What is ADHD?
ADHD may be entirely treatable and the cause is likely some form of toxicity.

ADHD & Autism are developmental disabilities that typically affect the processing, integrating, and organizing of information that can significantly impact communication, social skills, functional skills, and educational abilities.

It is important to emphasize the fact that autism is a neurological disorder, not just behavioral. Studies have found abnormalities in the central nervous systems of persons with autism.


Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) seems to be reaching epidemic proportions. It is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in childhood, affecting between 3 to 5 percent, and possibly as many as 20 percent of all school age children in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

Several recent studies estimate that between 30 and 70 percent of children with ADHD will continue to exhibit symptoms into adulthood.¹

ADHD is a syndrome characterized by inability to focus attention and/or periods of hyperactivity, more commonly exhibited in children, but also affecting adults as well. The term “attention deficit” itself may be misleading as many individuals with ADHD may focus their attention upon too many things at once, i.e., not see the big picture resulting resulting in behavioral or neurocognitive problems.

Although I am unaware of a single definitive cause, many feel it may be related to toxic metals, environmental stress, immune compromise and genetic predisposing.



Essentially a child that is genetically predisposed is then stressed in some way, such as mercury in childhood vaccines, health of the mother, infections or allergy. This added insult to a genetically weakened system allows the expression of the various signs and symptoms of autism-spectrum disorders including ADHD.

Principal Characteristics of ADHD
1.    Inattention
2.    Hyperactivity
3.    Impulsivity

These symptoms often appear early in a child’s life and may be quite normal. But if these symptoms persist or are troubling it would be wise for the child receive a thorough examination and appropriate diagnosis by a well-qualified health care professional.

Treatment Options For ADHD
Standard, conventional treatment of ADHD is based upon the use of amphetamines or similar drugs, as well as antidepressant and other psychoactive drugs.

Growing evidence strongly points to the serious, short- and long-term, negative effects of drug therapy, including anxiety, irritability, depression, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, learning disabilities, growth retardation, impaired vision, paranoia, psychosis, anorexia, dyspepsia, toxic hepatitis, seizures, myocardial infarctions (heart attacks), strokes, cardiac arrhythmias and death. .^2,3

It seems to many that a natural, non-toxic therapy for ADHD would be preferable.

Our Approach
The initial workup of someone suspected of ADHD is to take a good history and then to test to help define the problem in metabolic terms.

Once we have an accurate diagnosis and understand the underlying biochemisy we work to tonify the system with macro and micro nutrients, hormones and amino acids. After the patient's system is strong enough we add support to detoxify the system or heavy metals, bio-toxins and parasites.

Finally once the body is restored to its optimal balance we work to rejuvenate and enhance the bodies health. This is a multi factored approach that we hope addresses many of the underlying factors that contribute to ADHD.

ADHD Conintued:

1. ADHD Overview
2. What is ADHD
3. ADHD Signs and Symptoms
4. ADHD Questionnaire
5. Causes of ADHD
6. Diagnosing ADHD
7. Treating ADHD

Other Resources

• Kids Zone
• Kids Zone Neurotransmitter Imbalances
• Neurotransmitter Testing

Not Certain What To Do Next?
If you are uncertain as to which products or programs to use or which tests to take; or, if you would like additional help:

• Contact us with a brief question.
• Arrange a phone consultation with Dr. Forrest.
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