Compare Attend to BeCalm'd and Focus.
|
Ingredients
List
and Comparison
|
ATTEND |
BeCALM'd |
Focus |
Clinically Tested with computerized testing ?
(with TOVA test)
Demonstrated Effective Rate:
|
|
|
|
| Manufacturer's Satisfaction Guarantee |
365 days
|
30 day
|
60 day
|
| Specific Amino Acids: |
YES (10)
|
YES (1)
|
NONE
|
| L-Valine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Tyrosine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Cysteine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Cystine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DL-Methionine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Glutamic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| GABA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Glycine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Glutathione |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DL-Phenylalanine |
YES
|
YES
|
no
|
| Vitamines, Nutritionals, and Minerals: |
YES (14)
|
YES (3)
|
YES (2)
|
| Pyridoxine HCL - B6 |
YES
|
YES
|
no
|
| Calcium Pantothenate |
YES
|
Calcium carbonate
|
no
|
| Magnesium Aspartate |
YES
|
Magnesium oxide
|
no
|
| OptiZinc |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Radix Heraclei |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Gotu Kola |
YES
|
no
|
YES
|
| Gingko Biloba |
YES
|
no
|
YES
|
| ChromeMate |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DMAE |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Pycnogenol |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Pine Bark Extract (OPC85) |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| NADH- CoEnzyme 1 |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Catechol |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Trifoliumm Pratense/ Trens-cis-cloramide |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Complete Endomembrane Lipid Complex including: |
YES (4)
|
NONE
|
NONE
|
| Phosphatidylcholine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Phosphatidylethanolamine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Phosphatidylserine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Phosphatidylinositol |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Essential Fatty Acid Complex including: |
YES (14)
|
NONE
|
NONE
|
| Medium Chain Triglycerides |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Lauric Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Myristic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Palmitic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Palmitoleic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Stearic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Arachidic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Oleic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Linolenic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| EPA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Decosanoic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DHA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| GLA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Arachidonic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Homeopathic Remedies and MicroNutritionals: |
YES (17)
|
NONE
|
NONE
|
| Agaricus muscarius |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Argentum nitricum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Avena Iodum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Kali bromatum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Kali phosphoricum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Lithium bromatum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Lithium carbonicum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Natrum muriaticum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Hypothalamus |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Diopside |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Rhodonite |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Other Ingredients: |
NONE
|
YES (3)
|
YES (5)
|
| Folic Acid (Folacin) |
no
|
YES
|
no
|
| L-Glutamine |
|
YES
|
no
|
| L-Tryptophan (5HTP) |
no
|
YES
|
no
|
| Scuttellaria Laterifolia (Skullcap) |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Avina Sativa (Hawer or Green Oats) |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Urtica Urens |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Kava |
homeopathic
equivalent
|
no
|
YES
|
ADHD and Attend Formula
ADHD Homeopathic Medicine "ATTEND" Formula
Natural Medicine for ADHD
ATTEND is a powerful, all natural treatment intervention that is Clinically Tested (with computerized testing, not merely parent reports), formulated with specific Amino Acid combinations, Essential Fatty Acids , Phospholipid complexes, and Homeopathic Medicines .
ATTEND works! We have done the studies, we have seen the results, and we have a proven track record of turning struggles into success for hundreds of children and teenagers since 1996! Herbal remedy, natural remedy, homeopathic medicine, or advanced science - call it what you will, but this is the finest natural alternative to ritalin or strattera for attention problems available in the world today!
Use our Specific Treatment Strategies for your specific type of ADHD for the best results!
Clearly the Best Natural Remedy for ADHD
When given enough time to work, ATTEND can be as helpful as Ritalin or other stimulants, but without the side-effects of stimulant medications. When used with other advanced VAXA products in a specific treatment strategy, ATTEND is a powerful natural homeopathic intervention.
But what about the other alternative medicines or herbal remedies that are so heavily marketed?
