So last time we talked about what ADHD is – a dopamine deficiency in the brain – and what it isn’t: anything that isn’t just that. Of course, there are many conditions that result in ADHD like symptoms, and that is precisely what is causing the recent trend of misdiagnosis and overall confusion. This is… Continue reading ADHD – continued….
Author: Dr. Binayamin Rotshtein DO
ADHD? Pass [UP] the Ritalin
Lately, it seems like kids are finding it a little bit harder to focus. What with endless links to click, eternally buzzing phones, and infinite Facebook notifications, it is becoming more and more of a challenge for all of us to channel our concentration on to one specific task. Of course, the technological theory is… Continue reading ADHD? Pass [UP] the Ritalin
What’s keeping you up at Night? It’s not what you think…
We’ve all been there: staring hopelessly into the glare of a menacing alarm clock, which soon will sound its screeching ring and mark the start of yet another day we have to somehow make it through, tired, cranky, and unproductive. Unfortunately, so many of us have accepted this alternative to a restful night’s sleep as… Continue reading What’s keeping you up at Night? It’s not what you think…
Anxiety: What’s the Big Idea?
Millions of people across the country suffer from Anxiety, a mental affliction, which manifests itself physically and psychologically, and can reduce one’s quality of life in a variety of ways. But before it is possible to break down the various categories of anxiety disorder, it is first necessary to understand what exactly anxiety is.