However, we are currently offering phone consultations. Carbohydrates are metabolized and used by the body in the same way that sugar is. Although carbohydrates are an important part of the diet, I have found that many children with ADHD consume primarily carbohydrates. Each individual is unique and there is no one size fits all diet plan for any individual. Rely on nutrient dense foods such as seeds, nuts and fresh vegetables rather than processed foods like white sugar and flour, margarine, pasta and foods with a lot of chemical additives.
Chemical additives disturb the body's metabolism.
Explore the vast diversity of foods and seek for quality in your food and your life. The more tests that are done the more exactly your physician will be able to pinpoint the underlying causes for your child's behavior. A physician will have a better idea of which tests will be the most important for your child after the assessment. However, it is my opinion that the two basic tests that should be preformed for an individual diagnosed with ADHD are the CBC blood analysis and the hair analysis. These herbs are combined in a single pill called Mentat.