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	Hyperactivity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hyperactivity can be described as a state in which a person is abnormally easily excitable and exuberant.
		Nonetheless, when hyperactivity starts to become serious and harmful to the person as well as others, it may be classified as a medical disorder.
		More severe cases of hyperactivity can be very harmful if left untreated, since hyperactive people seldom think about the consequences of their actions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hyperactivity (409 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Hyperactivity
		Hyperactivity is a state of excessive muscular activity.
		Hyperactivity is not easily defined, because it often depends on the tolerance of the observer.
		Hyperactivity is often considered more of a problem for schools and parents than it is for the affected child.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003256.htm (573 words)

	Hyperactivity & ADHD - Ask the Dietitian
		Hyperactivity or Hyperkinesis, is a diagnosable syndrome recognized by health professionals as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
		Hyperactive children vary from three to 15% of all children depending on the studies I have reviewed.
		While Feingold's diet has limited success with all hyperactive children, some studies have indicated the diet seems to be more effective with younger children and that further testing of children sensitive to artificial colors show short term effects lasting one hour.
	www.dietitian.com /hyperactive.html (1178 words)

	Hyperactivity - Janet Zand L.Ac., O.M.D. - HealthWorld Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Hyperactive behavior may be related to a vision or hearing loss, a communication disorder such as an inability to properly process incoming symbols and ideas, emotional stress, seizures, or sleep disorders.
		To ensure that a truly hyperactive child is properly treated-and to avoid inappropriate treatment of a normally active child-it is important that your child be accurately diagnosed.
		It is vitally important for parents of a hyperactive child to be good to themselves, to take appropriate breaks, to search out, and accept, help and support for themselves as well as for their child.
	www.healthy.net /asp/templates/article.asp?PageType=article&ID=1589 (2814 words)

	Hyperactivity
		Hyperactivity has been defined as an impulse disturbance, is often called hyperkinesis, do you have enough information on this disorder.
		Hyperactivity has been defined as an impulse disturbance and is often called hyperkinesis.
		The expression "hyperactive child syndrome" is frequently used synonymously, although evidence suggests that hyperactivity is only one of the symptoms of hyperkinesis; it is, however, by far the most prevalent and the most obvious of its symptoms.
	sd.essortment.com /hyperactivity_rlis.htm (530 words)

	Dr. Koop - Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		It is a syndrome characterized by chronic behavior patterns of inattentiveness, lack of impulse control and excess energy (hyperactivity).
		The symptoms may be mild or severe and are associated with functional deviations of the central nervous system without signs of major neurologic or psychiatric disturbance.
		Hyperactivity is when the child seems to fidget, squirm and move about constantly and can't sit still for any length of time.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/639.html (1601 words)

	Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (sometimes also referred to as ADD) is a psychiatric diagnosis that identifies hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distractibility as symptoms of a neurological disorder.
		The hyperactivity is typically most evident in early to middle childhood and declines significantly with age.
		The use of stimulants to treat a syndrome often characterized by hyperactivity is sometimes referred to as a paradoxical effect.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/ADHD (10367 words)

	Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit, Learning & Behavior Problems
		Hyperactivity is a descriptive term that refers to restless, distractible children who have a knack for disrupting order at home and at school.
		Hyperactive behavior and attention deficits are often connected so that the term attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become popular.
		Most studies indicate that hyperactives have lower self-esteem and rate themselves and are rated higher by others on various indicators of pathology...
	www.nutramed.com /children/hyperactivity.htm (2853 words)

	Hyperactivity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The principal characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
		When the child's hyperactivity, distractibility, poor concentration, or impulsivity begin to affect performance in school, social relationships with other children, or behavior at home, ADHD may be suspected.
		Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a highly publicized childhood disorder that affects approximately 3 percent to 5 percent of all children.
	www.psychopedagogy.com /en/articles?articulo=534 (9394 words)

