Dear Friends,
This month's newsletter is the second part of our two part series about ADHD and focuses on alternative and complementary treatments. Research shows that more and more families are incorporating these treatments into their total AD/HD treatment plan in addition to the conventional routes of medication and behavior modification. We hope that a better understanding of the wide range of treatment options for AD/HD will help you put together and implement the most effective treatment plan for you or your child.
At this point, we are thrilled to let you know about important changes here at Partners with Parents. Partners with Parents, as of the year 2009, is now running exclusively as a non-profit organization, known officially as Partners with Parents R"A/ ùåúôåú òí äåøéí ò"ø. It is our hope that this change will allow us to expand our programs and offer our services to more children and their families.
At this critical time in Israel, we send our prayers and good wishes to all of our soldiers fighting on behalf of our country in the war in Gaza. May they return home quickly and safely.
Best wishes,
Gayle and Esther.
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Featured Articles:
Alternative Options: What you need to know before you begin!
Complementary and Alternative Treatments
This article, from the National Resource Center on AD/HD, presents an overview of what a parent should know when considering complementary and alternative treatments and reviews common alternative approaches used to treat AD/HD.
The Role of Neurofeedback in ADHD Treatment
One of the most promising alternative treatments being used today is Neurofeedback. This article, from ADD ADHD Advances, discusses its' pros and cons and examines it's effectivity.
AD/HD and Neurofeedback: A Review of Eight Studies
This research paper, from the website of the National Resource Center on AD/HD , provides summaries and critiques of major scientific studies conducted in the field of Neurofeedback and AD/HD.
Lifestyle and Complementary Therapies for ADHD: How Health Professionals Can Approach Patients
This article from Medscape Today, is geared towards medical professionals, however, the information is relevant to anyone considering alternative treatments. Topics include dietary changes, dietary supplements and lifestyle changes.
ADHD Natural Remedies:
Finding the Best Herbs for Hyperactivity
You can read here about the specific herbal remedies being used by some patients as part of an "effective child ADHD treatment plan." This article is found on the Herbal Remedies Info website.
Clinical trial boosts omega-3's ADHD benefit claims
The dietary supplement that has shown some of the most promising effects is Omega 3. You can read here about the results of a clinical trial showing it's effectivity.
Members of the four kupot cholim that pay for supplementary medical insurance, may be eligible for subsidized alternative medicine services. Below are links to articles about these options for Maccabi and Meuchedet.
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In the News!
According to a New Government Survey, 38 Percent of Adults and 12 Percent of Children Use Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This article from NCAM reports on a study, published this past month, showing that between 2002 and 2007, the number of adults and children using complementary and alternative medicine has grown significantly.
