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The
"Epidemic" of ADHD
Do
2.2 million children really need Ritalin?
Dr. Sandy Newmark will present this 1½ hour talk/discussion for
parents and other caregivers on the integrative treatment of
ADHD
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Topics will include:
- How to know if your child really does have ADHD.
- What constitutes an adequate evaluation?
- Nutrition, diet, and food sensitivities in children with ADHD.
- The scientific use of vitamins and supplements.
- Behavioral approaches to help the ADHD child.
- The role of alternative modalities such as Homeopathy and Traditional
Chinese Medicine.
- When to use medication and how to use it most effectively.
Dr. Sandy Newmark practiced as a general pediatrician in Tucson for 14 years, with a special interest
in behavioral problems such as ADHD and Autism. He then completed a 2-year residential fellowship
in Integrative Medicine at the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under the
leadership of Dr. Andrew Weil. For the last 5 years, he has been the Director of the Center for
Pediatric Integrative Medicine, a consulting practice for children with a wide variety of medical issues,
and is also is a faculty member of the Program in Integrative Medicine. He writes and lectures
frequently on Autism and ADHD, and has authored 3 chapters in academic Integrative Medicine textbooks.
Recently, Dr. Newmark joined Whole Child Wellness as a primary care and consultative pediatrician.
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Saturday, May
9th,
2009 |
| Time: |
1:00pm – 2:30pm |
| Location: |
Whole Child Wellness
1601 El Camino Real, Suite 101
Belmont, CA 94002 |
| Cost: |
Free! |
| Sign-up: |
Space is limited, so please RSVP with our reception by phone at 650-595-5437 or by e-mail
at info@wholechildwellness.com
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