Ritalin-Free Kids: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Medicine for ADHD and Other Behavioral and Learning Problems

263 Pages·2013·2.41 MB·English

by  Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman

© 2014 by Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D., M.S.W, and Robert Ullman N.D.
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replace the services of a qualified medical practitioner before treating any
specific condition. The publisher and the authors therefore disclaim any
responsibility for any injury or damage suffered from the use of any information
contained herein.
When making general references to patients, the authors alternate between “he”
and “she” for the purpose of equality of gender reference. The cases in this book
are true stories from the authors’ clinical practice. We have tried as much as
possible to use the words of the patents and to tell their stories as they were told
to them. The authors have changed the names to protect confidentiality.
Reichenberg-Ullman, Judyth.
Ritalin-Free Kids : safe and effective homeopathic medicine for ADHD and
other behavioral and learning problems / Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D.,
M.S.W., Robert Ullman, N.D.—Revised 3rd edition.
Kindle ISBN: 978-1-940057-07-1
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To our parents, who raised us with love, support, and guidance and
instilled in us the confidence to pursue our dreams and aspirations.
To the many children whom we have enjoyed seeing as patients, some
of whose stories appear in this book.
To their parents for having the open-mindedness and trust to seek out
homeopathy.
To other children suffering from physical, emotional, behavioral, or
learning problems—may homeopathy offer you and your parents a
new ray of hope.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART ONE
The Conventional View of ADHD
1: Drifty, Driven, and Daring
The Typical Characteristics of ADHD
2: Life in Overdrive
Growing Up with ADHD
Special Challenges for Adults with ADHD
3: Epidemic or Overdiagnosis?
Can So Many Children Have ADHD?
4: The ADHD Pressure Cooker
Kids, Teachers, Parents, and Doctors All Feel the Heat
5: To Drug or Not to Drug
The Pros and Cons of Conventional Treatment for ADHD and Other
behavioral and Mood Disorders
Medications for ADHD
6: Different Strokes for Different Folks
What Parents and Kids Say About Drugs for ADHD
PART TWO
Homeopathy: A Whole Child Approach
7: All About Homeopathy
Natural Medicine That Works
8: A Better Answer Than Ritalin
Homeopathy Is a Highly Effective Treatment for ADHD
How Can I Find a Homeopath?
9: Unique Treatment for Unique Individuals
Treating People, Not Diagnoses
10: Changing Children’s Lives with Homeopathy
What Parents Say About Homeopathic Treatment
11: Living with and Learning from a Child with ADHD
Tips for Parents
PART THREE
Real Stories of Real People: Successful Homeopathic Treatmen of ADHD
12: Kids on the Move
Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity
13: “I Have to Tell Him Everything Ten Times”
Attention Deficit Without Hyperactivity
14: “You Never Know What She’s Up To”
Sneaky, Mischievous Kids
15: “If I Say Black, He Says White”
Oppositional, Defiant behavior
16: “I’m Gonna Chop Off His Head!”
ADHD with Violence and Rage
17: “Won’t I Ever Outgrow This?”
Adults with ADHD
PART FOUR
Homeopathic Treatment of Learning Disabilities, the Autism Spectrum, and
Other Mental and Emotional Problems
18: Enhancing the Learning Curve Through Homeopathy
Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delays
19: A Terrifying World Fearful, Anxious Kids
Homeopathy: An Answer for Many a Frightened Child
20: “I Feel Bad About Myself. I Have No Friends.”
Depressed Kids
PART FIVE
Expanding Your Knowledge of Homeopathy
21: The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Homeopathic Treatment for
ADHD
22: Our Society Needs Homeopathy Now
Appendix: Learning More
Glossary
Notes
About the Authors
Our Books and Kits
Foreword
When Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman and Robert Ullman sent me this book, the
first thing I noticed was how impossible it would be for me to spell their names.
How could I write a foreword to a book if I couldn’t get past the spelling of the
authors’ names? But I reminded myself that one of the precepts I try to live by is
never to shy away from the unfamiliar, so I tackled the names and learned how
to spell them (I hope!).
The second thing I noticed was that this was a book that had Ritalin in its
title. Usually such books attack the use of Ritalin and other stimulant
medications. Since I am an expert on the treatment of ADHD, and since I do
prescribe stimulant medication for some of my patients, it seemed odd that the
authors would ask me to write an endorsement for a book that I imagined
attacked what I do in my practice. But, once again, I reminded myself of my
precept not to shy away from the unfamiliar. So I read the book.
I am very glad I did.
This book taught me a great deal. Before reading it, I knew almost nothing
about homeopathic medicine. This book opened my eyes. Now I know some of
the basics, and I want to learn even more. I even want to look into the possibility
of finding a homeopathic physician to join my practice.
I will continue to recommend, as my first-line choice, the use of stimulant
medication to treat ADHD. The track record of these medications is superb.
Ritalin and other similar medications, such as Adderal and Dexedrine, have
changed millions of lives dramatically for the better, in both children and adults.
I know this because I have seen it up-close in my practice for years. I know that
these medications work and that they work well. I also know that they are very
safe as long as they are used under proper medical supervision.
However, stimulant medications are not for everyone. About 20 to 30
percent of children and adults with ADHD will not respond well to stimulant
medication, so they need an alternative. Also, many people, for good and not-so-
good reasons, refuse even to consider taking stimulant medication because of all
the bad reports they have heard about them. These people also need an
alternative.