hidden Inflammation: Thermography" "The Newest Safe Cancer Screening Tool" "[b]ecause measuring inflammation through thermal imaging is a proactive, preventative method you can use for detecting disease, which significantly improves your chances for longevity and good health." Additionally, thermograms provide: "Reliable and accurate information for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis…" "Yes, it's true. Thermograms provide you with early diagnosis and treatment assistance in such problems as cancer, inflammatory processes, neurological and vascular dysfunction, and musculoskeletal injury." Thermography can benefit patients by detecting conditions including: Arthritis: "[d]ifferentiate between osteoarthritis and more severe forms like rheumatoid." Immune Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, "Digestive Disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and Crohn's disease…" and "Other Conditions: including bursitis, herniated discs, ligament or muscle tear, lupus, nerve problems, whiplash, stroke screening, cancer and many, many others." [15] In 2011, the Chicago Tribune reported that Mercola had not complied with the FDA's order and intended to "fight the FDA . . . if they decide to take it further." [16] |
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As I pointed out in the WARNING in my original post:
There is a GREAT DEAL OF CONTROVERSIAL MATERIAL in this article, but it ALSO CONTAINS SOME GOOD TIPS! I know Mercola is over the top. I'm not a fan of his. However, there is some good sound advice in the article, such as: Quote:
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Yes, you did say there are controversial claims. There is also denial and the usual anti-adhd tropes in the article as well. You chose to put this information out there, not saying where you think his claims are over the top. Gut health... The new nonsense, put out by Natalie (last name under which she got her supposed doctorate in the Soviet Union withheld by herself, so no one can actually verify her so called credentials.) She claims to cure, acne, autism, add and many other health conditions. . She makes a crap load of money at her clinic in the UK, where on top of her dubious diet, she be lls her clients for tests they can have done for free by the NHS. Gluten "sensitivity". The new way to claim allergic reaction while needing absolutely NO supporting evidence. Sugar has been ruled out as causing or exacerbating adhd. I personally recommend a low sugar diet because it's just good health. I don't single out kids with adhd, the parents have enough on their plates without having mom average scrutinize her kids lunch pail which is the point of these social straightjackets that manage to belittle adhd as a diagnosis, cast doubt on the legitimacy of adhd and put parents on the defensive EVERY where they go. If there were alternative health people who weren't commenting hysteria, who cared about real information about adhd AND discussed alternatives including that there is little evidence that they have any medical effect but are a good adjunct simply because it's good common sense to get rid of products like roundup and have a safe and nutritionally sound diet. But, here's the list problem, many of these practioners have a conflict of interest when it comes to sharing real information, it might effect their bottom line. Alternative types would get a lot more respect if they didn't prey on mental illness to sell their tinctures and tonics. Just as one example, Dr. Mercola says that the diagnosis of ADHD is just an "opinion". Notice how he left out "medical opinion"? And he makes sure that indent the word "opinion" to highlight. It. Slick stuff, because people get medical opinions all the time, that's why we go to see medical doctors. It's this kind of slick propaganda that I object to, not the idea that we should care about what he's into our children's bodies. I think round up is bad, please keep it far from your children. Not just children with adhd, all children. Feed your children healthy food, not just kids with adhd but all children. Parents of special needs children do not need to develop an unhealthy paranoia of food, stay away from heavily processed foods, additives and you're good. Special diets that could cost you 1000's of dollars that young families could put to better use, and will likely mean great sacrifices are simply not warranted. Naturally there are people who are evangelical in their beliefs about this diet or that diet who respond to accumulated data as suspicious and often threatening but that's the world we live in. Common sense is... In short supply. |
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![]() I put an article out there (didn't take out the controversial stuff because then I'd be accused of covering something up). Anyone reading this thread can take what they want from it and leave the rest. Have a wonderful day and be healthy!
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Nopr, this is more propaganda, Drug companies have to submit strong evidence of claims of effectiveness and spend millions testing their medications.
Does Dr. Mercola? Nope, he can and does make any claim he wants and his followers believe it, not on evidence because he, unlike the drug companies makes his millions by beng really really nice and ever so ethical. Tell me, if our children were dying from lukemia would you bring this anti-pharma crap? Last edited by APSJ; 12-05-13 at 06:34 PM.. |
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First of all, TY 4 posting this.
