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Studies Show advantages to treatment with micronutrients—lower activity level, less social withdrawal, less anger, better spontaneity with the examiner, less irritability, lower intensity SIB, markedly fewer adverse events, and less weight gain.

Facts and Statistics

1 percent of the population of children in the U.S. ages 3-17 have an autism spectrum disorder.
Prevalence is estimated at 1 in 88 births.
1 to 1.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder.
Fastest-growing developmental disability; 1,148% growth rate.
10 - 17 % annual growth.
$60 billion annual cost.
60% of costs are in adult services.
Cost of lifelong care can be reduced by 2/3 with early diagnosis and intervention.
In 10 years, the annual cost will be $200-400 billion.
1 percent of the adult population of the United Kingdom have an autism spectrum disorder.
The cost of autism over the lifespan is 3.2 million dollars per person.
Only 56% of students with autism finish high school.


The average per-pupil expenditure for educating a child with autism was estimated by SEEP to be over $18,000 in the 1999-2000 school year. This estimate was nearly three times the expenditure for a typical regular education student who did not receive special education services.


The unemployment rate for people with disabilities was at 14%, compared with 9% for people without a disability. Additionally, during the same period, only 21% of all adults with disabilities participated in the labor force as compared with 69% of the non-disabled population.

BIPOLAR DISORDER

BIPOLAR DISORDER

We all have our ups and downs, but, with bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe. The symptoms of bipolar disorder can hurt your job and school performance, damage your relationships, and disrupt your daily life. And although it’s treatable, many people don’t recogniSe the warning signs and get the help they need. Since bipolar disorder tends to worsen without treatment, it’s important to learn what the symptoms look like. RecogniSing the problem is the first step to getting better.

5% of Americans suffer from Bi-Polar disorder, with an average age of 25 at onset

Bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) causes serious shifts in mood, energy, thinking, and behavioUr–from the highs of mania on one extreme, to the lows of depression on the other. More than just a fleeting good or bad mood, the cycles of bipolar disorder last for days, weeks, or months. And unlike ordinary mood swings, the mood changes of bipolar disorder are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function. During a manic episode, a person might impulsively quit a job, charge up huge amounts on credit cards, or feel rested after sleeping two hours. During a depressive episode, the same person might be too tired to get out of bed and full of self-loathing and hopelessness over being unemployed and in debt. The causes of bipolar disorder aren’t completely understood, but it often runs in families. The first manic or depressive episode of bipolar disorder usually occurs in the teenage years or early adulthood. The symptoms can be subtle and confusing, so many people with bipolar disorder are overlooked or misdiagnosed–resulting in unnecessary suffering. But with proper treatment and support, you can lead a rich and fulfilling life. 

ADD / ADHD

“I wasn’t diagnosed until age 35, when I began wondering why I kept getting involved in behaviors I knew went against my own moral values and started to research. Fifteen years later, still struggling to cope, I was actually reading a book about ADD and ADHD one night when an old friend called and asked if I knew anyone who struggled with ADD. “HELLO…!” I raised my hand and jumped off my seat as he told me about a micronutrient formula, EMPowerPlus Q96, shown to create greater focus, clarity, calm, and clearing out the brain fog and impulsivity for many individuals with ADD afflicted brains, like himself. In my typical impulsive fashion, I couldn’t wait to try it. When I did, I felt a calm come over my brain I had never had before. The constant stream of background noise telling me I wasn’t good enough has stopped.” –Diana R., age 50

SYMPTOMS: Often thought of as a common childhood disorder, many adults suffer, too. Those who struggle with ADD often are extremely creative, talented, gifted, and able to hyper focus on things that are of great interest to them. However, the ADD afflicted individual struggles to:

finish a task

plan ahead

keep track of time

listen to others

be patient

keep track of details

follow instructions

organise belongings or information

process information as quickly and accurately as others. . .

All of these are necessary life skills so without help, an individual with ADD or ADHD is truly “handicapped”, though not in the way we traditionally think about.

TREATMENTS: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Treatments can relieve many of the disorder’s symptoms, but there is no cure.”

Parents of children with ADD/ADHD are urged by the NIMH to “learn stress management techniques to increase their own ability to deal with frustration so they can respond calmly to an ADHD afflicted child’s behaviour.”

Here at Q Global we’ve seen that the parents of an ADHD or ADD afflicted child has as much need and can benefit as much from taking EMPowerPlus Q96 to help them cope with stress as the ADD/ADHD afflicted family member. [See the results of the study: Post Earthquake Functioning…” showing coping ability and extra resiliency conferred by EMPowerPlus on adults during the ChristChurch, New Zealand, 7.3 earthquake, under the “Resources” .]

