| ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder, also known | | | | response to norepinephrine. Allergies can |
| as ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity | | | | also be a cause, particularly allergies to |
| Disorder) is difficult to treat because it | | | | food coloring, cow's milk, certain nuts, |
| encompasses so many symptoms, some of which | | | | citrus fruits, and tomatoes. Other causes of |
| are contrary to each other. Those with ADD | | | | ADD are said to be metal toxicity in the |
| can demonstrate symptoms both passively and | | | | body, nutritional deficiency, and consumption |
| aggressively, though the one symptom that | | | | of artificial flavors and preservatives. |
| seems to be common in all those with ADD is | | | | Another possible complicating factor to keep |
| difficulty in sitting still and | | | | in mind in the diagnosis and treatment of ADD |
| concentrating. However, diagnosis and | | | | is soft drink consumption, as sodas contain |
| treatment of ADD cannot be based on that one | | | | phosphates which can upset |
| characteristic alone. So then, how do | | | | calcium-phosphorous levels, exaggerating |
| professionals go about the diagnosis and | | | | muscle activity. Seasonal Affective Disorder, |
| treatment of ADD? According to the American | | | | or "SAD", can be mistaken for ADD. SAD is a |
| Psychiatric Association, there are 14 | | | | depression, or prolonged feeling of sadness, |
| symptoms of ADD, eight of which should be | | | | due to lack of sunlight. In the treatment of |
| present for a diagnosis to be made. | | | | ADD, it is important that other conditions |
| | | | which might have similar symptoms, such as |
| What are some recognizable features of | | | | SAD, are eliminated. |
| someone with ADD? Well, patience for waiting | | | | |
| in lines, or waiting for responses in | | | | Are there any natural treatments of ADD( Such |
| conversation will often be lacking. The | | | | substances as fish oil, primrose oil, and |
| inability to finish through with projects | | | | flaxseed oil can be very beneficial. |
| before beginning new ones is also a symptom. | | | | Supplements that contain a full, balanced, |
| In addition, sufferers display impulsive | | | | compliment of nutrients, antioxidants and |
| behavior, sometimes putting themselves in | | | | vitamins are also recommended. Foods cooked |
| danger. It is important to take all this | | | | in trans-fats, as well as foods containing |
| information under consideration in the | | | | additives, colors, or artificial ingredients |
| treatment of ADD( | | | | such as aspartame should be avoided. These |
| | | | substances could exacerbate or set off ADD |
| Long-term treatment of ADD can be a | | | | behaviors. Treating ADD naturally is a |
| challenge, as sufferers get bored easily and | | | | balancing act of eliminating harmful |
| may have a difficult time sticking to a | | | | substances, while supplementing with |
| treatment plan. The fact that the treatment | | | | beneficial nutrients and minerals. |
| is greatly needed may still not make it less | | | | |
| difficult for patients to follow through. | | | | Most sufferers of ADD are children, thought |
| Stimulation from external sources can be | | | | the disorder definitely occurs among adults |
| distracting for ADD sufferers due to less | | | | as well. Adults with ADD may display such |
| than ideal neural coordination. These | | | | characteristics as poor management of time |
| distractions can come in the sound, visual, | | | | and money, which of course can lead to |
| or emotional form. Blocking out distractions | | | | disastrous effects at home and at work. These |
| and focusing can result in frustration. All | | | | adults are likely to have a poor self-image |
| of these factors should be taken into account | | | | and can be easily frustrated or bored. In the |
| when planning ADD treatment( | | | | treatment of ADD, age of the sufferer should |
| | | | b paid attention to, and it will likely be |
| What causes ADD/ADHD? One theory is that | | | | helpful to try and boost the patient's |
| brain coordination is impaired by eating too | | | | self-esteem. |
| much sugar, as sugar inhibits the brain's | | | | |