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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Question of the Week: Do You Use Alternative Treatments?

By Eileen Bailey Health Expert

Alternative treatments can range from taking daily supplements to EEG neurotherapy. Some, such as exercise or Omega 3 Fish Oil are considered complementary treatments, those that are added to traditional treatments, rather than taking the place of other treatments. Some are used without scientific backing or proof of effectiveness.

 

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Question of the Week:

 

Do you use any alternative or complementary treatments? If so, which ones and ho...

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Health Guide

ADHD: Traditional vs. Alternative Treatment
Traditionally, ADHD is treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Alternative treatments are any other treatments that claim to either cure or treat symptoms of ADHD, for... Read more »
ADHD Alternative Treatments: Antimotion Sickness Medication
Antimotion sickness medication to treat ADHD is based on the belief that there is a connection between the inner ear and ADHD symptoms. According to proponents of this theory, ADHD symptoms may be a... Read more »
Auditory Stimulation: ADHD Alternative Treatments
Auditory stimulation is a method of helping children by providing music while completing a task. In a study (completed by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Schneider Children’s... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments
Other TreatmentsDietary ApproachesA number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on... Read more »
Natural Treatment, Remedies, Therapies for Asthma
Other TreatmentsVarious drugs are being investigated for asthma treatment. Some of these drugs have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce dependence on corticosteroids. For example,... Read more »

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