Here is a side-by-side comparison between ATTEND and BeCALM'd and Focus . See the difference for yourself, and then decide which is the most advanced product:
Ingredients or Comparison Info
|
ATTEND
($36.95/bottle)
|
BeCALM'd
($37.00/bottle)
|
Focus
($23.95/bottle)
|
Clinically Tested with computerized testing
(TOVA test)
Demonstrated Effective Rate:
|
YES
about 70%
|
NO
They don't know
|
NO
They don't know
|
| Manufacturer's Satisfaction Guarantee |
365 days
|
30 day
|
60 day
|
| Specific Amino Acids: |
YES (10)
|
YES (1)
|
NONE
|
| L-Valine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Tyrosine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Cysteine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Cystine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DL-Methionine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Glutamic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| GABA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Glycine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| L-Glutathione |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DL-Phenylalanine |
YES
|
YES
|
no
|
| Vitamines, Nutritionals, and Minerals: |
YES (14)
|
YES (3)
|
YES (2)
|
| Pyridoxine HCL - B6 |
YES
|
YES
|
no
|
| Calcium Pantothenate |
YES
|
Calcium carbonate
|
no
|
| Magnesium Aspartate |
YES
|
Magnesium oxide
|
no
|
| OptiZinc |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Radix Heraclei |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Gotu Kola |
YES
|
no
|
YES
|
| Gingko Biloba |
YES
|
no
|
YES
|
| ChromeMate |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DMAE |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Pycnogenol |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Pine Bark Extract (OPC85) |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| NADH- CoEnzyme 1 |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Catechol |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Trifoliumm Pratense/ Trens-cis-cloramide |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Complete Endomembrane Lipid Complex including: |
YES (4)
|
NONE
|
NONE
|
| Phosphatidylcholine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Phosphatidylethanolamine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Phosphatidylserine |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Phosphatidylinositol |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Essential Fatty Acid Complex including: |
YES (14)
|
NONE
|
NONE
|
| Medium Chain Triglycerides |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Lauric Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Myristic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Palmitic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Palmitoleic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Stearic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Arachidic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Oleic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Linolenic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| EPA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Decosanoic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| DHA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| GLA |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Arachidonic Acid |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Homeopathic Remedies and MicroNutritionals: |
YES (17)
|
NONE
|
NONE
|
| Agaricus muscarius |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Argentum nitricum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Avena Iodum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Kali bromatum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Kali phosphoricum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Lithium bromatum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Lithium carbonicum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Natrum muriaticum |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Hypothalamus |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Diopside |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Rhodonite |
YES
|
no
|
no
|
| Other Ingredients: |
NONE
|
YES (3)
|
YES (5)
|
| Folic Acid (Folacin) |
no
|
YES
|
no
|
| L-Glutamine |
L-Glutamic Acid
|
YES
|
no
|
| L-Tryptophan (5HTP) |
no
|
YES
|
no
|
| Scuttellaria Laterifolia (Skullcap) |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Avina Sativa (Hawer or Green Oats) |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Urtica Urens |
no
|
no
|
YES
|
| Kava |
homeopathic
equivalent
|
no
|
YES
|
In a side-by-side comparison, ATTEND is the clear winner! For what ATTEND is, and what it does, it is the best VALUE as well.
A tremendous amount of work and study went into the development of this advanced ATTEND formula. Several formulas were clinically tested before finding just the right formula. The ATTEND formula is clinically tested, guaranteed to work or your money back!
START USING ATTEND NOW! 
The ATTEND Homeopathic Medicine Formula Details
L- Valine, increases cognitive function and smoothes nervous system functioning.
L- Tyrosine, used by the brain to produce Dopamine and Norepinephrine. Tyrosine has been shown to increase concentration, decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Best used in conjunction with vitamin B6. It is the parent compound for the manufacture of Norepinephrine and Epinephrine in the adrenal medulla, and of the hormones thyroxin and triiodothyronine by the thyroid gland.
L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L- Cysteine, also helps to detoxify the body and promote healing, L- Cystine, strengthens the immune system, reduces damage from free-radicals, works to repair RNA-DNA in the cells, helps in the assimilation of vitamin B6.
DL- Methionine, belongs to the lipotropic group of amino acids, supports the liver's manufacturing of lecithin (Phosphatidylcholine), and helps to chelate heavy metals from the body's tissues.
L- Glutamic Acid, washes debris and cleanses the CNS so that you may think better and are calmer. It is involved in the creation of Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), improves overall brain health, improves attitude and mental performance.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), essential for normal inhibitory functions of the CNS. It has been said that 70% of the brain is there to inhibit the other 30% of the brain. Certainly part of the problem with ADD ADHD can be classified as a "dis-inhibition disorder". GABA is an essential factor in the brain's inhibitory functions.
Glycine, a neurotransmitter. Also necessary for the immune system, for health of the thymus gland, spleen, and bone marrow. Helps to maintain adequate amounts of ATP in the muscles. Necessary for balanced white cell production.
L- Glutathione, a free radical scavenger, helps to detoxify the body.
Pyridoxine HCL- B6, may help to increase seritonin levels in the brain.
Calcium Pantothenate, necessary for normal cell function.
Magnesium Aspartate, necessary for normal cell function.
OptiZinc, to help regulate protein synthesis in the body. Zinc deficiencies in children is associated with both behavior problems and mental retardation. Zinc is also helpful in building the immune system.
