Preface

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are diagnosed more often now than ever before. Increased awareness about these conditions may contribute, in part, to the rise in documented cases. Other reasons may include changes in our diets, lack of essential nutrients, greater exposure to biologically active agents in our food, and water supplies. Unfortunately, solutions aren’t happening fast enough, as witnessed by the gross numbers of people still suffering, of which several million of these are children.

The symptoms of ADD/ADHD are manifestations of a dysfunction of the central nervous system. The patterns of imbalance observed in these disorders vary from person to person in an individualized, person-specific, constellation of symptoms, as follows.

Behavioral short attention span

inability to focus or concentrate

inability to sit still

uncontrollable limbs

shifting from one uncompleted activity to another

tendency to be easily distracted

difficulty following instructions

difficulty sustaining attention to tasks

difficulty playing quietly

appearing not to listen

forgetfulness

irritability and anxiousness

compulsive, aggressive, destructive behavior

head knocking

temper tantrums

passivity

withdrawn demeanor

difficulty communicating feelings

Cognitive

slow learning and reasoning ability

lessened perceptual and conceptual ability

impairment of language and memory skills

dyslexia

Social

difficulty getting along with other people

avoided by other people

tendency to interrupt

tendency to talk too much, too loud, too fast

tendency to blurt out whatever comes to mind

difficulty awaiting turn

Muscular

poor motor control

tendency to be accident prone

People with ADD/ADHD may be fine one minute and “off the wall” the next. This apparent random type of behavior may not be random at all. It may be caused by food or environmental allergens. It could be due to a blood sugar disturbance, mineral imbalance, or the presence of toxic metals at the cellular level. It could be caused by any number of things. Most certainly it is not coincidence.