ADHD

According to medical ‘experts’, ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops in children of a young age. ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; and as its name suggestions, children with ADHD struggle to pay attention in school and are easily distracted. But is this a real condition, or is it simply a product of a flawed school system and general mindset? Are there ways that children can be treated for ADHD without medication? What studies have been done to determine alternative causes and treatments of ADHD? These three questions will be discussed further.

Is it a ‘dustbin diagnosis’?

Medical experts who promote natural treatments have not hidden their disdain for conventional thinking in ADHD. They claim that being easily distracted and lacking in stimulation is a normal state for any child with an active imagination. Many of them have also said that the diagnosis of ADHD is simply an excuse for pharmaceutical companies to make more money out of something that doesn’t actually exist. Further claims even suggest that ADHD is a product of an non-stimulating and flawed education system that doesn’t teach kids according to their talents.

A question of stimulation

Countless parents have also reported that certain activities counteract the symptoms of ADHD. Acting on the advice of childcare experts, parents are interacting more with their children using games, puzzles, and activities that involve plenty of exercise. Another aspect to this alternative form of treatment is diet. Concentration problems and hyperactivity may stem from sugar consumption or even the intake of chemical food additives such as MSG or high fructose corn syrup. In light of these reports, should it not be established whether or not there are better ways to treat ADHD than medication?

More answers needed

These claims made by experts and parents must be taken seriously. As such, further studies and tests must be conducted. This should be done under the careful observation of the public so that there is no question as to the outcome. There remain too many unanswered questions and contradictory opinions regarding ADHD, which should make us think twice before forcing pills down our children’s throats.

If further tests are conducted, the ADHD debate can finally be put to rest. However, it is not the wish of the medical industry that further tests be conducted because the perception we collectively have of ADHD is currently in their favour. As long as money is being made from chemically treating ADHD, false information will be perpetuated by those whose pockets are lined.