| Are you confused about ADHD and the facts? | | | | Hyperthyroidism has been linked to ADHD |
| Did you just find out that you or your child has | | | | because some of the symptoms such as |
| ADHD? Maybe your doctor did not answer all of | | | | irritability, inattention and nervousness are similar, |
| your questions. Let's try to sort out the answers | | | | but there are other disorders which can mimic |
| to the most asked questions. | | | | ADHD in addition to hyperthyroidism; head injuries, |
| Is ADHD hereditary? Research seems to indicate | | | | heavy metal toxicity, anxiety, depression, seizure |
| that ADHD is inherited. If one relative has the | | | | disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome, Asperger's and |
| disorder then your child has a one in four chance | | | | autism among others. |
| of obtaining the same disorder. Genetics are not | | | | Can diet help or cure ADHD? Many people have |
| the only link researches have found. They also | | | | had success with changing the diet from man |
| believe that environmental factors such as mom | | | | made ingredients to natural non-processed foods, |
| smoking, using alcohol and drugs during pregnancy | | | | eliminating sugar and artificial dyes from their |
| can contribute to the disorder as well as damage | | | | child's diet. Also using certain vitamins that have |
| to the babies brain during pregnancy or delivery. | | | | been shown lacking in children with ADHD; iron, |
| Exposure to industrial chemicals or toxins can | | | | omega-3, B6 (pyridoxine), magnesium and zinc can |
| interfere with neurotransmitters and in the case | | | | be all that is needed in some children. |
| of ADHD symptoms, the neurotransmitters are | | | | What about natural versus prescription medicines? |
| dopamine and norepinephrine. Dopamine levels help | | | | Much has been written about the controversies of |
| us to contain or inhibit negative impulsive | | | | prescription ADHD pharmaceutical medicines. |
| behaviors associated with ADHD. Lower levels of | | | | There are many drawbacks and if you are a |
| norepinephrine can cause lack of concentration or | | | | person who would rather follow a more natural |
| in keeping focused on any one specific task. This | | | | approach you may want to check into the options |
| is when medications such as amphetamines are | | | | of homeopathic medicines that have a proven |
| prescribed as they increase the production of | | | | track record with scores of adults and children |
| dopamine and norepinephrine. The only problem is, | | | | with ADHD. The homeopathic medicines can also |
| there is a long list of negative side effects. | | | | be combined with vitamins and minerals enhancing |
| Further interesting facts on ADHD is the | | | | health to insure the best success. |
| connection linking premature birth. A Danish study | | | | I hope this has helped you sift through some of |
| of 30,000 children, 834 of which were born | | | | the many interesting facts on ADHD so you can |
| premature, found that premature babies have a | | | | make a more informed decision or start your |
| 70% chance of developing ADHD if born at 34 to | | | | own search for the specific information you are |
| 36 weeks. The study further found that the odds | | | | looking for. |
| triple if the child was born before 34 weeks! | | | | |