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Iron deficiency in early infancy:

A reader's 27-month old son is suffering from some learning difficulties, following a serious iron deficiency in his earlier months. What can she do to help him? The first step is to throw all negative comments from doctors out the window, says one mother, whose daughter has Down's syndrome. Then work on developing your child's cognitive skills by experimenting with as many teaching methods as possible (eg use more visuals, introduce new experiences). Never set limits as to what your child can achieve _ always push a little further and not let things slide. Probably the most important of all, instil in them a solid sense of self-worth and self-confidence. To improve cognitive function, make sure the diet contains plenty of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin A, C, E and selenium, which fight off damaging free radicals and protect the neural pathways. To rebuild iron levels, one reader suggests chorella supplements, which are also good as an all-round health enhancer.

Free radicals: link to diabetes - Free radicals the "sparks" that are set off in your body when oxygen burns off food and foreign chemicals look like being the cause of diabetes. ...

Too much sugar produces free radicals - A new clinical study has shown that glucose ingestion can lead to increased production of free radicals in the body. ...

The effects of Lead on cognitive function in children - Early exposure to lead, whether in utero or as a young child, may cause lasting harm in a child's cognitive (brain) development.

If your child has learning difficulties - * Test for allergies, metal poisoning and other toxins such as pesticides, except in cases of autism. (The effects of autism are due to toxicity of fo...

Iron deficiency may lead to ear infections - It has been suggested that children who don’t consume enough iron in their diet are more likely to catch an ear infection.

The effects of Lead on cognitive function in children - Early exposure to lead, whether in utero or as a young child, may cause lasting harm in a child's cognitive (brain) development.

The biochemical connection - For an increasing number of children returning to school this fall, the experience of learning is a guilt-ridden, fear-inducing and often pointless ex...

Are you suffering from chronic acidosis? - The latest dietary fad to hit the US and the UK involves the acid-alkaline balance of your body and the fact that you need to control a tendency towar...

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