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Difficult Childbirth and ADD
“Parents of our ADD children often relate stories like, “The cord was wrapped around his neck two times,” “He was blue as could be,” or “I was in hard labor for 26 hours.” More often than not the APGAR scores (a way of measuring a newborn’s progress in terms of coloring heart rate, respiration, reflexes, […]
Toxic Metals and Neurofeedback
“We contend that brain injury from toxic metals and other pollutant exposure, is much more commonplace than people realize. Toxic levels of such heavy metals as lead and mercury have long been known to cause behavioral problems in children. We will discuss the implications of exposure to other toxic materials in chapters 9 and 10, […]
Brain Injury and ADD
“BRAIN INJURY: The last major theory, which has a strong scientific basis, holds that we can experience a brain injury that will cause ADD-type behavior. This injury can be structural, functional, or both. A structural disorder is when the brain is physically damage, as with a heavy blow to the head. These injuries usually show […]
ADHD and Genetics
“In more thoroughly examining the case for genetics in ADD, Dr. David Comings has written a classic work, Tourette’s Syndrome and Human Behavior. Dr. Comings has taken our understanding of the role of genetics in these disorders to new heights. This is a complex text but is well worth reading, particularly for health professionals. Dr. […]
ADD and Environmental Influences
“ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES: With a growing global awareness of how we are affected by toxins, synthetic substances, and pollutants in the environment comes the theory that ADD is caused by environmental factors. At this point in time, this theory cannot be completely ruled out or supported because nowhere near all the data is in. This is […]
ADD and Parenting
“The theory that has the most popular support is that of poor parenting. It is difficult to discount the notion that poor parenting creates difficulties for children because, in fact,, it does. Years of psychiatric and psychological work and countless research articles have been enough to convince us this is true. However, we do not […]
Neurofeedback To Improve Mood And Behavior
Science has revealed a lot about the human brain in recent years. We know that the frontal lobes are the center of rational thinking and self-control. And we know that that neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals, are responsible for our moods and our general state of well-being. As a result, any damage or trauma to the […]
The Brain’s Role In Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue
Chronic pain is defined as any pain lasting more than 12 weeks. Chronic fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or tiredness that does not go away with sleep. It is estimated that 20% of the US population suffers from one of these conditions. Interestingly enough, recent research has shown that the BRAIN may play an […]
PTSD: How To Heal A Traumatized Brain
PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and uncontrollable thoughts related to the event. This type of brain trauma can have long term negative effects on individuals and may include suicidal or homicidal thoughts. As a result, scientists in […]
No ADD in the First Place
“Perhaps the most interesting theory of all is the theory that proposes there is no such thing as ADD. Even today in our clinic, we have people to say, “There is nothing wrong with him; he just needs a good kick in the pants,” or some other colorful phrase indicating there is no problem […]
Using Technology To Help A Child With ADHD
No doubt most people have heard the term “brain training”. This can apply to a wide range of therapies and practices. Some are old school, like counseling and psychotherapy, but many more are using cutting edge technology and science to make real time changes in the brain. But do these therapies work? Can technology actually […]
What Causes ADD?
There are many theories. One is “Family Discord: a theory that has a lot of support is the family discord concept. The theory suggests that a chaotic family life or marital discord in the family would cause the children affected by those stresses to become ADD. In cases where the marital discord is affected by […]
ADHD-Correcting the Problem
“Regulating the brain to a more functional pattern may not fix the individual stresses in one’s life, but at least the brain can take a more active role in problem solving. Untreated, the individual may be driven ever deeper into nonfunctional and slow brainwave patterns. Neurofeedback is a treatment that can normalize the dysfunctional […]
ADD and Depression, Anxiety, Conduct Problems
“Studies have estimated that 30 percent of people with ADD are depressed, 30 percent have an anxiety disorder, and 50 percent have conduct problems. This does not make for a happy life. Those with ADD usually receive a lot of criticism. It seems that someone is always critical of their behavior and performance. If it […]
Lyme Disease: There Is Hope
Lyme Disease is an inflammatory disease caused primarily from tick bites. The bacteria that is transmitted into your system can lead to arthritis and neurological / cardiac disorders. It is estimated that 300,000 people become infected with Lyme Disease every year. Sadly, many don’t know they are infected and live with it for life. Common […]
ADD and DRUG ABUSE and ALCOHOL
The Link between ADD and Drugs and Alcohol Alcohol, drugs, and ADD are frequent companions. Virtually every study we have seen supports this conclusion, and it certainly holds up in our clinical practice. Using alcohol and drugs is an “easy” way to deal with difficult situations. As one of our twenty-year-old patients put it. […]
A Better Way To Eliminate Migraines?
For those who suffer from migraines, they know it is so much more than a headache. It can cripple even the strongest person and leave them unable to function. An estimated 13% of adults in the U.S. experience migraines on a regular basis. Migraine causes are more likely to be rooted in the brain. They […]
Addiction Recovery With Neurofeedback
As you may imagine, significant research has gone into studying how the brain is affected by addictive substances like alcohol and drugs. But researches have also been studying how brain patterns may actually trigger addictive tendencies as well. The answers may help us to identify patterns that can lead to addiction. If you think about […]
Your Brain May Be Trying To Warn You
The human brain is an amazing system of synapses and neurons that work together to create consciousness and highly intelligent thought. But like all complex systems, it can start to function less effectively over time without care and maintenance. And it will often give us warning signs when problems occur. Being tired, angry or forgetful […]
ADD and Risk of Prison
“Although this statement will probably invite challenge, we strongly contend that our jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers are full of ADD adolescents and adults. After all, we are talking about risk takers, individuals who have no fear but who cannot foresee consequences. It is easy to see that there is a recipe for […]
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