Relaxation And Exercise For Hyperactive Impulsive Children
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Other Treatments
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
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Other Treatments
Dietary Approaches
A 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 behavior, except possibly in a very small percentage of children. Still, various studies have reported behavioral improvement with diets that restrict possible allergens in the diet. Parents may want to discuss with their doctor implementing an elimination diet of certain foods that would not be harmful...
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Hyperactivity
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too... Read more »
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