Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also called "ADHD", is one of the most common childhood behavior disorders. Of all children referred to mental health professionals, more are referred for ADHD than for any other condition. Those with ADHD have problems in most of the areas of their life, including home, school, work, and in relationships.
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" is a neurological disorder that impacts individuals in four main categories:
Children, teens, and adults can all suffer from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
"Attention Deficit" impacts about 5% of children and teenagers, and about 3% of all adults. Less than half of children with ADHD ever "out-grow" it in adolescence or adulthood. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.
The disorder has different "looks" or "types." This is discussed in great detail under the section the different types of ADHD.
For some it severely impacts behavior, and for others it greatly impacts learning. For the group in the middle, it just impacts their attention, focus, concentration, and getting the job done.
The Different Types, or Styles, of ADHD The diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is very broad, including several different types of ADHD. What are these different types of ADHD?
ADHD Alternative: Attend Nutraceutical Medicine for ADHD
What's new and effective in the treatment of ADHD?
ATTEND is the most advanced "natural alternative remedy for ADHD"
It is an effective alternative to medications such as Ritalin, Strattera, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, or other medications for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
ATTEND is a powerful, all-natural ADHD treatment intervention that is Clinically Tested with computerized testing, in addition to parent reports. See the results of our clinical trials.
Attend gets great results with:
TV Watching and Learning Problems
in Parenting ADHD Children
TV Watching, Video Games, and Learning Problems
Yes, its just like you thought. The more TV you watch, the less you know. And if you watch too much TV, you will be at risk for learning problems and attention problems. The same is true of time spent playing video games. Too much time spent playing video games puts you at risk for learning problems, and attention problems.
And while TV watching may be mildly addictive, video games may be very addictive. In fact, up to 30% of all males who play video games regularly may be physiologically addicted to game playing. The more violent the game is, the more potentially addictive it is.
ADHD Report: Prescription Drug Use Up in Teenagers
Posted July 5th, 2007 by Dr Doug
in ADHD Medication Teenagers
ADHD Prescription Drug Use Up in Teens
More teenagers are taking prescriptions medications for ADHD, and for other medical conditions, than ever before, and the sharpest increase is with teenage girls. This is according to a five year study of prescription drug claims by Medco Health Solutions, a company that manages various pharmacy benefits programs.
The increase in prescription drug use may be seen as either good news or bad news.
ADHD and Caffeine?
Posted July 5th, 2007 by Dr Doug
in Alternative Treatment ADHD
ADHD and Caffeine: a Treatment Option?
For many years our ADHD diet has promoted the use of moderate amounts of caffeine in the morning, along with a protein drink supplement and the nutraceutical medicine Attend, as a part of the program. Parents have reported success using the program, both with their ADHD children as well as in their own lives.
Caffeine is a mild CNS stimulant that can be used with ADHD children, teens, and adults, if used purposefully and in moderation. All stimulants are vaso-dilators, meaning that they allow the blood vessels to increase in size and increase the blood flow in the brain. One of the primary physiological problems causing ADHD seems to be a lack of blood flow to certain regions of the brain, and stimulants help to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms caused by this problem, at least temporarily.