Niacinamide-B3, works with B6 and DLPA to increase seritonin levels in the blood and brain.
Radix Heraclei, Gotu Kola, Gingko Biloba, to improve blood flow in the brain. May enhance memory and cognitive functioning.
ChromeMate, to help stabilize blood sugar levels.
DMAE, helps to "open up" neural pathways in the brain. Acts to disolve lipofuscin on nerve pathways, thereby decreasing neurological "interference". It is also an acetycholine precurser, DMAE is basically a Choline molecule with one methyl group missing from the nitrogen. DMAE is more able to cross the blood-brain barrier than Choline. Once inside the brain, an enzyme performs a methylation that converts DMAE into Choline. So, taking DMAE increases the brain's potential to make neurotransmitters. Helps with mood elevation, improvement of memory and learning, intelligence increases, and increases in the life span of laboratory animals.
Pycnogenol, and Pine Bark Extract x4, which are powerful antioxidants that can easily pass the blood/brain barrier. They act to provide protection to CNS tissues and strengthen capillaries in the brain, plus act as free-radical scavengers throughout the body.
DL- Phenylalanine, used by the brain in the manufacturing of dopamine and norepinepherin, which are excitatory neurotransmitters, which function to improve learning and memory. DLPA increases energy, decreases depression and pain, increases helps to process proteins, often converted to tyrosine.
NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide - Coenzyme 1), an enzyme stored in every cell of the body and used in the production of energy of each cell, may help to improve memory functions and learning, thought to increase the production of dopamine in the brain as well as noradrenaline and acetylcholine, may help to protect neural pathways.
Catechol, a catecholamine precurser.
A complete Endomembrane Lipid Complex including Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylserine, and Phosphatidylinositol. Phosphatidylcholine is found in every living cell, with its highest concentration found in vital organs such as the brain, heart, liver, and kidneys. In the brain Phosphatidylcholine is transformed into acetylcholine, which is vital to the transmission of neural impulses. It has been shown to enhance memory and cognitive abilities.
A complete Fatty Acid (Omega Oil) Complex including Medium Chain Triglycerides, Lauric, Myristic, Palmitic, Palmitoleic, Stearic, Arachidic Acid, Oleic, Linolenic, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Decosanoic Acid, DHA (Decosahexaenoic Acid), Linoleic, GLA (Gamma linolanic Acid), Ecicosatrienoci Acid, and Arachidonic Acid. Fatty acids have been shown to be beneficial to the nervous system and to the body's immune system, as well as other vital health benefits.
DHA and Arachidonic Acid are exceptionally important long chain fatty acids. They are essential for normal brain development in infants and in children.
Attend also contains homeopathic remedies to reduce symptoms of hyperactivity and depression.
The formula is an extremely well balanced combination of "brain foods". This formula is years ahead of other labs in the development of non-prescription treatments for ADD/ADHD.
 To order ATTEND on-line or telephone VAXA's customer service department at 1.800.248.8292.
Attend Contains Hypothalamus
Q: ATTENDS has Hypothalamus as an ingredient. Hypothalamus is part of the
Brain. From what animal is your source derived and is it screened for MAD
Cow Diseasel, which comes from the Brain of animals.
Answer from VAXA: Thank you for the inquiry. That is actually an easy answer. Those
ingredients come from pig. Pigs are genetically compatible with humans and
just as replacement heart valves and intestine come from pigs, so to do many
commonly used medicinals. I must note that the pigs used here in Attend
come from farms that raise pigs specifically for medicinal purposes and use
for humans. Furthermore since these are Homeopathics not even 1 molecule of
the original substance remains. I hope this helps.
Danièl Giddens
Supervisor
Customer Service
Växa International
800-248-8292
Important Note: The information contained in this email message is not meant
to replace the advice or opinion of your own personal physician. In no way,
does the correspondence above represent a diagnosis or treatment of any
illness or disease. Växa International always recommends that you seek the
advice of your personal physician before starting any nutritional program.
ADHD Herbal Remedy
Effective Herbal Remedy for ADHD
ADHD is often difficult to treat, and most symptoms of ADHD respond well to stimulant medications. However, we have found that stimulants, and other prescription drugs, are not the only effective interventions for ADHD.
Many families are looking for a natural remedy, or a herbal remedy, for ADHD. After personally performing the clinical studies with dozens of subjects, over an 18 month period, we can tell you that this herbal remedy really is effective!
ADHD Alternative Herbal Remedy "Attend"
Here is a rare radio interview with Gregory Young, Ph.D., Oxon., Neuroscientist and developer of Attend. This is from one of Dr Cowan's old "Your Family's Health" radio program from c.1999 on KERI radio. It is about 14 minutes long and is very interesting and quite in-depth.
