Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Parents of children with attention deficit
hyperactive disorder understand greatly the meaning of patience and
endurance. The liveliness and energy of normal children, can
be amazing and sometimes trying in and of itself. When these
normal children traits are intensified to the point of the child is
out of control, he may be suffering from hyperactivity.
Hyperactivity is not the result of poor parenting
and should not be viewed as a sign of parental failure.
Hyperactivity is believed to be a behavioral disorder of the central
nervous system caused by a chemical imbalance. It is also
referred to as attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD).
ADHD is frequently limited to children but can affect adults as
well.
Typical signs of
hyperactivity are:
Hyperactivity has been diagnosed in 4 to 20% of
school-age children, or approximately 2 million children in the
United States. Boys are four times more likely to be
hyperactive than girls.
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Hyperactivity will usually come about by the age of
three, although the disorder may not be suspected until the child is
in school. In some cases, hyperactivity disappears at puberty.
The hyperactive child can become:
Occasionally, the symptoms of hyperactivity in
children persists into adulthood. In some cases, hyperactive
children who gave their parents a great deal of anguish in their
childhood develop into energetic and creative adults.
The general consensus regarding the cause of
hyperactivity is an insufficient amount of one or several chemicals
found in the nervous system that regulate concentration and
attention.
Factors that have been linked too hyperactivity are:
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heredity
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food allergens
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artificial food additives
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heavy metal poisoning (lead)
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glucose intolerance
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smoking during pregnancy
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oxygen degradation during birth
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and phosphate at additives.
Hyperactivity typically causes:
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emotional instability
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short attention span
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and ability to get things finished
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poor concentration
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distractibility
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impatience
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impulsive behavior
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abrupt changes of activity and thought
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inappropriate jumping and running
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head knocking
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self-destructiveness
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and temper tantrums.
In addition you may see
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memory and thought impairment
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motor or speech defects
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and poor performance in school or other
structured environments can also occur
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lack of coordination
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clumsiness
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sleep disorders
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and aggressive the behavior towards other
children or adults
Nutrition is fast becoming the accepted approach for
treating hyperactivity. It is recommended to give a child a good
multivitamin,
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calcium and magnesium: work to help calm the
nervous system
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Vitamin B complex are essential to improve the
nerve function, protect the adrenal glands, and provide
energy.
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Vitamin C is considered to be an anti-stress
vitamin.
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GABA is a non-addictive relaxant that is
particularly good t calming overactive nerves.
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Taurine is used in many types of brain
disorders, including seizures, hyperactivity, and poor brain
function in general.
Prevention of hyperactivity has not been totally
determined. The link between infant diet and future allergic
sensitivities exist. The severity and symptoms of ADHD are
influenced by a variety of factors - genetic, nutritional, and
environmental. It is recommended that you:
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maintain a nutritious diet that is low in
refined sugars and high in natural foods
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establish household chores and a structured
behavior code early in a Childs life
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at home keep noise and distraction to a
minimum
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Involve your child in high energy activities
i.e. swimming, jogging, gymnastics, and soccer
If your child has ADHD, you
understand the frustration that ADHD can cause.
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