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Chiropractic?Breakthrough Treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

May 09, 2012     No comments

Sturgeon Bay, WI (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) afflicts an estimated three to four million children, and probably even more adults. It is most often thought of as a medical disorder requiring medical treatment, namely mind-altering drugs such as Ritalin or Adderall.

There is no standard definition or standard of treatment for ADHD. The psychologist sees a mental disorder, the medical doctor looks at a neurochemical imbalance, the neurologist perceives a brain dysfunction, and the teacher observes a discipline problem. Then they attempt to treat these symptoms from their perspective, while failing to see the whole picture. While each therapy has some limited success in certain cases, they are puzzled at their failures when extending their treatment to all cases.

It appears that there is a genetic connection to ADHD. If one parent has ADHD, 60% of the children will have it. If both parents have ADHD, this increases to 90% of their children. From the 1990 research findings of Dr. Kenneth Blum, the A1 allele of the DRD2 dopamine receptor gene on chromosome 11 appears to be the most frequent cause of ADHD.

The root cause in many cases of ADHD is often related to malfunctioning in what Dr. Blum has named the Brain Reward Cascade. Humans very survival is dependent on the drive for pleasure. Whether eating, loving, working, or playing, the sense of pleasure is derived from the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the nervous system. This results in the ?natural reward? of pleasure. When there is an insufficiency of dopamine production or transportation, it requires ever increasing stimulation to achieve a sense of satisfaction. This can be seen in the hyperactive response of those with ADHD.

It has been found that the primary reward centers are in the amygdala, the nucleus accumbens, and the hypothalamus of the brain, along with the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves, and the dorsal horn of the spinal cord. Research by Dr. Candace Pert has found that almost half of these centers reside in the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Researchers at Harvard Medical School?s Department of Neuro-Biology have discovered that there are neurons in the spinal cord which project directly to the amygdala and the orbital cortex. These neurons transfer somatosensory information which ultimately affects one?s autonomic, endocrine, and behavioral functions.

When the limbic system (especially the dorsal horn of the spinal cord and the dorsal nerve roots) is free of interference, only then can it function normally. When out of balance, the Brain Reward Cascade does not function properly and the symptoms of Reward Deficiency Syndrome including ADHD appear.

That is why a fully functioning nervous system is vital. When the limbic system?s Brain Reward Cascade can function without interference, the feeling of well-being can be restored. The vertebral motor units are in intimate relationship with the Brain Reward Cascade by way of the dorsal horn of the spinal cord and the dorsal roots of the spinal nerves. The nociceptive reflex from the vertebrae therefore has a profound affect on the limbic system. If there is a vertebral subluxation, it can result in a warped perception of one?s environment.

Since Chiropractors focus on correcting vertebral subluxations and their affects on the nervous system, proper Chiropractic care can be a vital part in improving the lives of those with ADHD. A copy of this paper can be accessed at http://www.all-about-wellness.com/t2/document/1adhd.

About: Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP

Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP attended the University of Wisconsin?Superior where he majored in Physics and Mathematics, with a minor in art photography. While attending the University of Minnesota?Minneapolis, he assisted in research on ribosomal proteins. Completing his Chiropractic studies at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, he graduated Cum Laude (with high honors) in 1983. He started Moellendorf Chiropractic Office, Ltd. in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 1983. In 1996, Dr. Moellendorf was awarded his Doctorate in Naturopathy from Trinity School of Natural Health. In 2001, he received Chiropractic?s most prestigious award, the honorary Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers degree, for his thesis ?The Workings of Innate Intelligence in Obsessive/Compulsive and Addictive Behaviors.? This paper was chosen for publishing in the book Philosophic Contemplations vol. 2 in 2002. Dr. Moellendorf can be contacted at (920) 493-2126 or jgmoellendorf(at)itol(dot)com, or his website at http:// http://www.All-About-Wellness.com.







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Nutri-Med Logic Corp Expands on A New Finding Linking Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Omega-3 Deficiency in Red Blood Cells.

