Cause and effect Now we're getting somewhere: Researchers in Australia recently launched a study to investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study marks a long-overdue formal investigation into natural alternatives to the stimulant drugs typically prescribed to children battling ADHD. Researchers will be studying 250 children -- 150 with ADHD and 100 without -- and noting the effects omega-3s have on their behavior, learning skills, attention spans, recall abilities, and reaction times. I'll keep an eye out for the results of the study and let you know as soon as I hear. In the meantime, though, Dr. Wright has had tremendous success treating children with ADHD by uncovering and eliminating their food allergies. Milk, wheat, and soy are they primary culprits, but any food could cause an allergy or sensitivity that results in ADHD-like behavior. But as Dr. Wright has proven time and time again in his practice, if you find the allergy and eliminate the offending food, the behavior will often change. For more information on natural approaches for treating ADHD, refer back to the Grandparents' Corner article "What to do after you just say NO to Ritalin," from the July 2006 issue of Nutrition & Healing. Current subscribers can download this article for free by visiting www.wrightnewsletter.com and logging on with the username and password listed on page 8 of your most issue. | 
