Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by impulsivity and hyperactivity over a period of more than six months. Symptoms are usually noted and the condition can be diagnosed in children younger than 7 years of age.
It impacts children socially and academically. According to the CDC, around 10 percent of children in the United States, age 5 to 17 years, has been diagnosed with ADHD. It is usually treated with medications that can have very serious, even frightening side effects. Chiropractic care has been proven to be an effective treatment for ADHD in children.
The Truth about ADHD Medication
The increasing prevalence of ADHD has led to the development of several drugs that are intended to treat the condition’s symptoms . Ritalin has long been the standard treatment. This drug is a schedule II controlled substance and its effects are frighteningly similar to cocaine and amphetamines. What’s more, it has been linked to cardiac related conditions in young children.
Adderall, another drug is very popular on the street and students in high school and college illegally sell it and use it. Both Ritalin and Adderall, as well as many other ADHD drugs, are highly addictive and commonly abused. Emergency room visits due to Ritalin intoxication have steadily increased and are at the same level as ER visits involving cocaine.
Chiropractic for ADHD
Chiropractic care has positive effects on children who have been diagnosed with the ADHD. There have been several studies that support how chiropractic helps ADHD. It is a safe, natural treatment for the condition which also helps treating the symptoms.
The chiropractor often finds subluxations in the spine of ADHD patients. Regular adjustments can help with more efficient and effective nerve flow thus helping calm the patient. Another theory is that imbalance of the child’s muscle tone creates brain activity imbalance. Adjusting the child’s spine restores balance to the brain and body by calming the nerve system.
There are also chiropractic adjustments for the skull bones. It is believed that when these bones are out of alignment it puts pressure on areas of the brain, resulting in the behavior issues. Such adjustments a very good response rate in children who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Lifestyle changes for ADHD
Chiropractic also offers a whole body approach to wellness and that can help ADHD symptoms. The doctor may recommend dietary changes and exercises. In many cases, such changes can help symptoms subside or even disappear completely.
Here are some suggestions:
- Find out if the child as any allergies and address them
- Eliminate additives, food dyes, preservatives, and sugar from the child’s diet
- Use unprocessed, natural foods and avoid all herbicides and pesticides
- Avoid stimulants like nicotine, alcohol, and certain medications while pregnant
If these don’t work, consult with Dr. Nardi and find out if Chiropractic adjustments are a viable option. It is easier, healthier and safer on the child when compared to contemporary methods. It will help them perform better in school and have better behavior at home. More parents are opting for chiropractic care instead of harmful drugs. It is a child’s best chance.
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