May 08, 2012     No comments


Miami, Florida (PRWEB) October 01, 2011

Nutri-Med Logic Corp: A new study published in the Journal of Child Healthcare has provided a new understanding into Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), that to say children with ADHD were found to have deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells membrane. More specifically, the study investigated learning, behavior and the association of two Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) of Omega-3 (EPA & DHA) together with PUFA of Omega-6 in the red blood cells membrane of 75 children and found:

Higher total Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) translated to lower anxiety and/or shyness,

DHA (Omega-3) provided better word reading,

Higher Omega-6 resulted in poorer reading, vocabulary, spelling and attention,

36% of those with learning difficulties had lower DHA than those without.

The human body is incapable of producing either Omega-6 or Omega-3, thus, both are transported to the body through diet (food). Omega-6 is found in most foods but Omega-3 in cold-water fishes.

Omeg-3 and Omega-6 incorporate into all cellular membrane (phospholipids) and, ideally, the ratio should stand at 1:1 or at the most 1:2. However, depending on the individual diet, this ratio falls to frightening levels of 1:20.

It is a known fact that DHA (Omega-3) is required for the development of the brain and central nervous system, especially during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and thereafter throughout lactation.

Up to now, ADHD had been classified as a psychiatric or genetic disorder and while this study has offered new understanding into a potential cause of ADHD but increasing evidence suggests that diet lacking of DHA/EPA (Omega-3) has contributed to many neurodevelopment disorders.

Experimental evidence has supported the role of diets rich in Omega-3 and dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder and autism. (1)

More specifically, when a group of 20 children received a diet averaging 500mg DHA on daily basis for 2 months, visual short-term memory and errors of commission (continuous performance) significantly improved in the DHA (Omega-3 diet) group. (2)

In conclusion, Nutri-Med Logic Corp agrees with the recent study Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, University of South Australia, Australia, regarding Omega-3 and ADHD but adds that the study should have included the Omega-3/Omega-6 ratio of the parent of those children, in order to know the association between the diets of the parents and the indices of ADHD in their children.

Nutri-Med Logic Corp is a producer of dietary supplements, including a natural but Concentrated, Molecularly Distilled (pharmaceutical Grade) and Balanced Omega-3: having the same proportions of EPA and DHA, 50% – 50%.

DHA of Omega-3, also, offers beneficial properties mainly for the brain, nervous system and EPA of Omega-3, additionally, offers beneficial properties in cardiovascular system.

Nutri-Med Logic’s products are Formulated Based on Nutritional Logic, made from the highest quality raw materials that are manufactured in pharmaceutical facilities, encapsulated in pharmaceutical facilities and, also, packaged in pharmaceutical facilities.

It must be noted that the studies, sources or statements, above and below, have not been evaluated by The FDA and, thus, one should not relate the cause of any diseases, stated herein, to lack of Omega-3 dietary supplementation; nor equate its supplementation to prevention, treatment or cure.

1. International Review of Psychiatry. 2006 Apr; 18(2):155-72.

2. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004 Mar; 58(3):467-73.

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A Recent Meta-Analysis Presents Surprising Finding Regarding A Specific Component of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

April 28, 2012     No comments

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) January 08, 2012

Nutri-Med Logic Corp: A recent report by Yale School of Medicine, which involved the review of ten randomized placebo-controlled trials involving 699 children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), states that Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) component of Omega-3 fatty acids correlated with supplement efficacy.

The report further states that studies have demonstrated differences in Omega-3 fatty acid composition in plasma and in erythrocyte (red blood cells) membranes in ADHD patients compared with unaffected controls and, further, that Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and can alter central nervous system cell membrane fluidity and phospholipid composition.

While the report recommends the EPA component of Omega-3, but the EPA component of Omega-3 has no role in the cells’ membranes of the nervous system (neuron) cells.

Neurons can only accept DHA component of Omega-3, which produces Resolvin series D. The function of Resolvin Series D is to resolve inflammation in the nervous system. According, the report is self-contradictory, in such context.