Other things that help are behavioural interventions. Keeping a routine, organising everyday items, using organisers for school or work materials, having assistance or reminders in writing down a to do list, dividing large complex tasks into smaller, more manageable steps are all helpful for those afflicted.

Medical treatments usually involve drugs called “stimulants” , more commonly called “speed”. Drugs like Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin, and Vyvanse are often prescribed when allopathic treatment is sought. Though no one drug helps everyone, and trial and error is the usual M.O. Many people grow more frustrated with the negative side effects of these drugs than they were with the ADD symptoms themselves, which are: severely decreased appetite, difficulty falling asleep, anxiety, stomachaches, headaches, developing new “tics”, and irritability, often to the point of personality changes, or even a personality disappearance as a person appears “flat” or emotionless.

One ADHD medication, the non-stimulant atomeoxetine (Strattera), carries another warning. Studies show that children and teens who take Strattera or it’s generic form are more likely to have suicidal thoughts than children with ADHD who do not take it. Current medications DO NOT CURE ADHD, but only help a child pay attention and complete schoolwork.

We are grateful to offer EMPowerPlus Q96, an natural, nutritional alternative for you or your child that nourishes the brain and has no negative side effects or risks.

CAUSES: Scientists are not sure what causes ADHD and are looking at how brain injuries, nutrition, and the social environment, as well as genetics, might contribute. Studies suggest a potential link between cigarette smoking and alcohol use during pregnancy and ADHD in children. Recent British research indicates a likely link between consumption of food additives like artificial colors and preservatives with an increase in activity that we call ADHD. Refined sugar intake as a cause of ADHD is a popular notion, but so far, more research discounts this theory than supports it. It may be that the food dyes and preservatives in most sugar-laden foods like candy are the real culprit, while sugar is blamed. High intake of refined sugar has, however, been shown to deplete the body of minerals. This may explain why many who have made the EMPowerPlus Q96 formula (with its chelated, bio-available trace minerals in just the right ratios to properly nourish the brain) a part of their nutritional support have found that it helps their symptoms improve almost overnight.

(see NIMH.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder/complete-index.shtml)

Research has been concluded in a placebo controlled, double blind study of 100 ADD affected individuals and will be in print soon, showing very exciting results of the effect of EMPowerplus Q96 as compared to the participants in the control group who did not receive the micronutrient formula.

MIGRAINES AND HEADACHES

                                Migraines

“Beyond the awful nausea, my migraines are throbbing, stabbing, hot pain--like someone has the biggest fattest drill bit and is drilling in and out, in and out, of one side of my head, without stopping. .  Eventually the drilling sensation moves to the other side of my head and then to the top. Imagine dealing with that, three or four days a week, week after week, year after year. I’m not getting a migraine a day, my neurologist said I’m getting a single migraine that lasts for 3 or 4 days.  Most don’t understand that people can have a single migraine that can for weeks. Migraines are hell.   I’d rather do anything than have a migraine. “ 

--T. F., A chronic migraine sufferer

I had been battling a 4 week migraine when I was invited to a get together to learn about a product that was literally, the most researched nutritional product on the planet. Migraines were nothing new for me but this one was. I had been to the ER numerous times, exhausted every migraine med my Dr. knew of-- the final med was a steroid treatment—and been 4 days on steroids and still no relief! Nothing was working to get it under control.

I met with Daren Hogge on November 17, 2012 as planned, and Daren gave me a bottle of EMPowerplus Q96 and told me to take 5 capsules --which froze me in my tracks--I wasn't about to trigger more pain. I went to my hotel room and took 2 capsules. I covered my head with a pillow and waited in the dark and quiet ... Approximately 90 minutes later I literally sat straight up and flipped out! I had a flushing sensation like a burst inside my head and my vision was suddenly clear and the pain was gone... not just dulled, but GONE! I immediately started texting, wanting to know what was in the stuff I had taken. I have been migraine free since! I have been medication free since November 17, 2012! I continue to take a handful of Q96 every day. I also suffer from fibromyalgia and have an arsenal of meds for those symptoms... All pain, chronic fatigue and restless legs GONE! I'm a very happy girl and will NEVER be without this product!                                                  ---Tammy T., a former migraine sufferer            

                                   

Migraines and other types of headaches are one of the most common complaints seen in the doctor’s office, and cause significant loss to employers as well as financial repercussions on the migraine sufferer who has to miss work.

