ADHD

Blastocystis & Dientamoeba – child case

Hello, I have a case I would appreciate your advice with please. 11yo male diagnosed ADHD, mild GI disturbances (loose stools), no medications, otherwise well. Seeking improvement in focus, motivation and GI symptoms. A GI360 reports: Blastocystis spp (few), Dientamoeba fragilis (rare trophs) Secretory IgA Low 29.0 mg/dL (range 30 – 275)…

Substitute for discontinued ADHS in Control-It programme

Advice on appropriate substitute for discontinued ADHS in Control-It programme please The Control-It weight loss programme uses Biomega-3, ADHS and NutriClear. Unfortunately ADHS has been discontinued and I wondered whether Stabilium or Adrenal Rebuilder would be appropriate and safe substitutes, especially when considering either might be used long-term as a…

5 yo M with Autism and ADHD

5 year old boy with diagnosis of Autism and ADHD reacting to foods containing sulphates The mother of this child has done a lot of dietary intervention including eliminating gluten dairy and eggs and drastically reducing sugar. However because of behavioural challenges he was recently put on Ritalin. His behaviour…

5 yo M with High Functioning Autism and ADHD

I am looking for some guidance in terms of supplimentation for a 5 year old boy with a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism and ADHD. CDSA reveals high triglycerides, LCFA’s, phospholipids. suggesting malabsorption of fats, possible pancreatic insufficiency or low stomach acid.Also low beneficial bacteria and some commencal bacteria (Haemolytic…

7 yo M with ADHD

Please could someone explain to me the science behind Atomoxetine – Norepiniphrine Reuptake inhibitor I have a 7 year old client who has ADHD and he has been put on Atomoxetine. As norepinephrine is an excitatory neurotransmitter, I do not understand how this will help to calm him down. His…

15 yo M with extreme anxiety, ADHD/ODD

I am due to see a 15 year old boy this coming wednesday and I have just received back a health questionnaire and would be grateful on some guidance ref supplements: Profile – Born to a mother who was at the time pre and during pregnancy an alcoholic, he suffers…

8 Yo M with ADHD, Autism Attachment Disorder and PDA

Adam is 8 years old, has been diagnosed with ADHD, Atypical Autism, Attachment Disorder and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). He was adopted at the age of 8 months having been placed with a foster carer 36 hours from birth. Adam has been placed on a variety of drugs and at…

33 yo M with ADHD and chronic fatigue

Male client 33 years old with ADHD and chronic fatigue like symptoms, brain fog, constipation. h = 5″9 w= 13 STONE 8 current medication is Ritalin which he has been on for 3-4 months. He has horrendous sleep patterns such as going to bed at 0500. Sleep patterns fluctuate wildly…

14 yo M with ADHD insomnia

New client whose mum is already a client. He was diagnosed with ADHD in 2015 and prescribed Strattera 10mg and Medikinet XL 35mg. A poor sleeper (difficult to fall asleep and gets only 6-7hrs) with knock on effects for family (parents and 2 sisters), waking up tired. A night of…

7 yo B diagnosed with ADHD by his school.

His Mother wishes to avoid the pharmaceutical route and believes his behaviour may be the result of stress in his early months. This family have an excellent diet. I have found out that the ASI at Genova is only suitable for those over 14 years of age. Would anybody have…

14 yo ADHD Insomnia

New client whose mum is already a client. He was diagnosed with ADHD in 2015 and prescribed Strattera 10mg and Medikinet XL 35mg. A poor sleeper (difficult to fall asleep and gets only 6-7hrs) with knock on effects for family (parents and 2 sisters), waking up tired. A night of…
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Autism

Further to my eight year old client with Autism and ADHD, I have been reading that Pycnogenol/Pine Bark Extract can be beneficial – What are your views Kate