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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →
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.. read more →