Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program that Allows You to See and Heal the 7 Types of ADD

by Daniel G. Amen

BIOLOGICAL ADD TREATMENT SUMMARY Here Is a Summary of the Major Treatments for Each Type. ADD Type Diet Natural Supplements Medications Type 1. Classic ADD higher protein, lower carb Rhodiola, green tea, ginseng, L-tyrosine, zinc, grape seed or pine bark (abbreviated stimulating supplements) Stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or Concerta Stimulants or Provigil, Nuvigil Type 2. Inattentive ADD higher protein, lower carb stimulating supplements Stimulants or Provigil, Nuvigil Type 3. Overfocused ADD lower protein, higher smart carb 5-HTP PLUS stimulating supplements Serotonin and norepinephrine enhancing meds such as Effexor or Cymbalata; or a serotonin enhancing med, such as Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Celexa, or Lexapro, PLUS a stimulant Type 4. Temporal Lobe ADD higher protein, lower carb, maybe “ketogenic diet” GABA, gingko, vinpocetine, huperzine A, ALC, PS, NAC, and ALA PLUS stimulating supplements If mood instability, consider anticonvulsants such as Neurontin, Lamictal, Trileptal or Depakote, PLUS a stimulant Type 5. Limbic ADD higher protein, lower carb SAMe PLUS stimulating supplements Stimulants such as Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, or Concerta Type 6. Ring of Fire ADD higher protein, lower carb GABA, 5HTP PLUS stimulating supplements Anticonvulsants together with a serotonin enhancing med and then if needed a stimulant. Guanfacine or clonidine can also be used. Type 7. Anxious ADD higher protein, lower carb L-theanine, Relora, Magnesium, Holy Basil, PLUS sti...