Listen to Dr Young on Attend
What's new and effective in the treatment of Attention problems? What is the most advanced herbal remedy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD?
ATTEND is a powerful, all-natural treatment intervention that is Clinically Tested (with computerized testing, not merely parent reports), formulated with specific Amino Acid combinations, Essential Fatty Acids, Phospholipid complexes, and Homeopathic Medicines.
ATTEND works! We have done the studies, we have seen the results, and we have a proven track record of turning struggles into success for hundreds of children and teenagers since 1996!
 Herbal remedy, natural remedy, homeopathic medicine, or advanced science - call it what you will, but this is the finest natural alternative to ritalin or strattera for attention problems available in the world today!
ATTEND helps 70% to be more focused, to get their work done, and to think more clearly.
Computerized CPT tests (TOVA test) showed that 70% of children and teens using ATTEND
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- PARENT RATING SCALES
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Attend and FDA Recognition Status
The following is a reply to a question regarding ATTEND and its NDC number with the FDA. The reply is from Daniel Giddens, Customer Service Supervisor for VAXA International. We hope that it may serve to answer some of your questions regarding Attend and its status with the FDA. - ed
Thank you for taking the time to write us your concerns, hopefully I can clear up some of the misunderstanding. Växa International moved from California to Florida in 1999 in an effort to provide better customer service to our clientele, as California is 4 hours behind East Coast time.
Attend is a recognized as an alternative to pharmaceutical ADHD medications and has been available since 1987. Although Attend is not FDA approved (due to it being a natural product) it contains Homeopathics and is therefore recognized by the United States government as an Over the Counter medication (OTC). Due to this we have been assigned an NDC# (National Drug Control) for Attend; that NDC# is 67514-0266-3.
In order to verify the NDC # you must contact the FDA directly and tell them it is for a Homeopathic. There website will not list anything other than Pharmaceutical medications (ed.note - at this time the database seems to have only medications for diabetes treatment) which is why calling direct is important.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Web site: www.fda.gov
Toll-free: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
Address: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857
Because of their long use in the United States, the U.S. Congress passed a law in 1938 declaring that homeopathic remedies are to be regulated by the FDA in the same manner as nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, which means that they can be purchased without a physician's prescription. Today, although conventional prescription drugs and new OTC drugs must undergo thorough testing and review by the FDA for safety and effectiveness before they can be sold, this requirement does not apply to homeopathic remedies.
Remedies are required to meet certain legal standards for strength, quality, purity, and packaging. In 1988, the FDA required that all homeopathic remedies list the indications for their use (i.e., the medical problems to be treated) on the label.
The FDA also requires the label to list ingredients, dilutions, and instructions for safe use.
The guidelines for homeopathic remedies are found in an official guide, the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. The Pharmacopoeia also includes provisions for testing new remedies and verifying their clinical effectiveness. Remedies on the market before 1962 have been accepted into the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States based on historical use, rather than scientific evidence from clinical trials.
Vaxa International meets all standards for manufacturing and production practices set forth by the FDA, which includes having an FDA attorney, and using a GMP Certified ‘A-Rated’ lab.
The Natural Products Association (formerly NNFA) praised President Bush's signing into law the Dietary Supplement and Non-Prescription Drug Consumer Protection Act (the "AER bill"), S. 3546. The legislation, which had cleared the 109th Congress in its final hours, will amend the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require the reporting of "serious" adverse events for both over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and dietary supplements to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The bill was overwhelmingly supported by dietary supplement retailers, and suppliers who welcomed its passage as further proof that the industry is well-regulated and committed to consumer safety.
"Our top priority is providing the products that people want to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives," said David Taylor, president of the Natural Products Association. "So we welcome and support reasonable legislation like this because it will help consumers and the public understand what we have known for some time -- that our industry is made up of good people who make good products and stand by them."
The bipartisan legislation was introduced in the Senate in June of this year by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and includes several provisions that were instrumental in earning the Natural Products Association's support. Among these key provisions are those requiring that only serious adverse events, not just any complaint, be reported; exempting retail stores from reporting directly to the FDA and preempting a potential patchwork of state laws on the issue.
"The industry has long supported passing this legislation and views it as the responsible, right thing to do," said David Seckman, the Natural Products Association's executive director and CEO. "This law is further proof that the dietary supplement industry is well-regulated and puts consumers first."
The Natural Products Association (www.NaturalProductsAssoc.org) is the nation's largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents nearly 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health and beauty aids.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 December 2006 )
Danièl Giddens
Supervisor
Customer Service
Växa International
800-248-8292
Important Note: The information contained in this email message is not meant to replace the advice or opinion of your own personal physician. In no way, does the correspondence above represent a diagnosis or treatment of any illness or disease. Växa International always recommends that you seek the advice of your personal physician before starting any nutritional program.
