Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Treatment of ADHD often requires behavioral therapy that focuses on increasing the child
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Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Saturday, August 28th, 2010What Causes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Part 2
Friday, August 27th, 2010What Causes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? Part 2
Nutritional Deficiencies and Food Allergies
The human body requires good nutrition to function properly and optimally. When children (and adults) consume foods laden with refined carbohydrates (e.g., white flour, sugars) and devoid of natural vitamins, minerals, fats, and fiber, the body and brain may respond negatively.Diets high in sugars can also deplete the body of the very nutrients critical to neurological health such as the B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. Furthermore, hypersensitivity reactions to certain foods or food components share some of the physical and behavioral symptoms seen in ADHD. (more…)
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What Causes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Friday, August 27th, 2010What Causes ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
Different brain activity, different brain chemistry, and genetic predisposition are some clear findings in the search for the cause of ADHD. Different brain structure may also be an important aspect of ADHD. In fact, recent research into brain anatomy using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and PET (positron emission tomography) suggests that children with ADHD showed 3 to 4 percent smaller brain volume in all parts of the brain studied than their control (non-ADHD) counterparts. Even with all that is known, no single cause applies to everyone. Researchers are exploring other possible causes and contributing factors. Over the past several decades, scientists have investigated many theories, which include, but are not limited to, environmental toxins, food additives, nutritional deficiencies, and food allergies. (more…)
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Is ADHD?
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Is ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that typically manifests in children of early school years, and is more often seen in boys. These children generally have long-standing and ongoing difficulty controlling their behaviors and/or paying attention. It