It seems to be quite obvious that the old adage “You Are What You Eat” has become more and more true in recent decades. We are all more or less familiar with the concept of foods that are good for us and also with the idea that certain other foods can be detrimental to our health. What most of us […]
John Ratey M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School confirms that exercise should be a priority for ADHD patients. “For a very small handful of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, it may actually be a replacement for stimulants. For most, it’s complementary — something they should absolutely do, along with taking meds, to help increase […]
Among the many products on the market that advertise miraculous cures for almost any condition under the sun, there is no shortage that claim to be of benefit to those with ADHD. It is true that different individuals respond differently to the same treatment, but there is a particular supplement that has remained uncontested as the best ADHD aid the […]
The American Psychiatric Association recently stated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) an astounding finding regarding ADHD. Its newly gathered data showed that 3%-7% of school-aged children have ADHD. Furthermore, several other studies simultaneously estimated even higher rates in community samples. When parents were surveyed to better estimate the incidence of this disorder, the results were […]
ADHD Treatment Successfully treating ADHD takes focus and guidance on the part of the parents. A strong partnership between the health care provider, parents or caregivers, and the child is essential. For therapy to succeed, it is very important to set specific, appropriate goals to be followed by everyone involved. A combination approach that includes medication and behavior therapy has […]