Attend is the Best Value
ATTEND can be as helpful as Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine, or Strattera, but without the side-effects.
When used with other advanced products in a specific treatment strategy, ATTEND is a powerful natural homeopathic intervention.
Other Alternative Herbal Remedies
But what about the other alternative medicines or herbal remedies that are so heavily marketed?
- SEE a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON between "ATTEND" and "BeCALM'd" and "Focus"
- LOOK at the difference in formulas, guarantees, effectiveness, and value
- SEE the ATTEND difference, and then decide which is the best alternative treatment for ADHD for you
- SEE the ATTEND formula in detail here
- SEE the CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS of ATTEND here
- SEE our Comparison between Stimulant Medications, EEG Biofeedback training, and the ATTEND Nutraceutical over a 30 day period of time using a computerized Neuro-Cognitive continuous performance test (TOVA).
We also noted that the longer a subject used ATTEND, the better the outcomes.
Because ATTEND is a nutritional product it gradually helps the body function more optimally. In the same way that weight training takes three or four months to really make a noticeable difference in your body, nutritional medicines often take a while to make a difference as well.
By the way, we had some college athletes in a clinical trial.
Each athlete tested in the "normal" or even "better than normal" ranges on the baseline CPT, especially in measured reaction time (measured in 1000ths of a second). Each athlete was tested at baseline, at 30 days, at 60 days, and at 90 days. Each athlete continued to improve his performance as measured by the computer testing during each test administration.
Reaction time especially improved, which was exciting, as that is a good measure of neurological performance. Their use of ATTEND continued to improve their performance.
The longer they used Attend the better their performance.
As a result, we are also recommending Attend for athletes wishing to achieve peak levels of performance.
Extress for ADHD
Extress and ADHD
We have found that Extress is an excellent remedy for certain symptoms common to ADHD, especially
- temper and/or explosive outbursts
- hyperactivity or excessive motor restlessness
- anxiety or worry
- hyper-vigilance, or being easily startled
- having to touch everything
When used with Attend a broad spectrum of ADHD symptoms can be addressed.
We highly recommend its use for:
- "Tigger type ADHD," with hyperactivity, restlessness, bouncy-ness
- "Piglet type ADHD," with its anxiety and worry issues
- "Eeyore type ADHD" with its sadness or depression
- "Over Focused type ADHD" with its rigid thinking and anxiety
We also recommend it for all of you parents of ADHD kids!
Developed by a neuro-psychologist, Extress can also be very useful for anyone with anxiety, problems sleeping, tension or stress, or even some phobias.
Extress is the most popular product for our family, helping the Mrs. to feel less anxious and to sleep during certain hormonal changes, and helping others with stress related symptoms. Our family is never without it.
According to VAXA International, the company that owns and manufacturers Extress, this excellent product is a scientifically advanced homeopathic medicinal that provides the body its nutritional needs during periods of stress, tension, anxiety, minor phobic reactions or generalized anxious discomfort.
This formula contains a specific combination of amino acids as precursors to a series of neurotransmitters within the brain. Extress helps the body to naturally relax our muscles, helping us to avoid getting headache and backaches, etc. When these nutritional requirements have been appropriately addressed, the conscious mind is allowed to effortlessly become refocused without the bother of anxiety and stress.
The company reports that when stress increases, total caloric needs increase and are usually met by the breakdown of protein into amino acids, sugars and phosphate bonds. At least 30% of the diet should be made up of amino acids when the body is under stress because stress breaks down protein at an amazing rate.
Also of some secondary interest to athletes, these same amino acids used by the body to inhibit the breakdown of protein are used by the body to build up muscle tissue. When exercising, stress is encountered within the body and if sufficient free form amino acids are not available, especially those amino acids found within this formula, catabolic (the breaking down of cellular material) reaction will not be offset by anabolic (building up) reactions.
Extress was originally marketed to athletes under a different label, by the way.
Formula Highlights
EXTRESS is a Scientific Formulation of Natural Ingredients Including:
St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum): Helping the body relax because of documented (1) MAO inhibiting properties, as well as (2) acts as a Serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, increasing the amounts of circulating Serotonin, and (3) also inhibits interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Cortisol, which cause anxiety and depression.
Taraxacum Officinale: Specifically useful for calming and generally for reducing excessive restlessness and tenseness.
Fructus Sophorae: Helps in reducing the feelings of being overwhelmed by external stimulation/ provocation.
