2010: ADHD and Pesticides?

ADHD affects approximately 10% of school age children. A new study published in the journal of pediatrics indicates children with higher levels of organophosphates (chemicals used in pesticides) were almost twice as likely to have ADHD. Do not be over alarmed, the study only shows an association, an association does not mean cause and effect. The study also does not indicate where the organophosphates came from only that they were present. However, the study certainly suggests that more research is needed. These pesticides are designed to be nerve agents for bugs. It is postulated that due to the developing brains of children they may be more susceptible also due to their low body weight. Think about a children’s dose for medication and how it is lower than an adult dose. In the past, other factors such as genetics, nutrition and other toxins have been associated with ADHD.  A 2009 study found a associating between ADHD and children that were exposed to lead as well as prenatal tobacco use. The basics still apply: 1. Wash fruits and vegetables, especially those without thick skins, 2. Peel and trim fruits and vegetable, and 3. Buy organic if your budget allows. Dr. Nelson Mane D.C., a doctor who treats children with ADHD and learning disabilities with Hemispheric Integration Therapy a neurological approach as well as Functional Medicine which looks at nutritional deficiencies and toxic exposures in Tampa said, “Overall this study should be educational and raise awareness. There seems to be many factors involved and we do not know if it is one factor or more than likely a combination of several factors contributing to the high rates of ADHD.  I would be more cautious if my child fell into some of the other risk categories such as exposure to lead, tobacco exposure during pregnancy, familial history, etc.”

Dr. Nelson Mane is a chiropractic physician certified in both chiropractic orthopedics and neurology. He has sub specialty training in childhood neurobehavioral disorders as well as vestibular disorders and electro diagnostics. He was one of 11 doctors out of 60,000 chosen by the American Chiropractic Association to start the first Chiropractic neurology board back in 1989.Dr Mane is a D.A.N (Defeat Autism Now) doctor. He is considered a pioneer in the use of Hemispheric Integration Therapy for the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information regarding Dr. Nelson Mane and his unique approach combining functional medicine with Hemispheric Integration Therapy go to www.Hitautism.com.

For more information about Dr. Nelson Mane, D.C. and his treatment approach for ASD go to http://www.manecenter.com/ADHD.htm.

Dr. Nelson Mañé, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.N.B., F.A.C.F.N., F.A.C.O.

Mañé Center

1602 West Sligh Avenue Suite 500

Tampa, FL 33604

Tel. 813.935.4744

Fax. 813.931.1427

Email: DrMane@manecenter.com

Website: www.manecenter.com