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Nutritional Supplements for Attention and Concentration
by Darrell Miller
Everyone can recall a child from their school days who could simply not pay
attention and ended up disrupting the whole class. This child often disrupted
the whole class's learning process because he could not sit still and focus on
school tasks. Now, experts realize that children like this probably have the
disorder called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Chronic hyperactivity and distractibility is frustrating not only for the
individual affected by ADHD, but also for their parents, siblings, and teachers
as well. Children who have difficulty controlling their bodies and paying
attention do not do well in school and because of this negative school
experience; they feel that they are dumb and worthless.
However, there are ways to help hyperactive and easily distracted children
better focus their energy and attention into something positive and
constructive. Many supplemental nutrients help children to concentrate on school
activities and enjoy extracurricular activities as well.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder
of self control consisting of problems with attention span, impulse control, and
activity level. There are three types of ADHD. The first of these three is
inattentive, which is when the child can't seem to get focused and stay focused
on a task. The second is hyperactive-impulsive, in which the child is very
active and often acts without thinking. The third type of ADHD is a combination
of the above two, where the child is inattentive, impulsive, and very active.
Some symptoms of ADHD include: not paying close attention to details; not
seeming to listen when spoken to directly, easily distracted; difficulty
organizing and finishing tasks, fidgeting with hands and feet; running or
climbing excessively; talking continually; interrupting conversation and
intruding in other children's games; avoiding tasks that require sustained
mental effort; exhibiting impulsive behavior; and doing things that are
dangerous without thinking about possible outcomes.
While all children show the above symptoms to a small degree, a child with ADHD
will show these symptoms to a degree that interferes with major life activities
and causes harm to the child.
The symptoms of ADHD can be detrimental for a child, leaving a bright child who
is unable to succeed with a feeling of constant failure leading to low self-
esteem and depression. A child with ADHD may be delayed by up to 30 percent of
their actual age in their ability to pay attention and remember.
This does not mean that intelligence is any less, but that the ability to
control impulses is affected. It is crucial for parents to intervene and control
ADHD symptoms early, as ignoring problems will only hurt the child more.
Although the cause for ADHD is undetermined, scientists are researching the
effects of drug use, genetics, and toxins during pregnancy. Also a mother's use
of cigarettes, alcohol, or other drugs during pregnancy may have damaging
effects on the unborn child's brain, by distorting developing nerve cells, which
could potentially lead to ADHD.
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