While studies have supported the ?hypothesis? of a positive association between ?EPA and a cognitive bias? in the red blood cells, but same has been only in context of expressing happiness and fear. At the same time many other exploratory analyses has revealed a positive association between levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and covert expressions of fear. Prost. Leukot Essent F.A. 2009 Feb-Mar;80(2-3):151-6

Additionally, Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, University of South Australia, Australia, investigated Associations between Omega-3 Fatty Acid and erythrocytes (red blood cells) and learning, behaviour in 75 children aged 7-12 with ADHD. Children with higher docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) had better word reading vocabulary, spelling and attention. Thirty-six per cent of the sample with learning difficulties had lower DHA than those without. Journal of Child Health Care. 2011 Dec;15(4):299-311

Moreover, the importance of DHA component of Omega-3 and ADHD was reported by us in our Press Release of October 1st, 2011, whereas children who received a diet averaging 500mg DHA on daily basis for 2 months, visual short-term memory and errors of commission (continuous performance) significantly improved in the DHA (Omega-3 diet) group. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004 Mar; 58(3):467-73

It is noteworthy to state that studies have suggested an increased rates of Attention Deficit Symptoms in children with inflammatory conditions such as asthma. Journal of Asthma. 2008 Sep;45(7):545-7.

Accordingly, children suffering from inflammatory conditions such as Asthma and ADHD could receive additional benefit from EPA component of Omega-3. However, to generalize a specific condition as a general recommendation it not what we believe Yale School of Medicine intended.

Whether EPA or DHA of Omega-3, It is a known fact that low levels of Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to a range of behavioral and mood disorders, which includes ADHD.

In conclusion, Nutri-Med Logic Corp agrees with the Yale School of Medicine that Omega-3 Fatty Acids present a valuable benefit for children with Attention Deficit Disorder, but adds that both components of Omega-3 play an important role in such children. Nutri-Med Logic Corp adds that a plethora of studies support the position by Nutri-Med Logic Corp. relating to the DHA component of Omega-3.

Nutri-Med Logic Corp. is a producer of dietary supplements, including a Natural, Balanced, Deodorized and Concentrated Omega-3, which is also a Pharmaceutical Grade Omega-3.

Nutri-Med Logic Corp. is also a producer of PolyEnylPhosphatidylCholine (PPC 425mg), an extract of soy and the recommended dietarty supplement for those with Fatty Liver and Alcoholic Liver Disease, in Europe for about 50 years; producer of a Pharmaceutical Grade R-Alpha Lipioic Acid, the dietary supplement of choice for the Diabetics, in Germany for more than 40 years.

Nutri-Med Logic’s products are Formulated Based on Nutritional Logic, made from the highest quality raw materials that are manufactured in pharmaceutical facilities, encapsulated in pharmaceutical facilities and packaged in pharmaceutical facilities.

It must be noted that the studies, sources or statements above have not been evaluated by The FDA and, thus, one should not relate the cause of any diseases, stated herein, to lack of the dietary supplements, stated herein, nor equate their supplementation to prevention, treatment or cure.

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Hoarding Gaining Attention and New Approaches, from Harvard Women?s Health Watch

April 26, 2012     No comments


Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

The problem of hoarding used to be largely out of sight. Compulsive hoarders typically avoid visitors and rarely seek help. But television shows such as Hoarders and Hoarding: Buried Alive have increased public awareness by presenting vivid pictures of hoarding to millions of viewers. Mental health professionals are also taking a fresh look at the problem, reports the November 2011 issue of Harvard Women?s Health Watch.

Compulsive hoarders acquire and accumulate objects in such large and disorderly quantities that their living space becomes dangerous or impossible to use for normal activities. Stockpiling paper is especially common. Vast stacks of old newspapers, magazines, books, mail, and lists pile up, leaving no space to sleep or eat. Worse, the piles may catch fire or topple over, causing injury or death.

