Diagnostic Summary:

ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder without Hyperactivity): Displays developmentally inappropriate brief attention sap and poor concentration for mental and chronological age.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity): Displays signs of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity inappropriate for mental and chronological age.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV, Published by the American Psychiatric Association, describes three subtypes of ADHD:

• Inattentive – has trouble getting focused or maintaining focus on a task or activity.
• Hyperactive impulsive – very active and acts without thinking.
• Combined – inattentive, impulsive and hyperactive.

Facts:

• 3-5% of school-age children are diagnosed with ADHD.
• Affects boys more often than girls 10:1.
• Onset generally by age 3, but diagnosis not generally made until the child is in school.
• 78% of pediatric prescriptions are for attention issues.
• 50-80 % of ADHD cases diagnosed in childhood persist into adolescence.
• 30-50% of adolescent cases persist into adulthood.

Characteristics of ADHD:

• Hyperactivity
• Perceptual motor impairment
• Emotional lability
• General coordination deficit
• Makes careless mistakes
• Does not work up to potential
• Frequently forgets daily events
• Short attention span
• Lacks attention to detail
• Trouble listening to directions
• Trouble maintaining an organized living or work area
• Procrastinates
• Easily overwhelmed by everyday tasks
• Problems with self-esteem
• Trouble sitting still or in one place for long periods
• Acts impulsively or dangerously
• Always moving or fidgeting when they should be still
• Fidgets or squirms in seat
• Often talks excessively
• Has difficulty playing quietly
• Restless, running, or climbing
• Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed.
• Trouble waiting for their turn
• Often saying the first thing that comes to mind

ADHD and Neurotransmitter Levels: ADHD is a common neurotransmitter-related condition. Environmental and biological factors including stress, poor diet, neurotoxins, or genetics can cause imbalances in the levels of neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain. These imbalances may trigger or exacerbate ADHD symptoms.

By identifying neurotransmitter imbalances and understanding how neurotransmitters function it is possible to bring chemical levels back into balance. This approach can move those children, adolescents, and adults onto a healthy life path.

Prescription medications provide relief by working with the existing neurotransmitters, but do not alter the overall neurotransmitter supply. Because they fail to bring neurotransmitter levels back into proper balance, their effectiveness is often limited.

Treatment suggestions:

Lifestyle:

Diet: Eliminate food additives:
Anti-caking agents (e.g. calcium silicate)
Antioxidants (e.g. BHT, BHA)
Bleaching agents (e.g. benzoyl peroxide)
Colorings (e.g. artificial dye derivatives)
Flavorings
Emulsifiers
Mineral salts
Preservatives (e.g. benzoates, nitrates, sulfites)
Thickeners
Vegetable gums

Eliminate Sucrose (simple sugars)

Investigate food allergies

Investigate Heavy Metal toxicity

Naturopathic Protocol:
Men up to age 40 and post menopausal women: (contains no iron)
Wellness Essentials™ (MET): 1 packet in AM and PM. Great multi-vitamin with detoxification support (has some AdvaCear®).
Fish Oil, Ultra Pure 360 EPA/240 DHA (VN) OR Flax Oil Certified Organic 1000 mg Softgels (VN): 1 capsule in AM and PM. Provides essential fatty acids.
Greens First: or Red Alert: 1 – 2 scoops per day. Provides the antioxidant power of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Men over 40:
Wellness Essentials™ for Men (MET): 1 packet in AM and PM. Multi-vitamins with support for vitality, strength, and stamina.
Fish Oil, Ultra Pure 360 EPA/240 DHA (VN) OR Flax Oil Certified Organic 1000 mg Softgels (VN): 1 capsule in AM and PM. Provides essential fatty acids.
Greens First: or Red Alert: 1 – 2 scoops per day. Provides the antioxidant power of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.

Women who are menstruating: (Contains iron)
Wellness Essentials™ for Women (MET): 1 packet in AM and PM. Multi-Vitamins with extra calcium added.
Fish Oil, Ultra Pure 360 EPA/240 DHA (VN) OR Flax Oil Certified Organic 1000 mg Softgels (VN): 1 capsule in AM and PM. Provides essential fatty acids.
Greens First: or Red Alert: 1 – 2 scoops per day. Provides the antioxidant power of 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.

For Children:
Child Essence® (IT): 2 capsules twice daily. Multi-Vitamins and minerals. For children over 4 years of age.
Children's Chewables (Natural Wild Cherry Flavor) (IT): 2 tablets twice daily. For children over 4 years of age.
DigestRight™ (IT): 1 capsule at the beginning of the two largest meals. May be sprinkled over cold food. Digestive enzymes for children. DO NOT CHEW. FOR CHILDREN OVER 4.
Ultracare for Kids® (MET): 1 – 2 scoops per day in a shake. NOT INTENDED AS AN INFANT FORMULA. DO NOT USE AS A SOLE SOURCE OF NUTRITION.
DHA Junior (NN) for ages 3-7 Chewable soft gel 2 twice daily
OR DHA Junior Liquid (NN): 4 oz bottle, ages 3-7, ½ teaspoon daily.
Testing:

ADHD Expanded Profile
Food Sensitivities (181 foods)

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