September 20, 2008
by Brenda Skidmore
Do you have a child that has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Does treating your child, or children, with one of todays most common treatments for these conditions with an amphetamine-type drug like ‘Ritalin’ bother your conscious feelings of guilt?
If so, you are not alone. As a concerned parent, you are probably aware that prescriptions for chemical interventions for ADD and ADHD in children have steadily risen, dramatically,over the past few decades, along with the prevalence of these learning disorders themselves. In fact, it is estimated that about 7 percent of all children currently (more boys than girls) are suffering from this emotional sneak thief of their childhood in being able to properly enjoy the love of learning.
Because of the inherent side effects associated with chemical options, this is beginning to raise some serious questions by concerned medical health professionals,parents,and child wellness advocacy groups in whether they are being over prescribed, or inappropriately prescribed for children.
In layman’s terms, children who have been diagnosed with having these learning disabilities are suffering from, mainly, behavioral symptoms that limit their ability to learn new ideas,informational material, and social etiquette appropriate for their age.
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September 12, 2008
by Brenda Williams
Since the discovery of ADD, there have been many questions about the correlation between the diagnosis and the diet that the child has been consuming. More than ten percent of children in traditional school based systems have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder.
Attention deficit disorder or ADD occurs when a child has a decreased attention span and difficulty concentrating on one project for a period of time. The child may seem to fidget constantly, have difficulty learning or retaining new information.
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August 30, 2008
Are ADHD vitamins effective in the treatment of ADHD as compared to medications? This type of question by concerned parents are often seen in health forums. ADHD is a medical condition which makes it hard for the person who has it to sit still or focus on the task in hand. At present, the causes of ADHD remains a mystery but most people believed it is heredity. Other possible causes include environmental stress, oxygen deprivation at birth, environmental stress/pollutants, prenatal trauma, artificial food additives, and even watching too much television.
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August 29, 2008
by Sean Lim
An ADHD diet, says those who have used it, is one of the most effective ways to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Not surprising, because we have often been told by those in the know that we are indeed what we eat.
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August 28, 2008
by Jon Bennett
A healthful diet and knowledge about specific food allergens that can trigger hyperactivity can help many ADD/ADHD people take back control of their lives. If your child is hyperactive, here are a few suggestions about diets that can reduce the problem:
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August 27, 2008
by cindy
If you’re reading my article today, you’re likely to be someone who has ADHD or ADD or have a child who, like mine, suffers from the disorder. So, here’s a fact that will make you want to sit up and take notice. Because did you know that 1 in 25 kids have it! And as ADHD is known to cause a variety of difficulties and problems for these kids, ranging from fidgetting, restlessness, lack of concentration, an inability to take turns with others, or even standing in a queue without causing a disturbance of some kind, these kids have a hard time fitting in with not only their peers, but responding to teachers and other adults appropriately.
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