Hoarding was once considered a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but mental health professionals now believe it?s its own disorder and have come up with new criteria for diagnosing it.

Most hoarders need professional treatment, says Harvard Women?s Health Watch, but there are several things concerned relatives and friends can do to help, including the following:

Listen. Let the hoarder tell her story. Respect her perspective and her attachment to her possessions. Don?t tease or criticize.

Go slow. There?s no need to rush changes unless the hoarder?s living situation is unsafe or she needs to move to smaller quarters or a nursing facility.

Engage. Involve the hoarder in decisions about where to put things and what to throw out.

Provide structure and support. During the decluttering process, keep her company and help her stay focused on one area at a time.

Lift and tote. An elderly hoarder may need family, friends, or professional cleaners or movers to help with handling the clutter.

Work with others. Many communities have hoarding task forces that address psychiatric, legal, geriatric, and housing concerns. Check with your local Council on Aging.

Read the full-length article here: ?When keeping stuff gets out of hand?

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Jennifer C Modica to Recieve Certification as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Coach in Tri-State Area; Modicas New Company to be Called: ADD Advocate Inc.

April 25, 2012     No comments


North Haledon, NJ (PRWEB) January 29, 2012

Jennifer C Modica of ADD Advocate Inc. to be Certified ADHD Coach. Jennifer C Modica coaches CEO’s, business owners, teachers, creative types, and anyone willing to take control of their life. ADD Advocate Inc is in the process of becoming a Not-for-Profit Agency. Jennifer C Modica MS Engineering, BS Geology and diagnosed with ADD. Jennifer is a red belt in Tae Kwon Do and mother of a 10 yr old 1st degree black belt who also has ADD.

Jennifer C Modica laughs recalling the day she read “How ADD Originates And What You Can Do About It,” by Dr. Gabor Mate. “On every page, I said, this is me, yes that is me, this is me… holy cow, My Son has ADD, and he got it from me!”

For Jennifer, who was diagnosed at 38 with Inattentive Type ADD, this was truly a life-altering experience. She says they call it ADD because all of a sudden, everything starts to ADD UP. Her passion to help others led to the creation of ADD Advocate, Inc in 2011, and plans to finish her Certified ADD Coach training in 2012. “I want everyone with ADD to know that they are remarkable people, and can and do perform remarkable things. Within each challenge we have, there is the seed of a strength.”

Jennifer C Modica’s goal is to spread awareness of ADD through public and private appearance, and through coaching. “This is the most rewarding work I have ever done, and who better to make people aware of what ADD really is than someone who lived it, and is currently living through the challenges? To the groups I speak to, I help people understand the unique ways in which ADD manifests itself. That is step one. When they can understand their advantages, they can utilize them, and when they understand their drawbacks, they can overcome them. The great news is that there are many simple and effective solutions to these challenges!”

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A Published Review of Controlled Studies in Attention Deficit Disorder Suggests the Addition of Omega-3 Supplementation for Those Unresponsive to Medicinal Therapy Alone

April 22, 2012     No comments

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

A newly published review suggests that for children with Attention Deficit Disorder, who are unresponsive to traditional therapies, or for those parents that are unwilling to administer medicine to their children with ADHD, Omega-3 supplementation warrants considerations. Agreeing with this review, Nutri-Med Logic Corp adds that a thorough review of all published studies in PubMed adds to the ever-growing need for complimentary options, such as Omega-3 supplementation, for all children with ADHD.

According to this very recently published review, by Dr. Millichap of the Division of Neurology, Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL, and the distinguished author of Physician’s Guide to ADHD, Omega-3 supplementation has provided positive reports and warrants consideration for those children unresponsive to traditional therapies.

Published interest in polyunsaturated fatty acid and children with ADHD dates back to 1987. There are two classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids, both of which are transported to the body via diet, since human body is incapable of producing either one.

The two classes of fatty acids are Omega-3, which offers anti-inflammatory properties and is only found in cold-water fishes and green leafy vegetables and Omega-6, which is readily found in most food and offers pro-inflammatory properties.

