Attention Deficit Disorder https://greenmedinfo.com/taxonomy/term/892/all en A Gluten and casein-free diet may have a therapeutic effect in autism spectrum and attention deficit disorders. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/gluten-and-casein-free-diet-may-have-therapeutic-effect-autism-spectrum-and-at There is increasing interest in the use of gluten- and casein-free diets for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). We report results from a two-stage, 24-month, randomised, controlled trial incorporating an adaptive &#039;catch-up&#039; design and interim analysis. Stage 1 of the trial saw 72 Danish children (aged 4 years to 10 years 11 months) assigned to diet (A) or non-diet (B) groups by stratified randomisation. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS) were used to assess core autism behaviours, Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS) to ascertain developmental level, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - IV scale (ADHD-IV) to determine inattention and hyperactivity. Participants were tested at baseline, 8, and 12 months. Based on per protocol repeated measures analysis, data for 26 diet children and 29 controls were available at 12 months. At this point, there was a significant improvement to mean diet group scores (time*treatment interaction) on sub-domains of ADOS, GARS and ADHD-IV measures. Surpassing of predefined statistical thresholds as evidence of improvement in group A at 12 months sanctioned the re-assignment of group B participants to active dietary treatment. Stage 2 data for 18 group A and 17 group B participants were available at 24 months. Multiple scenario analysis based on inter- and intra-group comparisons showed some evidence of sustained clinical group improvements although possibly indicative of a plateau effect for intervention. Our results suggest that dietary intervention may positively affect developmental outcome for some children diagnosed with ASD. In the absence of a placebo condition to the current investigation, we are, however, unable to disqualify potential effects derived from intervention outside of dietary changes. Further studies are required to ascertain potential best- and non-responders to intervention. The study was registered with ClincialTrials.gov, number NCT00614198. PMID:  Nutr Neurosci. 2010 Apr;13(2):87-100. PMID: 20406576 Abstract Title:  The ScanBrit randomised, controlled, single-blind study of a gluten- and casein-free dietary intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Abstract:  There is increasing interest in the use of gluten- and casein-free diets for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). We report results from a two-stage, 24-month, randomised, controlled trial incorporating an adaptive &#039;catch-up&#039; design and interim analysis. Stage 1 of the trial saw 72 Danish children (aged 4 years to 10 years 11 months) assigned to diet (A) or non-diet (B) groups by stratified randomisation. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale (GARS) were used to assess core autism behaviours, Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS) to ascertain developmental level, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - IV scale (ADHD-IV) to determine inattention and hyperactivity. Participants were tested at baseline, 8, and 12 months. Based on per protocol repeated measures analysis, data for 26 diet children and 29 controls were available at 12 months. At this point, there was a significant improvement to mean diet group scores (time*treatment interaction) on sub-domains of ADOS, GARS and ADHD-IV measures. Surpassing of predefined statistical thresholds as evidence of improvement in group A at 12 months sanctioned the re-assignment of group B participants to active dietary treatment. Stage 2 data for 18 group A and 17 group B participants were available at 24 months. Multiple scenario analysis based on inter- and intra-group comparisons showed some evidence of sustained clinical group improvements although possibly indicative of a plateau effect for intervention. Our results suggest that dietary intervention may positively affect developmental outcome for some children diagnosed with ASD. In the absence of a placebo condition to the current investigation, we are, however, unable to disqualify potential effects derived from intervention outside of dietary changes. Further studies are required to ascertain potential best- and non-responders to intervention. The study was registered with ClincialTrials.gov, number NCT00614198. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/gluten-and-casein-free-diet-may-have-therapeutic-effect-autism-spectrum-and-at" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/gluten-and-casein-free-diet-may-have-therapeutic-effect-autism-spectrum-and-at#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Autism Spectrum Disorders Casein Gluten Gluten and ADHD Human Study Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:31:56 +0000 greenmedinfo 57255 at https://greenmedinfo.com ADHD Is Associated With a 'Western' Dietary Pattern in Adolescents. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/adhd-associated-western-dietary-pattern-adolescents PMID:  J Atten Disord. 2010 Jul 14. Epub 2010 Jul 14. PMID: 20631199 Abstract Title:  ADHD is associated with a &quot;Western&quot; dietary pattern in adolescents. Abstract:  Objective: To examine the relationship between dietary patterns and ADHD in a population-based cohort of adolescents. Method: The Raine Study is a prospective study following 2,868 live births. At the 14-year follow-up, the authors collected detailed adolescent dietary data, allowing for the determination of major dietary patterns using factor analysis. ADHD diagnoses were recorded according to International Classification of Deiseases, 9th Revision coding conventions. Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between scores for major dietary pattern and ADHD diagnoses. Results: Data were available for 1,799 adolescents, and a total of 115 adolescents had an ADHD diagnosis. Two major dietary patterns were identified: &quot;Western&quot; and &quot;Healthy.&quot; A higher score for the Western dietary pattern was associated with ADHD diagnosis (odds ratio = 2.21, 95% confidence interval = 1.18, 4.13) after adjusting for known confounding factors from pregnancy to 14 years. ADHD diagnosis was not associated with the &quot;Healthy&quot; dietary pattern. Conclusion: A Western-style diet may be associated with ADHD. (J. of Att. Dis. 2010; XX(X) 1-XX). https://greenmedinfo.com/article/adhd-associated-western-dietary-pattern-adolescents#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Western Diet Human Study Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:39:53 +0000 greenmedinfo 57794 at https://greenmedinfo.com Adolescents who play more than one hour of console or Internet video games may have more or more intense symptoms of ADHD or inattention than those who do not. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/adolescents-who-play-more-one-hour-console-or-internet-video-games-may-have-mo PMID:  Ann Gen Psychiatry. 2006 ;5:16. Epub 2006 Oct 24. PMID: 17059614 Abstract Title:  A cross-sectional analysis of video games and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms in adolescents. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Excessive use of the Internet has been associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but the relationship between video games and ADHD symptoms in adolescents is unknown.METHOD: A survey of adolescents and parents (n = 72 adolescents, 72 parents) was performed assessing daily time spent on the Internet, television, console video games, and Internet video games, and their association with academic and social functioning. Subjects were high school students in the ninth and tenth grade. Students were administered a modified Young&#039;s Internet Addiction Scale (YIAS) and asked questions about exercise, grades, work, and school detentions. Parents were asked to complete the Conners&#039; Parent Rating Scale (CPRS) and answer questions regarding medical/psychiatric conditions in their child.RESULTS: There was a significant association between time spent playing games for more than one hour a day and YIAS (p https://greenmedinfo.com/article/adolescents-who-play-more-one-hour-console-or-internet-video-games-may-have-mo#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Video Game Usage Human Study Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:44:45 +0000 greenmedinfo 68172 at https://greenmedinfo.com AutismOne Joins With Focus Autism For AutismOne/Focus Autism 2015 Conference https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/autismone-joins-focus-autism-autismonefocus-autism-2015-conference <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2014<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="AutismOne Joins With Focus Autism For AutismOne/Focus Autism 2015 Conference" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/stebu/images/focusautism_autismone2.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></p> <p class="rtecenter">Article Originally Published <strong><a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12346991.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/autismone-joins-focus-autism-autismonefocus-autism-2015-conference" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/autismone-joins-focus-autism-autismonefocus-autism-2015-conference#comments Alzheimer's Disease Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's Disease ADD ADHD Alzheimer's disease Autism AutismOne Brian Hooker CDC Focus Autism Multiple Sclerosis Parkinson's disease The Cutting-Edge Autism Conference Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:42:31 +0000 GMI reporter 115301 at https://greenmedinfo.com Chiropractic care of children with ADD/ADHD appears to have therapeutic utility. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/chiropractic-care-children-addadhd-appears-have-therapeutic-utility PMID:  Explore (NY). 2010 May-Jun;6(3):173-82. PMID: 20451152 Abstract Title:  The chiropractic care of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a retrospective case series. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Characterized with hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a prevalence in children, ranging from 2.6% to 11.4%. The medical approach is multimodal, with combination therapies of behavioral modification and pharmacotherapy. With growing concerns regarding the safety of both short-term and long-term use of psychotropic medications, the need for investigating alternative approaches to the care of children is warranted.OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review was to describe the chiropractic care of children with medically diagnosed ADHD.DESIGN: Retrospective case series were reviewed.SETTING: The review was conducted in a private practice of chiropractic with a solo practitioner.PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS: Pediatric patients (aged https://greenmedinfo.com/article/chiropractic-care-children-addadhd-appears-have-therapeutic-utility#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Chiropractic treatment Human: Case Report Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:23:29 +0000 greenmedinfo 68568 at https://greenmedinfo.com EPA has therapeutic value in children with inattention, hyperactivity, and other disruptive behaviors. