I've researched and read about this so-called ADHD diet before, named the Feingold program. However it seemed overwhelming and I never had time to really seriously try it. Lately, though, with medication issues and more reading I've done, I've taken another look into the Feingold program.
And then I bought it! Then I put it aside for a few months....
Reading the testimonials of how much Feingold has helped others and symptoms it helped really inspires me to give it a good, honest try!
Some symptoms in my boys that I am hoping to alleviate include:
- Hyperactivity
- Emotional outbursts
- Mood swings
- Impulsive actions
- Compulsive actions which include chewing of clothes, licking, facial tics, etc.
- Other emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, irritability, etc
- Learning problems
- Health problems such as frequent headaches, upset stomachs, allergies, skin rashes
Summer is the perfect time to test it out!
I will be journaling our progress here under the labels Feingold and ADHD for easier future reference.
Step 1:
Going through the cupboards and cleaning out anything non-Feingold approved.
Make my first week's grocery shopping list/meal plan
Organize my cupboards (Right now they are a hodge podge mess and we often don't even know what we have available to eat or snack on!)
Stay tuned! I will be posting how week one's meals went next Friday. I think I shall call it "Feingold Friday" for Feingold related posts and updates. ;) (witty I am!)
For more info on what the Feingold program is all about, visit the website http://www.feingold.org/what.php
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