One of the side effects of our modern environment and diet has
been an increase in illnesses such as autism and hyperactivity.
It is important to recognize that these do not have a single
cause but are rather the common endpoint for many different
problems. When we understand these problems, it makes it easier
to develop effective treatment strategies. I would like to begin
with pregnancy, as nutritional and hormonal deficiencies in the
mother can increase the risk of hyperactivity and learning
disabilities in the child. Although this information may not
help with your child now, looking for and treating these
problems may prevent hyperactivity and other problems in the
children that you will have in the future. The three key areas
to be aware of to prevent these problems in pregnancy are
hypothyroidism and iodine and fish oil deficiencies.
Unfortunately, hypothyroidism is dramatically under diagnosed in
the United States. Even the using current lab guidelines, only
one quarter of the 26 million Americans, mo