ADHD and ADD Natural Health Information
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD and Attention Deficit disorder or ADD seem to be epidemic today. You have to ask yourself why? It is my belief that their are several factors that may contribute to the rise in these types of health problems as well as many other chronic illnesses. As for ADHD and ADD I believe diet and lifestyle play an important role.
The foods that our children eat are loaded with sugars, exitotoxins (such as aspartame andMSG), preservatives and more that can cause a toxic effect on the body and the brain and may cause malnutrition or poor intestinal health. Malnutrition, digestive disorders andimproper diet may be the main cause of ADD/ADHD. The brain especially needs high quality fats to run properly, such as omega 3 oils found in fish oil and flax seed oil.
Another source could be the toxins in our homes and our environments that we are constantly exposed to, such as petrol chemicals, cleaning supplies, pesticides, perfumes, cosmetics, laundry products, heavy metals, etc. There are just so many ways we are exposed to chemicals that assault our bodies. All these things weaken the immune system and other bodily defenses. And many of these chemicals have a direct effect on the brain.
Below are some helpful resources:
Articles About ADHD and ADD:
Natural Medicine for ADHD
Article Summary: As ADHD becomes more widely diagnosed, thenecessity to find a safe natural medicine for this condition has become a top priority for natural health advocates. Natural cures for ADHD offer a safe and reliable treatment alternative to such common prescription drugs as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall while still providing the necessarycalming capabilities of these conventional medications.
Should You Take Ritalin
Article Summary: At least 3.3 million Americans currently take medications to ease the symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder. The majority of these medications are amphetamine-based stimulants. The doctors prescribe these drugs, but that does not mean they are necessarily safe, says the Federal Drug Administration which is currently looking at placing strong warnings on stimulant ADD medications like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta.
ADHD and Food Allergies
Article Summary: There are a number of controversial areas in medicine when it comes to ADHD. Food allergy is certainly one of them.
“Nutrition as Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD Alternative Treatment: Help is as Close as the Kitchen.”
The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has a profound affect on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD. For many people, nutrition alone can effectively work as an ADHD alternative treatment.
ADHD -- Parents' Support Project
ADHD is diagnosed by health professionals who form their opinion by observing a child's behavior. There are no brain scans, blood tests, or anything else definite that is used during diagnosis. The problem with this is there are many other problems that have the same symptoms as ADHD.
Are ADD/ADHD Medications Compromising Health?
ADHD Videos:
ADHD Drugs vs. Possible Cures
ADHD Warning
The Drugging of Our Children With Psychotropic Drugs
ADHD Websites:
Focus Adolescent Services
An amazing Website that helps parents look at other health problems that may be affecting their children's behavior. ADD/ADHD is a label stamped on a kid's forehead without looking into other possibilities. Find out if your kid really has ADD/ADHD or another health problem or maybe is just an active and creative child.
Attention Deficit Disorder Web site
This Web site was created by optometrists and is loaded with information about the possibility of vision problems causing ADD/ADHD. It also has a lot of information about Ritalin and its history and use.
Attention Deficit Disorder Help Center
This Web site was created by a mother of an ADD child. The goal of this web site is to provide parents similarly struggling with Attention Deficit Disorder and the worries of Ritalin, Adderall and other ADD and ADHD medications with sound information and a level of comfort in knowing that you do have choices in the treatment of ADD.
Newstarget ADHD Articles
This Web page has a list of articles about ADHD from Newstarget. These are well written and informative articles.
Shirley's Wellness Cafe on Ritalin
Lots of information on ritalin and the drugging of our kids. Also some information on other ways to look at ADHD and treat your child with natural remedies and diet.
Information - Natural Alternatives
This Web page has a list of natural alternatives that have been submitted by various people.
Forums About ADHD and ADD:
ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD News Forum
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