* Gluten : Researchers currently estimate that nearly 1 out of 3 people is the US is gluten sensitive or intolerant to some degree. Gluten sensitivity can wear many masks and manifest itself in seemingly unrelated ways like skin problems like acne, autoimmune diseases like arthritis, diabetes, digestive problems, chronic fatigue and ADHD!Gluten sensitivity is commonly seen with or produces the same symptoms as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
* phytoestrogens like found in [[Soy]] is thought to be responsible for the increased amount of learning disabilities and cases of ADD/ADHD.
** Nutrient Deficiency (see under): Magnesium, Iron, Zinc.
* Heavy metals : The more you can avoid exposure to these heavy metals, the better. For example, you can request that your dentist use white (composite) material for fillings, avoid the most contaminated fish, use stainless steel or cast iron cookware, buy natural cleaning products and avoid canned foods and especailly soda. Here is a brief description of the 3 main heavy metals, where they're found and how they can induce ADHD symptoms:
**Aluminum is harmful to the nervous system with a range of symptoms that can include disturbed sleep, nervousness, emotional instability, memory loss, headaches, and impaired thinking and memory. Aluminum is found in cookware, food and beer/soda cans, aluminum foil, antacids, baking powder, anti-perspirants, margarine, buffered aspirin and bleached white flour.