Nutrition as an ADHD Alternative Treatment:
Help is as Close as the Kitchen by Jeannine Virtue
Interesting article which examines alternative ways to treat ADHD, with
nutrition!
Excerpt - "The quality of food we eat (or lack thereof) has a profound affect on Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD. For many people, nutrition alone can effectively work as an ADHD alternative treatment. A growing body of research points to nutritional deficiencies - especially with essential fatty acids and amino acids - as a contributing factor of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning deficiencies."
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What is Ritalin? by Gery Berard
Informative article which examines exactly what Ritalin is and why it is used to treat ADHD.
Excerpt - "Ritalin is the brand name for methylphenidate. Although introduced way back in 1956, experts still are not sure exactly how it works. It is a stimulant. Methylphenidate affects the way a patients brain responds to impulses. The purpose is to help the brain be more selective in the way it filters and responds to various stimuli. Ritalin is used to treat narcolepsy, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)."
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ADHD & Ritalin & Medication by Victoria Walker
Informative article which examines both the pros and cons of Ritalin use.
Excerpt- "There has been a lot of controversy over the years regarding the use of the stimulant drug Ritalin to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and teens. Opponents to Ritalin's use claim that Ritalin is overly prescribed and unnecessary, though many parents and doctors would disagree. ADHD, sometimes called ADD, is a neurological disorder, diagnosed by observing a pattern of behaviors in children that includes inability to pay attention, hyperactivity, restlessness or fidgeting and impulsive behavior. While many people will frown when you mention using Ritalin, most doctors agree that stimulant medications are safe and are appropriate for some kids, and definitely needed by others."