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THE LCP SOLUTION: The Remarkable Nutritional Treatment for ADHD, Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia | 
 enlarge | Authors: B. Jacqueline Stordy, Malcolm J. Nicholl
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 87830
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7
ISBN: 0345438728
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.858890654
EAN: 9780345438720
ASIN: 0345438728
Publication Date: September 5, 2000
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Condition: Text unmarked. Cover in good shape. First few pages are wrinkled from minor water-damage. Great as a reading copy.
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Product Description
This important new book documents a major breakthrough in the treatment of the three most widespread learning disabilities--ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia ("clumsy child syndrome"). Although these conditions have reached epidemic proportions, treatment has been limited to ineffective behavioral therapies or the controversial prescription drug Ritalin. Now Dr. B. Jacqueline Stordy, a leading researcher in the field, reveals a stunning new treatment based on a simple nutritional supplement: LCP (long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids). The LCP Solution is the first book to describe this new natural treatment and to explain how children (and adults) can incorporate it into their daily lives.
As a member of a family with a long history of dyslexia, Dr. Stordy discovered in a pioneering experiment that dyslexic and dyspraxic children who began taking a dietary supplement consisting of LCP experienced dramatic transformations in the quality of their lives. At the same time, parallel studies conducted at Purdue University came up with similar results with children who had ADHD. The effect of this dietary supplement was nothing short of revolutionary: after only a few weeks, dyslexic and ADHD children became calmer, more focused, easier to teach, while dyspraxics improved significantly in dexterity and balance, showing markedly less anxiety.
In The LCP Solution, Dr. Stordy documents how this life-changing treatment came about and explains step-by-step how sufferers of each of the three major conditions can use it to change their lives at home, at school, and at work. Illuminating, vividly presented, and authoritative in its findings, this book will revolutionize our approach to learning disabilities. LCPs are natural, simple to use, and amazing in their benefits. If you or someone you love suffers from a learning disability, this book is essential reading.
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 Informative and Provides Hope! October 13, 2007
MarilynM (Texas)
I've had this book for quite some time. It's ear-marked, highlighted, and pages marked with paper-clips. Very informative and proven true in my son's case!
I have read similar accounts in separate studies, along with talking with other parents. The EFAs can produce significant changes in our special kids!
We started the Essential Fatty Acids after reading about them on a Speech Apraxia site. That is only one of my son's diagnoses. I suppose his brain injury due to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) is our greatest challenge and his Dyspraxia, Mild CP, Speech Apraxia, and Autism Spectrum are secondary to it.
He was helped considerably when I was giving him two capsules after reading the Speech Apraxia forums several years ago. I mean, the EFAs weren't going to hurt him! After reading this book, I found that I needed to give him five capsules for three months and drop it to one-half for maintenance. His therapists noticed considerable differences and I had not mentioned the supplements to them. I wanted impartial input and they saw what our family was experiencing. My son had more ability to concentrate, less behavior differences, he retained information better, and more useful energy. His auditory processing difficulties improved.
I can't imagine any parent unwilling to help their child when there is no possibility of harm. In any case, the EFAs are beneficial even if one sees no apparent change.
As with other treatments/therapies/supplements, every special needs child will respond differently. We have used Nordic Naturals Lemon flavored oils and capsules. Dr. Stordy gives several recommendations in her book.
I recommend QUALITY EFAs to all moms of special needs children, along with this book! It is over 300 pages of helpful information!
I wish that it would have been available 16 years ago when my son was born.
Are you Omega-3 deficient? January 8, 2007
L. Michalek (Rochester, NY)
This is one book where I have truly learned how nutritionally deficient in a particular nutrient a person can become. Before reading this book, I had not even thought of whether my children were consuming enough Omega-3's in their daily diet.
The LCP Solution gives an excellent history of how as humans we have deviated from the normal staple of food our species once had consumed. Past humans depended on the intake of fish, but today with fast food and so many other options, fish is not normally put on the dinner table daily. In my house, we are lucky if we have fish every other week.
Further chapters delve into the details of exactly why Omega-3 is necessary for our bodies and more specifically our mind. Deficiencies can not only produce skin disorders but also mind disorders, which are manageable through the supplementation of Omega-3's back into our daily diet.
Real-life stores are included as well as relevant studies and research. The medical and homeopathic communities are beginning to fully embrace the topic. In fact, my son's ADHD Pediatrician, as well as his regular Pediatrician both recommend Omega-3 supplementation.
Omega-3 supplementation has become a nutritional priority in my house because of The LCP Solution. And I am very happy to report that my 11 year old's eczema has completely resolved, his language arts and reading skills have increased, and his ADHD has become manageable. I am not professing that you will have such miraculous results, but this book is definitely worth a read.
Visit Dr. Stordy's website which includes new research, resources, book reviews, stories, and you can subscribe to her newsletter. [...]
 Good info, but not the whole story... April 26, 2006
J. Manly (Honolulu, HI United States)
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
The most helpful information provided in this book might be summarized in one sentence: Eating a healthy diet will help your family in many ways, and supplements can be helpful as well. Those supplements--more familiarly known as omega-3 fatty acids, the EPA and DHA of other nutrition-oriented books--have largely been lost in today's typical American diet.
Few people would disagree that there are genetic components to ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. But that isn't the end of the story. Family members that live together also tend to eat similar diets, and eating habits are transmitted (though they may evolve) from one generation to the next. So implement a better diet, and add those LCPs. Just don't stop there.
What this book lacks is a meaningful discussion of a third factor: the role of situational determinants of behavioral response. That's a fancy way of saying that how the adults in a child's life manage and respond to the child's behavior does matter! No pill--Ritalin or LCPs or anything else--can make up for a chaotic environment or for inconsistent parenting. Developmentally appropriate structure and routines in any child's life support good behavior in the classroom and at home--and do it with empathy for the child's struggles to learn this new way.
For an excellent understanding of how to implement the third factor, see Dr. John Gottman's superb book, "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child: The heart of parenting." As a social worker, I recommend it highly--not only for parents of children with challenges, but for parents with children of all ages. Gottman (a psychologist) advocates what he calls 'emotional coaching' as the way to address problematic situations. If you read it and apply its principles, your life and that of the children with whom you interact with be forever changed in a better way.
Must have for ADDers August 17, 2002
Tara McGillicuddy (South Shore, MA USA)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. The basic idea of the book is that there is link between lack of Omega-3 in the diets of people with ADD and other differences. The book offers research to help proove this theory. It also offers a suggestions on how to add omega-3 to our diets.
If you don't get this book... May 10, 2002
51 out of 53 found this review helpful
Is it possible to rate a book higher than 5 stars? When I first read this book, my first reaction was anger. I was mad, because I had never heard of most of the information in this book. This stuff SHOULD be in the public domain. Why hasn't the media reported on any of these studies? Then I thought about it. If this stuff really does work, many companies stand to lose significant billions of dollars in revenue from the sale of ritalin and aderall.
My next reaction was great joy. Finally, there was hope. No drugs, and still helpful. This was too good to be true. So, I tried it. First on myself (I was diagnosed as hyperactive and put on ritalin when I was 5 - there was no ADHD yet in those days.). After a week of supplementing, I found I was able to concentrate like never before. Both the quality and quantity of my work have greatly improved. I figured if it helped me, maybe it would help my son. He has sensory integration dysfunction, ADHD, and a few other problems. I started supplementing him on Sunday. When I dropped him off to school the next Thursday, his kindergarten teacher took me aside and asked if my wife and I were doing anything differently with him, therapy wise. At first, I forgot about the LCP's and said no. I asked her why. She said that it had been my son's best week of the school year (it was April). He was concentrating much better. He was able to complete his school work. He was speaking much better and much clearer. He was able to follow directions. He was getting along with the other kids. He had far fewer fits. In her words, it was like we had transformed him into a different child. I then remembered the LCP supplement and told her about it. We came to the conclusion that since that was the only different thing, that must be responsible for the difference. Our family life is also improved. He has fewer fits. He is able to handle change much better. When he wants to, he is able to concentrate much better. He is also learning at a much more rapid pace and has caught up to and surpassed many kids his age, academically.
Thank you Dr. Stordy.
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