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ADHD and Adults
Post on Tue, Feb 14, 2023 by Paula Gallagher
Recently a friend of mine, who is in her 40s, was diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Although most may think of ADHD as a condition affecting children, many are diagnosed as adults...... -
A Whole-Body Approach to Addressing ADHD
Post on Tue, Mar 22, 2022 by Margo Gladding
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in children. Symptoms often include inattention, poor concentration, difficulty organizing, impulsiveness, restlessness and impatience. Boys are three times more likely...... -
Natural Tools for ADHD
Post on Tue, Oct 27, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder, mostly affecting school-age children. It is a neurological- and behavior-related condition that causes difficulty in concentrating, as well as impulsiveness and excessive energy. Children with this...... -
April 20-26: Nourishing Hope Summit - Nutrition for ADHD, Autism & Anxiety
Post on Wed, Apr 15, 2020 by Margo Gladding
The number of children being diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders is on the rise. Currently, there are over six million children with ADHD. About 1 in 54 children have autism, and over four million children have been diagnosed...... -
Children's Series: ADD and ADHD
Post on Mon, Feb 16, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are very common childhood behavioral and developmental disorders. Onset usually occurs by the age of 3 and can last through adulthood. Children with ADD and ADHD usually have trouble paying attention, staying...... -
Children's Health Series
Post on Mon, Feb 09, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
In this series, we will be looking at natural approaches for symptoms associated with ADD, ADHD and autism, as well as constipation and allergies in children. We believe that radiant health, energy and vitality occur when we heal the real problem, so...... -
Nutrient Power: Rebalancing Biochemistry to Address Health Issues
Post on Thu, Jun 28, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
In his fascinating new book, Nutrient Power, Dr. William Walsh focuses on brain health and the importance of nutrients to rebalance brain chemistry. The main foundation of the book is focusing on an individual’s unique needs and then formulating a personalized compound, or recommending specific nutrients based on those needs....... -
DHA Improves Learning in Children With ADHD
Post on Mon, May 14, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
Results of a new study in the journal Nutrition have determined that children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have increased learning and improved behavior when given DHA everyday. According to the study, these effects were more evident in a subgroup of 17 children with learning difficulties and also included...... -
Pesticides Linked to ADHD
Post on Wed, Mar 07, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
A study published in the journal Pediatrics has linked the level of pesticides consumed in foods to doubling the risk of developing ADHD in children. Researchers used data collected from almost 1,140 children participating in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey," including...... -
Omega 3: DHA
Post on Wed, Mar 30, 2011 by Paula Gallagher
One of my favorites products, Nordic Naturals Pro DHA is on sale now. DHA is an omega-3 essential fatty acid. It is an essential component of the brain and central nervous system. It seems to concentrate in areas where there is lots of electrical activity such as the synaptosomes, where......
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