I have always known that my firstborn was different. The day he was born he was already straining to hold his head up. Most babies that are only a few hours old would be chilling but not my little one! From the word go he was everywhere. He could never sit still through an entire television program and would go from one activity to the next after only a few minutes.
I recognized the ADHD tendencies early on, and when he started school I saw the issues with even more clarity. He was officially diagnosed with severe ADHD in 2012 and it's been a daily struggle. We've tried several medications but the adverse reactions he's had have not made them worth it. We did have one medication that actually did help him tremendously but with our high deductible insurance plan there is no way we can keep him on it. It was time to find alternative treatments for my son.
The main focus of the book is on nutrition and supplementation but Dr. Greenblatt also recognizes that there are certain circumstances where medication is needed. This is not a one-size-fits-all plan but rather figuring out what works for you or your child. Dr. Greenblatt uses The Plus-Minus Plan which he created to help you navigate through different treatments to find out what is right for you. Some treatments are geared towards a certain age group but the Plus-Minus Plan itself is "age-neutral."
Finally Focused is written like an instruction manual but it is very easy to read and navigate. Each step is backed by scientific evidence where are referenced continuously throughout the entire book, so you can feel secure in knowing that each step has been tested and not just the author's opinion.
At the end of each chapter there is a "Step-by-Step Action Plan" that breaks down what you need to do into easy to understand steps. Once implemented you should see results in as little as four weeks, so you do not have to wait very long to see results.
I haven't been able to start my son on any of the recommended supplements yet but I intend to. I love how Dr. Greenblatt isn't quick to put children on medication which is what we've dealt with so far on our ADHD journey. I love how it is written for anyone to understand and this is a resource that I will continue to come back to. Dr. Greenblatt has a wonderful way of explaining everything so you can do the steps with confidence. Highly recommend!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Random House and Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest, unbiased review
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