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Brain Allergies for ADHD & Autism Patients
Statistic indicate that approximately one in 500 to one in 166 children may be affected by autism or associated neurological behaviors in this country. Autism is four times more prevalent in boys than in girls. Left untreated, autism inhibits a child’s development growth to such a one million people in the U.S. today have autism or some form of pervasive developmental disorder. There are hardly any human diseases or conditions in which allergic factors are not involved directly or indirectly. Autism is not any different. Clinic trial shows that over 80% of autism individuals are suffering from allergies.
A. Brain Volume
Research shows children with ADHD or Autism the brain volumes are 3-4% smaller in all areas of the brain than normal children in the same age.
B. Brain Waves
(1) Beta waves(high voltage), when awake and alert.
(2)Theta waves(low voltage), when asleep or daydreaming.
in ADHD or Autism person, parts of the brain has theta waves when they are awake.
C. “Lack” of Normal Neurotransmitters (5 types)
(1) Dopamine: when deficient or over-used, person becomes hard to pay attention.
(2) Opioids: when deficient, person experiences a sense of urgency.
(3) Gamma amino butyric acid or GABA: when deficient, person feels anxiety.
(4) Norepinephrine : when deficient, person has a good “rush” feeling.
(5) Serotonin: when deficient, person has difficult to sleep and feels depression.
D. “Lack” of Vitamins and Nutrients or Can Not Use Them
(1) “B” vitamins: help to form neurotransmitters
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal phosphate), pivotal in the synthesis of serotonin, dopamine and GABA.
Vitamin B5 ( Calcium pantothennate), necessary for the oxidation of fatty acids and carbohydrates for energy. Important to the synthesis of cholesterol, ketones, steroids, hormones, fatty acids, phospholipids and amino acids. Help in preventing depression.
(2) Calcium: Help to build strong bones, teeth, muscle tissue; regulate heart beat, muscle action, nerve function and blood clotting.
(3) 5-HTP ( Tryptophan), An essential amino acid that can not be manufactured by the body. It combats stress, depression, insomnia, and aids in weight control.
(4) Zinc: studies point to an association between zinc deficiency and the symptoms of ADD-ADHD.
(4) Tyrosine: An amino acid that the body uses to synthesize dopamine and norepinephrine. Some studies haven shown that the children with ADD-ADHD may have lower levels of tyrosine.
(5) Magnesium: it is a must-have element, the diets of all Americans are likely to be deficient in magnesium. Even a mild deficiency causes sensitivity to noise, nervousness, irritability, mental depression, confusion, twitching, trembling, apprehension, insomnia, muscle weakness and cramps in the toes, feet, or fingers.
(7) Glucose: A study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health showed that the rate at which the brain uses glucose, its main energy source, is lower in subjects with ADHD than subjects without ADHD.
Commonly Seen Symptoms of Brain Disorders:
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Constant Motion: climbing, jumping, bouncing back an dforth swinging legs. etc..
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Biting: Nails, fingers or chewing part of their clothes.
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Restlessness: diffculty sitting quiely, tossing an dturning in bed, unable to watch TV.
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Incessant talking, thinking, speaking or babbling constantly, very invloved in their own world and comforts, and in considerate of others.
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Focusing: Does not pay atention to what is being said or the details, easily distracted by others or other stimuli, day dreams, and procrastinations.
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Organizational skills: diffculty organizing tasks, often loses things necessary fo rcompleting tasks, forgets daily events, leaves a mess around them.
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Responsibility: not being on time, not taking responsibility fot their own action and or balming someone else for his/her actions.
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Self-Control: Blurts out answers to questions before being asked, unable to wait in line, or wait their turn, acts before thinking.
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Emotional: Esily andered, severe mood swings, aggressive, violent and hostile or extremely silly, clowing aro und, and socially exbarrassing their ones.
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Stability: Changing jobs, friends, spouses, and relationships often.
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Addictions: Easily addicted to alcohol, tabacco, caffeine, food, drugs, gambling, spending large amount of money without looking at the bank book, most criminals can fall into this group.
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Children an dAdults with ADHD also suffer from other health disorders and chronic diseases: burning eyes, running nose, and restricted breathing, asthma, emphysema, chronic lung disorders, eye disorders, ear infections, upper respiratory complications, sinus trouble, chronic infection, inflammatory conditions, fibromyalgia, migraines, headaches, and various tyes of arthritis.
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Candida, yeast problems, parasites infestation, chronic fatigue, immune disorders, harmonal imbalances, and pediatric problems.
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Leaning Disabilities; dyslexia, Autism, many mental disorders, anxiety, depression, and various emotional imbalances.
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Circulatory Disorders: sleep irregularity, chemical sensitivity, nutritional disorders, restless leg syndrome, skin ailents, and genitourinary disorders.
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About Dr. Lu
Dr. Lu completed his medical education and training in China. (The Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Shandong University Medical College respectively) Over 20 years clinic and research experiences in both medical school and hospital, Dr. Lu learned both West Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine including modern medical technology, acupuncture, medicinal herbs, and specializing in neurology. After years practice and accomplishments in China, Dr. Lu was invited as a visiting assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine in 1991. After excellent achievements in research program funded by NIH and NSF, Dr. Lu decided to become a Chiropractic Doctor in order to introduce the Traditional Chinese Medicine to the Western culture. Obtained Doctor Degree of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic, Dr. Lu became a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and board certified Acupuncturist and began his practice in Dallas Texas since then. In 2007 Dr. Lu was voted the best acupuncturist in City of Richardson by Living Magazine. |
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