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/epa-has-therapeutic-value-children-inattention-hyperactivity-and-other-disrupt PMID:  Lipids. 2003 Oct;38(10):1007-21. PMID: 14669965 Abstract Title:  EFA supplementation in children with inattention, hyperactivity, and other disruptive behaviors. Abstract:  This pilot study evaluated the effects of supplementation with PUFA on blood FA composition and behavior in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)-like symptoms also reporting thirst and skin problems. Fifty children were randomized to treatment groups receiving either a PUFA supplement providing a daily dose of 480 mg DHA, 80 mg EPA, 40 mg arachidonic acid (AA), 96 mg GLA, and 24 mg alpha-tocopheryl acetate, or an olive oil placebo for 4 mon of double-blind parallel treatment. Supplementation with the PUFA led to a substantial increase in the proportions of EPA, DHA, and alpha-tocopherol in the plasma phospholipids and red blood cell (RBC) total lipids, but an increase was noted in the plasma phospholipid proportions of 18:3n-3 with olive oil as well. Significant improvements in multiple outcomes (as rated by parents) were noted in both groups, but a clear benefit from PUFA supplementation for all behaviors characteristic of AD/HD was not observed. For most outcomes, improvement of the PUFA group was consistently nominally better than that of the olive oil group; but the treatment difference was significant, by secondary intent-to-treat analysis, on only 2 out of 16 outcome measures: conduct problems rated by parents (-42.7 vs. -9.9%, n = 47, P = 0.05), and attention symptoms rated by teachers (-14.8 vs. +3.4%, n = 47, P = 0.03). PUFA supplementation led to a greater number of participants showing improvement in oppositional defiant behavior from a clinical to a nonclinical range compared with olive oil supplementation (8 out of 12 vs. 3 out of 11, n = 33, P = 0.02). Also, significant correlations were observed when comparing the magnitude of change between increasing proportions of EPA in the RBC and decreasing disruptive behavior as assessed by the Abbreviated Symptom Questionnaire (ASQ) for parents (r = -0.38, n = 31, P https://greenmedinfo.com/article/epa-has-therapeutic-value-children-inattention-hyperactivity-and-other-disrupt#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) Essential Fatty Acids Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA) Human Study Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:01:02 +0000 greenmedinfo 55722 at https://greenmedinfo.com Exposure to mercury from thimerosal-containing vaccines was associcated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental problems in infants from 1992-1997. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/exposure-mercury-thimerosal-containing-vaccines-was-associcated-increased-risk PMID:  Med Sci Monit. 2005 Apr;11(4):CR160-70. Epub 2005 Mar 24. PMID: 15795695 Abstract Title:  A two-phased population epidemiological study of the safety of thimerosal-containing vaccines: a follow-up analysis. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Thimerosal is an ethylmercury-containing preservative in vaccines. Toxicokinetic studies have shown children received doses of mercury from thimerosal-containing vaccines (TCVs) that were in excess of safety guidelines. Previously, an ecological study showing a significant association between TCVs and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDs) in the US was published in this journal.MATERIAL/METHODS: A two phased population-based epidemiological study was undertaken. Phase one evaluated reported NDs to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) following thimerosal-containing Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular-Pertussis (DTaP) vaccines in comparison to thimerosal-free DTaP vaccines administered from 1997 through 2001. Phase two evaluated the automated Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) for cumulative exposures to mercury from TCVs at 1-, 2-, 3-, and 6-months-of-age for infants born from 1992 through 1997 and the eventual risk of developing NDs.RESULTS: Phase one showed significantly increased risks for autism, speech disorders, mental retardation, personality disorders, and thinking abnormalities reported to VAERS following thimerosal-containing DTaP vaccines in comparison to thimerosal-free DTaP vaccines. Phase two showed significant associations between cumulative exposures to thimerosal and the following types of NDs: unspecified developmental delay, tics, attention deficit disorder (ADD), language delay, speech delay, and neurodevelopmental delays in general.CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that exposure to mercury from TCVs administered in the US was a consistent significant risk factor for the development of NDs. It is clear from these data and other recent publications linking TCVs with NDs that additional ND research should be undertaken in the context of evaluating mercury-associated exposures and thimerosal-free vaccines should be made available. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/exposure-mercury-thimerosal-containing-vaccines-was-associcated-increased-risk#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Learning disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders Seizures Speech Disorders Tic Disorders Neurotoxic Thimerosal Meta Analysis Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:38:02 +0000 greenmedinfo 60148 at https://greenmedinfo.com Fatty acid deficiency symptoms are common in chldren with ADHD. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/fatty-acid-deficiency-symptoms-are-common-chldren-adhd PMID:  Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2007 Aug;77(2):109-15. Epub 2007 Sep 6. PMID: 17825546 Abstract Title:  Physical fatty acid deficiency signs in children with ADHD symptoms. Abstract:  Fatty acid deficiency symptoms (FADS) of dry hair and skin, frequent thirst and urination have been observed to be higher in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Two studies investigated FADS in 7-12-year-old children; Study 1 in a general population (N=347) and Study 2 in children with ADHD symptoms (N=104). Correlations between FADS and ADHD-related symptoms were found at baseline in Study 1 but not Study 2. FADS did not improve after supplementation with omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) versus placebo after 15 weeks in Study 2, and were not related to improvements in ADHD symptoms in the PUFA groups. However, FADS did improve in all groups, possibly attributable to the linoleic acid present in both the PUFA and placebo (palm oil) supplements. FADS are not a reliable selection criterion for children with ADHD who might benefit from omega-3 PUFA supplementation. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/fatty-acid-deficiency-symptoms-are-common-chldren-adhd#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Essential Fatty Acids Human Study Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:54:51 +0000 greenmedinfo 55720 at https://greenmedinfo.com Ginkgo biloba appears to improve patients with attention-deficit disorder. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/ginkgo-biloba-appears-improve-patients-attention-deficit-disorder PMID:  Phytother Res. 2009 May 14. PMID: 19441138 Abstract Title:  Ginkgo biloba treating patients with attention-deficit disorder. Abstract:  Various medications such as clonidine facilitate calming, enhance frustration tolerance and reduce aggression in attention-deficit disorder (ADD) patients. The use of Ginkgo biloba was studied as an herbal alternative. Six psychiatric outpatients diagnosed with ADD were rated at baseline and while taking Ginkgo biloba to determine its efficacy as a treatment for ADD. Comparisons of Wender Utah ratings within subject were used to measure behavioral changes in the subjects. During Ginkgo biloba treatment, the patients&#039; mean scores improved significantly overall and in hyperactivity, inattention, and immaturity factors. This preliminary study indicates that Ginkgo biloba might be a beneficial and useful treatment of ADD, with minimal side effects. Copyright (c) 2009 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/ginkgo-biloba-appears-improve-patients-attention-deficit-disorder#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Ginkgo biloba Human Study Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:50:36 +0000 greenmedinfo 48321 at https://greenmedinfo.com Mercury exposure from thimerosal is significantly associated with the ACSDs of ASD, TD, and ADD/ADHD. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/mercury-exposure-thimerosal-significantly-associated-acsds-asd-td-and-addadhd PMID:  Dose Response. 2017 Jan-Mar;15(1):1559325817690849. Epub 2017 Mar 16. PMID: 28539852 Abstract Title:  Abnormal Brain Connectivity Spectrum Disorders Following Thimerosal Administration: A Prospective Longitudinal Case-Control Assessment of Medical Records in the Vaccine Safety Datalink. Abstract:  BACKGROUND: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), tic disorder (TD), and hyperkinetic syndrome of childhood (attention deficit disorder [ADD]/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD]) are disorders recently defined as abnormal connectivity spectrum disorders (ACSDs) because they show a similar pattern of abnormal brain connectivity. This study examines whether these disorders are associated with exposure to thimerosal, a mercury (Hg)-based preservative.METHODS: A hypothesis testing case-control study evaluated the Vaccine Safety Datalink for the potential dose-dependent odds ratios (ORs) for diagnoses of ASD, TD, and ADD/ADHD compared to controls, following exposure to Hg from thimerosal-containing Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines administrated within the first 15 months of life. Febrile seizures, cerebral degeneration, and unspecified disorders of metabolism, which are not biologically plausibly linked to thimerosal, were examined as control outcomes.RESULTS: On a per 25μg Hg basis, cases diagnosed with ASD (OR = 1.493), TD (OR = 1.428), or ADD/ADHD (OR = 1.503) were significantly (P<p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/mercury-exposure-thimerosal-significantly-associated-acsds-asd-td-and-addadhd" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/mercury-exposure-thimerosal-significantly-associated-acsds-asd-td-and-addadhd#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Autism Mercury Thimerosal Human Study Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:31:24 +0000 greenmedinfo 148625 at https://greenmedinfo.com Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation exhibits therapeutic value in the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptomatology. