Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD
Helping Children Thrive with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children. In fact, the number of children in the United States diagnosed with ADHD in 1988 was around 500,000. As of 2010, in excess of 5 Million U.S. children were diagnosed with ADHD.
The staggering increase in ADHD diagnoses is directly related to the dramatic increase in drugs and medications being prescribed to children.
Do you know what the most commonly prescribed drug is for kids between the ages of 12-17?
The answer is Ritalin (which is the brand name for the drug methylphenidate). Ritalin is prescribed more to teenagers than antibiotics! Like most prescription drugs, there are side effects associated with Ritalin. Many of these side effects can be quite serious.
At Baker Chiropractic and Wellness, we have been helping children of all ages with ADHD for over 26 years. Our approach to ADHD does not involve prescribing drugs along with their very dangerous side effects. Rather, our unique care involves restoring and maintaining the health of the body’s central nervous system as well as providing guidance on nutrition, diet, and exercise that enables a child to overcome this disorder.
Contact us by calling (513) 561-2273 or schedule an appointment here on our website at any of our clinic locations in Cincinnati, Fairfield or West Chester.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a disorder that affects the central nervous system. The condition is characterized by one or more of the following behaviors:
- Lack of attention or inattentiveness
- Over-activity or hyperactivity
- Impulsivity or impulsive behavior
Symptoms of ADHD Behavior
1. Lack of attention or inattentiveness
- Failure to pay close attention to details
- Careless mistakes in schoolwork
- Appearing to not listen when talked to
- Difficulty focusing and sustaining attention for tasks or when playing
- Difficulty organizing tasks or thoughts
- Frequently forgetting things
- Easily distracted
- Difficulty finishing schoolwork and other projects
2. Lack of attention or inattentiveness
- Squirming in a seat or cannot stay seated
- Fidgeting of hands
- Cannot play quietly
- Excessive talking
Constantly moving and “on the go”
3. Impulsivity or impulsive behavior
- Interrupts others
- Intrudes on others
- Blurting of answers before a question is completed
Side Effects of Medicines
Drug companies attempt to provide quick treatments for common health conditions like ADHD in the form of prescription medications like Ritalin. However, there are very serious and dangerous side effects associated with ADHD medications such as Ritalin. These side effects include the following:
- Chronic Headaches
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Slowing of Growth
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Anorexia
- Abdominal Pain
- Seizures
- Heart Palpitations
- Addiction
The U.S. Government classifies the drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) with cocaine and morphine because it is highly addictive.
Like many prescription drugs, Ritalin only serves to mask the symptoms of ADHD, it does not cure the disorder nor does it address the underlying cause of the condition or teach children skills to overcome ADHD.
Special Note: At Baker Chiropractic and Wellness, we do not support the use of Ritalin. We have a much different approach to ADHD. One that addresses the underlying anatomical causes of ADHD; optimizes the health of a child’s central nervous system and; teaches them a proper diet, nutrition, and exercise that are essential and beneficial to both their mental and physical well-being.
Our Approach To Treating ADHD
Chiropractic health care focuses on the health of the body’s central nervous system. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to identify and treat problems with the nerves of the human body. When your central nervous system is healthy, you will be free from pain and disorders like ADHD.
The best feature about chiropractic care is that it does not use prescription drugs or surgery to treat health care problems. Chiropractic care removes subluxations which impact nerves and inhibit the body’s normal functions and innate ability to heal.
Schedule an Appointment for Your Child’s ADHD
Schedule an appointment to find the answers you are searching for with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Please contact us by calling (513) 561-2273 or schedule an appointment here on our website.
