adhd

ADHD is the acronym for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, recognized as a disorder/disability by the CDC. ADHD affects children as well as adults with differing levels of severity. Severe cases can greatly impair the ability to focus on specific tasks and can cause problems with impulse control. Medication is often prescribed to treat ADHD in order to lessen the symptoms but is not a cure for ADHD.

Aside from the treatment of ADHD with medications there have been advances in the field of biofeedback which has gained popularity as a natural treatment to help train the brainwaves to respond differently to stimuli. Another natural method to help treat ADHD includes adhering to a healthy diet rich in Omega 3’s for DHA and reducing sugar.

Sticking to a consistent and regular exercise program can also be used to immediately elevate dopamine and norepinephrine. Elevating these neurotransmitters in the brain acts in a similar way to medications like Adderall and Ritalin. You can learn more about ADHD and the latest treatments at Exercise
Revolution where John J. Ratey M.D., known for coauthoring the national bestselling book Driven to Distraction, discusses the new science of exercise and the brain.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “adhd”

• in Technorati Women
  Hitting the Books Hard, With A Little Help From Adderall
  Adderall is the drug of choice among young people who are competing for better grades.
  by jenna3967 / on Jun 15, 2012
• in Technorati Women
  ADHD Diagnosis on the Rise Amongst Kids in North America
  Since 2000, the number of AD/HD diagnoses amongst children has risen a whopping 66 percent , up from 6.2 million kids in 2000 to more than 10 million by 2010.
  by empoweringparents / on Apr 12, 2012
• in Technorati Women
  Study Focuses on Genetic Links to ADHD
  Medical research is shedding new light on the genetics associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
  by jenna3967 / on Dec 6, 2011

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