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posted by Anne; note;

there is no doubt in my mind; OCD is a Nutritonal deficiency; ps

For the " Antibitoic OCD ? Put child on simple PROBitoics a.s.a.p.

Alternative Treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCD and Children

The incidence of OCD in children appears to be rising.

Possible contributors are stress in school, lack of exercise,

ultra-sound invetro (Sonograms)

<http://www.marysherbs.com/heal/heal-pr3.htm> and poor diet.

There are special considerations when working with children. One is the

fact that their thymus gland is immature. This often affects how

children react to medication, chemicals and certain herbs.

An example of this is Ritalin. Given to young children, it acts

somewhat as a sedative, even though it is more like a stimulant. As a

matter of fact, it is given to people for Narcolepsy (a condition where

sufferers have a hard time staying awake).

The same thing can happen to certain herbs, especially valerian root.

Valerian root helps soothe the nervous system. Often people report a

calming effect, but certain children will react the opposite. Instead

of calming them down, they will climb the walls, be unable to sleep and

become agitated or aggressive.

It is sometimes necessary to support the thymus gland. There is an

herbal product formulated especially for the thymus gland, it is called

Thim-J. I would try the child on the nervine herb and, if he has the

opposite reaction to it, I would add the Thim-J.

The herbs I work with have no known toxicity. They nourish the myelin

sheathing and the nerves. I have suggested these herbs and supplements

for a child who is 6 months and on.

I do not suggest herbs before that age (6 months) only because a child's

digestive system is not fully developed and they could get diarrhea. It

is true for any other food such as apples, etc.