You may have heard the abbreviation ADHD, or perhaps gathered information about this very common condition, only to be confused by the inconsistencies and innuendos.
In this informational article titled "What is AD/HD" we will attempt to unravel some of the mystery and misconceptions surrounding this very common disorder.
  ADHD stand for attention hyperactivity disorder and affects approximately 10% of school age children and 5% of the adult population.
While males tend to be more prone to the condition it is also being diagnosed in ever increasing numbers in females as well.
  The three primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity with doctors separating the types of ADHD based on the balance between inattention and hyperactivity.
In the inattentive type the individual fails to pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes, finds it difficult to attend to tasks or leisure activities, dislikes tasks requiring sustained concentration, fails to follow through on instructions, is forgetful, or is easily distracted.
In the impulsive type, the individual fidgets or squirms when seated, leaves his or her seat at inappropriate times, moves restlessly, blurts out answers, talks excessively, interrupts or intrudes on others, and has a hard time waiting his/her turn.
In the combined form of ADHD, which is the most commonly diagnosed, the individual shows symptoms of both attention deficit and hyperactivity.
The combined type of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is diagnosed most often in boys from the ages of 5 to 11.
  The Biology of ADHD   While there are many things that can aggravate ADHD the facts seem to support the contention that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a biological condition not a behavioral problem, even though the symptoms often are made up of behavioral problems.
  Several different areas of the brain and several different neurotransmitters seem to be involved in creating the symptoms of ADHD.
The brain neurotransmitters that seem to be the wizard behind the curtain are norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.
It is also thought that the frontal lobe of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex plays a major role in the condition we currently refer to as ADHD.
  In summary, if the most recent research is accurate you can't simply fix attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by trying harder or by employing a stricter brand of discipline.
The brains of men, women, and children with ADHD simply work differently than those of their peers.
If situational conditions are adjusted to suit their unique need the ADHD personality is capable of meeting and exceeding expectations but if left in a structured conventional environment without a treatment lifeline they may continue to seem lost.
  Additionally, many parents of ADHD children and adults alike have been turning to natural remedies for treating ADHD symptoms.
One of the more popular choices in this alternative treatment category is homeopathy.
Homeopathic remedies for ADHD are safe for all ages and have shown to effective in controlling such problematic symptoms as inattention, impulsivity, erratic behavior and hyperactivity.
If you have been search for an affordable natural option homeopathy is a valuable resource worth considering.