“ADHD is a prime example of a fictitious disease.” These were the words of Leon Eisenberg, the “scientific father of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder),” in his last interview he gave before his death at age 87 in 2009. (While some have described Dr. Eisenberg’s statement as an “exaggeration,” many doctors are coming to the […]
While today’s pharmaceuticals are often touted as game-changers and the product of a medically advanced society, there most definitely is a dark side to having our country flooded with prescription medications. And American youth are being particularly abused by Big Pharma and the traditional medical community. The more studies are conducted on mood-and-mind-altering medications for […]
Many children with hyperactivity disorders are prescribed medication that is intended to help them. But a recent comprehensive study (the first of its kind) showed that certain drugs may be doing more harm than good. For kids with ADHD and other behavioral issues, a few different types of drugs are often prescribed including ADHD medications, […]
The next time someone tells you to take a hike, don’t be offended – do it! Your mental well-being and overall health will thank you. By know, we all know that exercise is a great way to keep weight in check, but it’s also an ideal way to boost mental clarity, fend of depression and […]
Sharp rise in girls battling the condition More than one in ten children and teenagers in the US suffer attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. That reflects a 43 per cent increase in ADHD diagnoses in schoolchildren – with spikes in diagnoses among girls, Hispanics and older children. Nearly 5.8 million […]
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children. The condition can range from mild to severe, and usually involves not only inattention, but also difficulty controlling behavior. On the rise… Between the years of 2003 and 2011, ADHD diagnosis grew by 42%.
Pop quiz: Is the proportion of American children suffering from the disease known as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder . . . a) Less than 5%, as we believed before the early 1990s? b) More than 11%, and rising, as suggested by CDC statistics? c) Zero? The correct answer is (c), says neurologist Richard Saul […]
Doctors sounded a warning Tuesday over a rise in ADHD diagnoses, saying some children may be needlessly taking powerful drugs intended to correct a poorly understood disorder. Writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the researchers noted treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had risen massively in recent years, even though its causes are unclear and […]
As a medicinal chemist I’ve had the opportunity to see a shockingly different side of Ritalin (Methylphenidate) and ADHD than the media exposes. The Experimental Pharmacology Department of the American Cyanamid Company and the Merck Index report that Ritalin is no less toxic or safer than Amphetamine and Methamphetamine. They continue, by stating that upon […]
Parenting Without Ritalin The idea of Learning Disabilities, and therefore also of ADHD, has become such an established “scientific fact,” that many people may raise a skeptical eyebrow when they see or hear this title. One should never lose sight of the fact, however, that science is practiced by human beings–and human beings are prone […]
A common variation in a gene for an immune system protein increases a child’s risk of developing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by 30 per cent, say Israeli researchers. ADHD affects between four and 10 per cent of school age children and is characterised by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The causes are unknown. But stimulant […]
While a hotly debated topic, the use of mind-altering and stimulant drugs to treat children for behavioral problems remains unresolved. Ritalin is at the forefront as the drug of choice for treating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and its use is increasing at an alarming rate. It is especially disturbing considering the fact […]
It’s about time that someone else in the world began to tell this story besides us. ~ Ed THE legitimacy of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder as a medical condition is questioned in a new report. The report, commissioned by the Youth Affairs Network of Queensland, has called for a moratorium on and inquiry into […]
What you are about to read, is one of many articles published on this site since the year 2000, regarding the misuse of prescription drugs to “control” supposed “out of control” children. The category, “A Spoonful of Sugar,” relates more to the dietary habits, which seem to have a greater affect on these children. As […]
WHY IS THAT? The current population of Amish folks in America is quickly approaching 400,000, with the largest concentrations of 90,000 in Pennsylvania and 82,000 in Ohio. Amish have settled in as many as 32 US states, and have an average of 7 kids per family, so the population is growing rapidly. In a brand […]