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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  (ADHD) previously known as hyperkinesis is the most common behavioural disorders in children. It is estimated to affect 3 to 5 percent of school-age children. Frequently the symptoms of ADHD are accompanied with learning problems, oppositional conduct, anxiety and depression.

There are more boys than girls diagnosed with ADHD.

 ADHD symptoms can be divided into four sub-types:

Sub-Type

 

Symptoms

ADHD Combined type

Inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity

AD/HD primarily inattentive subtype

Inattention, chronic boredom, decreased motivation, internal preoccupation and low energy

Over-focused ADD

Cognitive inflexibility, difficulty with transitions, excessive worrying, argumentative behaviour

Temporal lobe ADD

Inattention and/or hyperactivity and mood instability, aggression, mild paranoia, anxiety, atypical headaches or abdominal pain, learning problems

Limbic ADD

Negativity, depression, sleep problems, low energy, low self esteem, social isolation

Each of these sub-types require different treatment strategies.

Food sensitivities, artificial colours and flavours, sucrose and excessive phosphate ingestion seem to be a prime cause of this disorder. The most common chemicals that children react to are amines, salicylates, colours, glutamates and preservatives respectively. Statistically significant improvements in conduct, learning, impulsivity and hyperactivity have been demonstrated when these chemicals have been eliminated from children's diets.

Some symptoms of ADHD are similar to essential fatty acid deficiency. Patients with lower omega-3 fatty acid plasma levels, have more significant behavioural and learning problems, temper tantrums, health and sleeping disturbance.

Many patients show significant falls in plasma levels of zinc, magnesium, copper and iron. The predominant deficiencies are zinc and magnesium.

Calcium propionate (preservative code 282) is a clourless, tasteless and odourless preservative used in breads to discourage mould growth. Researchers in Darwin investigated the effects of 282 on behaviour on children with “behavioural problems”. The authors concluded that; preservatives may cause restlessness, inattention, irritability and sleep disturbance in some children. Source: JCM. Jan/Feb 2003. p.67.

Treatment of intestinal parasites, gut dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies and food allergies need to be considered in the treatment of ADHD.

 

Always seek a consultation with a qualified practitioner first before trying any new treatments.

Natural therapies through a qualified practitioner, specialising in your disorder, provides safe and effective treatments that work.

 

 

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Last modified: 05/28/08

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