Adult ADD/ADHD – Some Common Misconceptions
When we hear the term ADD/ADHD our attention almost immediately turns to children. This is simply because the problem of childhood ADD/ADHD is very relevant and visible due to the massive rise in diagnoses over the past few decades. We are also in the midst of a fierce debate on the destructive effects of ADD/ADHD […]
Food Dyes and Artificial Coloring and ADD ADHD
I’ve been writing about food I and artificial coloring and its link to ADD ADHD for over nine years. There’ve been numerous studies suggesting there is a link. It seems obvious that if we put a bunch of garbage into our bodies that there must be some sort of side effects. The fact that there […]
ADD ADHD Misdiagnosis – Prevent a Massive Mistake
In the previous article I said that to err on the side of caution when it comes to ADD/ADHD would be to eliminate all other explanations before even thinking of a formal diagnosis. By making this statement I am of course implying that there are many conditions and sets of circumstances that can lead to […]
Should I Medicate ‘Just in Case’?
During the past week a user of the ‘3 Steps ADD’ premium website made the following comment: “…many people who do not have that are diagnosed with it. True ADD’ers go through hell.” This statement neatly summarizes the two sides of the ADHD debate. It is very true that some people go to hell and […]
