Of course we can't rule out genetics as well...while not thoroughly studied yet (to my knowledge) perhaps some are more susceptible to these deficiencies than others.
Stace _____ From: Stacy Young Sent: September 25, 2003 1:11 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Genetic? P.S. Various fatty acids are required by the brain for providing/maintaining neurotransmitters and their receptors. When in a state of deficiency, the brain opts for other building materials. Unfortunately the resulting elements are not as efficient as they would be normally. This accounts for poor brain performance in regards to maintaining thought processes..(resulting in easy distractibility - poor short term memory) In addition, poor fatty acid type ratios (high omega-6, low omega-3) can inhibit the body from properly utilizing the required fatty acid omega-3...causing additional problems. A crude explanation...but pretty much the gist of what I've researched so far... Stace _____ From: Stacy Young Sent: September 25, 2003 12:58 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Genetic? I was diagnosed with ADHD a few months back. It was a long process (took 6 sessions)..and wasn't cheap. I've done a ton of research on the subject since...as well as pursuing natural treatment. Considering most the available drugs to treat the "condition" are in the same drug category as cocaine (Ritalin), I opted for a safer approach. While I can't back up my claim with specific scientific studies...I think the root cause is a combination of factors. a) long term deficiencies relating to essential fatty acid intake (possibly both in prenatal stages and after birth, onward) b) poor ratio of specific types of fatty acids in the diet. (high in omega 6, low in omega 3) c) The effects of a + b cause neural patterns to develop over time. (categorized as ADHD behavior) This would also provide reasoning of why the occurrences of this 'condition' are worsening. (As the average person's diet is moving further towards processed foods) I'm of the opinion that correcting dietary regime combined with "re-training" the brain's behavioral patterns is the key to a cure. (this 're-training' is new but showing real results via brain scan of activity and the changes taking effect) 1) Move to controlled carb diet 2) Increase Omega-3 fatty acid intake. (I take at least 2grams per day) 3) Increase B vitamin complex intake 4) Exercise regiment It's been a few months...and I've seen significant improvement...but still a long ways to go... As for the notion of it being a simple case of "sleep deprivation"...I think that's more of a side effect rather than a root cause. On a last note...I don't see it as a 'condition'...while it can be disruptive for kids and their parents...it does have SOME advantages...like the ability to 'hyper focus'...good candidates for high pressure work roles. Cheers, Stace _____ From: Jim Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 25, 2003 12:30 PM To: CF-Community Subject: RE: Genetic? >Does anyone remember the article floated through this list (I think it was >this list) about 8 months ago about ADD and sleep deprivation? >The study showed that a significant number of kids diagnosed with ADD were >actually just sleep deprived. The symptoms were very similar. >I wish I remembered where I read all that. I don't remember that specific article, but one reason why I brought up idea that child who take naps regularly at home may end up being a problem at school (where they don't). I wish we had "nap time" at the office... ;^) Jim Davis _____ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. http://www.cfhosting.com Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm?link=i:5:89704 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm?link=t:5 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm?link=s:5 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=89.70.5
