Alternative Treatments of ADHD: Safe, Effective and Affordable Approaches and How to Use Them

Alternative Treatments of ADHD: Safe, Effective and Affordable Approaches and How to Use Them
- is filled with practical information about alternative treatments including:
-herbals, vitamins and other natural supplements
-whole body approaches
-meditation and mind-body practices
-light, sound and other established energy therapies
-subtle energy therapies

Alternative Treatments of ADHD: Safe, Effective and Affordable Treatments and How to Use Them, includes extensive hyperlinks within the text, and links to valuable internet resources to give you the maximum amount of information in the shortest amount of time.

Alternative Treatments of ADHD: Safe, Effective and Affordable Treatments and How to Use Them, will help you
-Understand ADHD better
-Take inventory of your symptoms
-Learn about a variety of alternative and integrative treatments of ADHD
-Develop a customized treatment plan that makes sense for you
-Re-evaluate your treatment plan and make changes if your initial plan doesn’t work

Treatment approaches are summarized in easy-to-read bullets so you can quickly find key information on a variety of treatment choices, including:
-Name of treatment
-How the treatment works
-Dosages (for natural supplements) or frequency or duration of use to achieve beneficial effects (for whole body, mind-body or energy approaches)
-Examples of safe and effective combinations with other treatments
-Comments and warnings about adverse effects and particular treatment combinations that may be unsafe and should be avoided
-Duration of treatment needed to achieve beneficial results

"ADHD is a disabling illness for many individuals, particularly families with children who are placed on various medications without an understanding of the multiple factors that could be contributing to their child’s poor attention and lack of impulse control.
Dr. Lake’s book is by far the most comprehensive written overview summarizing integrative therapies for ADHD that I have seen in over 25 years. This book is a gift to readers as it provides useful information supported by scientific evidence that can be readily incorporated into clinical practice. Dr. Lake summarizes the dense and often confusing scientific research on several integrative therapies available for the treatment of ADHD with a 3 tier approach: (1) treatments supported by strong research evidence; (2) frequently recommended treatments by healthcare professionals but supported by less evidence; (3) treatments that may be effective and should be considered despite weak research evidence. In each approach, Dr. Lake provides a concise synopsis on the treatment therapy along with practical recommendations.
The scope of information presented is simple to grasp, and is organized in a way that is not overwhelming for readers unfamiliar with integrative medicine. I would highly recommend this book to any professional or parent who is interested in learning about how integrative therapies can benefit their patients or family member."

James M. Greenblatt, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Services, Walden Behavioral Care, Waltham, Massachusetts

Alternative Treatments of ADHD: Safe, Effective and Affordable Approaches and How to Use Them, is part of a series on alternative treatments of mental health problems. Other books cover alternative treatments of the following mental health problems:
•Alcohol and Drug Abuse
•Anxiety
•Bipolar disorder
•Dementia and mild cognitive impairment
•Depression
•Insomnia
•PTSD
•Schizophrenia
•Substance abuse