GABA: Helps naturally relax all muscle tissue, relieving tension build-up and reducing blood pressure.
Chinese Herbs (Radix Condonopsis Pilosulae, Radix Heraclei, Radix Rehmanniae): Support the body in naturally combatting excessive tiredness, dissipating stress, releasing emotional tension. Traditionally useful as well for soothing over-activity in children.
Lavandula: Helps the body to naturally soothe and calm the nerves, dissipating stress and feelings of anxiousness.
5-HTP: The natural precursor to Serotonin and Melatonin, providing neurochemical balance during stress.
B Vitamins: Critically needed synergistic coenzymes needed by the body to enable relaxation both mentally and physically.
Specific Branched Chained Amino Acids (BCAAs) which aid in the preservation of muscle and neural tissue during times of stress and anxiety.
Supporting Amino Acids: Provideing critical anti-stress buffering precursors for Brain, Central Nervous System (CNS) and Skeletal needs.
Specifically Targeted Micro-Nutritionals & Homeopathic Medicines: Providing electromagnetic instructions to further support both mental and physical stress reduction of muscles, neural pathways and brain chemistry.
ORDER ATTEND and EXTRESS directly from the manufacturer - online - here. This link will take you to the VAXA shopping cart page. Adjust the quantities of Attend and Extress according to the need of the specific type of ADHD that you are addressing.
Or phone VAXA directly at 1-800-248-8292 during business hours on the east coast. They are located in Florida. Ask for Daniel, the customer service supervisor. He is a friend, and will give you great service. Tell him that Dr Cowan said "hello."
Try Attend Risk Free! VAXA offers a great guarantee of satisfaction. Attend either works for you, or you get your purchase price back. See the details of their money back guarantee here.When you order directly from the manufacturer (VAXA International) you get the freshest product (it hasn't been sitting in somebody's garage for a year or so), which means that the product will be the most powerful available. The order is professionally processed and shipped out to you quickly. Plus you get VAXA's 1 year money back guarantee!
Getting the MOST from Attend
How to Most Effectively Order and Use ATTEND
1. Learn about the Different Types of Styles of ADHD, and decide which Type is closest to describing your unique situation.
- "Inattentive Type": Just like Winnie the Pooh
- "Classic ADHD": Tiggers like to bounce...
- "Over-Focused ADHD": Rabbit tends his garden
- "ADHD with Anxiety": Piglet is nervous and worries...
- "ADHD and Depression": Eeyore says, "Thanks for noticing me..."
2. Learn about the Specific Alternative Treatment Strategy for that Type of ADHD.
- Specific ATTEND Treatment Strategy for "Inattentive Type" ADHD
- Specific ATTEND Treatment Strategy for "Classic ADHD"
- Specific ATTEND Treatment Strategy for "Over-Focused ADHD"
- Specific ATTEND Treatment Strategy for "ADHD with Anxiety"
- Specific ATTEND Treatment Strategy for "ADHD and Depression"
3. Order the Products needed for that Specific Treatment Strategy.
4. Print out a copy of our Different Types of ADHD Decision Tree and Parent Rating Scales (PDF format), sit down, and rate the Baseline Performance section.
Keep the Rating Scales around. Once you begin the Specific Attend Treatment Strategy, then rate changes every two weeks and track the changes!
5. Begin our ADHD Diet as soon as possible, today if you can. This will take about two to four weeks to make a significant difference, so begin ASAP!
6. Once your products arrive from VAXA International, begin implementing the Specific Treatment Strategy chosen. Stick to it! Give the Strategy time to work! And stick to the Eating Program too!
7. Be sure to update your Rating Scales every two weeks.
Manufacturing Standards of Attend
Here is the information from the VAXA web site on manufacturing standards. It can be found online at http://www.vaxa.com/manufacturing-standards.cfm
The Växa top 1% Manufacturing Standard
There Are 1037 Nutritional Manufacturing Facilities in The U.S., but only one Passed Our Rigorous 7 Step Examination
Less than ½ of 1% of the nutritional manufacturing facilities in the country match the exacting standards followed in the Växa facility. Our products are manufactured in a lab that follows standards beyond those suggested under Good Manufacturing Procedure (GMP) guidelines.
- Clinical Lab Conditions:
No Contamination The manufacturing lab is a clinical environment with all stainless steel construction. To clean the lab we utilize UV sterilization, carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, ozone injection, mix bed de-ionization and boiler kettle our own water. This procedure is above kosher requirements.
