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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of chilt....

Naturopathic Medicine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Naturopathic Medicine offers an alternative to pharmaceutical treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle changes, and other natural therapies.

Aromatherapy/Essential Oils for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Aromatherapy with essential oils can help to regulate and calm the nervous system of children suffering from ADHD.

Controlling Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with Biofeedback

Biofeedback clinical trials have shown that personal EEG biofeedback is an effective therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or activs....

Herbal Remedies for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

Physicians often prescribe nervous system stimulants like Ritalin for ADD or ADHD which can help one concentrate, but have side effects such as insomnia and nervousness. Herbal calmatives are key herbal remedies for ADD and ADHD. If accompanied by stress and fatigue, add adaptogens. When accompanied by signs of liver hyperactivity, such as frontal headaches, irritability, red or dry eyes, add liver relaxing herbs.

Dyslexia - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Dyslexia is a kind of learning disability noted for spatial reversals and shifts and is sometimes described as a neurological disorder. It manifests as difficulties with reading, writing, spelling ana....

Gamma-Linoleic Acid - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid made in the body from linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid (EFA). GLA is the product of the body's first biochemical step A....

Donepezil

>10%: Central nervous system: Headache Gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea 1% to 10%: Cardiovascular: Syncope, chest pain, hyper-/hypotension, atrial fibrillation, hot flashes Central nervous systee ...

Pemoline

Central nervous system: Insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness, mental depression, increased irritability, seizure, precipitation of Tourette's syndrome, hallucinations, headache, movement disorders Dermatoh ...

Biofeedback - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Biofeedback, or applied psychophysiological feedback, is a patient-guided treatment that teaches an individual to control muscle tension, pain, body temperature, brain waves, and other bodily functiom....

Auditory Integration Training - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Auditory integration training (AIT), is one specific type of music/auditory therapy based upon the work of French otolaryngologists Dr. Alfred Tomatis and Dr. Guy Berard.The premise upon which most an....

Guanfacine

>10%: Central nervous system: Somnolence (5% to 40%), headache (3% to 13%), dizziness (2% to 15%) Gastrointestinal: Xerostomia (10% to 54%), constipation (2% to 15%) 1% to 10%: Central nervous sys) ...

Atomoxetine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in conjunction with Eli Lilly, is advising healthcare professionals about a new warning for atomoxetine (Strattera®). This drug is approved for the treatment o. ...

Modafinil

>10%: Central nervous system: Headache (34%, dose related) Gastrointestinal: Nausea (11%) 1% to 10%: Cardiovascular: Chest pain (3%), hypertension (3%), palpitation (2%), tachycardia (2%), vasodil) ...

Behavioral Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Behavioral therapy, or behavioral modification, is a psychological technique based on the premise that specific, observable, maladaptive, badly adjusted, or self-destructing behaviors can be modifiedm....

Dexmethylphenidate

>10%: Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain (15%) 1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Fever (5%) Gastrointestinal: Nausea (9%), anorexia (6%) Adverse effects seen with (frequency not defined): Cardiovaa ...

Learning Disorders - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Learning disorders are academic difficulties experienced by children and adults of average to above-average intelligence. People with learning disorders have difficulty with reading, writing, mathemag....

Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine

Health Canada has instructed Shire BioChem Inc, the manufacturer of Adderal XR™ (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine extended release) to withdraw the drug from the Canadian market. The market authorizatio. ...

Biofeedback Training Improves Health and Performance

Biofeedback can help everyone including athletes, executives, musicians, and students by improving their performance through teaching them to control arousal, focus attention, reduce misplaced muscular effort, and manage life stress.


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