by Denise Catanese | Jun 20, 2022 | ADHD, diet, Feingold
For 4-year-old Noah and his exhausted mom, Kelly, the nightly struggle began early in the evening and continued for the two hours it generally took to get him settled down. When he finally got to sleep, Noah was plagued by nightmares. He would wake up so frightened... by Denise Catanese | Jun 20, 2022 | diet, Feingold, food, Petroleum Based Preservatives, reactions
William and James lived in Ohio in the late 19th century. William manufactured soap. and James’ business was in candles. Both were frustrated by the rising cost of the main ingredient in their products – animal fat. This led to a search for a cheaper alternative, and... by Denise Catanese | Jun 20, 2022 | ADHD, allergies, artificial colors, Books, Feingold, Food Dyes, reactions
From First Grade Failure to ADHD Success What does the future hold for a child with a speech impediment, learning disability and hyperactivity? Marilee Rigg was told that her son’s future looked bleak. In fact, the doctor who evaluated three-year-old Bryan warned her... by Denise Catanese | Apr 25, 2022 | Feingold, sweetener
What you need to know about sugar substitutes? It turns out that those cute little blue, yellow and pink* packets aren’t very cute, but the good news is that consumers today have several safe choices. Aspartame (Equal®, NutraSweet®) is a synthetic sweetener with a... by Denise Catanese | Apr 19, 2022 | Feingold, food, Product Alert, reactions, sweetener
The synthetic sweetener, aspartame, may well be the world’s most controversial food additive. Here is a listing of some of the most common problems attributed to it: “Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, has been linked to behavioral and cognitive problems. Possible...