It is estimated that over 6 million children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, of which 40-60% may continue to suffer from it into adulthood. It is often missed in girls, and recently adult women are more commonly diagnosed with it. This may be because perimenopausal hormonal decline worsens ADHD neurochemistry – when many women find themselves taking on more responsibility than before. ADHD can look like anxiety and can be misdiagnosed as such. Additionally, it is highly hereditary and runs in families.
Even though ADHD is a common mental health disorder (especially among children), that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to treat. Some may not do well on stimulant medications while others have difficulty adjusting to new lifestyle or school habits. It can be an overwhelming and frustrating process for many parents and children as well as adult patients because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
This is why a holistic, natural approach to medicine can complement, or sometimes, replace, traditional western therapeutics.
How? Let’s see…