Secondly, ignoring the fact that I have no clue who the author is, I can say unequivically, that, after studying the disorder professionally for over 28 years now (plus living with it my entire life), I KNOW for a fact that (* = Elaborate in More Detail) : 1) ADHD is the Most Widely Researched Childhood Disorder/Developmental Disability on Earth; 2) The Recent Rise in Diagnoses is DUE TO IMPROVED KNOWLEDGE + EDUCATION on ADHD; 3) Every Country in the World Acknowledges ADHD as a Valid Problem (For their country); * 4) The Use of All Scans For Diagnostic Purposes Is Inappropriate & Unacceptable; 5) ADHD is defined as a "Normal Dimensional Disorder of Human Behavior;" * 6) "Shifting Gears" to NCLB is Deceptive = "Apples & Oranges." * I haven't bothered to look at the author's doctorate, in terms of what field it's in, but it really doesn't matter, because EVERYTHING he's saying has already been addressed in the literature (and ensuing) Clinical Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD by the following : American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Family Physicians; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Medical Association; American Psychiatric Association; Attention Deficit Disorder Association; Center For Disease Control; Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder; National Clearing House on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (CDC); National Institutes of Heath and Mental Health and; U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health (Chapter 3- Disorders of Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence). (* = More Elaboration) POINTS : 3) The Landmark Journal Article INTERNATIONAL CONSENSUS 2002 is THE Definitive "ADHD is Real the World Over" Research Article - Signed off on by over 83 of the world's most distinguished scientist's; all acknowledging the universality of ADHD as a legitimate disorder; 3) Also contains THE "Gold Standard" Operational Definition for ANY Disorder ("Harmful Dysfunction") - by Rutgers Ethics Professor Jerome Wakefield (ADHD easily meets criteria); 5) One of the approximately 15 or so Operational Definitions for ADHD is that it is a Normal Demensional Disorder of Human Behavior, in that EVERYONE Displays Those Behaviors At Some Point. However, For ADHD, Those Behaviors Are Considered MALADAPTIVE (Create IMPAIRMENTS = Adverse Consequences) and DEVELOPMENTALLY INAPPROPRIATE (Create Impairments NOT Experienced by Same Age / Same Gender Peers = DEVELOPMENTAL DEVIANCE). Clinical Threshold for ADHD = IMPAIRMENTS (NO IMPAIRMENT, NO DISORDER). Metric (For Measuring) ADHD = DEVELOPMENTAL DEVIANCE (i.e., The "Rest of the Class" does NOT have an "invisible" neurobiological disorder of inhibition & self-control). 6) Please Check Out the US Supreme Court Ruling on T.A. vs. OREGON (2009) You'll see that the US Supreme Court recognized the inequities involved in the Special Education process with respect to ADHD students, by RULING IN FAVOR of the student. I hope this helps some in clarifying some of what I see as "smoke and mirrors" by the author. tc mctavish23 (Robert) |
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One of the reasons Mercola has only a web presence and owns his own publication company and supplement manufactory is to avoid having to adhere to US law about making medical claims that are not supported by evidence. He prints the quack Miranda warning on his products so they can be shipped to the US, but presents them as actual medical treatments that can cure diseases and other conditions in his blog and the product descriptions.
Each one of the things that he mentions as contributing to ADHD symptoms has been thoroughly tested in large-scale well-designed scientific tests - and most of them even on human subjects with ADHD, so the results are relevant and significant. None of them has been shown to be associated with ADHD symptoms. So, in essence, he's lying. That's not "controversial material," but outright obfuscation.
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substances, and taking them at very high doses. Meds that are prescribed and overseen by doctors and parents actually have fewer serious side effects than some over-the-counter meds that are given to our kids without blinking an eye, such as aspirin, Tylenol and cough meds.
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ADD is not a problem of knowing what to do; it is a problem of doing what you know. -RUSSELL A. BARKLEY, PH.D. As far as I know, there is nothing positive about ADHD that people can't have w out ADHD. ~ ADD me |
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If "big pharma" told any lie commensurate with the multitude of whoppers Mercola has told in just this article they'd be sued to smithereens. Unfortunately the Mercola's of the world do not have to be accountable for what they say.
I'd love to see where big pharma has lied in any equivalent way about adhd or the medicines it makes in comparison to Mercola. Oh well, as long as Mercola makes his multi millions all is well. The kids who go without treatment.. Who cares about them. Higher suicide rates for teens with adhd who remain untreated because idiots keep saying medication is like dangerous street drugs should be sued. Eventually, there will be regulation of the BIG Pseudo and they'll be held to the same standards as pharma. |
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Can't say that I like that article, correct me if I'm wrong but I get the idea that he's basically saying "the rise in diagnosis of ADHD could be because of better diagnostic material but more likely than not it's actually just the schools education system makes smart kids act out because they are bored... actually ADHD might not even exist..., but anyways, ADHD-like symptoms could be because there are GMOs and stuff in our foods- get rid of sugar, eliminate gluten, get them lots of omega-3s, and get rid of those gmos and other environmental toxins."
I've read studies about omega-3s and gluten, they are not conclusive- some say one thing, then another contradicts. I'll keep my meds for now, they work. And no, they are not as dangerous as street meth
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What if I told you I tried each and every single one of the cures and none of them did nothing for me: I have no intolerance to gluten, I think my intestines are ok since I only eat food that is good for them, I did take Omega supplements and I still eat a lot of fish, nuts and olive oil, also I avoid food additives and GMOs are not that present around here yet. I eat way healthier and exercise more than many others around me, I even go to the country side to be in a natural environment almost every week, but I still have the symptoms. I understand that you want to try all options and I encourage you do it. It's just that many here already tried those things and being given the same advice over and over again when it doesn't work gets very frustrating, I know you're just trying to share knowledge, but you should know these things have already been discussed in many threads before.
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NOTHING I re-stated had anything to do with nutritional supplements. Instead, it was all
directed at the attempts at mis-information made by the "Dr." in question, whom I've never heard of. As a Licensed Psychologist with ADHD, it bothers me that he has something to gain by selling a product; regardless of individual anecdotal, subjective experiences. The simple fact that he was misleading is unethical. As for individual anecdotal, subjective experiences, they are exactly that and nothing more. What I mean by that is that they are of value to that individual, which I have no problem with. However, at the same time though, they are also NOT statistically significant. I'm willing to read anything, as long as it's rational (based in scientific facts and not misleading). As I previously stated though, I do appreciate the post and the sincerity behind it. TY 4 That. tc mctavish23 (Robert) |
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