14 Key Factors Resulting in Hemisphericity

Genetic predisposition
Peri-natal factors- birth trauma, cerebral hypoxia, fetal distress
Cerebral traumas- cranial blows, concussion, whiplash
Cranio-vertebral/postural dysfunction- subluxations, weak core muscles
Dys-afferentation (reduced sensory capacity)- chronic ear infections, scar tissue
Sedentary/reduced movement- TV, video games, computers, long hours sitting, street insecurity
Psycho-social factors- sensory deprivation, physical or emotional abuse, lack of social support
Environmental toxins- trans-placental (mercury, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes) Neonatal (passive smoking, heavy metals)
Electromagnetic pollution
Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency
Vitamin, Mineral, Amino Acid Deficiency
Metabolically incompatible diet
Food allergies/intolerance's/peptide accumulation- casein and gluten, other food sensitivities, food additives, phosphates
Gastro-Intestinal Dysbiosis- pro biotic deficiency, bacterial overgrowth, parasites, Candida
Immune Dysfunction

For more information on hemisphericity or the 14 key factors resulting in hemisphericity, please log on to www.naturalhelpforadhd.blogspot.com .

Why adjust kids?

Parents of children coming into the Whole Child Wellness program are sometimes surprised by the fact that chiropractic treatment is a part of the program.  How can spinal manipulation help with symptoms of ADHD, Asperger's, Autism or Opisitional Disorder?

Spinal joints that are improperly positioned, or subluxated, can cause irritation or pressure to the nerves exiting the spinal column.  This leads to poor nerve signal transmission from the brain to the body and from the body back to the brain.  The brain is dependant upon this "super-highway" of nerve signals to control all bodily functions (respiration, digestion, blood pressure, etc.), for proprioception and coordination, and to make sense out of all the sensory input our bodies are constantly receiving from the world around us.

Spinal subluxations are common in children due to falls, rough play and birth trauma.  It is so important to remove these sources of interference in their internal communication system and allow their "information super-highway" to function at it's best.

For more information on what kids think about spinal adjustments, and to learn about Dr. Flemming's adjusting technique, please log on to http://www.naturalhelpforadhd.blogspot.com/ .

Why Mineral Tissue Analysis is so important.

A tissue mineral analysis is one of the first tests we do on children entering the Whole Child Wellness program.  Using a small sample of hair from the child, an independent lab tests the amount of  heavy metals and other toxins present in the child's system.  The majority of kids we test come back with unhealthy levels of toxic metals accumulated in their system.  It's not just lead parents have to worry about.  There is also aluminum, mercury, cadmium and arsenic- all found in the foods we eat, the materials we cook with, the air we breath, the medicine we take.  What are we putting into our kids!?!?
Parents who have been very diligent in providing healthy, nutritious foods and clean home environment are especially surprised by the levels of toxins found in their child's system.  They say "no wonder my child is having problems" and "how did this happen?".
This is why if your child is having difficulty with focus, attention, communication or behavior, a mineral tissue analysis should be one of the first diagnostic tests performed.  The Whole Child Wellness program works first to remove these toxic substances creating interference in the brain, then to strengthen the weakened areas created by the interference.
For more information on the Whole Child Wellness program, and information on a recent study done by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, go to www.naturalhelpforadhd.blogspot.com .

Putting "The Brain Gym" to work for you.

Movement is essential for people of all ages and physical states.  The intentional movement available through the 26 Brain Gym Activities will enhance any learning pursuit, especially helping parents and educators to support children in their daily life endeavors.

Authors of "The Brain Gym", Paul and Gail Dennison, are pioneers in the field of mind-body integration known as Educational Kenesiology.  The activities are intended to be intentional, playful movement, that foster the flexibility, eye teaming, and hand-eye coordination that allow learners to thrive in the classroom, along with the ability to live happily and creatively amid the stresses of modern life.

Whole Child Wellness is currently working on a pilot study to document the effects of implementing "Brain Gym" activities in the classroom, in the hopes it will encourage more schools to use the techniques that incorporate movement into learning.

For more information on how to order the "Brain Gym" books, or to find out more about ways to incorporate movement to promote learning, please contact Whole Child Wellness at staff.drflemming@embarqmail.com .

Every Child is a Puzzle.

ADHD is a puzzle with hundreds of pieces.  Each child has their own unique puzzle, with some pieces being more important than others.  Whole Child Wellness looks as the entire ADHD puzzle and determines the key pieces that are causing the primary symptoms.

For most children, treating the two main pieces will bring 80% of the results, but it is crucial to treat them all. 

We are trained to find all the pieces of your child's puzzle, then tune the program to fit your child's need.

For more information on the pieces to your child's puzzle, go to naturalhelpforADHD.blogspot.com .

Parent Nights at Whole Child Wellness.

We have scheduled a "Parents Night" at Whole Child Wellness for Monday, May 16th and Thursday, May 26th at 7:00 pm.
Dr. Flemming will discuss the latest in brain balancing programs.  She will also be available to answer any questions parents may have regarding their childs symptoms and behavior. 
All parents are invited to come to the office, meet the Dr. and Brain Coaches, and learn a little more about the Whole Child Wellness program. 

Does your school have an ADHD Resource Kit?  Whole Child Wellness has developed a resource kit for local schools that has specific ideas on ways to reach and teach ADHD children.  Look in our upcoming newsletter for more information.  If you would like to receive this newsletter, e-mail NEWSLETTER to staff.drflemming@embarqmail.com .

Join us at the Zim Zumm Family Expo in Jacksonville!  See naturalhelpforadhd.blogspot.com to get times and dates!

Keep kids hydrated to improve cognitave function.

For a substance that is so essential to life, water seems remarkably unremarkable: colorless, odorless, tasteless. Yet, it is the magic elixir for learning, the "secret potion" for learning.


A 2009 study at the University of East London investigated whether having a drink of water improved children's behavior on cognitive tasks.  Fifty-eight children aged 7-9 were randomly allocated to a group that received an extra glass of water or a group that did not.  Results show that children who drank additional water performed better on visual attention tasks.  These results indicate that a child's cognitive performance can be improved by having a drink of water.

Water is one of the most important and most abundant inorganic substances in the body.  Water comprises more of the brain than any other organ in the body.  It is essential for the electrical transmissions within the nervous system that allow us to sense, learn, think and act.