- Precise Environmental Standards:
No Contamination Each room has its own air handler that completely exchanges the air 50 times per hour. Pure, clean air is a critical element in manufacturing a pure product. There are so many contaminants in the air that a state of the art air scrubbing system is a necessity. Many facilities just have a dust handler and rely on the air conditioning system to fight to replace the air. You might as well make the product in the parking lot. The temperature is at a constant 71 degrees and the humidity is less than 35%.
- Particle Sizing Means Greater Absorbency:
Every Capsule Has the Same Ingredient Mix The key element of our manufacturing process is particle sizing. Simply put, all of the elements come in different particle sizes. Picture BBs, ping-pong balls, golfballs, baseballs, softballs, and basketballs. Improper mixing yields batches that have all of the basketballs balls at the top and the BBs at the bottom. This would mean that each capsule has a different mix of ingredients (those early in the loading process - too many basketballs). We use cold process pulverization to take all particles to the same size - everything is a BB. Smaller particle size means that the body assimilates the elements more readily.
- Blending Process Reduces Oxidation:
Capsules Have Longer Lasting Potency The product is weighed and blended in a static and gravity free environment. This incorporates 100% batch involvement in the mixing process with no dead spots. While in the blending process, the ambient air has been removed and replaced with stable nitrogen, which is heavier than air and reduces oxidation and process contamination. The bulk material is weight validated to assure batch size compliance, then formulation and quality control verified for batch uniformity. The lab signs off on weight sheets to make sure that everything that was supposed to go in went in.
Capsules are Loaded One at A Time In the encapsulation department, pharmaceutical standard, GMP certified machines employ the dose tamping method. Powder goes into the machine then is tamped with pins into the capsule to the milligram of accuracy. This process is done one capsule at a time. During this process, at 5- minute intervals, a person will test to validate quantities. The capsules are polished, dust is removed, and they are hand inspected to see that they are not dented, scratched, or broken. The finished product is analyzed using high-pressure liquid chromatography, which creates a quantitative analysis of a compound. Then a mass spectrometer is used to create a qualitative analysis. This creates the blue print that all future capsules must match.
- Every Capsule We Make is Within a 1% Weight Tolerance:
No Short Cuts At the end of the production process, checks are run to insure that the product weighs what it should. Industry standards allow +/- 5% failure tolerances. We insist on a tolerance of +/- 1%. Many manufacturers cut corners here. It is in their interest to do so as 5% less material in each capsule adds up to serious costs saved over time.
- "Acceptable Contamination Levels" are 1/10th of Industry Standards
- Finally, a macro-biological test is done to make sure that the lab did not contaminate the product.
- Växa's standards are 1,000% higher than what the industry allows (than what other companies permit as "normal").
In the end, each batch comes with a certificate of analysis and has a National Drug Control number. Once it is manufactured and packaged, the product is then tested by lot to ensure quality control, stability, consistency, weight, and content. Time series and dating analysis are performed twice on all lots, first at the lab and then when received as a finished product by Växa. Strict controls of inventory dating and ongoing computer evaluations are performed daily, while total rechecks of inventory are performed each month.
Tips for Ordering Attend
 Ordering ATTEND is fairly easy and straightforward, but here are some tips that might be helpful.
First, be sure that you know what you need. Check the section on the Different Types of ADHD to learn about the most efficient targeted alternative strategy for your particular type of ADHD.
It also might be helpful to get our FREE ADHD Parent's Guide and ADHD Rating Scales. They are in PDF format.
Follow this link to the VAXA website to order Attend, and any other products that you might need.
Or call VAXA at 1-800-248-8292 during business hours on the east coast. Ask for Daniel in customer service. He's a great help. Tell him Newideas.net sent you.
Be sure to also use our ADHD eating program.
Using Attend and Stimulants Together
Hi Dr. Cowan,
As part of an effort to utilize our medical review board I was writing you
with the hopes that you might assist me with an email question I received.
Nancy said that you had some protocols established regarding how individuals
might wean of pharmaceutical medications while taking Attend. Of course
this would need to be discussed with their primary care physician first, as
Växa want to take no liability in this, however it is a question that pops
up from time to time. Could you please share with me your thoughts
regarding this email? Your time and input is most welcome.
Danièl Giddens
Manager, Customer Service
Växa International
800-248-8292
Hi Daniel
Here is what I have observed...
When someone is currently using a stimulant medication such as ritalin (or other
methylphenidate compound), dexedrine, or adderall, they may make the decision to try to
switch to Attend.
There can be a lot of reasons for this. Perhaps the person is not a "positive responder"
to the medication (somewhere between 10% and 20% who try stimulants end up being
non-responders). Perhaps there are benefits, but there are side-effects that are too
intrusive or too severe, so there is a search for another treatment. Or perhaps there is
just the perceived threat of potential side-effects lingering over their heads.
