| One of the most interesting facts on ADHD was the | | | | the regular population. In one study, as many as 32% |
| story of boy who was misdiagnosed with ADHD and | | | | of the obese group had ADHD compared with about |
| suffered nasty side effects from ADHD medications | | | | 7% of the general population. Once these patients |
| for a number of years. Thanks to his parents who did | | | | were treated for ADHD, they started to lose weight. |
| some research on ADHD and the facts, they found | | | | The desire to snack or nibble was just part of the |
| that the symptoms were caused by a parasite ! Bear | | | | hyperactive syndrome. |
| in mind that ADHD can mimic other conditions. Here | | | | The cause of ADHD is not known but it seems to |
| are a few :- the child may be epileptic, may have | | | | have been around for quite some time. A quote from |
| hearing problems, may have Tourette's syndrome or | | | | Hippocrates describes a similar condition which is |
| may have a sleeping disorder. | | | | astonishingly similar to the symptoms we notice today |
| One of the other interesting facts on ADHD is that the | | | | which can range from non-stop motion, inattention and |
| drugs industry have made enormous profits from | | | | lack of focus. There is a definite genetic link and |
| ADHD, simply be producing a class of drugs which | | | | exposure to toxins during pregnancy may be another |
| range from psychostimulants to anti-depressant drugs | | | | cause. |
| and non-stimulant ADHD meds. None of these drugs | | | | Yet another one of the interesting facts on ADHD is |
| are capable of curing this disorder nor can they really | | | | that ADHD behaviour therapy is supported by most |
| be an effective treatment on their own. Many children | | | | medical associations as an essential element in any |
| will find relief from their symptoms if they are on these | | | | ADHD treatment program. Now that ADHD |
| drugs (maybe up to 70%) but the side effects and | | | | psychostimulants are regarded with some caution |
| risks are causing concern among a wide variety of | | | | which is understandable, natural cures for ADHD which |
| stakeholders. These are medical and pediatric groups, | | | | are made from herbal or homeopathic ingredients are |
| parents, some doctors and of course the FDA who | | | | gaining enormous popularity. The main reason is that |
| have to issue regular warnings on the use of these | | | | they have no side effects or risks to the child's health. |
| medications. | | | | Imagine not having to worry about loss of appetite, |
| One of the other interesting facts on ADHD is that | | | | dosages, sleep problems, drowsiness or suicidal |
| there is now a lot of evidence which shows that | | | | thoughts ! This could be a turning point in your child's life. |
| obese people have a much higher ratio of ADHD than | | | | |