Does Your Child Have Learning Problems?

Latest estimates show 10-30% of children have been diagnosed as hyperactive or having learning disorders. At the present time, the usual form of treatment for these children lies heavily on drugs such as Ritalin.

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Ritalin is considered a Class II Drug and a controlled substance. Other drugs in this category are those such as cocaine, methamphetamine, opium, and methadone. A drug becomes a controlled substance when it has the potential for abuse and /or addiction.

This form of treatment persists in spite of research that shows most of these children are, in fact, victims of allergic reactions to foods or environmental contaminants. Most of these children return to normal when their allergies are identified and receive appropriate treatment.

Do you D.A.R.E. your child to say "No" to street drugs? We D.A.R.E. you to say "No" and get a second opinion before starting your child on a Class II drug.

There are specific signs that can help parents recognize if their child may have allergy problems. These are: frequent respiratory, bronchial, sinus, ear infections; poor school performance; hyperactivity and attention deficit (especially after meals); dark circles under eyes; ears turning bright red after meals; headaches; stomach aches; runny nose, stuffy nose, sniffling, coughing, and wheezing.

If your child displays some of these symptoms, an evaluation for allergy should be done first. Excellent methods are available to uncover reactions to foods and environmental contaminants that are usually not picked up by standard testing.

Tipu Sultan, MD heads the Environmental Health and Allergy Center - St. Louis. Dr. Sultan has been practicing environmental medicine in the St. Louis area since 1979. He adheres to the Hippocratic Oath to "First, Do No Harm".

To help you get well, EHAC offers special Big Discounts to patients who are restricted with network care and those who have no insurance