Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a profound effect on injured individuals and their families. Cognitive deficits caused by TBI interfere with work, relationships, leisure, and activities of daily living, exacting a personal and economic cost that is difficult to quantify. [2]
Often times, patients deny having had any head injuries and so I have to get out my "Head Injury Checklist". Once filled out, both the patient and I can see all the various times a head injury may have occurred. If you would like to review and fill out my "Head Injury Checklist", you can do so by clicking on the button below.*Amen, Daniel G.. Healing ADD Revised Edition: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD 4
Dr. Amen states, "I am often asked how to differentiate Type 4 Temporal Lobe ADD from temporal lobe epilepsy. This can be challenging. Both disorders are due to abnormal activity in the temporal lobes. Both disorders are helped with anticonvulsant medication. Temporal Lobe ADD may be a combination of a variant of temporal lobe epilepsy that is comorbid with ADD. In order for the diagnosis to be Temporal Lobe ADD there needs to be long-standing core ADD symptoms in addition to the temporal lobe symptoms. Many people with TLE do not have ADD symptoms and so would not fall into the Temporal Lobe ADD category." [6]
HELPFUL TREATMENT TIPS
In Type 4 cases we work with supplements that boost the brain's production of gamma-Aminobutyric acid (γ-Aminobutyric acid) or GABA. This neurotransmitter is a calming neurotransmitter. Remember a neurotransmitter is a chemical that nerves endings use to communicate either an excitatory or inhibitory message to the adjoining nerve ending. We can also use magnesium, which is also a calming mineral. Both Gaba and magnesium and other specific nutritional supplements/herbs can be used to calm the nervous system. One way the nervous system can be calmed is to up-regulate the parasympathethic nervous system (PSNS), which is our "rest and digest" nervous system. In addition a protein-rich diet with plenty of healthy fats helps stable blood sugar (glucose). Low amounts of simple carbohydrates are important in stabilizing blood sugar are well. Remember, glucose is an important part of the fuel delivery system to the brain and the rest of the body. A high carbohydrate diet tends to cause more ups and downs in blood sugar and corresponding energy levels. A high carbohydrate diet also tends to create a state of chronic inflammation in the body. Inflammation in the leading theory not only for cancer and heart disease, but also brain dysfunction.
In order to improve blood flow to the areas of the brain affected with Type 4 ADD, so regular exercise is important. Many nutritional supplements can also improve circulation to the brain, including:
Type 4 Temporal Lobe ADD cases typically respond very well to a individualized program of nutritional support and brain-based therapy consisting of neurofeedback (brain wave retraining), heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback , and Interactive Metronome. If we can help in any way, feel free to contact us at The Clear Mind Institue of Southeast Michigan at our ADHD hotline; 586-930-5148. We are located on the west side of Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, Michigan, across from the Shelby Township Library.
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Notes:
1. Amen, Daniel G.. Healing ADD Revised Edition: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD (Kindle Locations 2192-2193). Penguin Publishing Group.
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3927143/
3. Amen, Daniel G.. Healing ADD Revised Edition: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD (Kindle Locations 2240-2243). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
4. Amen, Daniel G.. Healing ADD Revised Edition: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD (Kindle Locations 2244-2247). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
5. Amen, Daniel G.. Healing ADD Revised Edition: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD (Kindle Locations 2425-2428). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.
6. Amen, Daniel G.. Healing ADD Revised Edition: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD (Kindle Locations 2470-2475). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.