Old and new controversies in the alternative treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
| Autor: | Neal L. Rojas, Eugenia Chan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
| Předmět: |
Complementary Therapies
medicine.medical_specialty Psychotherapist Referral medicine.medical_treatment Alternative therapies for developmental and learning disabilities Biofeedback behavioral disciplines and activities mental disorders medicine Humans Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Child Psychiatry Feingold diet Genetics (clinical) Massage Fatty Acids Essential Yoga Biofeedback Psychology Electroencephalography Feeding Behavior Homeopathy medicine.disease Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Neurofeedback Psychology |
| Zdroj: | Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews. 11:116-130 |
| ISSN: | 1098-2779 1080-4013 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/mrdd.20064 |
| Popis: | Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become widespread in both referral and primary care populations. We review the purported mechanism of action and available evidence for selected CAM therapies for ADHD. Enduring controversies, such as elimination of artificial food additives, colors, and/or preservatives; the effect of sugar on behavior in children; and the use of EEG biofeedback, have been well studied but lack support as effective sole treatments for ADHD. The initial evidence for some emerging CAM therapies, such as essential fatty acid supplementation, yoga, massage, homeopathy, and green outdoor spaces, suggests potential benefits as part of an overall ADHD treatment plan. More rigorously designed studies are needed to evaluate their effectiveness as single therapy for ADHD. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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