For the non-responders the decision is easy, they should try something else.
Here is one of my favorite sayings: If what you are doing works, don't mess with it -- if
it doesn't work try something else.
But for those who are receiving some benefit from the stimulant medications the decision
is a bit more difficult. Usually what the family is looking for is to maintain the level
of benefit received from the medication but lower the severity of side-effects, or lower
the risk of potential side-effects.
Attend can often help to achieve this.
I have suggested to families that they (1) talk to their doctor, of course, and then (2)
start with the Attend, Extress, and etc. I recommend that they start the Attend slowly...
1/day for a few days, then 2/day for a couple of days, then 3/day, then 4/day. Once they
hit 4 per day, 2 in the morning and two in the afternoon, then the "clock starts" and it
will be about 20-30 days for the Attend to really start to work.
Often, around 30 days, it will begin to look like the patient is "over-medicated" from
the stimulant: "too much foot on the brake petal," "heading toward being a zombie," maybe
overly flat affect, maybe over-focused.
This is the time that the family should look at reducing the stimulant medication dose,
maybe about 25% less (from 20mg ritalin to 15mg ritalin per dose for example).
What they are looking for is to still receive the optimum benefit from the medication,
but at a lower dose - in fact now the search starts for the lowest possible dose that
will provide optimum benefit.
Over time the family should try to lower the dose to 1/2 the original beneficial dose,
and see if they still get the same benefits as the original dose. If so, then they should
see far fewer side-effects, both in the short-term and for the long-term.
This level, 1/2 of the "baseline" beneficial dose, is a great goal - a healthy goal. If
they can do better than this, it is outstanding.
By the way, it is somewhat rare for stimulant medication to be completely replaced by
Attend, Extress, and etc. I think it is because even small doses of stimulant can be so
"performance enhancing" that people just want to keep a bit of the stimulant in use.
Its sort of like going to Starbucks in the morning and afternoon for a "lift". In fact it
is estimated that 5mg of Ritalin is about equal to 100mg of caffeine, which is a small
coffee at Starbucks.
They can use as much Extress as they need from day one, they don't need to be careful
with the Extress. Great product for temper, mood swings, impulsiveness, etc. If temper is
a problem they can start at four per day, or more. It works quickly while the Attend is
taking its time to make a difference.
Memorin can cause temper problems, so people need to be careful. It is best with
"inattentive" ADHD, not the impulsive-hyperactive type. It is usually either Extress they
need, or Memorin, but rarely both.
Stay in touch
Doug Cowan
Attend's Results Guarantee
The ATTEND Guarantee of Satisfaction !
ATTEND comes directly from the manufacturer with an iron-clad satisfaction guarantee.
The manufacturer knows that best results with Attend come from:
- Using our specific treatment strategies for the different types of ADHD
- Using our ADHD Diet along with the specific Attend strategy
- Using Attend for 30 to 60 days
 So VAXA International, the manufacturer of Attend and other fine natural medicines, offers a great results guarantee to families.
Try Attend. If it doesn't give the results that you want, return the product for a refund of the purchase price. We guarantee that you will see results within 60 days!
Try our Targeted Treatment Strategy for ADHD.
Also use our Recommended Eating Program at the same time as a part of the Treatment Strategy.
From VAXA International
The Växa Guarantee…
Växa's Attend is backed by a 1 Year Guarantee, from the date of your original purchase, to all our Customers. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the bottle(s) (empty or full) for a full product refund, less any shipping fees incurred.
Since the beginning of Växa in 1987, the strictest of product testing procedures and quality control measures have been insisted upon and instituted regarding the manufacturing of all Växa products.
Växa believes that good formulas can only lead to good health by starting with quality and efficacious product ingredients. Thus, Växa offers assurance that all of the ingredients used in our formulations are simply the best available in the world.
All Växa products, once manufactured and packaged are then tested by lot to ensure quality control, stability, consistency, weight, and content. Time series and dating analysis are performed twice on all lots. First where the materials were produced and later when received as finished product by Växa.
The strictest controls of inventory dating and ongoing computer evaluations are performed daily while total recheck of inventory are performed each month.
FREE PARENT RESOURCE
Get your FREE copy of our PARENT RATING SCALES so that you can track progress while using our Targeted Treatment Strategies.
Also included: (1) How to know what Type of ADHD you have and (2) the Targeted Treatment Strategies. FREE download in PDF format for easy printing.
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Or phone VAXA directly at 1-800-248-8292 during business hours on the east coast. They are located in Florida. For general questions ask for customer service. For in-depth questions regarding the product email Daniel Giddens (daniel @ vaxa.com), VAXA's Director of Education. Tell him that Dr Cowan said "hello."
