ADHD Drugs – Children Do Worse at School When on ADHD Drugs
The basis of using drugs in children with ADHD has always been that it improves their school grades.For the first time a long term(nine year) study has shown that not only do the children not do better they do significantly worse.In addition there is an increase in blood pressure which does not go away when medication is stopped. There needs to be a complete reassessment of the use of these drugs .In simple terms they should almost never be used.
Alcohol and Drinking Age – The Answer is to Set The Right Example
There is much debate about what is the right legal age to drink alcohol.These arguments miss the main point.Teaching our children about use of alcohol safely is no different to teaching them how to use a knife safely.It revolves around setting a good example
Childhood Obesity – Small Changes Make a Big Difference
Childhood obesity is the responsibility of parents ,families and individuals.Government can support but can not fix the problem.Small changes can make a big and lasting difference
Smoking is a Choice Not an Avatar
Lets face it.Smoking is bad for you.Yet the notion that people will suddenly start smoking because one character in a popular movie smokes is ridiculous.Smoking o not smokingis a choice
Health – You Do Not Need Pills To Be Healthy
Health reform is on everyone’s lips. Whilst it is assumed that costs will continue to rise it is simple to be healthy and not rely on expensive treatments.Learn how to be healthy with a do it yourself health approach.