The popularity of diet to correct behavioral problems began with the Feingold Diet. This diet eliminated many food products, including food additives. According to proponents of this approach, this diet help improve concentration, impulsiveness and other ADHD symptoms.
In 1982 the National Institutes of Health held a scientific consensus conference to discuss diet and behavior. They found that elimination diets and diet restrictions helped approximately 5% of children. Of these children,...
It's been researched and tested, it has been debated over and over. Do food colorings, especially red dye and yellow dye cause... Read more »
When children or adults with ADHD are diagnosed, one of the first questions that come to mind is: "Where did this come from?" or "Did I do... Read more »
There are a lot of potential reasons why a child with ADHD might not gain weight so easily. Hyperactivity can cause a child to be... Read more »
Earlier this week, I wrote a post on Food Colorings and ADHD, explaining that the FDA was reviewing information on a possible link between... Read more »
ADHD and depression would seem to be the exact opposites. ADHD is known for hyperactivity, excitability and impulsive behavior. Depression... Read more »
The cause of ADHD seems to be neurobiological or genetic. Environmental factors influence the severity of the disorder, but environmental factors do... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder generally characterized by the following... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gender and ADHDADHD is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Boys are more likely to have the combined type of ADHD. Girls are more likely to... Read more »
Stimulant medication, often prescribed to help relieve the symptoms of ADHD, can sometimes cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure. Patients... Read more »
The holiday season can be filled with parties and celebrations. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with messages that this is the season of joy. ... Read more »
Sugar: Myth Though a popular idea, sugar is not a cause of ADHD. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , studies have been conducted on this very topic and found no link. Researchers have studied behavior and learning...
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