Natural Remedy for ADHD

Medicinal Treatment Options for ADHD

2011-08-24T13:15:00.000-07:00

ADHD is a condition that affects specific centers of the brain, preventing them from operating “normally.” Scientists believe that the levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters are lower in people with ADHD, thereby affecting their attention, focus, activity level and other behavioral expressions. It is not uncommon for symptoms that develop in childhood to follow them into adulthood.

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Homework Battles: Setting Your Child Up For Success

2011-08-13T11:22:00.000-07:00

Most children try to avoid homework. They think that when they leave school the day should be finished. When a child has adhd, the battles simply increase. Here are some tips that may help.
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An ADHD Diet

2011-08-11T08:40:00.000-07:00

ADHD is a brain condition in which the levels of neurotransmitters affecting certain centers of the brain are lower than normal. Those diagnosed with ADHD have trouble with concentration, keeping still and impulsivity. The disorder begins to manifest itself in children between the ages of 5 and 8 and can affect girls and boys. Lack of diagnosis can lead to the symptoms of the condition continuing on into adulthood in a greater number of children.

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Misconceptions About ADHD

2011-02-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

Due to popular media and lack of accurate information, misconceptions about ADHD are widespread. Misconceptions can bring about heartache and make it harder for your child to adjust to their condition. Here are some common myths and the truth behind them.
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What Causes ADHD?

2011-02-13T19:35:00.000-08:00

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition affecting as many as 10 percent of children in the United States. It is an often misunderstood disorder, with its associated “bad behavior” blamed on poor child-rearing, lack of discipline, or just plain orneriness. But ADHD is a clinical disorder – so what causes it?

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What Is ADHD?

2011-02-13T19:18:00.000-08:00

ADHD is a term that’s thrown around so frequently these days, we all assume we know what it means. Used to apply to everyone from a kid who misbehaves in school to an adult who has trouble focusing on a single TV or computer screen at a time, ADHD is actually a clinical diagnosis. Learning more about what ADHD is – and isn’t – can help you determine if you or someone you love warrants further testing.
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