Calm Junior (Jr.)

• ADD (attention deficit disorder)
• ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder;
• Hyperactivity, anxiety, impulsiveness, difficulty in focusing, inattentiveness, restlessness
  

• Cognitive effect to improve memory and treat learning impairment;
• Neuroprotective effect to protect and prevent damages to the nerves and the brain;
• Anxiolytic activity to relieve anxiety and hyperactivity;
• Detoxifying effect to eliminate unwanted toxic compounds, chemical substances, and artificial food additives
  

• This formula should be discontinued once the condition is stabilized, or when the desired effects are achieved.
• This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
• This formula is contraindicated in individuals with yang deficiency or coldness.
  

• Make sure the diet has an adequate amount of calcium and magnesium, which have a calming effect.
• Cold-water fish, such as tuna, salmon, and herring, are great sources of docosahexaenenoic acid (DHA). This essential fatty acid is vital for proper development of the brain.
• Increase consumption of complex carbohydrates, such as fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, beans, and whole grains. Decrease consumption of simple carbohydrates, such as glucose, fructose, sugars, and processed grains.
• Avoid exposure to chemical and/or toxic substances, food additives or coloring, or allergens, which increase the risk of developing ADD/ADHD.
• Eliminate from the diet: sugar, candy, junk food, foods with artificial color and flavor, and fried foods. Also avoid antacids, cough drops, throat lozenges, and carbonated beverages.
• Warm and hot natured foods that damage qi and yin should be avoided, such as:

1. certain fruits like mango and durian that produce heat.
2. stimulants like coffee, alcohol, and energy drinks.
3. spicy/pungent/aromatic vegetables such as pepper, garlic, onions, basil, rosemary, cumin, funnel, anise, leeks, chives, scallions, thyme, saffron, wormwood, mustard, chili pepper, and wasabi.

• Avoid food and drinks with artificial coloring.
• Consume as few meat products as possible. Do not eat processed meats, such as lunch meats, hot dogs and sausages, as they contain nitrites that are associated with inflammation and chronic disease.
• Psychosocial support is extremely important for complete and long-term treatment of ADD/ADHD. Such approaches include contingency management (e.g., reward and timeout systems), parent training (educating the parent on child management skills), clinical behavior therapy (coordinated contingency management by both parents and teachers), and cognitive-behavioral treatment (e.g., self-monitoring, verbal self-instruction, problem-solving strategies, self-reinforcement).
• Encourage activities that foster calm and concentration, such as reading, meditation, qi gong and tai chi chuan [tai ji chuan].
• Discourage activities that impose disruption and short attention span, such as playing video games and watching television.
  

For adults, take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily. For children, please refer to the Strategic Dosing Guidelines section to determine the proper dose based on age or body weight. For maximum effect, take the herbs on an empty stomach. The herbs should be taken for three months continuously prior to an evaluation on the progress of the
individual

• Radix Paeoniae Alba;
• Carapax Trionycis;
• Rhizoma Chuanxiong;
• Radix Rehmanniae;
• Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis;
• Plastrum Testudinis;
• Semen Cassiae;
• Radix Ophiopogonis;
• Concha Ostreae;
• Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii;
• Radix Pseudostellariae;
• Radix Curcumae;
• Radix Polygalae;
• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle;