Philosophy, Science, Art
Welcome to: Ped Ex --the special e-news from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
Our purpose is to connect you with the Research and Resources to better serve the families in your communities.
Philosophy:
The reality of life is that your perceptions -- right or wrong -- influence everything else you do. When you get a proper perspective of your perceptions, you may be surprised how many other things fall into place.
~ Roger Birkman ~
Science:
FDA urges stronger warnings on antidepressants: The agency had issued a warning last year on antidepressant use in children, "but Monday's action -- especially the addition of the warning to drug labels -- goes significantly further. http://main.pslgroup.com/news/industrynews.nsf/IndustryNewsId/30167966C18BE18D85256E5F00485F26?opendocument&id=5765B5B405F53CD285256DB90076B863
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/84/98068.htmResearchers receive $900,000 grant to study use of psychostimulants to treat ADHD. According to a 2002 report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 3.5 percent of school-age children in the country are diagnosed with ADHD, and more than half of them regularly take psychostimulant medication, predominantly Ritalin or its longer-acting formulations. "What's going on here is either an epidemic or an incredible uncertainty about ADHD diagnosis, and we ought to be concerned about it," said Scheffler, who is also director of UC Berkeley's Petris Center on Healthcare Markets and Consumer Welfare.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2004/03/09_adhd.shtml
Fatty Acids as a Natural Solution to ADHD: Purdue University researchers have found that boys with low blood levels of essential omega-3 fatty acids, have a greater tendency to have problems with behavior, learning and health consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or (ADHD). http://www.purdue.edu/UNS/html4ever/9606.Burgess.html
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2004/03/09_adhd.shtmlI.C.P.A. Research Site Add'l Info:
Chiropractic Research and ADHD: http://www.icpa4kids.org/research/adhd.htm
Research for Informed Choices:ADHD: http://www.icpa4kids.org/children/add.htm,
Research for Informed Choices: Ritalin: http://www.icpa4kids.org/children/ritalin.htm
Art:
Catch the early registration discount for our Spring Extravaganza in Long Branch, NJ. Once again we are joining with New Beginnings to offer you the ultimate in Philosophy, Science and Art. http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_extravaganza.htm
ICPA Seminars: New locations starting now!!
Orlando: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#orlando
Tennessee http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#nas
Chicago: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars_2.htm#chi2
Los Angeles: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars_2.htm#la2
Montreal: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars_2.htm#montreal2
San Fran: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#sfs
Virginia: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#vir
South Carolina: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#spartan
Blessings to all of you for who you are and what you do!!
Jeanne Ohm DC
ICPA, Executive Coordinator
www.icpa4kids.com
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