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myOCDsucks.com Launches Web Site and Community Forum for Kids with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

May 19, 2012     No comments


San Jose, CA (PRWEB) April 1, 2011

myOCDsucks.com, the site for kids with OCD by a kid with OCD, announced its formal launch today. The goal of the site is to build a community for kids with OCD that provides a place to share challenges and ideas for managing and triumphing over OCD. The heart of the site is the ?share your stories? discussion forum which kids can login in to directly from their Facebook, Twitter or email accounts. The site also contains references to OCD tools and the OCD hall of fame which is a list of celebrities that suffer from OCD.

?I hope that by sharing my story and creating this site other kids with OCD will feel comfortable sharing their story,? said Jake Caccamo, myOCDsucks.com founder and CEOcd. ?The key is realizing you are not alone and together we have a better chance of conquering OCD.?

myOCD.com encourages kids to join the site today and get the word out using the Facebook ?like? button on the home page. Family and friends are also encouraged to show their support by joining the site and contributing to the special ?I?m a Friend? discussion forum.

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Continuing Nursing Education for Achieving Remission of Major Depressive Disorder

May 10, 2012     No comments


(PRWEB) February 23, 2012

A new CNE opportunity entitled Strategies for Achieving Remission of Major Depressive Disorder is now available on the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) eLearning Center (http://elearning.apna.org). Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is characterized by an all-encompassing low mood accompanied by low self-esteem and by loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. In the United States, the disease affects 6.8% of the population, and about 3.4% of people with MDD commit suicide.

The online CNE activity is intended to actively engage participating psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nurses in evaluating their current clinical practices, identifying areas for improvement in the management of MDD, and planning to make positive changes in order to improve patient outcomes. The online faculty will address real-life scenarios encountered in the clinical setting.

The course director for the webinar is Dr. Larry Culpepper (Boston University School of Medicine) and the course chair and designated nurse planner is Dr. Barbara Jones Warren (Ohio State University College of Nursing). The members of the faculty are Dr. Madhukar Trivedi (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas) and Dr. Denise Vanancore (Gwynedd Mercy College).

At the end of this online activity, learners should be able to:

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About American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

The APNA is a professional association organized to advance the science and education of psychiatric-mental health nursing. It is committed to the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing, health, wellness and recovery promotion through identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders.

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Continuing Nursing Education Provider Unit, BUSM, is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center?s Commission on Accreditation.

About In2MedEd

In 2 MedEd, LLC, is an independent medical education company devoted to developing innovative, effective continuing education activities in collaboration with leading accredited academic medical centers and societies. Activities developed by In 2 MedEd and its partners utilize patient-focused approaches that satisfy learning needs, close learning gaps, and translate knowledge into a higher standard of practice.

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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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New Memoir Helps People Suffering with Bipolar Disorder

May 07, 2012     No comments


(PRWEB) April 30, 2012

According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million adult Americans. Growing up with bipolar disorder, Robert Lee Trent had a tough life ? one that was only compounded by being surrounded by a toxic family. In his new memoir, ?Zero to Sixty in Sixty Years: A Bipolar Success Story? (published by Abbott Press), Trent shares his struggles in overcoming his early setbacks to shape his life into one full of love and happiness.

Trent?s memoir takes shape as a pseudo-narrative, beginning at a high school reunion with his wife. As memories come rushing back, Trent shares a look back at his life with his wife. He recalls his parents? volatile relationship, a force in his life that only caused drama, pain and sadness. He opens up, revealing the effects of his mental disorder. And he brings the story full circle bringing to light his wife?s crucial role in his recovery.

His life story is impressive on its own, but it is what readers can take away from it that really matters. ?It delivers several messages,? says Trent, ?from the destruction caused by a violent father and mean spirited mother, the success that can be achieved in the battle with bipolar illness, and that happiness can come at any age, but you?ve got to keep trying.?