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/omega-3-fatty-acid-supplementation-exhibits-therapeutic-value-treatment-childr PMID:  J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2011 Oct ;50(10):991-1000. Epub 2011 Aug 12. PMID: 21961774 Abstract Title:  Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for the treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptomatology: systematic review and meta-analysis. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: Several studies have demonstrated differences in omega-3 fatty acid composition in plasma and in erythrocyte membranes in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with unaffected controls. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and can alter central nervous system cell membrane fluidity and phospholipid composition. Cell membrane fluidity can alter serotonin and dopamine neurotransmission. The goal of this meta-analysis was to examine the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in children with ADHD.METHOD: PubMed was searched for randomized placebo-controlled trials examining omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in children with ADHD symptomatology. The primary outcome measurement was standardized mean difference in rating scales of ADHD severity. Secondary analyses were conducted to determine the effects of dosing of different omega-3 fatty acids in supplements.RESULTS: Ten trials involving 699 children were included in this meta-analysis. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation demonstrated a small but significant effect in improving ADHD symptoms. Eicosapentaenoic acid dose within supplements was significantly correlated with supplement efficacy. No evidence of publication bias or heterogeneity between trials was found.CONCLUSION: Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, particularly with higher doses of eicosapentaenoic acid, was modestly effective in the treatment of ADHD. The relative efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was modest compared with currently available pharmacotherapies for ADHD such as psychostimulants, atomoxetine, or α(2) agonists. However, given its relatively benign side-effect profile and evidence of modest efficacy, it may be reasonable to use omega-3 fatty supplementation to augment traditional pharmacologic interventions or for families who decline other psychopharmacologic options. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/omega-3-fatty-acid-supplementation-exhibits-therapeutic-value-treatment-childr#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Omega-3 Fatty Acids Meta Analysis Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:09:54 +0000 greenmedinfo 69943 at https://greenmedinfo.com Pesticides May Increase Risk of ADHD in Children https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/pesticides-may-increase-risk-adhd-children <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2013<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="Pesticides May Increase Risk of ADHD in Children" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/sayerji/images/pesticides_ADHD.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></p> <p>If you had any lingering doubts, here's yet another good reason to opt for organic fruits and vegetables when shopping for your family. A team of scientists from the University of Montreal and Harvard University have discovered that exposure to <strong><a href="/toxic-ingredient/organophosphate-pesticides">organophosphate pesticides</a></strong> is associated with increased risk of <strong><a href="/disease/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder">Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder</a></strong> (ADHD) in children.</p> <p><strong><a href="/article/organophosphate-exposure-levels-common-among-us-children-may-contribute-adhd">Published in the journal <em>Pediatrics</em></a></strong>, the study measured pesticide levels in the urine of 1,139 children from the general U.S. population. The results indicated a connection between exposure to pesticides and the presence of symptoms of ADHD. The authors concluded that exposure to organophosphate pesticides, at levels common among U.S. children, may contribute to a diagnosis of ADHD.</p> <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/pesticides-may-increase-risk-adhd-children" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/pesticides-may-increase-risk-adhd-children#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Infant Chemical Exposures Health Guide: Chemical Exposures Organophosphate Pesticides Pesticides Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000 mmking 91474 at https://greenmedinfo.com Polyphenolic compounds could be beneficial in psychiatric disorders. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/polyphenolic-compounds-could-be-beneficial-psychiatric-disorders PMID:  Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2015;2015:248529. Epub 2015 Jun 9. PMID: 26180581 Abstract Title:  Psychiatric Disorders and Polyphenols: Can They Be Helpful in Therapy? Abstract:  The prevalence of psychiatric disorders permanently increases. Polyphenolic compounds can be involved in modulation of mental health including brain plasticity, behaviour, mood, depression, and cognition. In addition to their antioxidant ability other biomodulating properties have been observed. In the pathogenesis of depression disturbance in neurotransmitters, increased inflammatory processes, defects in neurogenesis and synaptic plasticity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and redox imbalance are