ADHD is a neurological disorder that affects how the brain works. It can cause problems with focus, attention, and hyperactivity. But did you know that certain people are more likely to develop ADHD? By understanding these risk factors, those affected by ADHD can work...
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Neurofeedback and Medication: Can They Be Used Together?
So many people ask, “Can you use neurofeedback and take ADHD medications?” The answer is yes. There are many studies that show, even for people who are on medication, their brain will still identify as using the ADHD adult pattern. This is seen visually when they have...
COVID-19 Risk Factors For ADHD
There have been many stressed people throughout these difficult times. I’m here to help you learn COVID-19 risk factors for ADHD. Let me tell you the three main risk factors for ADHD: What’s the Number One Factor The number one issue for people with ADHD and anxiety...
What ADHD Does to the Brain
First of all, ADHD doesn’t do anything to the brain. However, what happens is the brain creates ADHD. So this is how it works, our brains have five main processing speeds that they use throughout the day to get us in the states that we need to complete certain...
How the Brain Causes ADHD
By Dr. Trish Leigh, Ph.D., BCN, Certified Brain Health Coach A healthy brain directs every thought and action with no effort. It runs smoothly, like an automatic transmission adjusting speed without the driver having to think about it. People with ADHD, in contrast,...
What is ADD/ADHD?
Even as recent as fifteen years ago people wondered “What is ADHD?” and argued if it was “real”. Now the Center for Disease Control (CDC) calls it the most common neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurodevelopmental is having to do with the way the brain grows and...
Help Your Child’s ADHD Without Medication
If your child struggles to control there ADHD, you may wonder how to help a child with ADHD without medications. Here's how to help your child's ADHD without medication. Help Your Child's ADHD Without Medication By Establishing a Routine Children with ADHD...
Heal ADHD, Anxiety, and Pain. It’s True.
Meet Sizzles. He is our Mascot to share with people that we can help you heal ADHD, Anxiety, and Pain without Medications. Some people don't love me using the word "heal" ADHD, anxiety, and pain. But, I think the word heal is perfect for what we do. If you cut...
ADHD and Anxiety Problems Made Worse by Electronic Use
When Stanley came to see us at Leigh Brain & Spine, he had neck pain, headaches, and behavior problems. He was struggling at school, at home, and with peers. That is putting it mildly, he was struggling everywhere. His behaviors were impulsive and getting him into...
What Causes ADHD and Anxiety?
Do you want to know what causes ADHD and Anxiety? One word, your BRAIN. Your brain is causing the symptoms of ADHD and anxiety by its use of an irregular brain pattern. The good news is that the pattern can be changed and optimized. Neuroscientists have discovered...