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"Dirty" Electricity and ADHD by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Could fixing your power sources help clear up ADHD symptoms? We often hear about the health impacts of prolonged exposure to electrical and magnetic fields, including those in ... Read on »

ADHD gene ADRA1A: A good target for clonidine? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Does the gene ADRA1A affect ADHD comorbid disorders? Is it connected to clonidine's positive response in some ADHD patients? This blog has spent a considerable amount of focu ... Read on »

Modafinil: An alternative treatment for ADHD and comorbid substance abuse? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Can Modafinil (Provigil) Replace Stimulant Medications in Adult ADHD where stimulant drug abuse is a concern? It is a Catch-22 of the ADHD world. An individual is suffering f ... Read on »

Does Blood Type Affect ADHD? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD This blog has often discussed the wide range of genetic influences on ADHD and related disorders. Some of the ADHD genes we have previously investigated include: DAT1 gene (o ... Read on »

Ginkgo biloba for ADHD: A natural herbal treatment alternative? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD A few weeks ago, I discussed the merits of ginseng for treating ADHD. What I did not mention is the fact that this special herb often works even better in tandem with another ... Read on »

Why the Menstrual Cycle may affect ADHD Medication Dosing Levels by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Do hormonal fluctuations result in variable ADHD medication dosage levels across the menstrual cycle? We have investigated the impact of gender on ADHD in a number of earlier ... Read on »

Long Wave Infrared Imaging: A new detection method for ADHD? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Detecting ADHD using the long-wave infrared spectrum: I always enjoy covering new breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment methods in the medical field. A new study just ... Read on »

ADHD and Seasonal Affective Disorder by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD ADHD and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):Are they Linked? Is it possible that ADHD is a seasonally fluctuating disorder? It sounds intriguing, but remember, for diagnostic ... Read on »

Methylphenidate, Anxiety and ADHD: How do they fit together? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Effects of Comorbid Anxiety on Methylphenidate Treatment in the ADHD Child: Medication with stimulants such as methylphenidate has consistently proven to be a popular and rela ... Read on »

ADHD, Methylphenidate and Blood Sugar Levels by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD ADHD medications may interfere with blood sugar levels and glucose metabolism: When we think of common side effects of ADHD medications (especially of the stimulant variety), ... Read on »

Can ADHD be Treated with Ginseng? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD The Theory Behind Ginseng as an ADHD Treatment Option: Ginseng is well-regarded for its memory boosting, sleep improving, and brain-saving longevity benefits. In a general sen ... Read on »

ADHD Gene Falls Inside Reading Disabilities Genetic Region by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD ADHD and learning disabilities are often seen alongside each other (many actually label ADHD as a learning disability itself, but most of the medical community considers ADHD ... Read on »

ADHD and Handwriting: What's the Connection? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD The link between ADHD and Poor Handwriting (Dysgraphia): It has been well-known for years that individuals with ADHD are often more prone to problems with penmanship, that is ... Read on »

Bedwetting ADHD Kids and Depressed Dads: Is there a connection? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD ADHD and Bedwetting (Nocturnal Enuresis): How are the two related? There is a relatively recent publication that came out within the last couple of weeks on the relatively h ... Read on »

Strattera (Atomoxetine) response may be affected by SLC6A2 gene by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD About a month ago, we were discussing the ADHD gene SLC6A2. Located on the 16th human chromosome, different variations of this SLC6A2 gene are believed to play at least some ... Read on »

10 Ways Carnitine can help treat ADHD by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Carnitine: The missing link to omega-3 supplementation for ADHDCarnitine is one of the new "trendy" supplements out there today, due in part to the number of heart-h ... Read on »

10 Ways Zinc can Combat ADHD by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Here are 10 reasons why zinc may be an effective treatment method forADHDand related disorders:Protection against oxidative damage of omega-3 fatty acids: We've previously dis ... Read on »

Methylphenidate vs. Atomoxetine ADHD Medications: Effects on Sleep by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD Stimulants are often the primary source of medication for ADHD and related disorders. Medications such as methylphenidate ( Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana ), Adderall, Vyvanse an ... Read on »

Are ADHD Genes Gender Dependent? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD In the past, we have investigated a large number of ADHD genes (that is, specific genes who have one or more forms or alleles which correlate to the disorder ADHD at higher-th ... Read on »

Do ADHD Kids Use Their Brain Regions Diffferently? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted in: Blog Posts in ADD & ADHD There is a fair amount of debate as to whether ADHD is a developmental delay type of disorder. We are seeing a growing body of research which supports this assertion. One of t ... Read on »

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