The role of diet in inducing or promoting inflammatory (Omega-6) or anti-inflammatory (Omega-3) properties is an issue of utmost importance to children with ADHD.

According to Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, University of South Australia, Australia, children with ADHD were found to have deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids in their red blood cells membrane and they found an association between learning and behavior with the two classes of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids of Omega-3 and Omega-6, to-wit children with higher total Omega-3 had lower anxiety and/or shyness, better word reading; whereas children with higher Omega-6 levels had poorer reading, vocabulary, spelling and attention. (1)

Moreover, according to Academic Unit of Psychiatry, The School of Medicine, University of Wales Swansea, UK, the role and the development of inflammatory responses in the brain of those with ADHD has been so far largely overlooked, even though historically, ADHD symptoms were initially observed in those with inflammatory conditions. (2)

It is needless to say that diets tilted more toward Omega-6 promote stronger and more intense inflammatory responses.

On the other hand, experimental evidence has supported the role of anti-inflammatory diets, such as Omega-3, for developmental coordination and, more specifically, when a group of 20 children received a diet averaging 500mg Omega-3 DHA fatty acids on a daily basis for 2 months, visual short-term memory and errors of commission (continuous performance) significantly improved in the DHA (Omega-3 diet) group. (3, 4)

Additionally, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, believes that it might be reasonable to incorporate omega-3 fatty supplementation, to even augment traditional pharmacologic interventions. (5)

In conclusion, Nutri-Med logic Corp agrees with this recently published review that the supplementation of Omega-3 warrants consideration, when traditional therapies are ineffective and/or if the parents are unwilling to resort to medicinal therapy. However, Nutri-Med Logic Corp adds that overwhelming body of evidence supports the beneficial properties of an Omega-3 diet for all children suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, including those with an effective medicinal therapy.

Nutri-Med Logic Corp is the producer of the Natural, Balanced, Deodorized and Concentrated Omega-3, which is also a Pharmaceutical Grade Omega-3.

Nutri-Med Logic Corp. is also a producer dietary supplements such as a Pharmaceutical Grade R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, the dietary supplement of choice for the Diabetics, in Germany for more than 40 years;

Producer of PolyEnylPhosphatidylCholine (PPC 425mg), an extract of soy and the recommended dietarty supplement for those with Fatty Liver and Alcoholic Liver Disease, in Europe for about 50 years.

Nutri-Med Logic Corp invites you to visit its News Archives and Review other News Releases on the potential benefits of Omega-3 and What Is Omega-3 Good For.

Nutri-Med Logic’s products are Formulated Based on Nutritional Logic, made from the highest quality raw materials that are manufactured in pharmaceutical facilities, encapsulated in pharmaceutical facilities and packaged in pharmaceutical facilities.

It must be noted that the studies, sources or statements above or below have not been evaluated by The FDA and, thus, one should not relate the cause of any diseases, stated herein, to lack of the dietary supplements, stated herein, nor equate their supplementation to prevention, treatment or cure.

1. J Child Health Care. 2011 Dec;15(4):299-31122.

2. Atten Defic Hyperact Disord. 2010 Dec;2(4):257-66.

3. International Review of Psychiatry. 2006 Apr; 18(2):155-72.

4. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004 Mar; 58(3):467-73.

5. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2011 Oct;50(10):991-1000.

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How Do You Know If You Have Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms

October 24, 2011     No comments

 Actress Juliette Lewis believed that ADHD was made of the disease. Only a doctor was part of the group Montel, and Mary Ann Block, refuting the idea that ADHD is a disease profitable. Not a single person to show their disagreement with the thesis Montel that ADHD is a myth.

There are many reasons why people question the validity of ADHD. We pointed out the daily life, many people are part of the exhibition of ADHD hyperactive are frantically trying to meet all the normal activities of daily living. They run from place to place, and sometimes forget to take a dinner or a failure the red light. Parents who accompany their children to a series of eight hour-long show more symptoms of manic hyperactivity.