Trent recognizes that his story doesn?t carry the clout of a celebrity or notable figure ? he is just an ordinary person. But he still has an important idea to share. ?In a word, encouragement,? he says. ?And don?t just go to sleep at the wheel if you have bipolar disorder. Keep trying until you get some success.?

About the Author

Robert Lee Trent was born January 17, 1948, in Bakersfield, California, to parents who had migrated from Oklahoma to find work. After moving back to Oklahoma, he attended school in Riverdale, a small football town on the banks of the Arkansas River. He and his wife, Jenna, currently live in North Carolina.

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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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Mental Health in the Spotlight: New Study finds 50% of Americans will experience a Mental Health Disorder in Their Lifetime

April 26, 2012     No comments

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) November 06, 2011

BalancedMindz Inc announces the official launch of its new mental health website, http://www.balancedmindz.org. The site publishes cutting edge research and information related to the origins of mental illness, its diagnosis and treatment in addition to offering self-help tools, community forums, a therapist directory and more to a global audience in need of online access to mental health resources. Primary disorders covered include depression, anxiety and panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD/ADD, addiction, eating disorders, insomnia, and autism spectrum disorders.

The website offers several disorder specific questionnaires plus a general questionnaire aimed at helping people determine if they have symptoms of a mental health disorder and could benefit from professional help. Dr. Maurine Porto, MD, one of the company’s co-founders, says “The questionnaires are proving to be quite popular, and over 2,500 people have already responded since we launched just a few weeks ago. We see this as a clear indication that people are seeking help online.”

Also receiving quite a bit of attention is the Therapist Finder (http://www.balancedmindz.org/therapists), a searchable directory of over 41,000 psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors and other mental health professionals in the U.S. and Canada offering visitors the ability to find help locally.

While BalancedMindz is clearly off to a favorable start, what’s most interesting is the promise of what is yet to come. The company is currently developing a platform to host online therapy sessions (eTherapy) between patients and mental health professionals as well as a Q&A service to answer specific mental health questions. ?We are, as you know, developing new methods for addressing mental health disorders on the web. Our first iteration involves information plus some preliminary diagnostic tools, but through the evolution of our eTherapy and Q&A services we hope to ultimately change the way mental healthcare is delivered throughout the globe,? says another co-founder Edward Mohebi.

With grand intentions and a laser focus on mental health, this is a company to watch.

**STUDY SOURCE: Medical News Today

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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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Not Just Road Rage: Understanding Intermittent Explosive Disorder, from the Harvard Mental Health Letter

April 23, 2012     No comments


Boston, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) April 07, 2011

Horns blaring in heavy traffic. Aggressive drivers swerving from lane to lane. Anyone who drives a car has witnessed road rage at some point. Although any normally calm and collected person might become angry under severe enough stress, people with intermittent explosive disorder lose their tempers repeatedly?often in response to minor frustrations. The good news, according to the April 2011 issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, is that medication and cognitive behavioral therapy may help.

Intermittent explosive disorder is more common than experts initially believed?affecting 3% to 4% of people in any given year. And intermittent explosive disorder tends to appear early in life, with an average onset of age 13 in males and age 19 in females.

This condition remains controversial, especially when it is diagnosed in an individual charged with a violent crime. Several studies suggest that the disorder is associated with abnormal activity in parts of the brain that play a role in regulating aggressive behavior. The biggest challenge with intermittent explosive disorder, notes Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, is that people who have trouble resisting their violent impulses are not very likely to seek treatment.

Research on drug treatment has been limited, but antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic drugs may help. Cognitive behavioral therapy involving training in coping skills and relaxation techniques looks promising. Given the relatively early onset of intermittent explosive disorder, school-based violence prevention programs may help identify the condition and spur its treatment.

Read the full-length article: ?Treating intermittent explosive disorder?

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????Alzheimer?s drug research
????Diabetes and depression
????Antidepressants and hot flashes

The Harvard Mental Health Letter is available from Harvard Health Publications, the publishing division of Harvard Medical School, for $ 59 per year. Subscribe at http://www.health.harvard.edu/mental or by calling 877-649-9457 (toll-free).

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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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