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Urinary Neurotransmitters Measured

Dr Charles Parker — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:14:43 +0000

Just in case you aren't sure, and want a clear, definitive set of references on all this complexity - I'm loading up this new paper just for you. Do read it - 3 pages of refs

Intuniv Answers: ADHD Neurotransmitters – Glutamate Matters

Dr Charles Parker — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:00:45 +0000

Bottom line in the office: 1. Excess glutamate alone presents as ADHD with hyperactive and significant ODD symptoms. 2. Diminished glutamate often presents as inattentive, and may be associated with ODD symptoms, but less overt anger. 3. Excess glutamate with both excess dopamine and norepinephrine appears as untreatable with any ADHD meds

Intuniv For ADHD: Details Beyond ADHD Indications

Dr Charles Parker — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:22:45 +0000

Our multiple CorePsych Blog reports on Intuniv [this the 6th] have kept CorePsych Blog on the first page of Google for many weeks [today #9 on the first page of 199,000 hits], ... and why? Hey, I'm not bragging, I'm thanking...

ADHD, Immunity and Gut: Picky Eaters Revisited

Dr Charles Parker — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:22:21 +0000

If you think you have it bad with ADHD, just throw picky eating into the problem. Then ADHD can become almost untreatable. Those with picky eating problems often [not always!] have significant problems with the North of the GI tract and immunity which gums up the works.

ADHD Medication Rules: Affiliate Details

Dr Charles Parker — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:07:48 +0000

Just take a look at the hundreds [now nearly 2000] of comments here and elsewhere that highlight the challenges with dialing in ADHD medications for effective treatment. No, I am not asserting it's all a mess - many do well and have no problems - but it is quite true that the challenges out there are not rare, but rather commonplace, - way too commonplace.

Lyme Update: New Neuroscience Evidence

Dr Charles Parker — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:50:59 +0000

Why should we become very interested in Lyme? Why should those with psychiatric concerns even think about this odd presentation often relegated to infectious disease docs? Simple: Lyme Disease is the Great Imitator

ADHD Medication Rules: Why not use the science?

Dr Charles Parker — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:11:44 +0000

ADHD Medication Rules: Paying Attention To The Meds For Paying Attention is hot off the press - and is available July 4 -> July 11 at the promised early bird discount.

Intuniv for ADHD – Neuroscience Answers

Dr Charles Parker — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:43:13 +0000

Intuniv Questions Encourage More Specific Maintenance for ADHD Sorry for the silence readers, I’ve been writing… – ADHD Medication Rules: Paying Attention to the Meds for Paying Attention is done, and the Launch Date is, get this, July 4th. Do you think there’s a significance there? You will soon see that independent thinking is the [...]

Recovery Becomes Deeper: Addiction Biology Evolves

Dr Charles Parker — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:31:34 +0000

“Repeating the same thing, expecting different results” now brings new meaning - as rusty, ineffective activities, no matter what their origin, can begin to feel like repetitive insanity.

ADHD Medication Rules: What To Do

Dr Charles Parker — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:58:06 +0000

Because we already know each other I am sending this out to give you a heads up on a forthcoming special pre-publication offer with - ADHD Medication Rules: What To Do When Nothing Is Working -