What is contributing to the rise in ADHD diagnoses? Is medication the only option – and does it really work? What impact do food, herbs, supplements, and lifestyle factors have on ADHD? --- To find out, join Dr Karen Jensen, ND, a Naturopathic Doctor with over 36 years’...
What is contributing to the rise in ADHD diagnoses? Is medication the only option – and does it really work? What impact do food, herbs, supplements, and lifestyle factors have on ADHD? --- To find out, join Dr Karen Jensen, ND, a Naturopathic Doctor with over 36 years’...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not just an issue to address with our children. Many adults are finding themselves diagnosed with this brain disorder and conventional medicinal support is limited. Why are we struggling to focus and concentrate OR focus on one specific task at...
Introduction ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition affecting 5% of children and 2.5% of adults. It is three times more frequent among males than females and is often linked with other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. ADHD is characterised by varying degrees of inattention,...
Nutrition is fundamental to the healthy development and function of brains as well as bodies; and the consumption of modern, western-type diets - rich in ultra-processed foods - raises risks not only for physical health disorders like obesity and Type 2 diabetes, but also for many...
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that relates to a collection of behavioural symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and inattentiveness. It is most commonly diagnosed in childhood between the ages of 6 and 12 when disruptive behaviour...
This study investigated fatty acids & ADHD. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised trial involving 132 children with ADHD. Significant medium to strong positive treatment effects were found on parent ratings of core ADHD symptoms, inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, on...
This study investigated food intolerance & ADHD. Researchers from Holland’s Radboud University set out to answer this question by placing 100 children between the ages of 4 and 8 on a restricted diet containing only rice, meat, vegetables, pears and water, therefore free of all gluten and...
