ADHD Drug May Have Psychotic Side Effects
Razi Berry A recent study reviewed existing evidence associating various psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations as well as problems with concentration and anxiety with methylphenidate, a common drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).1 Methylphenidate is more commonly known as Ritalin. It is estimated that around 5% of children and adolescents […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Reduce ADHD Symptoms in Children
Razi Berry Recent research supports the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation to curb disruptive, even abusive behavior in children. The study was actually conducted at UMass Lowell’s School of Criminology and Justice Studies, with an intention of finding interventions that could help change disruptive childhood behavior before it turns into criminal behavior. Omega-3 fatty […]
ADHD Meds May Not Work for Healthy College Students
Razi Berry Many college students rely on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications to increase focus, stay up later in the evening, and be more productive. However, a recent study has found that these medications actually fail to improve cognition in healthy students and can actually impair functioning.1 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications The […]
Treating Children with Special Needs: 3 Cutting Edge Approaches
Dr. Shelese Pratt, ND When the Body Goes Rogue – It’s Easier to Figure out When you Understand how the Body is Supposed to Work Over the years I’ve had the honor of working with many challenging, but rewarding complex neurological cases. In naturopathic medical school I learned how to tackle cases by looking at […]
ADHD May Increase Risk for Crashes Among Adolescent Drivers
A study last week from JAMA Pediatrics,1 reports that adolescent drivers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a significantly increased crash risk compared to other newly licensed teens. The data suggests that ADHD teens have a 36% higher crash risk, which is high, though much lower than previous reports. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Study […]
Mind-body, a Functioning Whole
Dr. Charley Cropley, ND @CharleyCropley As we more thoroughly understand the inseparability of mind-body we will cease to question “if” our thoughts and feelings affect our physical health. We will come to recognize our thoughts and feelings and physical sensations, movements and functions as different expressions of our whole self. Never is any action performed […]
The Aroma of Success: Aromatherapy for ADHD and Anxiety in Children
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca A majority of the children I work with who are being treated for ADHD are not thrilled with the idea of taking supplements on a daily basis. In many cases we are able to support these concerns through changing the approach and thinking outside of the box. For example, probiotics […]
A closer look at the genetics of ADHD
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become a household word. It is estimated that 6.4 million or 11% of children in the US ages 4-17 had a diagnosis of ADHD in 2011.1 That calculates to roughly 1 in 10 children! There is an epidemic happening right before our eyes and […]