Dr. Steve Edelson of South Tampa is now accepting new patients. Call us for your appointment today (813) 831-8321. He has been helping patients with pain and other health issues since 1995. Chiropractic is something that helps people naturally, without the use of drugs (which can give you side effects). In today's article Dr. Edelson discusses some current issues:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a relatively common condition that tends to emerge in children during their early school years. The most common signs of ADHD are:
* Inattention
* Hyperactivity
* Impulsive Behavior
* Difficulty Concentrating
It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children have ADHD - approximately 2 million children in the United States - and is much more common in boys than girls. This means that in a classroom of 25 to 30 children, it is likely that at least one will have ADHD. However, because many normal children may show some of these same behaviors as well, it is important that a child receive a thorough examination and appropriate diagnosis before any treatment is considered.
It is not entirely certain what causes ADHD, but the current thought is that it is a combination of an overactive nervous system, coupled with a decrease in the brain's ability to filter out extraneous sights, sounds, thoughts and emotions. Although chiropractors don't directly treat ADHD, there are a number of things that your chiropractor can do to help eliminate things that stress a child's nervous system, such as:
* Remove spinal subluxations that irritate the nervous system
* Suggest dietary changes to avoid common problem foods
* Test for allergies that may be stressing the nervous system
* Suggest changes to the home to help reduce exposure to toxic chemicals
The most common medical treatment is the use of the drug methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin. Ritalin is actually a stimulant drug that normally speeds up the activity of the nervous system. But for reasons that are not entirely clear, it tends to have a calming effect on those who suffer from ADHD; possibly by increasing the activity in the area of the brain responsible for filtering out extraneous sensation.The problem with taking Ritalin is that is does not do anything to resolve the cause of the ADHD, it only masks the symptoms. Continued use of Ritalin over long periods of time has also been shown to have detrimental effects on the brain itself. It is important as a parent to look at all treatment options before placing your child on Ritalin and chiropractic care is a great place to start. Contact us today! For more information on this topic, click on THIS LINK
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The purpose of chiropractic is to restore normal function by correcting irritation to the nerves from misaligned joints. Along with a positive mental attitude/mental health, good nutrition, plenty of exercise and clean water - health is more likely to be yours.
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