Archive for Alternatives for ADHD
Alternatives for ADHD – Video #3
Posted by: | CommentsAfter 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
ADHD Alternatives Video #2
Posted by: | CommentsIn this second video about Alternative Treatments for ADD and ADHD, I share how most doctors are trained to think about ADD and ADHD when it comes to alternative treatments. I also share how I think differently about them…
I explain that ADHD treatment is like a marathon, not a sprint – so you need to take that into consideration when looking at which treatments to use.
Alernatives for ADHD Video #1
Posted by: | CommentsIn this blog post, I’d like to share a video on Alternatives for ADD/ADHD. This is an area that I’ve been putting more focus on, and I’d like to share some of my findings.
In this first video – I share how you can use alternatives as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for ADD/ADHD. I also share the guiding principles you can use when deciding on an alternative treatment.
Horseback Riding and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsA report out of Israel suggests that therapeutic horseback riding can be helpful for many conditions – including ADHD. You can read the article and watch the video here.
ADHD and Yoga
Posted by: | CommentsAs a doctor who works in the field of ADD/ADHD, I know that the ‘standard’ medical treatments for ADD/ADHD don’t always provide the answers and solutions that people need.
‘Alternative’ or ‘complimentary’ treatments are used very frequently, and most of the time, people don’t talk to their doctor about it. Yet it’s important for both the doctor and yourselves to be aware of the up-to-date research in the area of alternative treatments.
Do I Only Care About Medication?
Posted by: | CommentsAs a doctor who blogs on ADD/ADHD, I am often asked questions about medications for ADD/ADHD. This can be such a controversial and tricky issue.
Also – medications for ADD/ADHD is an area of expertise of mine.
ADHD and Alternatives: An Interview
Posted by: | CommentsOn Tuesday October 6th, 2009, I’ll be speaking in the 2nd annual ADHD Virtual Conference.
My topic is: “Update on Evidence-Based Alternative Treatments for ADHD”. In this session, I’ll be discussing the role of alternative treatment in ADD and ADHD, as well as the research behind them.
ADHD and Food Additives: A Ban?
Posted by: | CommentsThere have been speculations about food additives contributing to ADD or ADHD for decades.
In September 2007, a pivotal study came out which pointed to a direct link between certain food additives/dyes causing ADHD type symptoms.
You can read more about this study, and this topic here: Read More→
Brain Waves and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsWe know that ADD/ADHD is a disorder of the brain. And the brain waves ARE affected…
Brainwaves are measured using an EEG – or electroencephalograph.
Understanding brainwaves in ADD/ADHD is exciting because of new research coming out about Neurofeedback and LENS in ADHD treatment. These treatments will be discussed in upcoming articles on this blog.
ADHD and Zinc?
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’d like to provide healthier meals for your child with ADD/ADHD (or yourself if you have the disorder), then don’t overlook the mineral zinc. For nearly a decade studies have shown that one of the traits many with ADD/ADHD share is some level of zinc deficiency.
