6. Does the mother have amalgam fillings?
 

50% of amalgam fillings is mercury, one of the most potent neurotoxins on Earth. Studies have shown that mercury slowly, but surely, leaks out of amalgams over time. And that mercury can pass the transplacental barrier. Always ask the mother how many fillings she had in her mouth at the time she was pregnant and whether she had dental work during pregnancy. If the mother has or had amalgam fillings, make sure you investigate heavy metal toxicity.

7. Has the child been vaccinated?

Vaccines contain lots of pollutant such as formaldehyde, aluminum and mercury (for some). So, if the child has been vaccinated, test for toxic exposure. In susceptible individuals, especially those with an allergic constitution, vaccines can trigger subclinical auto-immune disease that lead to brain inflammation. In that case, don't hesitate to evaluate for immune impairment or involvement.

8. Did the child crawl and go on all four before to walk?

Proper military crawling and going on all four is an important part of neurological development. If the child did not go through those stages, went through them improperly (like crawling on one butt) or went through them too fast, he or she may suffer from neurological disorganization. If that's the case, make sure you add some brain-balancing exercises in your care plan.

9. Has the child received one or more course of antibiotics?

Antibiotics are one of the primary causes of dysbiosis and leaky gut. If the child had one or more courses of antibiotics, evaluate for gut flora and leaky gut .

10. Does the child suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding), especially at night?

Teeth grinding (bruxism), especially at night, can be a sign of parasitic infection. Dr. Michael Lyons, a Canadian Medical Doctor, found that close to 40% of children with ADHD had a parasite infection. If the child has teeth grinding, evaluate for possible parasite (using muscle testing or a Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis).

ADHD and other autistic spectrum disorders are complex. There are many pieces to the puzzle. Taking care of these children require upgrading your standards if you want to get the results that those children deserve.

Upgrading your standars and offering a comprehensive approach is not too difficult to do. This is what I teach in the Mentoring Experience, and many doctors who have been through it are able to provide amazing solutions to this children in just a few months.

As always, don't hesitate to ask your questions on the blog.

Dr. P.

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I call them the 10 Key Indicator Questions.

Today, I want to share the first 5 with you:

1. Has the mother undergone significant emotional stress during pregnancy?

Maternal emotional stress during pregnancy can affect the proper developement of the fetus' nervous system and sensitize him to later stresses in life. If the mother answers yes to this question, you want to investigate further how the child is handling stress. From a care plan perspective, you need to reduce stress in the child's bodymind and start teaching him or her stress-hadling strategies.

2. Has the child suffered a stressful birth or even birth trauma
(including C–section, use of forceps and/or vacuum,
lots of pulling/twisting on the head, …)?

As a chiropractor, you have a true unique understanding of the value of this question. You know how birth trauma can subluxate the child. Make sure you put special attention on the upper cervical, cranium and meningeal system in your chiropractic exam.

3. Was the child born differently than with natural, vaginal birth?

The birth process triggers important neurological, primitive reflexes in the newborn. If the mother answers no to this questions, you want to perform an in-depth neurological evaluation of the child to ascertain whether primitive reflexes have been properly inhibited.

4. Did the baby cry at the moment of delivery?

Not crying at the moment of delivery can be a sign of brain hypoxia. If the mother answers no to this question, a complete neurological exam is warranted.

5. Did the baby have “cradle cap” or “milk crust” (neonatal seborrhea dermatitis)?

Craddle cap can be a sign of casein intolerance (casein is the protein of dairy products). If the mother answers yes to this question you will want to investigate further whether the child is suffering from food intolerances, especially to casein. You can do that by using muscle testing, food IgG assay or even an elimination diet.

Next week, I will share with you the next 5 questions.

As always, comment or ask your questions on the blog.

Dr. P

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Length: 7 minutes.

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For the last three years, we have had a 2-3 months waiting list for our ADHD Wellness Program.

But our success is only partially due to the "things" we have done (the tactics). In fact, I can attribute most of our success to the strategic marketing process that we have used.

This is why, before getting into the nitty-gritty details of tactics and things to do, I wanted to shared with you my 7 steps Marketing Process, that I have shared with members of the ADHD Wellness Expert Mentoring Experience in this month AWE Monthly.

Listen to the 7 steps Marketing Process Now:

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I'd love to know: What has been your main constraint or difficulty in attracting or retaining ADHD children in your practice.

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