No more Ritalin

October 6th, 2008  |  Published by BRAHA Editor in Psychoactive Substances

By Dr Mary Ann Block

NO MORE RITALIN…..is a top-selling book by Dr. Mary Ann Block who is internationally known for her effective, non-drug approach to treating children diagnosed with ADHD and is a recognized health care leader in the treatment of chronic health problems in children.

Did You Know . . .

Ritalin’s proven short-term side effects include:
• Appetite loss, decreased growth, abdominal pain, insomnia, and depression?
• Ritalin stimulates the same part of the brain as addictive drugs like cocaine?
• The long-term effects of Ritalin are unknown.

In her breakthrough book, Dr. Mary Ann Block shows why Ritalin may be extremely dangerous to your child’s health and why she does not believe in the condition known as ADHD. Dr. Block explains that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric label. According to the National Institutes of Health, there is no valid, consistent test available to diagnose it. Children prescribed drugs for the problems still have higher level of behavioral problems and show little improvement in academic and social skills. There is no information on the effectiveness or safety of drug treatment for more than one year. Most studies done on the drugs were short, only up to three months long. (NIH Consensus Development Conference Statement on ADHD, 1998)

Dr. Block’s revolutionary method of treating children with attention and behavior problems is to look for and treat the underlying problem causing the symptoms.
These include:
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Allergies
• Nutritional Deficiencies
• Environmental factors
• Learning Problems
•
Using actual case histories from her clinic, Dr. Block offers powerful evidence that a drug-free approach to behavior and attention works. She also shows how food allergies and other diet-related problems can play a key role in a child’s learning ability and behavior, and how these conditions can be corrected through nutrition and dietary modification.

Disclaimer: All material provided in the Block Center Web Site is provided for educational purposes only. Access of this web site does not create a doctor-patient relationship nor should the information contained on this web site be considered specific medical advice with respect to a specific patient and/or a specific condition. Consult your own physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition.

Dr. Block specifically disclaims any liability,loss or risk personal or otherwise, that is or may be incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly of use or application of any of the information provided on this web site
 

Author: Dr Mary Ann Block

ATTENTION: The publication of the material in this site is intended as a source for research and consulting by serving as a source of information for society and therefore has no commercial objectives.

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