Alternatives for ADHD – Video #3
ByAfter the first two videos on alternatives for ADD/ADHD, people were asking for more specifics.
On this video – I give more specifics – specifically – information about:
- Diet for ADD/ADHD
- Omega 3 fatty acids
- Neurofeedback and
- Working memory training
You can watch the video here:
At the end of the video – I mention the new 2 CD program that I’ve developed on Alternatives for ADHD. This is now available – and there is an ‘early bird discount’ which lasts until Monday April 19th 2010 until 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
To learn more about these CD’s – visit: Alternatives for ADHD.
Best,
Dr. Kenny
Dr. Kenny, this was a very good summary of alternative ADHD treatments. You answered a lot of questions and made the material easy to understand. It was helpful to have you explain why some treatments can not be supported by traditional research. As always, thanks for the good info.
A good resource for Neurofeed back is http://www.eeginfo.com
I know that if you are willing to see a therapist – often times they will include neurofeedback as part of their practice and they will bill your insurance for another therapy session when you come in for a neurofeedback session.
This way they can do everything they need for you.
so ask away.
also, i have included the site for play attention above – that is a useful home based neurofeed back solution specifically for adhd.
Dr Kenny
I’d like to thank you for giving so much of your attention to educating us on this widely misunderstood condition. At the age of 55 I now realize what an impact ADHD has had on my life, until now I was not able to name the problem. At the age of 21 I learned to meditate, without realizing that it would also help me deal with ADHD, but on reflection I believe it has made a profound difference.
I want to strongly endorse the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (The TM technique) for people living with ADHD. Practicing TM has enriched my life in many ways, I could write a great deal about this but as you so rightly say anecdotal evidence does not prove anything. Fortunately the man who brought us this technique was himself a scientist, so he knew that peer reviewed research would be needed to validate his teachings. The evidence is available
Please refer to this web-site http://adhd-tm.org/
Dr Kenny, I’ve been listening to your talks for over two years now, and I haven’t heard you once specifically mention Transcendental Meditation as a leading method for dealing with ADHD. If you did know about it I feel sure that knowledge would help you carry out your stated mission. As you say wise ambassedors are needed to help dispel widespread misunderstanding about ADHD, the true value of TM meditation is also widely misunderstood, so if you think you know what TM is, please take the time to make sure you didn’t miss something valuable.
http://adhd-tm.org/
Dear Dr Kenny,
I am so pleased to hear you mention meditation for ADHD. I am currently doing a course of training involving mindfulness management for a range of causes of mental distress.
The reality of neuroplasticity is now well understood.
The advantages of simple breath observation meditation specifically include the ability to narrow the focus of ones attention state at will, training in response inhibition (deciding to go back to observing the breath instead of continuing to follow an intrusive thought, actually trains one to resist impulses) and metacognition- the ability to observe ones own mental state. I personally am now pulling out of ADHD, and am well aware that losing self awareness when anxious or stressed is a key component of ADHD. It is possible to learn not to do this.
omg. just saw video #3 and all I can say is “Wow”.
My son, who is 7 years old, is very bright. He tests average or above average, but cannot complete classwork, fiddles with things, moves in the chair,etc. He has been blessed with great K,1st & 2nd grade teachers; but, I was worried what the future holds…he just got tested, and is moderate ADHD. He loves math and reading, but writing is a struggle.
Funny, his 1st grade project was Tom Edison, so I knew right away who Dr. Kenny was talking about! He dressed as him (I even found a Tom Edison tie!), did a speach & posterboard, and we made an electrical ciruit!
My husband is adamantly against “drugs”; but I know that different diseases either have a deficit or excess of something, which medication corrects. So far, I’ve talked him into using DMAE based supplement to try. We’ll see how it goes…
Thank you, Dr Kenny. I felt like you were talking directly to us!
You didn’t talk stats or percentages and I appreciate what you do, even though we are new to this…Thank you!
Another non-medical approach to ADHD that is having great results is the Brain Balance Program. They also work with autism spectrum disorders. A friend of mine’s son, who has moderate autism, had great results after completing the program. You can read about it at http://www.brainbalancecenters.com.
The information was great, however more detail would be great. You mention Omega 3 as helpful but you didn’t mention the recommended dosage or pure brands.
I haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere but my son’s ADHD symptoms improved dramatically with BioRay’s Liver Life. He’s also had luck with primrose oil, Enhansa and taurine.
I was wondering if you had looked into the very affordable, home-based Learning Breakthrough activity Program. Dr. Belgau began research for this program back in the ’60′s. It works on the concept of neuroplasticity, that I hear so many people talking about; how the brain changes itself with exercise. Dr. Hallowell, ADHD expert and author recommends Learning Breakthrough, this link takes you to a video where he discusses it. http://www.learningbreakthrough.com/blog/ My son and I both have used the program with great success! We were able to take my son off medications, his learning and sports ability really improved and he got his drivers license (when no one ever thought he would). I hope you check out the program and give it the 6-12 months it takes to complete to see the full improvements.
We are currently researching Neurofeedback therapy for our twin boys age 8 diagnosed with ADHD. We met with a psychologist here in North York just this week for a consult and it does sound very positive. We are seriously considering to move forward with the therapy very soon. Are there any Neurofeedback clinics in North York, ON you would recommend ? (we visited two clinics- one that provided an at home program and the second was a program completed at the clinic) Any feedback you can provide to us would be great.
Jackie – I don’t know any specific clinics in your area. Sorry I can’t help. Just get educated, and make your best choice…
Dr. Kenny- Thanks for your quick response. We have been completing our due deligence and your blogs, video’s and cd’s have been very informative. Thanks so much for all your great work and communication around ADHD !
Any thoughts on an at home Neurofeedback therapy program (once initial consult is completed by clinic) overseen by the parents for up to 1 year with a monthly visit to the clinic for a child progession assessment versus a Neurofeedback program administered by a clinic that includes a twice a week therapy session administered completely by the clinic ? I guess the short question is-can an at home (overseen by parents) Neurofeedback therapy program provide the same success results as a twice a week therapy program at a clinic overseen by a Dr and Clinical Assistant ?
Jackie – the short answer about an at home neurofeedback treatment is that I don’t know. More specifically, I don’t know if it will work because I don’t know that there is any reliable research to back it up.
Dr. Kenny- Thanks again for your speedy response.