Deficiencies in building blocks for neurotransmitters causes cognitive problems.Neurotransmitters synthesised from nutrients - amino acids, vitamins & minerals.Neurotransmitters are constantly created within our brain & our gut.Other mental health conditions rely on neurotransmitters such as serotonin.In ADHD dopamine and norepinephrine are not working as they should.Dopamine and norepinephrine are responsible for executive functioning.There must be enough neurotransmitters in the synapse for efficient messages.Each neurotransmitter is responsible for a different function.The synapse is filled with chemical messengers (neurotransmitters).Millions of messages are sent from one brain cell (neuron) to the next.Our brain is an extensive communication network.To understand how various ADHD treatments work you need to know a few brain chemistry basics. Is the diet healthy for this individual?įirst of all, there is no ‘perfect’ treatment for ADHD and no ‘cookie cutter’ treatments either.Are there bacteria, yeast, viruses or parasites present?.Is there toxicity and heavy metal accumulation?.Are there adequate fat-soluble nutrients for brain structure and function?.Does neurotransmitter function need support?.Are there food sensitivities and/or allergies?.This checklist is a useful guide to what a qualified practitioner will explore in order to ensure optimum healthy foundations in your child to see whether this resolves current issues. Those underlying causes are often found to be nutrient deficiencies, toxin overloads, food intolerances and gut dysbiosis.
The advantage of this is the focus is not only on improving cognitive function, but on supporting and improving the health of the entire body.īiomedical Treatment uses testing such as blood, urine, stool and hair to discover underlying causes of symptoms such as inattention, behavioural problems, moodiness, anxiety, depression, indigestion, skin irritation, headaches, joint pain etc rather than merely treating the symptoms. If you’re looking for a holistic approach, and consider it important to explore all possible causes for your child’s current behaviour challenges or health issues, you may like to follow a biomedical pathway, which focuses on treating the root cause of problems rather than only treating symptoms. You can work through the stages with or without medication. The pyramid below gives a rough idea of the order of importance for treatments.ĪDHD Medications are something many parents wish to consider and should be discussed carefully with your practitioner.
For example, there’s no point having extra reading lessons if you have an unresolved vision problem or teaching new skills while sleep deprived. There is a logical order in which you should seek treatments.
Your specific list of challenges will determine which professional you contact next. giving you a cream to treat the outward symptoms of eczema but won’t necessarily look at why the eczema is occurring. Be aware that many wonderful GPs will be looking to treat symptoms e.g. Visit your GP with any other of your concerns to rule out further issues and get any referrals necessary. Rule out any of the ‘easy’ causes of symptoms by getting basic vision and hearing tests performed. You should now have a clearer picture of what the issues are and can start to create an action plan to address your concerns. Are they sensitive to sounds, smells, touch etc?.