Dust a Troublesome Trigger, from Brain Fog to Tics
Sheila Rogers, MS Our ACN Survey on triggers for tics, completed by close to 1800 people, ranked dust among the top 20 offenders. It may often be just one of many factors affecting the allergic […]
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8 Nutritional Supplements as Effective as Ritalin for ADHD (Premium)
Research suggests that nutritional supplements can work as effectively as Ritalin for ADHD. This evidence supports the growing consensus that many of the underlying causes of ADHD brain chemistry imbalances are factors such as lead […]
ADHD Linked to the Western Diet
Research now confirms what our Latitudes.org readers have known all along – that diet can impact brain function. The study results were published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. This research is an important step […]
A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to ADHD
MARY ANN BLOCK, MD Medical Director of the Block Center, Hurst, Texas My positive experience with nonpharmacological treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and behavior problems inspired me to become a physician. […]
Study: Diet Helps Some ADHD Kids More Than Drugs
Dr. Lidy Pelsser, Dutch author of a new study on diet and ADHD, reports that 64% of children diagnosed with ADHD are actually experiencing a hypersensitivity to food. Listen to the doctor’s interview on National Public Radio, […]
This Common Chemical Increases Risk of ADHD: What You Need to Know and Do
A study at Boston University School of Health links higher blood levels of polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFCs) with increased odds of ADHD. Flourinated chemicals are used in products to repel oil and water and resist staining. […]
Calming Hyperactivity using Homeopathic Treatment
The following article is adapted from Discovering Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century. The author is the Director of Homeopathic Educational Services and President of the Foundation for Homeopathic Educational Research. When treating hyperactive patients, […]
10 Things to Know about Kids’ Hearts and Stimulant Drugs for ADHD
Stimulant drugs like Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta can increase blood pressure and heart rate. The American Heart Association (AHA) has urged that children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs […]