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Tristain
Hedges Story
A Family’s Will to Conquer
Their Son’s ADHD the
Natural Way
by Robin Jumper
The Hedges, residents from the west side
of Kaua`i have a compelling story of one
family’s drive to provide a better, healthy and
medication-free life for their son Tristain who
was diagnosed with ADHD.
Tristain Hedges was a high-energy child with
a compulsion for organization. However, in the
sixth grade his parents noticed some behavioral
changes including insecurity, isolation and
emotional deficiencies. They took him to a doctor
who diagnosed him with ADHD and prescribed
foculin and fluoxetine (prozac). While some of
the symptoms were suppressed, the prescription
medication caused drowsiness, reduced social
interaction with family and friends, as well as
an increased desire for complete isolation.
Over the years, these consequences, coupled
with limited improvement in his behavior,
caused Tristain’s parents to research other
options for their son. After bidding on a High
Resolution Blood Cell Analysis from Dillberg
Integrated Healthcare at a silent auction, they
started the physical and emotional healing
process for Tristain.
His first visit to Dillberg Integrated Healthcare
was in April of 2009. During the initial
consultation with Dr. Kerry Dillberg, Tristain
complained of having a hard time tolerating
any kinds of stress. Physical activity caused
pain, while any type change in his daily
activities would cause strain on his body. His
parents reported to Dr. Dillberg some of the side
effects that the drugs caused, and that his diet
consisted of foods high in sugar. At the time of
his first visit, Tristain weighed 90 pounds, stood
5’3” tall, and was 16 years old, but appeared
much younger.
The High Resolution Blood Cell Analysis
showed that Tristain’s blood was highly toxic.
His program began with a genetic dietary outline
where Tristain ate foods that were compatible
with his blood type. His mother noticed positive
changes within a week. He had more energy,
slept better and was less loud around the house.
Dr. Dillberg continued his care by prescribing
a month-long detoxification program. Tristain
and his family followed the dietary guidelines
well and the surprising results motivated
and encouraged them to continue with the
protocols.
the Mind
At the end of the 2009 school year, Tristain
was able to stop taking all prescription
medication. He continued on with Dr. Dillberg’s
next phase of treatment, which was to provide
Tristain with more detailed dietary protocols
to specifically address his brain chemistry.
This was complimented with a supplement
program.
Over the next 11 months, Tristain continued
with his nutritional program while receiving
treatments to adjust his posture, alignment and
balance. He had many structural misalignment
patterns that were affecting his neurological
system. By incorporating a number of
treatment modalities including chiropractic and
neuro-emotional techniques, Dr. Dillberg was
able to improve Tristain’s overall health. Dr.
Dillberg’s focus was never system suppression.
Instead, he worked to remove the interferences
that were causing Tristain’s system’s limited
functionality.
After 22 months of care, Tristain is still
prescription medication free. He has gained
20 pounds and grown 2 inches. He actively
participates in the Boy Scouts of America and
his church’s youth group, as well as plays
basketball with his friends. He is enjoying his
senior year in high school.
Dr. Dillberg states, “It has been a pleasure
to see Tristain thrive. When we started, his
coordination and dexterity were major issues.
Just having him do simple exercises and go
through range of motion gave him quite a
challenge. Now, he has fantastic control of his
movements, and is able to enjoy exercise and
activities that he had so much trouble with in
the past.”
The Hedges have proven that with hard
work and commitment, ADHD does not
have to debilitate a family. With changes to
diet, supplementation and chiropractic care,
they helped their son take control of his life,
medication free. As a result, Tristain is a kind,
outgoing and socially capable young man with
a wonderful future ahead of him.
For more information on Dillberg
Integrated Healthcare, please contact
(808) 742-9326 or visit
www.dillberghealth.com
Dillberg Integrated Healthcare
Hawaii’s most comprehensive
Holistic Healthcare
www.dillberghealth.com
(808) 742-9326
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