Re: In the news: “Five Surprising Causes of ADHD”

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disclaimer: my criticism is toward the article :o)

I’m sure ‘western’ diet, as well as food colorings and environmental chemicals can exacerbate symptoms of adhd. These things can create adhd-like symtoms in non-adhd people… However, comma, there’s an abundance of evidence that it’s genetic.

There’s also evidence that certain diet, exercise, and counseling can alleviate some of the symptoms. If putting me and my kids on a diet of king salmon and gold foil wrapped peregrine falcon eggs would help, I’d try it, and it likely would be cheaper than the current medication bill. Thing is, the meds work for us.

My best to those doing the studies. The article sounds like someone needed to make a deadline though. IOW, if you or I wrote it, I have a feeling it would be quite different, and probably somewhat less sensational. For someone who’s been there, no explanation is necessary. For someone who’s not, no explanation is possible.

I’d like Dr. J’s opinion…

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