by Shane Ellison
The prescription drug Vioxx was once touted as" the safest pain killer of all time" by physicians and medical journals.
Introduced in 1999, Vioxx was taken by tens of millions of arthritis sufferers in the US and around the world. But by 2004, Big Pharma (and specifically its manufacturer Merck & Co.) could no longer hide a dangerous truth — by FDA estimates, Vioxx had caused the cardiovascular-related deaths of 30,000 to 40,000 Americans and was pulled from the market.
Nearly 4 years later, our children might now be facing a similar tragedy thanks to ADHD meds.
That’s because ADHD meds over-stimulate the central nervous system and put the cardiovascular system into overdrive. The hearts of our developing children simply cannot keep up, leading to the possibility of severe heart damage or even death, a fact that Big Pharma is loathe to admit.
The FDA however, is finally taking action. Last year it directed all manufacturers of all drug products approved for the treatment of ADHD to develop Patient Medication Guides to alert patients to possibility of cardiovascular and adverse psychiatric risks associated with the medicines.
The good news is that many of the symptoms of ADHD can be controlled with lifestyle modification and nutritional supplements. A good place to start is by replacing sugary meals with ones that are loaded with healthy sources of fat such as eggs, avocado, grass-fed beef, seeds and nuts. In addition, cod liver oil and green tea supplements containing high levels of antioxidants enhance mental focus. L-tryptophan, a natural amino acid that promotes the release of serotonin, when taken at bedtime can ensure restful sleep and enhanced mood.
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, before turning to prescription meds, contact a naturopathic physician for advice on safe, natural alternatives.
[Ed. Note: Shane Ellison is known as "The People's Chemist." He holds a Master's degree in organic chemistry and has first-hand industry experience with drug research, design and synthesis. He is the author of Health Myths Exposed and The Hidden Truth About Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs. Get his FREE Life-Saving Health Brief click here.
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