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ADHD: Causes and Treatments

By: Richard Hellyer

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is largely neuroligical in nature. ADHD is characterised by inattentiveness, restlessness and/or inappropriate impulsiveness and hyperactivity. Although commonly associated with children, this disorder can persist into adulthood. Symptoms often interfere with children learning and socialising.

Common traits are:

* being easily distracted
* finding difficulty in following instruction and with organisation
* excessive fidgeting, difficulty sitting still, excessive talking and reckless behaviour

ADHD often goes undiagnosed. Children may be seen as trouble-makers or as unintelligent. Their parents may be blamed as being bad parents.

ADHD is generally thought to be a persistent and chronic syndrome for which there is no medical cure available. However the condition can be treated and symptoms reduced meaning diagnosis can be very beneficial.

Treatments

Treatments for ADHD include medication, using drugs such as Ritalin, Dexedrine and sometimes, anti-depressants and anti-psychotics. Although, drugs like Ritalin are extremely effective in some instances, they may have worrying potential side effects including, damage to the cardiovascular and nervous system. Recommendations are that children under five should not be prescribed them and those over should only be on them for a month at a time.

Other treatments include, management techniques, designed to help parents and teachers cope with the hyperactive child and psychological intervention, including, positive reinforcement to help the child understand the type of behaviour appropriate for him/her and psychodynamic therapy (one to one counselling).

Dietary and Lifestyle Conditions:

The Feingold Diet

The principles of the Feingold Diet are that the hyperactive child's behaviour is adversely affected by:

* All food and drink containing artificial colouring and flavouring, including tartrazines, sulphites, potassium and sodium nitrate, benzoic acid, BHA, BHT, MSG and butylene glycol.

* Natural foods containing salicylates, including apples, almonds, cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, pickles, grapes, peaches, plums, raisins, oranges, vinegar. Salicylic acid is also, commonly found in phenolic compounds added to food, aspirin, cough mixture and many other children's medication.

Therefore these foods should be avoided - or moderated if possible.

This article is for information only and the author accepts no liability for any action taken. If you suspect that your child may be suffering from ADHD please seek advice from your physician.

Article Source: http://www.healthandwellnesscentral.com

Richard Hellyer is publisher of website www.iwant2Bhealthy.com where you can find ver 500 pages of unbiased information and resources on Diet and Nutrition. For information on Diseases and Conditions such as ADHD visit www.iwant2bhealthy.com/diseases_conditions/


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