Dr. Bob's Guide to Stop ADHD in 18 Days
by Robert DeMaria
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Author: Robert DeMariaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2010-12-01
ISBN: 0972890718
Number of pages: 198
Publisher: Drugless Healthcare Solutions
Book Reviews of Dr. Bob's Guide to Stop ADHD in 18 Days
Book Review: A diet "guru" arrogantly expressing his ignorance on ADHD
Summary: 1 Stars
First of all, the book is *not* about ADHD -- it's a set of ill-expressed and more or less pertinent dietary recommendations interspersed with anecdotal information about how diet changes have improved the life of various people with ADHD-like (as well as totally unrelated) *symptoms*.
Here are just a couple of samples of the nonsense of which the book is full:
1. Arrogance: "No one has really addressed the underlying cause of hyperactivity, ADD, ADHD and ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder). Trust me. There are a lot of variables. I have read and researched articles, books and history. There is no picture painted by any particular authority. Most of the information, with a few exceptions, is speculation." (page 2)
The author's ridiculous "trust me" is pretty much in synch with using as endorsements of his teachings quotes from "reputable" sources like "Fast Food Nation", "USA Today" and various books of fellow diet "gurus".
2. Ignorance: "In 1908, a scientist named Metchkinoff recommended the daily consumption of yogurt because he felt it promoted good health and prolonged life." (page 124)
If the author bothered to even Google the inexistent name, he would have found right after Google's kind "did you mean" spelling correction a wikipedia page on Ilya *Mechnikov*, who was a scientist awarded the Nobel prize and not some guy who recommended yogurt because he had a feeling it promoted good health.
In conclusion: save your money -- I've bought this book to serve as part of my education on ADHD after I've been diagnosed with it a while ago, and found it to be by far one of the most worthless books I've read (in general, not only on ADHD).
If you're interested in learning about ADHD, I would kindly recommend two criteria in selecting what you read. On one hand, it helps makinig sure that the books are recent, because the body of knowledge has evolved significantly in the last couple of decades. And on the other hand, you might want to Google the name of the author to make sure that it really means something in the scientific community that studies ADHD (my fault that I didn't do this before buying this book).
Summary of Dr. Bob's Guide to Stop ADHD in 18 Days
This book is a simple guide to DIET change. You can see by reading the reviews there are many opinions about ADHD. Some will have you believe that it is a DISEASE and only MEDS can HELP!! The BOTTOM LINE is the FACT!!! DHA in the brain is critical for OPTIMAL BRAIN function. If you do not want to change you or your families diet do not PURCHASE the book. TRANS FAT interupts the creation of DHA, if for example you or your child eat peanut butter with TRANS fat, you will have long term challenges. Some have a problem with a NATURAL APPROACH, let me tell if meds were the answer you would not see so many looking for NATURAL options. Why a CHIROPRACTOR? The body works by nervous system function, when there is interuption in this communication like a USB port being disconnected the body will not function optimally. There is a chapter on spinal function, you will be amazed by what you will learn. Dr. Bob's approach is simple, create the platform to create DHA by feeding the body correct nutrients, eliminating sugar for some, trans fat for others, dairy can be an issue. It is not uncommn for ADHD children to have ADHD parents. I know the book will make a difference. Write down what you and or your child eats, look at the labels; if you see a pattern of trans fat or partially hydrogenated oils you would be very wise to get the book and make changes. DBMood Disorders Books
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