Dr Nicholas DiMartino joins Natural News Talk Hour to discuss ADHD

(NaturalNews) This week's NaturalNews Talk Hour presents Nicholas DiMartino, D.O., ND talking about "ADHD -- A NEW Medical Perspective". Discover an all-natural, whole new way to diagnose, treat and solve attention or behavioral problems. Our program runs this Thursday evening at 6pm Pacific / 9pm Eastern, and registration is free. Simply enter your email address in the registration form on the right column of this page and you'll receive call-in details for the broadcast.

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What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

According to the National Institute on Mental Health, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over-activity).
As of 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 4.5 million children 5-17 years of age have been diagnosed or 3%-7% of school-aged children suffer from ADHD. Boys (9.5%) are more likely than girls (5.9%) to have been diagnosed with ADHD and the prevalence varies substantially by state, from a low of 5% in Colorado to a high of 11.1% in Alabama.
Jonathan Landsman, Host of the Talk Hour says, "Dr. DiMartino has been dealing with the problems associated with ADHD for years. His holistic approach has proven to be a highly-effective way of healing children and adults. This show will reveal a remarkable way of looking at ADHD, our nutritional habits, detoxification techniques, the value of loving relationships and much more!"

In 2005 dollars, the cost estimates for ADHD were around $36 to $52 billion. It is estimated to cost between $12,005 and $17,458 annually per individual with no end in sight. In fact, conventional medicine tells us there is no cure, it's genetic and that there is little connection between our diet or environment and ADHD. Yet, common sense tells us there must be a link between lifestyle and all types of dis-ease.

Recently, U.S. health data has linked children's attention-deficit disorder with exposure to common pesticides used on fruits and vegetables. Dr. DiMartino believes there is a strong relationship between our lifestyle habits and ADHD. His discoveries will open your mind to the amazing possibilities of a full recovery from this terrible condition.

This week's guest: Nicholas DiMartino, D.O., ND

Nicholas DiMartino, D.O., ND - "ADHD - A NEW Medical Perspective" Thu. May 20th

Nicholas DiMartino is a physician; who early in his career became intrigued by the interrelationship between mind-body-spirit, health and well-being. Consequently, he has taken time to study and broaden his view of healthcare beyond allopathic medicine and into traditional healing systems such as, Ayurveda, Macrobiotics, Naturopathic medicine, Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine and bodywork. Over the years, his medical practice has become a fusion of ancient wisdom and modern integrative medicine. Through his efforts, he has discovering a deeper, more intimate and transformative healing experience for all those interested.

"Dr. D" is currently practicing medicine at the Woodlands Healing Research Center located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The Woodlands Healing Research Center is a non-profit, multidisciplinary, integrative medical office that provides comprehensive family medical services emphasizing Environmental, Functional and Preventive Medicine.

In order to provide the safest and most effective nontoxic treatments, Woodlands utilizes a wide range of complementary medical modalities. Their doctors find the majority of today's health problems can be best managed by integrating more "functional" and "natural" therapies into conventional medical diagnosis and treatment. Woodlands' medical providers are trained in both areas of conventional and complementary medicine.

Don't Miss Out! This show will open your mind to the tremendous possibilities available for overcoming ADHD. Parents, teachers and healthcare providers are going to be amazed at the information revealed during this program. Register now using the email form in the right column, and you will be emailed show details. Space is limited - Register Now!

ADHD symptoms caused by lead exposure, new study claims

(NaturalNews) What causes the frequently diagnosed behavioral problem in children known as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that leads to countless youngsters being given side-effect laden stimulant drugs? Research has focused on genes and, more recently, on the idea that multiple environmental triggers could be the cause. For example, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a recent British study indicates that certain food additives like artificial colors or preservatives could cause ADHD symptoms in some children.

Now two studies -- one published in the January issue of the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and the other published in the February issue of the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science -- provide the best evidence yet that lead could be one of the biggest culprits behind ADHD.

At very high levels, lead poisoning can cause seizures, coma, and even kill. But it is chronic, long term exposure that is the more common health threat, especially for children. Researchers have previously linked elevated blood levels of lead in kids to problems ranging from mental retardation to learning disabilities. In a statement the media, Oregon Health and Science University researcher Joel Nigg, who co-authored both of the new studies, pointed out that almost all Americans have a low-level exposure to lead, a well-known neurotoxin, making the metal an ideal candidate for causing ADHD.

Although government regulations drastically reduced environmental exposure to lead a generation ago by regulating automobile fuel and paint ingredients, lead is still found in everything from children's costume jewelry and toys to soil and some imported candies. In fact, Dr. Nigg stated that virtually all U.S. children have measurable levels of lead in their bodies.

Research shows link between lead exposure and ADHD diagnoses

The first of Dr. Nigg's recent studies looked at lead levels found in 236 children between the ages of six and 17 diagnosed with ADHD. When these measurements were compared to those of a control group of children without ADHD symptoms, the researchers found that the children diagnosed with hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms (not inattention) had slightly higher levels of lead in their blood. In a second study, the research team concluded there was a much stronger link between blood lead levels and whether children were reported by parents and teachers to have ADHD symptoms.

According to the press statement, Dr. Nigg has an explanation for how lead could cause ADHD. Bottom line: he thinks lead attaches to sites in the brain's striatum and frontal cortex where the metal causes specific genes to turn on or remain inactive. This disrupts brain activity and alters psychological processes supported by these neurons, he theorizes, and contributes to hyperactivity and lack of vigilance.

What can parents do if they are concerned over their youngsters' exposure to lead? First, be aware that more than 80 percent of American homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint in them, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- so avoid old paint flakes and paint dust if you remodel. Older homes also frequently have lead in the water pipes or plumbing. That makes tap water a potentially dangerous source of lead.

Although it takes chelation with drugs to remove very high levels of lead from the body, the Minnesota Department of Health's Lead Poisoning Prevention web site offers these additional tips to keep lead levels in children as low as possible through good nutrition:

• Because it is easier to absorb lead on an empty stomach, kids should eat four to six small meals a day.

• Normal levels of iron can protect against lead's harmful effects. So make sure children eat iron-rich foods including raisins, prunes, and other dried fruits.

• Calcium also reduces lead exposure. Serve youngsters calcium-rich foods including yogurt, cheese, spinach, kale, collard greens, and other green leafy vegetables.

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