Research has shown that when we pay attention, some of the neurons in our brain begin firing in unison, like a chorus rising above the noise. People with ADHD symptoms typically have a problem with attention.
Entries from June 2009
Brain Waves Focus Attention
June 28th, 2009 · No Comments · ADD - ADHD News
Tags:attention deficit·brain neurons·prefrontal cortex
Michael Jackson Dies From Prescription Drugs
June 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Health News
The evidence is piling up that Michael Jackson died of prescription drugs.
Tags:addicted·Demerol·Michael Jackson·narcotic drugs·OxyContin·painkillers·prescription drugs
ADHD Drugs and Sudden Death
June 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Attention Deficit Children
A study published June 15th in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests a link between use of stimulant drugs and sudden death in children and adolescents. Healthy children taking the medications were six to seven times more likely to die suddenly for unexplained reasons than those not taking the drugs, according to the study from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Tags:ADHD drugs·prescription drugs·stimulant drugs·sudden death
Food Affects Behavior
June 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
For 5 years Dr. Barbara Reed Stitt and her husband underwrote a school healthy eating program. The Stitts replaced soda machines and sugar laden cafeteria food (including artificial colors and corn syrup) with water and wholesome fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins. The children’s behavior changed dramatically and was so consistently good the superintendent of the entire school district of 15,000 students took note and made all his schools change to wholesome food.
Tags:Barbara Reed Stitt·behavior·biochemical imbalances·brain repair·food and behavior·food nutrition·junk food·school nutrition