	ADHD, Hyperactivity information and resources from The Allergy Site
		Children with ADHD may have hyperactive behaviour, a lack of attention and difficulty concentrating.
		Hyperactive children with ADHD have had problems with hyperactive, impulsive behaviour since before age 7.
		The hyperactivity of children with ADHD is irritating, but parents can sense that their child simply can't--as opposed to won't--sit still or quiet down.
	www.theallergysite.co.uk /hyperactivity.html (1931 words)

	Hyperactivity
		Usually the child who is problematic from the first day of school is identified as hyperactive.
		Some of the causes of hyperactivity in children are: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Trauma or reaction to traumatic or violent events, Abandonment or Death of a parent, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Learning Differences, etc. It could also be the result of a combination of the above.
		If the hyperactivity has not lessened after a year or two (preschool and kindergarten), then a complete evaluation is needed and medication may be necessary.
	www.sandplay.net /hyper4year.htm (1492 words)

	ICPA - Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity
		The principle aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic manipulative therapy in the treatment of children with hyperactivity.
		In the medicated group, hyperactivity and attentiveness improved initially (not gross and fine motor coordination) and the medication effectiveness decreased requiring higher dos-ages.
		In two cases of "hyperactivity" and attention deficit disorder, upper cervical adjustment reduced non-coherence between right and left hemi-spheres in one child and in another, CEEG demonstrated restoration of normal incidence of the alpha frequency spectrum.
	www.icpa4kids.org /research/chiropractic/adhd.htm (2480 words)

	Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
		A person is considered to have ADHD if he or she demonstrates symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity for at least 6 months in at least two settings (such as at home and in school).
		Hyperactive children do best in highly structured circumstances under the direction of a teacher experienced in handling their disruptive behavior and capable of adapting to their distinctive cognitive style.
		In one study of 23 hyperactive children and teenagers, those who successfully decreased their theta activity after 2 to 3 months of intensive neurofeedback training showed significant improvements in behavior and attention.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsConditions/AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisordercc.html (4747 words)

	Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
		Children suffering from ADHD may perform poorly at school; they may be unpopular with their peers, if other children perceive them as being unusual or a nuisance; and their behavior can present significant challenges for parents, leading some to be overly harsh.
		Hyperactive behavior is often associated with the development of other disruptive disorders, particularly conduct and oppositional-defiant disorder.
		Rebound activation (i.e., a sudden increase in attention deficit and hyperactivity) has been noted anecdotally after the child¡¯s last dose of medication wears off There are also Psychosocial, and Psychological Treatments.
	www.geocities.com /attentiondeficithyperactivitylve (793 words)

	GSDL Hyperactivity and Element Imbalances
		Hyperactivity can be triggered by nutritional deficiencies and toxic accumulations of certain heavy metals in the body.
		Because their bodies are smaller, and because their nervous systems are still in early stages of development, children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of element imbalances.
		A pilot study on metal levels in the hair of hyperactive children, for example, found raised levels of manganese and reduced levels of zinc in comparison with controls.
	www.gsdl.com /assessments/finddisease/add/elemental.html (535 words)

	DSM IV Criteria for Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Hyperactivity may vary with the individual's age and developmental level, and the diagnosis should be made cautiously in young children.
		By late childhood and early adolescence, signs of excessive gross motor activity (e.g., excessive running and climbing, not remaining seated) are less common, and hyperactivity symptoms may be confined to fidgetiness or an inner feeling of jitteriness or restlessness.
		Symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity related to the use of medication (e.g., bronchodilators, isoniazid, akathisia from neuroleptics) in children before age 7 years are not diagnosed as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder but instead are diagnosed as Other Substance-Related Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.
	www.adhdsandiego.info /dsm4.html (2956 words)

	The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Program: Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit ...
		Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD is a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood that represents a costly major public health problem.
		Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of childhood, estimated to affect 3 to 5 percent of school-age children.
		Etiology and pathogenesis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): significance of prematurity and perinatal hypoxic-haemodynamic encephalopathy.
	consensus.nih.gov /1998/1998AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder110html.htm (7070 words)

