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Please click on the links below to read our articles. If you are interested in research findings, click here for links to research reports.
Helpful post from nutritionist Sara Vance on beaming.com on treating children diagnosed with ADHD with nutritional supplements and elimination diets. April 2013 Great book offer from the Hyperactive Children's Support Group. February 2012 Good article in the New York Times about the over prescription of Ritalin for ADHD but, sadly, with no mention of diet as an alternative, drug-free approach. January 2012 Interesting interactive 'infographic' of the most effective treatments for ADHD. February 2011 Food Standards Agency updated lists of manufacturers who do NOT use the colours associated with hyperactivity. August 2010 Huge increase in use of Ritalin for ADHD children in the UK. Excellent article in the Guardian. May 2010 Treat ADHD without drugs – a helpful article by health writer Tony Isaacs suggesting dietary changes and useful supplements. February 2010 Homeopathy and ADHD – an article in the Townsend Letter adapted from his book on the subject by Dana Ullman. December 2009 Fatty acids in dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD: introducing the wide spectrum of conditions in which deficiencies of highly unsaturated fatty acids appear to play a role – Dr Alex Richardson. 2007 Additives and Mood: What to avoid and why – a guide (beginners and others) to additives and preservatives – Sally Bunday. 2003 Top of page |
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Critical appraisal of omega-3 fatty acids in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment. Energy drinks significantly increase hyperactivity in schoolchildren. February 2015 Amounts of Artificial Food Dyes and Added Sugars in Foods and Sweets Commonly Consumed by Children. April 2014 Child ADHD medication use linked to later obesity. March 2014 Correlation found between the age at which children with ADHD begin taking medication, and how well they perform on standardised tests, particularly in maths. June 2012 Reviewing previous studies on dietary treatment of ADHD researchers in Chicago found a link between a 'Western' diet high in fat (especially Omega 6), sugars and salt and ADHD but less evidence for the success of specific ADHD diets such as the Feingold diet which they felt it would be hard for families to follow. January 2012 Exposure to green spaces could help treat ADHD. August 2011 Krill oil improves clinical scores in ADHD. November 2011 FDA does not accept the causal link between certian food additives and ADHD. 'More research is needed'. March 2011 New ADHD drug, Strattera, can cause tics.
Courtesy of Latitudes, the Association for Comprehensive Neurotherapy. 2009 A new Cochrane review finds no evidence to support the use of risperidone to treat ADHD in people with intellectual disabilities, even though this is a common prescribing pattern. May 2009 ADHD and environmental pollutants, and naturopathic treatments. April 2009 Transcendental meditation reduces ADHD symptoms in teenagers. February 2009 A new treatment for ADHD – a walk in the park. December 2008 Reflexology calms ADHD children. November 2008 Advice about heart tests before ADHD treatment. October 2008 Ritalin-style drug set for wider role in adult mental illness. July 2008 Children with ADHD should get heart tests before treatment. April 2008 EEG neurobiofeedback can teach children with ADHD how to focus their attention. April 2008 Australia vows to reduce drug use for ADHD. 2007 Training the ADHD brain may boost behaviour. 2007 Non-medicinal treatment successful. 2007 Ritalin stunts growth. 2007 Ritalin may affect the developing brain. 2007 Breathing for ADHD. February 2008 The Feingold diet for ADHD. January 2008 Acupuncture for ADHD. January 2008 Study demonstrates the effectiveness of Working Memory Training for children from 7-17 years. December 2007 Omega-3 fatty acids from ocean farmed salmon could benefit children with ADHD. December 2007 Rules, routine and praise may help pre-schoolers with ADHD. September 2007 Noise helps memory performance in unruly children. September 2007 ADHD - Pouring oil on troubled waters. June 2007 Pycnogenol for ADHD. May 2007 Gymnastics helps children with ADHD to focus and use their energy. March 2007 Groundbreaking research is showing the effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation technique. 2007 The Tinsley House Clinic approach to ADHD. February 2007 Kids and Antipsychotics: Beware! January 2007 Assessing salicylate tolerance. October 2007 Amphetamines may increase hyperactivity. March 2004 Magnets and ADD. March 2004
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