observed. Ginkgo biloba, green tea, and Quercus robur extracts and curcumin can affect neuronal system in depressive patients. ADHD patients treated with antipsychotic drugs, especially stimulants, report significant adverse effects; therefore, an alternative treatment is searched for. An extract from Ginkgo biloba and from Pinus pinaster bark, Pycnogenol, could become promising complementary supplements in ADHD treatment. Schizophrenia is a devastating mental disorder, with oxidative stress involved in its pathophysiology. The direct interference of polyphenols with schizophrenia pathophysiology has not been reported yet. However, increased oxidative stress caused by haloperidol was inhibited ex vivo by different polyphenols. Curcumin, extract from green tea and from Ginkgo biloba, may have benefits on serious side effects associated with administration of neuroleptics to patients suffering from schizophrenia. Polyphenols in the diet have the potential to become medicaments in the field of mental health after a thorough study of their mechanism of action. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/polyphenolic-compounds-could-be-beneficial-psychiatric-disorders#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Curcumin Depression Ginkgo biloba Green Tea Oak Oxidative Stress Polyphenols Psychiatric Disorders Schizophrenia Anti-Inflammatory Agents Antioxidants Review Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:10:24 +0000 greenmedinfo 119120 at https://greenmedinfo.com The benefits of breastfeeding and associated risks of replacement with baby formulas. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/benefits-breastfeeding-and-associated-risks-replacement-baby-formulas PMID:  Rev Chil Pediatr. 2017 Feb ;88(1):7-14. PMID: 28288222 Abstract Title:  [The benefits of breastfeeding and associated risks of replacement with baby formulas]. Abstract:  Breastfeeding is the nourishment designed by nature for the newborn and the infant; however its prevalence is nowadays not optimal. The aim of this article is to review the current evidence of the benefits of breastfeeding for children and society, and to elaborate the risks associated with the replacement of lactation with baby formulas. Breastfeeding is a protective factor for several infectious, atopic, and cardiovascular diseases as well as for leukaemia, necrotising enterocolitis, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. It also has a positive impact on neurodevelopment, improving IQ and reducing the risk of attention deficit disorder, and generalised developmental and behavioural disorders. Lactation can decrease the risk of sudden infant deaths syndrome by 36% and prevent 13% of infant mortality worldwide. Breastfeeding result in direct saving on the use of infant formulas and bottles, and indirectly on associated health costs, premature deaths, and quality-adjusted life years, among others. In addition, breastfeeding is environmentally friendly; it does not leave an ecological footprint in its production and consumption. The use of baby formulas and bottles have inherent risks, because they increase the risk of oral diseases, such as mouth breathing, malocclusion, alteration of bite, and tooth decay. Finally, the intestinal microbiota, oxygenation, and thermoregulation of infants are negatively affected by their use. <p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/benefits-breastfeeding-and-associated-risks-replacement-baby-formulas" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/benefits-breastfeeding-and-associated-risks-replacement-baby-formulas#comments Attention Deficit Disorder Neurodevelopmental Disorders Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Breastfeeding Infant Formula Mortality Risk Reduction Review Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:17:49 +0000 greenmedinfo 149541 at https://greenmedinfo.com The results suggest that high frequency yoga breathing could be a short, useful school based practice to improve attention and reduce anxiety. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/results-suggest-high-frequency-yoga-breathing-could-be-short-useful-school-bas PMID:  Children (Basel). 2019 Jul 22 ;6(7). Epub 2019 Jul 22. PMID: 31336661 Abstract Title:  Immediate Effect of a Yoga Breathing Practice on Attention and Anxiety in Pre-Teen Children. Abstract:  Pre-teen children face stressors related to their transition from childhood to adolescence, with a simultaneous increase in academic pressure. The present study compared the immediate effects of 18 min of (i) high frequency yoga breathing with (ii) yoga-based breath awareness and (iii) sitting quietly, on (a) attention and (b) anxiety, in 61 pre-teen children (aged between 11 and 12 years; 25 girls). Attention was assessed using a six letter cancellation task and Spielberger&#039;s State Trait Anxiety Inventory STAI-S was used to measure anxiety before and after the three practices, practiced on separate days. Repeated measures ANOVA, followed by Bonferroni adjustedanalyses showed an increase in total attempts and net scores after high frequency yoga breathing (<p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/article/results-suggest-high-frequency-yoga-breathing-could-be-short-useful-school-bas" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/article/results-suggest-high-frequency-yoga-breathing-could-be-short-useful-school-bas#comments Anxiety Attention Deficit Disorder Anti-Anxiety Agents Yogic Breathing Human Study Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:50:01 +0000 greenmedinfo 194763 at https://greenmedinfo.com