(Neuroscience News) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a psychiatric pathology for which diagnosis has increased exponentially over the last 20 years. In fact, current estimates suggest that this disorder affects between 2% and 5% of children in Spain, an average of one or two children per classroom, and up to 4% of the adult population.
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Saffron a Safer Treatment for ADHD, Just As Effective as Ritalin, Says Study
(Virgilio Marin) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 62 percent of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are taking medications for the disease. One of the most common prescription drugs for ADHD is methylphenidate. The drug, commonly known as Ritalin, is a central nervous system stimulant linked to numerous side effects, including anxiety, nausea, difficulty sleeping, vision problems, increase in blood pressure and loss of appetite.
ADHD as Cargo Cult Science
(Sheelah Mills) I began seriously researching ADHD in 2010 with the purchase of Barkley’s Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment. Positive reviews indicated that this would be a worthy source of information for my fourth-year psychology dissertation. At the end of Chapter 1, there was a copy of an International Consensus Statement on ADHD, which stated:
Managing Attention Deficit Disorder by Training the Brain
(Science Daily) Scientists explored a technique called ‘neurofeedback,’ which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients’ concentration abilities, but also that the attention improvement was closely linked to an enhanced response from the brain — the P3 wave — which is known to reflect integration of information in the brain.
10 Lessons I Learned Trying To Heal My Kids From Autism, Anxiety & ADHD
(Jennifer Giustra-Kozek) By practice, I’m a psychotherapist who has been working for over a decade in the world of mainstream medicine, a body of experience that has allowed me to develop a strong understanding of both its strengths and weaknesses.
Are There Any Natural Treatments For ADHD?
(Natural Blaze) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is a disorder that makes it hard for someone to control impulsive behaviors or pay attention. Though commonly associated with children, symptoms of ADHD can continue into adolescence and adulthood.
When Trauma Looks Like ADHD
(Jennifer Giustra-Kozek) In recent years, a growing body of research has developed to examine the relationship between exposure to traumatic events in childhood and developing attention and hyperactive symptoms. Have you ever considered the role that trauma may play in the challenges that you or your loved ones are dealing with?
Scientific Father of ADHD Said in His Last Interview: “ADHD is a Prime Example of a Fictitious Disease”
(Current Concerns) Fortunately, the Swiss National Advisory Commission on Biomedical Ethics (NEK, President: Otfried Höffe) critically commented on the use of the ADHD drug Ritalin in its opinion of 22 November 2011 titled Human enhancement by means of pharmacological agents: The consumption of pharmacological agents altered the child’s behavior without any contribution on his or her part.
California’s First Surgeon General: Screen Every Student For Childhood Trauma
(Joe Martino) California’s first surgeon general, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, has an ambitious goal to screen every student for childhood trauma before entering school. Dr. Harris has dedicated her career to changing the way society views and responds to childhood trauma. This is a worthwhile effort as research shows childhood trauma affects brain development and it will build a society that is more empathetic to all and unique situations.
New Study Reveals How ADHD Drugs “Alter The Structure of Children’s Brains”
(Elias Marat) As attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to remain an extremely common diagnosis for children in the United States, researchers are warning doctors to hold off on issuing popular ADHD drugs such as Ritalin and Concerta unless absolutely necessary.
Top 10 Reasons Your Child Has Frequent Headaches, Abdominal Pain, ADHD, Allergies, Skin Problems, Weight Problems, and Mental Health Issues
(S.D. Wells) In America, parents are quick to rush their child to a medical doctor or even the emergency room the second symptoms of disease and disorder rear their ugly heads. Of course, this is a natural knee-jerk reaction to protect their child and prevent further health disarray, but the medications that are prescribed for most of these symptoms will accomplish the one thing parents absolutely DO NOT want – prolonged, worsened health conditions for their child.
Tylenol Damages the Brains of Children, Research Reveals
(William Parker, Ph.D.) Millions use Tylenol on a daily basis without concern, but it has a wide range of toxic side effects you should be aware of, especially if you are pregnant or use it with your children.
Even Small Amounts of Exercise Found to Alleviate Symptoms of ADHD in Adults
(Michelle Simmons) Another study proves that exercise benefits the brain, even in small amounts. A study carried out by researchers at the University of Georgia revealed that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who exercise, even in small amounts, can experience improvements in the symptoms of their condition.
Avoid 100 Dangerous Food Additives Causing ADHD, Asthma and Cancer
(Marco Torres) Food industry additives and colors are one major cause of ADHD, asthma and cancer creating a toxic environment for our children’s health. Even medicines for babies and young children frequently contain these additives banned from foods and drinks and targeted at children under three years of age.
Harvard Study Shows the Dangers of Early School Enrollment
(Kerry McDonald) Every parent knows the difference a year makes in the development and maturity of a young child. A one-year-old is barely walking while a two-year-old gleefully sprints away from you. A four-year-old is always moving, always imagining, always asking why, while a five-year-old may start to sit and listen for longer stretches.