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- What is ADHD?
- Symptoms of ADHD
- Causes of ADHD
- Prevention of ADHD
- Risk factors for ADHD
- Complications of ADHD
- When to see a doctor about ADHD
- Diagnosis of ADHD
- Conventional treatment of ADHD
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ADHD
- Living with ADHD
- Caring for someone with ADHD
Management of children (and adults) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be more focused on determining what the triggers are and how much of an effect they have and reducing them.
General triggers that can cause behavioural problems are:
- Allergies - to foods, plants, pets and any other allergen can trigger behavioural problems, especially when the allergy is not known to exist
- Environmental toxins - from lead in paint, to lead in the petrol of older cars, mercury from amalgam fillings and some fish, as well as excess copper, can all trigger behavioural problems
- Food additives - especially artificial colours, flavours and preservatives should be completely avoided
- Shopping centres - there is just too much sensory stimulation in shopping centres, especially at busy times of the day or year and so should be avoided
- Sugar - especially excessive amounts can cause an over-stimulation and create hyperactive behaviour
The triggers above should all be eliminated and then re-introduced one by one, a little at a time to determine if and what type of effect they have on behaviour, concentration and memory.
Nutritional supplementation should also be given and changes to lifestyle need to occur, to help children live well and flourish with this condition.
Adults with ADHD, especially if it is newly diagnosed, should implement the same strategies recommended for children.
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