ADHD
We do not "treat" Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Boys
For some reason, ADHD seems to afflict boys more often than girls.
However, since ADHD appears as a neurological disorder and chiropractic
care helps reduce nervous system disturbances, many parents who want a
natural, non-drug solution for their child have found chiropractic care
helpful, even miraculous.
Common Symptoms
The classic signs that parents and teachers notice:
Inattention, hyperactivity and being easily distracted
Difficulty concentrating and sitting still
Inability to control impulsive thoughts and behaviors
Easily distracted by noises and activities
Always moving-fingers, hands, arms, feet or legs
First Things First
Begin by making nutritional and lifestyle changes. Rule out environmental
factors by reducing your childs exposure to substances that are increasingly
common these days:
Remove food dyes, preservatives and additives from the diet.
Focus on natural, organic foods grown without pesticides or herbicides.
Determine if an allergy involved such as dairy or gluten and eliminate.
Eliminate all sugars and artifical sweeteners.
Reduce the use of cleaning agents, detergents, fabric softeners and other chemicals.
These are wise choices whether your child has the symptoms associated with ADHD or not!
Boys
The most common treatment is drugging the child with a
Class 2 psychotropic drug.
Traditional Treatment
The artificial approach to controlling symptoms of ADHD is to
administer regular doses of methylphenidate. More commonly known as Ritalin®.
Ritalin® is a schedule II controlled substance related to, and producing
similar effects as, amphetamines and cocaine. The side effects,
including personality changes and permanent changes to the brain,
cause many parents to wisely look for alternatives. More and more
are wisely turning to chiropractic.
Chiropractic: Pure and Natural
Hyperactivity isn't the result of a Ritalin® shortage! Instead, we look for
disturbances to the child's nervous system. We almost always see problems
caused by spinal distortions in the upper neck.
In fact, this link between the spine, brain stem dysfunction and ADHD is common.
A thorough chiropractic examination can reveal noticeable spinal distortion,
even a reversal of the normal neck curve. With a schedule of safe and natural
chiropractic adjustments, these often resolve, reducing nervous system tension.
Find Out More
As parents, we want the best for our children. If your child exhibits the
symptoms of ADHD, you know it affects virtually everyone your child is in
contact with. Before you submit to drug therapy, make an appointment for a
chiropractic evaluation. Call our office today! 516-921-3566