Another reason to doubt expressed skepticism has never been a convincing explanation of the causes of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms. Recent article published by the magazine ADDitude said inheritance is the most likely cause of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms. The article went on to cite other possible reasons: difficulties during pregnancy, prenatal exposure to alcohol and tobacco, premature birth, low birth rate significantly, too high concentrations of lead, and after the birth of injury the head.

ADHD experts are nowhere near consensus on the causes of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms, possible reasons promulgated by the experts are as numerous as the number of ADHD symptoms. Most researchers believe that the ADHD brain lacks the activity of neurotransmitters. They can not agree, however, why the chemical composition varies between someone who has ADHD, and anyone who does not. Conclusion of a study of 2007 brain scan was succinct: “The evidence suggested here is simply an introduction Unfortunately, there is much variance in the data of ADHD, and it is difficult to know what to believe..”

Many questions remain unanswered. The genetic puzzle to prevent brain chemistry? What are the reasons for the different degrees of symptoms of ADHD? How a concussion influence the development of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms? What are the different forces of the state? Is there a genetic link to ADHD early detection of Alzheimer’s disease? ADHD is the generation of a bipolar disorder and depression? All these questions reinforce the view of skeptics of Attention Deficit Disorder Symptoms.

 

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How To Create A Calm Home For Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

October 24, 2011     No comments

Use these helpful tips to create a calm home environment for your children suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD).

* Pay attention to room colors. Paint rooms in soothing colors such as light blue and beige. Avoid bright, loud colors. Keep distracting patterns, posters, artwork and decorations to a minimum.

* Organize. Children who suffer from ADD/ADHD do not function well in a cluttered or unpredictable environment. Maintain a consistent homework schedule, keep school materials in the same place, take out school clothes and have them ready for the next morning.

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* Try covering televisions and computer screens if they are distracting your child. Turn off distracting background music or television shows.

* Follow a routine with respect to wake up times, meal times, doing homework, and bed times. Try to schedule these activities at the same time each day. Changes in routine can agitate a child with ADD/ADHD. If there is an upcoming change in routine, inform your child and discuss ways for them to calmly manage the change.

* Designate a room or space in the house for relaxation or quiet time. Make sure it is away from high traffic or high activity areas. Fill this space with quiet activities such as reading books, coloring books, paints, jewelry making supplies, etc.

* Encourage your child to go to this quiet space when they become agitated or bored. It should be considered a positive relaxation space, not a punishment.

* If your child is old enough to write or enjoys writing, journaling is an excellent way to help focus disorganized minds and also provides a good outlet for feelings.

 

Dr. Emily Kensington specializes in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions. Her website is http://www.add-treatment.com.

The Film, “Is Your Child’s Brain Starving?” Lecture on how diet can contribute to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) by Dr. Michael R. Lyon, MD. Shot at Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Lyon – “As the director of a medical & research centre, I have explored a variety of potential treatments to improve brain function in children and adults, without the use of drugs like Ritalin. Although I believe there is promise in certain herbal medicines and in non-drug treatments such as biofeedback, I have seen the most profound improvements in learning and behaviour through an intelligently applied nutritional program.” Notes from cameraman (Gordon McDowell): Dr. Lyon later emailed me a copy of his Power Point presentation , which I’ve incorporated into the video. Director: Gordon McDowell Producer: NA Production Company: NA Contact Information: Dr. Michael R. Lyon, MD is Medical and Research Director of FunctionalMedicine.Ca Gordon McDowell created the video. Creative Commons license: Attribution-ShareAlike.
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Vision Shopsters: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2015

October 24, 2011     No comments

The industry analysis specialist’s new report, “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2015″ is an essential source of information and analysis on the global ADHD market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the dynamism in the global ADHD market. The report also provides insight on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to bring significant shift in the market positioning of the existing market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insight on the pipeline products within the global ADHD sector.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.

The scope of the report includes:

Annualized global ADHD market revenues data from 2000 to 2008, forecast forward for 7 years to 2015.

