Have you heard that chiropractors treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Well, that’s not entirely correct. Chiropractors don’t “treat” ADHD. But, chiropractic care can definitely help children, and adults too, who suffer from it. The reason why chiropractic treatment is effectual is because ADHD is a neurological disorder. Chiropractic adjustments not only effective in reducing nervous system impedence in general, but an adjustment can be specifically directed to stimulate under-active areas of the brain and calm over-active areas as well. Due to the fact that a chiropractic approach to ADHD is natural and drug-free, a large number of parents choose chiropractic care over the common medical approach of giving children Class 2 psychotropic drugs that have intense side effects including personality changes and permanent alterations in the brain. The vast majority of parents who’ve chosen chiropractic treatment for their children have reported amazing behavioral changes as a result.

Because of the differences between the ways in which boys and girls use the two hemispheres of their brain, ADHD appears to happen to more boys than girls and, in addition, is commonly more conspicuous and easily recognizable in the behavior of boys as opposed to of girls. Some of the symptoms that are most pronounced include difficulty concentrating and sitting still, inability to control impulsive thoughts and behaviors, easily distracted by noises and activities, incessant movement of fingers, hands, arms, feet, or legs.

Many children who manifest ADHD symptoms are hypersensitive to certain foods, such as dairy or gluten products, and sugars and artificial sweeteners. Furthermore, they commonly have a hypersensitive reaction to additives in foods, herbicides and pesticides used to grow non-organic fruits and vegetables, and laundry products such as detergents, fabric softeners, and other chemicals. Often, the removal of these environmental factors can do quite a bit to decrease ADHD symptoms.

Checking for spinal abnormalities and particular responses to specific neurological tests are part of the complete examination offered by your Camarillo Chiropractor.

You may be able to assist your child in getting his or her life back in balance through natural, safe chiropractic care. Before taking drastic pharmaceutical measures, if your child exhibits the symptoms of ADHD, call your chiropractor to make an appointment for a complete evaluation. For the health of your child, call today!

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