After starting the protocol, a gradual improvement in focus, attention, and hyperactivity will become noticeable after a few months. As this continues, reducing the medication dose by 25-50% will allow you to measure if the medication is still necessary. I always recommend dose reductions with the assistance of the prescribing physician.
No, I don’t think so. What is more than likely is that as the autonomic damage that is causing the child’s ADD, ADHD, or “poor focus” resolves, the medication may now be unnecessary and is more apt to cause a side effect.
As the blood pressure regulation system recovers, you’ll notice greater improvements in your child’s focus and attention skills beyond what the medication provides. A reduction to a new, lower test dosage periodically can help you determine if they still need as much medication. Some parents will stop the ADD/ADHD medication completely over a weekend or during a school holiday break to see how much they are needed. If a child functions significantly worse on the lower dose, increase back to the prior level and try again in another 4-8 weeks.
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No, I use an age-based dosing regimen.
Increasing the child’s intake of fluids, salty snacks, increasing physical activity, or lying flat are simple steps that can improve blood pressure. There are some medications, such as midodrine, that can boost blood pressure in the brain, but the use of these medications should be discussed with your physician.
The aggression or hyperactivity caused by inulin intolerance will stop within 1-2 weeks after the cessation of inulin if it is genuinely due to the inulin. If the aggression or hyperactivity persists beyond this time, then aggression or hyperactivity results from some other factor, such as a sinus infection, dental pain, or emotional trauma.
There are a number of issues that can trigger a worsening of anxiety and aggression that will need to be addressed in order to get recovery back on track. The worsening is usually due to an emotional or physical stressor and is obvious (e.g., a change in schools or housing) to the parent. Occasionally, the cause is difficult to identify because the child is not able to communicate their pain or discomfort. Problems such as dental pain (cavities, impacted molars, etc.), allergic reactions, infections, or allergic reactions can cause an increase in negative behaviors.nThere may be an obvious trigger like a head injury or stressful event but in many cases, the child needs a medical or dental examination to find the cause. The most common hidden trigger I see in my office is dental issues. Getting dental x-rays and having your child assessed by a professional is the recommended course of action. Please see the included checklist for common triggers.
Increased episodes of anger and aggression can be related to either low brain blood pressure or “road rage” like episodes. Both of these seem to be the consequence of past but unrepaired injuries to the autonomic nervous system. This will resolve after the protocol helps the nervous system to repair itself. **This is a complicated topic. You may want to read Chapter 13 in our book where I cover this in great detail.n
Increased episodes of anger and aggression can be related to either low brain blood pressure or “road rage” like episodes. Both of these seem to be the consequence of past but unrepaired injuries to the autonomic nervous system. This will resolve after the protocol helps the nervous system to repair itself. **This is a complicated topic. You may want to read Chapter 13 in our book where I cover this in great detail.n