Attention Deficit Disorder
Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the key behaviors seen in those who suffer with ADD/ADHD. Amazingly the lifetime incidence for teenagers in the United States is approximately 1 in 10 and approximately 30 percent of those have other learning disabilities. Clearly this is a dramatic change in the classroom demographic that their parents experienced. The causes and treatment choices are an area of contention within the medical community and among educators and parents. The impact on the child and the child’s relationships and the behavior seen can be dramatic; and though simple solutions are sought that might be available in a capsule with a prescription; at Vitality Health & Wellness we exhaust non-pharma options before we begin prescribing medications. Our pursuit of these kinds of options is not counter-culture; we would be happy if there was a simple and safe treatment to help children lead better lives with no side effects. Unfortunately, many children experience significant and dramatic side effects from psychotropic medications and psychostimulants.
New studies are published all the time confirming the practices that we advocate. Recent evidence confirms that food sensitivities affect the behavior of children with ADHD and dietary changes result in clear clinical improvements. Additionally, toxins play a serious adverse effect on cognitive function and a study in the journal, Pediatrics, showed strong correlation between pesticide exposure from organophosphates commonly found in non-organic foods and the incidence of Attention Deficit Disorder. We specialize in dietary intervention and detoxification and many of our patients’ parents attest to the dramatic change in their child’s ADHD symptoms from our treatment approach. Our protocols allow us to get our patients off these medications, on the lowest possible dose or prevent the need for psychotropic medications from the beginning.
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