ADD & ADHD
For some reason, ADHD seems to afflict boys more often than girls. It is also seen in many adults today as well.
We do not “treat” Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
However, since ADHD appears as a neurological disorder and chiropractic care helps reduce nervous system imbalances, many parents who want a natural, non-drug solution for their child have found chiropractic care helpful, even miraculous.
CLICK HERE: Full article on ADHD written by Dr. Anthony Ebel!
Common Symptoms
The classic signs that parents and teachers notice:
- Inattention, hyperactivity and being easily distracted
- Difficulty concentrating and sitting still
- Inability to control impulsive thoughts and behaviors
- Easily distracted by noises and activities
- Always moving—fingers, hands, arms, feet or legs
First Things First
Begin by making nutritional and lifestyle changes. Rule out environmental factors by reducing your or your child’s exposure to substances that are increasingly common these days and are known to be nervous system irritants:
- Remove food dyes ( especially red), preservatives and additives from the diet.
- Focus on natural, organic foods grown without pesticides or herbicides.
- Determine if there is an allergy involved such as dairy or gluten and eliminate it for 6 months.
- Eliminate all sugars and artificial sweeteners. ( Stevia is not considered an artificial sweetener and actually has therapeutic value. This would be the sweetener of choice)
- Reduce the use of chemically based cleaning agents, detergents, fabric softeners and other chemicals.
These are wise choices whether your child has the symptoms associated with ADHD or not!
Traditional Treatment
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The most common treatment is drugging the child with a Class 2 psychotropic drug.
The artificial approach to controlling symptoms of ADHD is to administer regular doses of methylphenidate. More commonly known as Ritalin®. Ritalin® is a schedule II controlled substance related to, and producing similar effects as, amphetamines and cocaine. The side effects, including personality changes and permanent changes to the brain, cause many parents to look for alternatives. More and more are wisely turning to chiropractic. |
Chiropractic: Pure and Natural
Hyperactivity is not the result of a Ritalin® depletion in the body! That is a ridiculous thought process. Instead, Hyperactivity is an irritation and imbalance of the nervous system because of one or more causes. We look for these irritations and imbalances to the child’s nervous system. We almost always see problems caused by the spinal distortions in the upper neck.
In fact, this link between the spine, brain stem dysfunction and ADHD is common. A thorough chiropractic examination can reveal noticeable spinal distortion, even a reversal of the normal neck curve. With a schedule of safe and natural chiropractic adjustments, these often resolve, reducing the nervous system tension and restoring balance again. This results in a happier, healthier child.
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As parents, we want the best for our children. If your child exhibits the symptoms of ADHD, you know it affects virtually everyone your child is in contact with. Before you submit to drug therapy, make an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation.