Study: Chiropractic Care Helps Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD Research

Study: Chiropractic Care Helps Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Sep 05, 2007
By Sussy
Associated Content, Inc.

ADD/ADHD Sufferers May Now Find Relief Without Medication

On Sept. 4, the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) announced in a press release that a pilot study conducted by Dr. Yannick Pauli, the director of the Centre Wellness NeuroFit in Lausanne, Switzerland, found that chiropractic care may help adults with concentration problems associated with attention deficit and attention deficit - hyperactivity.

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that the primary characteristics of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit - Hyperactivity (ADHD) include inattention, hyperactivity, impulsiveness or a combination thereof. Generally, these symptoms appear early in a child's life, but because many normal children exhibit them, a qualified professional should make an appropriate diagnosis before it's assumed a person has either ADD or ADHD.

According to the WCA, there is sufficient research to conclude that the ability to concentrate is affected in several different disorders, including ADD, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

The WCA says that between 1 and 6 percent of adults and 3 and 10 percent of children suffer from ADHD in the U.S. The NIMH estimates that between 3 and 5 percent of American children have ADHD; that amounts to approximately 2 million children. Teens and adults who suffer from ADHD have greater risks associated with daily living and general activities. For example, studies have found that ADHD sufferers have higher rates of car accidents, increased risk of substance abuse, greater risk of failing in school, greater difficulty managing money and increased chances of divorce.

Typically, ADD and ADHD symptoms are treated with medications or drugs known as stimulants.

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