2006-09-18 16:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by starlightmum 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I used to work for a child psychologist and personally scored alot of tests for these children. I think we have created part of the problem thru lack of exercise and a diet full of hormones, preservatives and chemicals...
Also, believe it is used sometimes because the parents have no parenting skills, have seen meds used because teachers/principals want quiet drugged classes...but the real ones...the ones that have ADD or ADHD you can really tell the difference and it is a big challenge to get it under control so the kids can succeed. Test your kids for food allergies before you go to a psychologist or try meds!!!! Believe me I KNOW!!
2006-09-18 17:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by Angelfood 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about whether it's diagnosed too much,then I'd say it is diagnosed a lot more than it used to be.Some parents just use it as an excuse,but the majority of sufferers are genuine.As the sister of a girl with ADHD I can say that it is not caused by bad parenting.The condition is real.
2006-09-18 23:56:58 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an excellent chapter on these condtions in the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Murray & Pizzorno) and Prescription For Natural Cures (Balch & Stengler). They give good expert info and offer suggestions on how to deal with the problems. See also the chapter on pycnogenol in Miracle Cures by Jean Carper, and page 167-169 in Magnet Therapy by Dr Lawrence and Dr Rosch. Good luck!
2006-09-19 00:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There seems to be quite a lot of evidence that some ADD is a result of , or contributed by preservatives in food. At least according to study by North Shore Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Manhasset, New York. in 1994
2006-09-19 00:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by cehelp 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ADD AND ADHD IS A CHEMICAL REACTION IN THE BRAIN CAUSED BY SUGAR, FOOD DYES, ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, AND OTHER SUGAR IMBALANCES. WHEN YOU EAT SUGAR OR YELLOW#5 OR RED#40 IN FOOD YOU HAVE A REACTION IN YOUR BRAIN, LIKE ALLERGY ATTACK AND THAT WHAT CAUSES YOUR SYMPTOMS. STOP THE SUGAR AND START EATING RIGHT, WHOLE FOODS, FRUIT AND VEG'S NO SODA OR CANDY. AND IN TIME YOU'LL SEE THE DIFFERENCE AND SOME NATURAL PRODUCTS CAN HELP YOU. I'M HELPING 2 PEOPLE ON THIS THAT HAD ADHD AND ALL IT TOOK WAS 2 MONTHS AND THEY DON'T HAVE IT ANY MORE. MORE INFO E--MAIL CALL--MARKYPOO@YAHOO.COM
2006-09-19 00:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by call_markypoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 95% of the diagnosed kids don't have it. Children are supposed to be excitable and flighty and energetic. Real ADD kids are the ones that get belted 10 times for breaking something but still do it. (Or are they badly raised)
2006-09-19 00:04:17 · answer #6 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is often used as an excuse for kids with out enough attention. I'm not saying its not real, because it is. But too many people use it as a cop out
2006-09-18 23:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by TIFFANY G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it sucks **** and i wish i didnt have it
but too many kids do use it as an excuse for simply being a bit hyper
2006-09-18 23:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by McSmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a pretty wide open question. Can you narrow it down a bit? I'd be easier to answer.
2006-09-18 23:52:44 · answer #9 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know i gonna get bashed but in my opinion its an excuse for lazy parenting...bring it on people but hey where was it 20 years ago.
2006-09-18 23:56:25 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