Migraine Causes

Experts aren’t sure what causes migraines.  They tend to run in families, and some researchers have found a genetic link. Women are three times more likely than men to get migraines.  A woman’s menstrual cycle and the hormonal changes elicit migraines in some women before, during, or shortly after their periods. Teenagers and young adults are more susceptible than children or older adults. Migraines often begin during the teens or early twenties. People who have asthma or epilepsy also are more likely than the rest of the population to suffer migraines. But it isn’t clear why some people get migraines and others don’t.  Triggers include:

·         Red wine

·         Poor sleep habits

·         Monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer found in many foods

·         Strong odors

·         Chocolate consumption

·         Stress

·         Not eating

·         STRESS

Migraine Symptoms

A throbbing pain on one side of the head is the hallmark indicator that your headache is a migraine and not a regular tension headache. Thirty minutes before a migraine starts, 1 out of 5 people have what is called an “aura”.  During an aura, you may see spots, wavy lines, or flashing lights; and have numbness or a “pins and needles” sensation in your hands, arms, or face.  A day or two before a migraine begins the sufferer may feel:

·         Depressed or irritable

·         Very happy, very awake, or very full of energy

·         Restless or nervous

·         Very sleepy

·         Thirsty or hungry,  like not eating at all, or craving certain foods.

During a migraine, suffers may feel:

·         Pain behind one of your eyes

·         Pain bad enough to preclude you from doing any usual activity

·         Pain that gets worse with routine physical activity

·         Nausea, vomiting, or both

·         Pain that gets worse with noise, light, and sometimes, smells

·         The classic throbbing pain on one side of the head

Life events that increase stress; anxiety, and depression have all been associated with chronic migraines and headaches. Allopathic solutions to migraines include certain anti-depressant drugs as the primary therapy for tension type headaches, and the best results were obtained when stress management strategies were combined with antidepressant medication.

However, it’s not surprising that alternative treatments aimed at stress reduction, such as biofeedback and relaxation therapies, are well-studied and considered effective treatments for some patients with headaches.  Acupuncture, massage, herbs, and diets all have varying degrees of effectiveness. Severe pain and the limitations on their lives impel many migraine suffers to try all of the above.

we’ve seen some dramatic results for people who’ve suffered with chronic headaches, including migraines, in a stunningly short period of time after they begin taking this nourishing micronutrient brain food formula. 

ANXIETY

ANXIETY

Anxiety disorders affect 18% of American adults. It's not uncommon for someone with an anxiety disorder to also suffer from depression or vice versa. Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of risk factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. People often experience a general state of worry or fear before confronting something challenging such as a test, examination, recital, or interview. These feelings are easily justified and considered normal. Anxiety is considered a problem when symptoms interfere with a person's ability to sleep or otherwise function. Generally speaking, anxiety occurs when a reaction is out of proportion with what might be normally expected in a situation.

 

TITLE:Improved mood and behavior during treatment with a mineral-vitamin supplement: an open-label case series of children.

AUTHOR:Kaplan BJ, Fisher JE, Crawford SG, Field CJ, Kolb B.

PUBLICATION:

Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.

DATE:2004 Spring;14(1):115-22

ABSTRACT:A group of scientists from three Alberta universities and the Alberta Children’s Hospital published the results of 11 unselected children with mood and behaviour problems. The diagnoses of the children included attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Asperger syndrome, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Prader-Willi Syndrome depression, anxiety, and rage. The children were assessed for a minimum of 8 weeks on an adult dose of EMPowerplus, which was well-tolerated. Outcomes were measured with the Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS), the Youth Outcome Questionnaire (YOQ), and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). Results: For all 9 children who completed the trial, the micronutrient treatment was clinically beneficial, and all effect sizes were large (>.8). Improvement was significant on the YOQ (measuring children’s mood, physical symptoms, self-harm behaviour, interpersonal relationship problems, social problems, and attention problems), the YMRS (measuring symptoms such as irritability and disruptive aggressive behaviours), and 7 of the 8 CBCL scales (withdrawn behaviour, anxious/depressed mood, social problems, thought problems, attention problems, delinquent behaviour, and aggressive behaviour)

DEPRESSION

Depression

“The blues just keep chasing me., no matter what I do.” When feelings of sadness won’t leave within a couple of days, and when sadness, hopelessness, and despair interfere with your daily life and causes pain for both you and the people who care about you, we call it depression. The impact on lives is staggering. The impact on relationships is staggering. And the statistics are staggering. One out of four women and one out of five men are suffering from depression and treating it with pharmaceutical drugs. (Drugs that were shown in reviews of the research in 2008 to be no more effective than placebos to try to treat depression.) 1 in 4 are made worse by their anti-depressants, according to Irving Kirsh, author of a 2008 meta-analysis in PLoS Medicine 
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2253608/?tool=pubmed) Another significant number of people—an estimated additional 25%-- are suffering in silence, or trying to cope without medical intervention by using physical exercise and cognitive behavioural psychotherapy.

 

Depression is sometimes called the “common cold” of mental health, but unlike the common cold, it can be lethal, as the risk of suicide for those suffering is real. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)< LINK>, About 10% of the population suffers a depressive illness in any given year. It’s the leading cause of disability in both the US and the WHO, costing billions of dollars a year.

