Learning disabilities are disorders of neurological and genetic origins that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are conditions noticed primarily in childhood, but can also be evidenced in teenagers and adults. In ADD/ADHD symptoms such as difficulty sustaining attention to tasks, restlessness, and lack of control or hyperactivity tend to be persistent and present in multiple settings and may affect academic performance, social skills and self-esteem. ADD/ADHD can be caused by neurological, psychological and environmental factors, an imbalance in brain chemistry, allergies, diet, and genetic factors.

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Dr. Martha H. Howard, Wellness Associates of Chicago | Profile
ADD/ADHD, depression and anxiety can be caused or made worse by foods, food processing chemicals, additives and preservatives, as well as household chemicals and cosmetics.

By computer testing for reactions to foods, food processing chemicals, additives and preservatives and removing them and other chemicals from the diet and environment many people with ADD/ADHD can often be freed from medication.

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Diane G. Fisher, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, mindfulness-based psychotherapy | Profile
ADD is bittersweet for most adults: high energy, bursts of creativity and a lust for life coupled with chronic disorganization, lapses in judgement and impulsive behaviors that cause chaos. Finding a coach, joining a CHADD chapter, and considering learning mindfulness techniques are powerful supports to get more of the good and less of the bad!

While many ADD adults believe they are the “last ones” who could benefit from meditation training, I have found that this practice has a huge impact on these very people. Mindfulness-based psychotherapy connects with the inner wisdom, power and discernment in all of us that can develop to address many of the challenges of ADD adult life, and build greater joy in being awake for our own lives.

Dr. Elizabeth Laskonis (Lee), N.D. | Profile
Most cases are caused by parasites in the brain or allergies to foods such as wheat, milk and food additives. First eliminate all junk foods, wheat and cow’s milk, and if that doesn’t do it, see a Parasitologist.

Would muscle test (kinesiology) to see which allergies are present, and what type of parasites might be in the brain, then give appropriate herbal remedies.