Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. A thorough evaluation and diagnosis is provided through primary care providers or mental health professionals, such as a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist.
For many people who are seeking an integrative medicine approach or a natural approach first to ADHD can be a challenge – usually with knowing where to start. Since every individual has a unique combination of causative factors to ADHD symptoms, a personalized assessment and lab testing approach is the most suitable first step to figure out your needs.
At EnviroMed Clinic, Dr. Winnie Siu, ND offers an integrative medicine model to ADHD based on Dr. James Greenblatt’s Plus Minus approach. He is an integrative psychiatrist with 20+ years of clinical experience treating children, teens and adults with ADHD and other mental health conditions. Dr. Siu studied under Dr. Greenblatt and now utilizes the Plus Minus approach as the foundation. She has also made advanced additions to personalized treatment recommendations based on her many years of clinical practice treating mood imbalances, depression, anxiety, optimizing brain health, cognitive function – focus, memory, clarity.
The cause of ADHD is complex and multi-factorial – everyone is unique. A holistic root-cause approach incorporating the latest science, research, and clinical expertise will consider the following:
A Comprehensive Blood Tests workup AND Comprehensive Functional Medicine Tests will be run to help identify the multi-factorial causes of your symptoms – like finding missing pieces of a puzzle. The results will provide guidance in your treatment plan. The specific tests and details will be discussed in your first consult. This personalized approach can result in greater success with improving your ADHD symptoms, brain health, wellness, mood, and reduction of side effects from medications.
Over 75% of children with ADHD continue to experience symptoms into adulthood. ADHD left untreated can negatively impact one’s: self-esteem, academic achievement, career trajectory, eating habits, relationships and family & social life.
The earlier you start identifying the multi-factorial causes of the ADHD symptoms, the better quality of life you will experience from mental wellness. Don’t delay in seeking guidance – get started now!
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