It is a matter of concern for parents and medical professionals alike that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become increasingly prevalent among children.
The most recent report by the CDC based on parent interviews shows that about 4.4 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. From the children who were diagnosed by a physician, about 2.5 million of them are currently on medication.
Pharmacological treatment of ADHD is still a controversial topic due to its troubling side effects. For this reason, more and more parents are turning …

Even now, there’s not much known about the chain of events that results in the symptoms indicative of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Excessive impulsivity, chronic inattention and inability to remain still are the trademark symptoms first noticed by parents and teachers.
Thankfully, more and more research now suggests that it might be related to a deficiency in the production of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that helps regulate behavior, mood, and controlled movement.
In the treatment of ADHD doctors currently tend to prescribe stimulant medication such as Ritalin because it …

There is an alarming trend among pediatric patients that has recently made front page news. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surveyed 73,000 children and concluded that one in every 10 has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
This is an upsetting 22% increase since 2003. Although there is still quite a bit of controversy regarding the causes and treatment of ADHD, research has confirmed that a toxic food supply and unhealthy lifestyle patterns are the chief contributing factors for this disorder.
There seems to be a consensus among researchers in …

Nagging Thoughts That Won’t Quit
It’s next to impossible to focus on the task at hand if you’re worrying about errands you need to run or housework that needs to be done.
Perhaps you’re still thinking about a conversation you had yesterday and it keeps replaying itself in your mind.
Nagging thoughts of any kind can be a powerful distraction that keeps you from achieving your daily goals. The best way to keep nagging thoughts from sticking around in your brain is to write them down.
You can make a list of errands, chores …

The week of October 16 – 22, 2011 is ADHD Awareness week. It is a perfect time to reflect on the realities of ADHD in your life and to share them with others who perhaps are not as knowledgeable as you are.
The facts about ADD have become more clear over the years. The science is building and the most informed psychological, medical and educational experts have all reached the same conclusion: that ADHD is a real, brain-based medical disorder, and that children and adults with ADHD benefit from appropriate treatment.
ADHD …