The LCP Solution or Herbal Healing for Women

The LCP Solution: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia

Author: B Jacqueline Stordy PhD

This important new book documents a major breakthrough in the treatment of the three most widespread learning disabilities—ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia ("clumsy child syndrome"). Although these conditions have reached epidemic proportions, treatment has been limited to ineffective behavioral therapies or the controversial prescription drug Ritalin. Now Dr. B. Jacqueline Stordy, a leading researcher in the field, reveals a stunning new treatment based on a simple nutritional supplement: LCP (long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids). The LCP Solution is the first book to describe this new natural treatment and to explain how children (and adults) can incorporate it into their daily lives.

As a member of a family with a long history of dyslexia, Dr. Stordy discovered in a pioneering experiment that dyslexic and dyspraxic children who began taking a dietary supplement consisting of LCP experienced dramatic transformations in the quality of their lives. At the same time, parallel studies conducted at Purdue University came up with similar results with children who had ADHD. The effect of this dietary supplement was nothing short of revolutionary: after only a few weeks, dyslexic and ADHD children became calmer, more focused, easier to teach, while dyspraxics improved significantly in dexterity and balance, showing markedly less anxiety.

In The LCP Solution, Dr. Stordy documents how this life-changing treatment came about and explains step-by-step how sufferers of each of the three major conditions can use it to change their lives at home, at school, and at work. Illuminating, vividly presented, and authoritative in its findings, this book will revolutionize our approach to learning disabilities. LCPs are natural, simple to use, and amazing in their benefits. If you or someone you love suffers from a learning disability, this book is essential reading.

Library Journal

The dramatic increase in learning disorders in children has prompted researchers to investigate underlying causes and try to identify effective, natural treatments. What they discovered is that people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyspraxia all seem to have a defect in fatty acid metabolism, which can be treated with foods and supplements rich in long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPs). In this well-written book, British nutritionist Stordy clearly explains how LCPs are essential for proper brain development, why harmful fats have such a negative impact on brain function, and why the typical American diet is so deficient in the healthy fats found in cold-water fish and algae. Along with information about the latest scientific research and about strategies to help children cope with learning disorders, Stordy provides real-life stories of the dramatic results that have been achieved by adding supplements. Because LCPs are so crucial during pregnancy and childhood, Stordy also discusses the leading recommended brands of supplements currently available. Marcia Zimmerman's The A.D.D. Solution (LJ 7/99) also emphasizes the advantages of diet therapy over harmful medications like Ritalin, but Stordy focuses more cogently on "the single most important element in promoting a child's ability to overcome a learning disadvantage." Highly recommended for public, academic, and medical libraries.--Ilse Heidmann, San Marcos, TX Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

What People Are Saying

Christiane Northrup
This book is must reading not only for those suffering from ADHD and related disorders, but also for everyone interested in optimal brain health at any age. (Christiane Northrup, M.D. Author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom)

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Herbal Healing for Women: Simple Home Remedies for Women of All Ages

Author: Rosemary Gladstar

Simple, Safe, and Effective Herbal Remedies for Women

For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies -- including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments -- for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses:

* common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them;

* how to select and store herbs;

* preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies;

* an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects.

By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1	An Introduction to Herbalism	19
Ch. 2	Beginning Your Herbal Studies	26
Ch. 3	The Tools of Herbalism	41
Ch. 4	The Fine Art of Making Medicinal Herb Teas	45
Ch. 5	Making Medicinal Herbal Oils	49
Ch. 6	Salves and Ointments	55
Ch. 7	How to Make Herbal Pills and Capsules	57
Ch. 8	Syrups	60
Ch. 9	How to Make Herbal Tinctures and Liniments	63
Ch. 10	The Herbal Medicine Chest	69
Ch. 11	New Beginnings	73
Ch. 12	The Raging Hormones of Adolescence	77
Ch. 13	Menstrual Discomfort	88
Ch. 14	Acne and Skin Problems	96
Ch. 15	Women's Health	107
Ch. 16	Menstrual Problems: Cramps, Light or Heavy Bleeding, PMS, and Endometriosis	116
Ch. 17	Vaginal Infections and Genital Herpes	133
Ch. 18	Fibrocystic and Related Breast Conditions	151
Ch. 19	Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Cervical Dysplasia, and Hysterectomies	158
Ch. 20	Fertility/Infertility	165
Ch. 21	A Healthy Pregnancy	171
Ch. 22	Common Problems in Pregnancy	182
Ch. 23	The Final Countdown and Postpartum	199
Ch. 24	A New Cycle of Life	207
Ch. 25	Herbal Aids During Menopause	216
	Appendix I: Books on Healing, Health, and Herbs	261
	Four Basic Herbals for the Beginner/Intermediate	261
	Herb Books Especially for Women	261
	A Selection of Other Good Herbals	262
	General Books on Women's Health	264
	Books on General Health	265
	Appendix II: Herb Resource Guide	266
	Appendix III: Herbal Newsletters and Educational Resources	268
	Appendix IV: Abortion References	270
	Appendix V: Your Personal Health Profile	271
	A Sample Health Program	282
	Appendix VI: Quick Reference to Formulas	287
	Index	289