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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You might want to consider the Feingold diet (which is eliminating artificial colors, flavorings, additives, etc in processed food) and gluten free diet.
It might take a couple of months before you notice the difference.[/quote]

I second this. DS was a tough toddler and preschooler and I was sure he would later have ADHD. It changed drastically with the diet. Other parents comment on how well behaved and focused he is. It doesn't work for everyone but it is worth a try. Just be sure to follow it completely (even toothpaste and medicine) and give it enough time to work. If my son had an exposure, it can take a week to recover. [/quote]

I "third" this.  Diet is critical.  For us, also removing all sources of MSG is important.  The hard part is that most every processed food has MSG, usually disguised as "natural flavors," autolysed yeast", or "yeast extract."  It's also important to check iron levels as low iron can be evidenced as hyperactivity.  Supplementing with magnesium can also help.[/quote]

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