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DR. KAPLAN: ‘Natural ways to help with ADD/ADHD’

Childhood developmental delays such as autism, dyslexia, Tourettes, Aspergerʼs, and ADD/ADHD can typically be helped by addressing these two major brain problems: an imbalance in the frontal cortex resulting in issues with communication between the left and right brain, as well as retention of primitive reflexes. Today we are going to look more deeply into Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Such issues often lead to these children having trouble in school or studying, or being seen as disruptive in classes. Some of these children may doodle in class, which may not necessarily be disrespectful to the teacher, but helps them to keep focus.

The first step to diagnosing these conditions is to evaluate the nervous system and the frontal cortex of the brain. It is vital to check for the retention of primitive reflexes because many children with

ADD/ADHD typically still express primitive reflexes well after 1 year of age.

Kaplan Brain & Body will be offering primitive reflex evaluations of your children for only $21 (normally $500).

Functional neurology, primit ive reflex remediation exercises, and a therapy called neurofeedback can be extremely beneficial for people who have anxiety, ADD or ADHD.

In addition to boosting the brain with neurofeedback, people with ADD, and especially ADHD, need plenty of movement throughout the day. Prolonged sitting is harmful for an underdeveloped brain, so I recommend taking “movement breaks” every 30–50 minutes.

We all remember days of going out to play with friends all day, then when the streetlights came on we ran home for a nice homecooked dinner. We spent time outside in the sun and in nature and had companionship. All of these things are good for the frontal cortex. Fresh food is also important –people with ADD/ADHD should also avoid processed foods, sugar, stimulants, caffeine, juices, food dyes, and preservatives.

I will be live on the radio every Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. hosting a show called “Boost Your Brain Power” on AM 970 The Answer and from 2 to 3 p.m. on AM 710 WOR. Tune in if you want to learn about the best natural ways to improve your brain function.

The second step is to take action immediately as a childʼs brain only has a certain amount of time to be rewired. Many children who complain of brain fog, trouble with focus, low energy, headaches, dizziness, visual disturbances, poor memory, decreased motivation, depression, or anxiety, do not realize that their neurological problems may be related to their ADD/ADHD.

Besides the primitive reflex evaluation, the best way to determine this is to do a neurological evaluation called a VNG to measure each area of the brain to see how it is functioning and what areas need the most help. This is normally $500 at my Emerson office, but if you respond by the end of August, you can receive the entire test for only $21.

The next best test is qEEG brain mapping, which is a noninvasive test that measures your brain waves to determine any damaged areas. This test is also normally $500 and now you can receive this entire test for only $21 as well. To top it off, the first seven people that sign up get all three tests (normally a total of $1,500) for $63 by mentioning this article and scheduling in August.

Call (201) 261-2150 or email info@kaplanbrainandbody.com to set up your initial evaluation. Looking forward to helping you.