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Attention Deficit Disease - ADD - Dyslexia - Learning disability

Signs or Symptoms

• Inability of a child to stay concentrating on a topic for a time. Abrupt changes in behavior.

Description

This common condition found in school children, restricts their ability to perform well in school. The child cannot stay on task for any period of time.

Causes

The cause is unknown.

Standard Treatment

Medical treatment is usually aimed at medications that alter the neurotransmitters in the brain. Other progressive medical doctors like Doris Rapp, M.D. believe that environmental factors like artificial colorings and sweeteners play a dramatic role in this condition.

AK Approach

A multi-factored approach to this condition is needed. A combination of nutritional changes including diet changes and supplementation coupled with cranial therapy has shown promising results. The end results of this combination of therapies are to normalize circulation to the brain, supply the brain with adequate nutrition, and reduce brain allergic reactions. Testing is done to find any offending substances, and to determine the proper nutritional program for the patient. In the end, a very individualized program is needed to stabilize this condition

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