With the exception of spaghetti squash, winter squash are starchy and contain beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A which is found in the orange colored flesh. *Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Butternut squash has a similar nutrition profile to other winter squash varieties, with the exception of spaghetti squash. Winter squash is a good source of complex carbohydrate. Butternut squash specifically contains 21.5 grams in one cup cooked.
Ritalin for ADHD. Methylphenidate is the generic name for Ritalin, one of the most popular drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It can help to control many of the symptoms including focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet. It has been approved for use by both children as young as four years and adults.
Methylphenidate, sold under various trade names, Ritalin being one of the most commonly known, is a central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine and piperidine classes that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. The original patent was owned by CIBA, now Novartis Corporation. It was first licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration in 1955 for treating what was then known as hyperactivity. Medical use began in 1960; the drug has become