ADD and ADHD
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Our childrens health is so important and occassionally, ADHD can play a part in this.
Many parent's are choosing natural medicine as opposed to prescription medicine. The reason for this is that prescription medicine can produce an array of devastating side-effects.
Not only do we not want to create further problems for our kids, we would rather treat our children's health problem more gently and preferably without any side-effects.
Natural medicine works wonders in children because their bodies are (usually) chemically untouched. This means that you are starting with a blank canvas, as opposed to adults that may have pre-existing conditions or habits such as smoking, alcohol problems, or altered biochemistry from drugs.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Around 10% of school aged children have ADHD/ADD.
For some reason (and it is still unkown) more boys are affected than girls.
ADHD/ADD is more common in children but adults can also have the disorder. 50% of ADHD children continue to be affected as adults.
Three Types of ADHD
Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
Inattentive Type
Combined Hyperactive and Inattentive
Combined Attention deficit/hyperactive disorder is the most common type but as the child grows, the hyperactive component declines at a greater rate than the impulsive or inattentive component.
Symptoms of ADHD
Inattention
Impulsiveness
Hyperactivity
Behavioural problems
Academically underachieving
Associated Symptoms of ADHD/ADD
Depression
Anxiety
Tourettes syndrome
Speech problems
Delays in learning and language
What Causes ADHD/ADD?
Nobody seems to know exactly what causes Attention deficit/hyperactive disorder but there appears to be a genetic link. There is a significant percentage of mothers, fathers and siblings with ADHD/ADD that have children with the disorder.
Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of ADHD/ADD by up to 23%.
Allergies are another possible contributing factor. Some children with ADHD/ADD are helped by following a diet that cuts out all food allergens.
Norepinephrine is a brain chemical that when deficient, the patient has trouble responding to new stimuli. This is thought to maybe be a contributing factor to Attention decficit/hyperactive disorder.
Natural Medicines for ADHD/ADD
Due to the side effects of some prescription drugs for Attention deficit/hperactive disorder, many parents are turning to natural alternatives in the hope that it may help their childrens health.
A very interesting publication that you may be interested in reading is from a doctor that has treated hundreds of add/adhd patients. Dr. Saunders gives you the insight on why prescription drugs don't work and how you can treat this disorder without using drugs. To find out this vital information Click Here!
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