Brain-imaging technologies such as MRI, have shown that the brains of people who have depression look different than those without it, but those images do not reveal the cause. Depression can occur in people without family histories of depression; while some types tend to run in families. Trauma, such as loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, job, or any stressful situation may trigger a depressive episode. And some depressive episodes occur without an obvious trigger.

Nutritional imbalances have been shown to cause psychiatric disturbances. Pellagra, for instance, is a disorder caused by a niacin (Vitamin B-3) deficiency that results in a skin rash as well as mental symptoms like irrational anger, feelings of persecution, mania, and dementia---all of which disappear when the patient receives enough vitamin B-3. Research begun in the 1950’s shows that high dose niacin supplementation reversed 80% of 3,000 schizophrenia cases. 

SYMPTOMS OF MAJOR DEPRESSION

• Despair and hopelessness
• Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
• Irritability, restlessness
• Difficulty concentrating, remembering details, and making decisions
• Low motivation, hard to complete simple tasks
• Low self esteem and self-confidence
• Aches or pains; headaches, cramps, or digestive problems that do not ease, even with treatment
• Feeling tired and run down, low energy levels
• Insomnia, early –morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
• Loss of appetite or it’s opposite—feeling insatiable
• Loss of interest in formerly pleasurable activities, including sex
• Thoughts of suicide or attempts at suicide
• Symptoms last longer than two months 

DEPRESSION IN WOMEN

Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression., treated or untreated. Fluctuating hormone levels impact women’s moods. Women’s bodies (and therefore brains) have extra nutritional burdens as minerals are lost during monthly menstrual cycles, months of pregnancy and years of breastfeeding. Women are particularly vulnerable to depression following childbirth, a condition called postpartum depression.

Women who suffer from major depression have a higher risk of attempting suicide then men.

DEPRESSION IN MEN

Men are less likely to seek treatment for depression than women and are more likely to use alcohol, drugs, and pornography to self-medicate, alter their state or mask and avoid painful feelings by burying themselves in tasks. While men are less likely than women to attempt suicide, men are more successful, and the suicide rate among men increases with age, peaking at age 85.

While women are more apt to withdraw and weep, depression in men is usually manifested in the form of irritability, anger outbursts, and sinking feelings of discouragement and low self-worth. Some resort to risk taking activities to try to escape depression, giving rise to the “midlife crisis” that is associated more with men than women.

DEPRESSION AT ANY AGE AND THE ROLE OF TRAUMA

Depression can strike at any age. It can be difficult to detect in children, as it can manifest differently in young people than in adults. Children are being increasingly diagnosed.

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry reporting that about 5% of adolescents are suffering enough persistent depression to interfere with their ability to function. These figures come from monitoring children who are brought in to see a medical doctor, yet 30% of teens themselves report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. It is vital to address depression in teens because depressed teens have higher rates of other problems such as anxiety, drug use, aggressive behaviour, sexual promiscuity, and suicidal behaviour. Rates of serious chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, are higher among individuals with symptoms of depression.

Children under stress, who experience loss, are especially vulnerable. Children of divorce, children with a chronic illness, and children who experience trauma or abuse are especially at risk. In addition to the symptoms listed above under “Depression” in adults, warning signs in a child may include:

• Persistent boredom, low energy
• Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure
• Difficulty with relationships
• Frequent absences from school or poor performance in school
• Trouble causing behaviour at home or school
• Talk of or efforts to run away from home
• Poor concentration
• Things that once were fun now bring little joy
• A child who used to play often with friends now spends most of the time alone
• Increased irritability, anger, or hostility
• Low self esteem and guilt
• Frequent sadness, tearfulness, crying, and hopelessness
• A major change in eating and or sleeping patterns
• Thoughts or expressions of suicide, or self destructive behaviour

The onset has historically been in the early twenties to the mid-forties, but puberty is a vulnerable time for children as the brain begins a secondary “rewiring” then and adolescents are engulfed in cascades of hormones. One fourth of the 7th grade boys in California were reported as suffering from depression.
A NIMH funded study showed that almost half (40%) of those who experienced a traumatic, terrifying event or ordeal that resulted in PTSD also had depression four months later. Anxiety disorders, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, and generalised anxiety disorder often accompany depression Serious medical illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, Parkinson’s, and HIV co-exist with depression.

SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER OR 'SAD'

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a distinct form of depression triggered by the reduced level of sunlight during winter months. As it’s name implies, depression is experienced seasonally when the light levels diminish, and it clears up with the onset of spring. The higher the elevation and latitude, the greater the prevalence. SAD is rare within 30 degrees of the equator. Women are diagnosed with SAD three to four times more frequently as men. The disorder can occur at any age but is most commonly seen in young adults and less commonly seen in the elderly. Among the elderly when it occurs it affects both men and women equally.