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What are some controversial ADD Treatments?

April 26, 2017controversial treatments

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What are some controversial ADD Treatments?

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This section was condensed from an article “Controversial Treatments for Children with ADHD” By S. Goldstein, Ph.D. & B. Ingersoll Ph.D. 1. Dietary Intervention. The changing of a child’s diet to prevent ADHD. Conclusion: No scientific evidence of effectiveness. Alternate opinions: http://www.kidsource.com/feingold/index.html http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/news/Diet_ADD_article.html 2. Megavitamin and Mineral Supplements. The use of very high does of vitamins and/or minerals to treat ADHD. Conclusion: No scientific evidence of effectiveness. 3. Anti-Motion Sickness Medication. The advocates of this believe that a relationship exists between ADHD and the inner-ear. Conclusion: No scientific evidence of effectiveness. 4. Candida Yeast. Those who support this model believe that toxins created by the yeast overgrow and weaken the immune system making the individual susceptible to many illnesses including ADHD. Conclusion: No scientific evidence of effectiveness. 5. EEG Biofeedb