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Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD

by Daniel G. Amen

2001•EN
About the book

Daniel G. Amen challenges the traditional view of Attention Deficit Disorder as a single condition, arguing instead that it manifests in seven distinct biological patterns. Relying on functional brain imaging known as SPECT scans, the book identifies specific categories such as Overfocused, Limbic, and Ring of Fire ADD. Amen details how different areas of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate, govern behavior and focus. Each type requires a customized treatment plan involving targeted supplements, specific dietary adjustments, medication, and neurological exercises rather than a universal clinical approach.

This guide serves parents, educators, and adults seeking an alternative to standardized diagnostic methods. Readers look to this text to understand why certain treatments fail while others succeed based on their specific brain activity. It provides a framework for identifying individual symptoms and offers practical changes for managing executive function. By the end, the reader possesses a roadmap for matching therapeutic interventions to their particular subtype, aiming to improve concentration and emotional regulation through biological insights.

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Published
2001
Language
EN

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