Geographies covered in this report include the US, the UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Japan.

Pipeline analysis data providing a split across different phases, mechanism of action being developed and emerging trends. Key classes of mechanism of action include triple reuptake inhibitors, GABA receptor modulators, acetylcholine receptor agonists, AMPA receptor modulators, serotonin receptor targettors, selective histamine antagonists, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors and alpha-2 adrenergic agonists

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Analysis of the current and future market competition in the global ADHD market. Each trend is independently researched to provide qualitative analysis of what the implications on sectors are, and how are companies responding to these trends.

Insightful review of the future market players, key industry drivers, restraints and challenges which are likely to impact the ADHD therapeutics market in the long run. Key future market players covered are Addrenex, Abbott Laboratories, Psychogenics, AstraZeneca and Cortex.

Key topics covered include strategic competitor assessment, market characterization, unmet needs and implications for future market associated with ADHD.

The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to:

Develop and design your in-licensing and out-licensing strategies through review of pipeline products and technologies and by identifying companies with the most robust pipeline.

Develop business strategies by understanding the trends shaping and driving the global ADHD market.

Drive revenues by understanding key trends, innovative products and technologies, market segments and companies likely to impact the global ADHD market in future.

Formulate effective sales and marketing strategies by understanding the competitive landscape and by analyzing the performance of various competitors.

Identify emerging players with potentially strong product portfolio and create effective counter-strategies to gain competitive advantage.

Organize your sales and marketing efforts by identifying the market categories and segments that present maximum opportunities for consolidations, investments and strategic partnerships.

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How to deal with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

October 23, 2011     No comments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as Attention deficit Disorder (ADD) or ADHD is a common behavioural disorder that affects how well someone can sit still, focus, and pay attention.  It can affect how kids interact and function socially, academically, and at home and can cause children to be aggressive and disruptive, making things uncomfortable and unpleasant for other children in the home.  Typically there are three sub-types of ADHD – predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, predominantly inattentive and combined.

 

These children often lack confidence and show signs of excessive worry, fear, or panic leading to physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, stomach pains, and diarrhoea. Some symptoms include limited social skills, school performance issues, needing extra time to learn, irritability, inability to concentrate, impaired cognitive skills and a short attention span. The good news is that ADHD can be managed even though it has no cure.

 

While there are several medications available in the market to manage ADHD, there are specific actions parents can take to help their child and manage ADHD. Some of the common behavioural changes required in dealing with child with ADHD syndrome are:

 

Understand your child’s misbehaviour: Most of the times the behaviour is down to attention seeking as the child the parents to reach out to them. It is necessary to put your frustrations aside and understand what the child is trying to convey to you by behaving the way they do.

 

Take interest in your child’s education: This is by giving time to their studies, understanding what they are doing at school and not assuming that everything is fine at school, just because it might be the best school in town.

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Connect to your child: Give them the time and listen to them. Ask them how their day went, take genuine interest in them and show them that you care.

 

Coach: Do not keep on controlling and directing your child. Spend time to coach them, allow them to find their answers and do not shout or get frustrated with them. Have patience and make them chose their path or approach. This will give them more confidence.

 

Feedback: Give positive feedback and praise when your child has achieved the desired results. This will help them discover their talents and develop self-esteem. Sometimes lack of proper balance between negative and positive feedback can result in lack of confidence. Parents should give immediate and positive feedback for behaviours they want to encourage, and ignore or redirect behaviours they want to discourage. In some cases, it also helps to remove the child from an upsetting situation for sometime so that they can calm down. Yelling and spanking should be avoided under all circumstances as it can over stimulate the child.

 

Help Child to Cope: Parents should structure situations in a way that it becomes easier for child to cope – like restricting their playmates to one or two to avoid over stimulating their child or dividing their work to smaller tasks so that the child finds it easier to complete the task and does not get confused. Avoid distractions like turning on TV or chatting in front of the child, when your child is focussing on their activities. Finally it is

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