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The reasons for the struggles people have
with learning are varied and many. Many times there is more
than one problem that has to be addressed in order for any
therapy to be really effective. It is our belief that we
are in partnership with parents and health professionals of
many kinds to help alleviate learning problems. Children
with ADHD very often have body chemistry issues that must be
addressed if true healing of the condition is to be gained.
Many times it is the parents who have to do the research
that will lead them to really profitable solutions. There
is generally not one answer, or one easy solution, or a
magic pill that will instantaneously make all the problems
vanish.
It is our belief that Brain Integration
Therapy can be part, but not necessarily all, of the answer
to many of the problems that struggling learners face. We
suggest parents whose children have taken many courses of
antibiotics or steroids explore the possibility of
yeast-related health problems. Such problems can cause body
and brain chemistry issues that will make BIT less effective
than it could be if these problems were addressed. Seeking
the proper medical help for such problems will make a big
difference.
- In your reading on these subjects, you
will find that dyslexic people are often low in thyroid
hormone.
- Some children who can't focus and sit
still have blood sugar issues related to hypoglycemia.
They need more protein in their diet.
- Some children are sensitive to food
additives.
- Some children are allergic to certain
foods that can trigger certain behavioral issues.
- Most children with learning struggles
will benefit from taking vitamin supplements and adjusting
their diets. For example, Vitamin B6 has been shown to be
as effective as Ritalin in one in seven cases when taken
with Magnesium.
- Many children who had chronic ear
infections will have ADD related to an inability to
effectively process and hang on to what they hear.
Your BIT consultant will try to help you
track down these additional problems. She may suggest a
health professional who can help you. The more you read on
these subjects, the more knowledgeable you will be, and
better able to see how your child's unique makeup is
affected. In the section on related reading you will find
recommendations for books to help you in your quest.
My first line of defense was to pray and
ask God for direction in my search for answers for my
child. Prayer was my first step on the long journey to
working with this therapy and health issues. BIT was my
answer to prayer for me and my own child. May God guide
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We are pleased to announce
a BT I Class November 7th and 8th, 2008 in Forsyth, GA