	Hyperactivity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		However, certain children when compared to others are clearly far more active, and this can become problematic if it interferes with their school work or ability to make friends.
		However, many hyperactive children are unhappy or even depressed because their inability to sit still makes them a target for bullying, makes in harder for them to connect with other children, can make schoolwork difficult, and punishment for their behavior common.
		If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider regarding the cause of the child's hyperactivity, you may want to note that diagnosis in your child's personal medical record.
	www.shands.org /health/information/article/003256.htm (497 words)

	Hyperactivity and Diet \| Irish Health Focus \| Vhi
		Hyperactivity in children usually appears before the age of seven and is more common in boys than girls.
		The symptoms of hyperactivity are varied and include difficulty in concentrating, an excessive level of activity (cannot sit still) and impulsive behaviour.
		The symptoms of hyperactivity present as extremes of behaviour as opposed to occasional bursts of difficult and challenging behaviour.
	www.vhihealthe.com /hfiles/hf-203.jsp (980 words)

	Hyperactivity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Controlling hyperactivity without drugs or even controlling hyperactivity is a highly debated and controversial subject.
		The #1 secret that is the primary cause of hyperactivity is improper metabolism and balance of essential fatty acids.
		From my observation, hyperactivity is treated as a condition to be managed rather than corrected by the authors reviewed.
	www.drbob4health.com /HealthDisorders/Hyperactivity.htm (972 words)

	Hyperactivity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		by hyperactivity adhd and adhd attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
		, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and hyperactivity disorder and.
		is of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
	www.tabbox.net /hyperactivity/hyperactivity.html (455 words)

	AllRefer Health - Hyperactivity and Sugar (Diet - Hyperactivity)
		Hyperactivity refers to increased movement, impulsiveness, distractibility, and decreased attention span.
		However, sugar and excess activity may appear to be linked because sugar is often consumed at events like birthday parties or other social events which tend to produce excitement and greater activity levels even in the absence of sweets.
		Diagnosing hyperactivity is difficult and often reflects the tolerance level of the supervising adult rather than the activity level of the child.
	health.allrefer.com /health/hyperactivity-and-sugar-info.html (760 words)

	Food coloring and hyperactivity?
		Although other food dyes and additives have been implicated in hyperactivity, no definitive association has ever been made.
		It may be that an allergic reaction has been mistakenly diagnosed as a hyperactivity disorder.
		It is also possible that some children do respond to a diet free of food dyes and synthetic additives.
	parenting.ivillage.com /tp/tpnutrition/0,,3vzs,00.html (525 words)

	Health Information - Yale Medical Group
		The symptoms of hyperactivity, when present, are almost always apparent by the age of 7 and may be apparent in very young preschoolers.
		This, the most common type of ADHD, is characterized by impulsive and hyperactive behaviors as well as inattention and distractibility.
		This, the least common type of ADHD, is characterized by impulsive and hyperactive behaviors without inattention and distractibility.
	ymghealthinfo.org /content.asp?pageid=P02552 (1159 words)

	Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
		It is further categorized into three subtypes: behavior marked by hyperactivity and impulsivity but not inattentiveness; behavior that is marked by the reverse characteristics; and a mixed type.
		The term hyperactive, for example, is often confusing for those who expect to observe a child racing unceasingly about.
		Attention deficit disorder can appear without hyperactivity, in which case the child's primary symptoms are distractibility and an inability to persist in tasks.
	www.abess.com /office/library/add.html (7558 words)

	CNN - Researchers learn how Ritalin works to calm hyperactivity - January 14, 1999
		WASHINGTON (CNN) -- New research shows that drugs commonly taken by children to combat hyperactivity affect two chemicals in the brain.
		Paul Gainetdinov, one of the Duke researchers, said the findings show that treating hyperactivity may not be a matter of affecting either dopamine or serotonin but of obtaining a proper balance between the two chemicals.
		"Hyperactivity may develop when the relationship between dopamine and serotonin is thrown off-balance," he said.
	cnn.com /HEALTH/9901/14/ritalin (383 words)

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