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Meditation helps students with ADHD: A new study

The Transcendental Meditation technique mai an effective and safe non-assistance drug for the treatment of ADHD, according to a promising new study published this month in the peer-reviewed online journal Current Issues in Education.

The study pilot followed a group of college students with ADHD who were meditating twice a day at school. After three months, researchers have discovered more 50 per cent reduction of stress and anxiety and improved symptoms of ADHD.

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"The effect was much greater than we expected," said Sarina J. Grosswald, Ed.D., a George Washington University expert trained cognitive learning and principal investigator of the study. The children also showed improvements in attention, memory work, organization and regulation of behavior. "

Grosswald said that after the routine of meditation in schools began, "teachers have reported they are able to learn more, and students could learn more because they were less stressed and anxiety. "

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Prior research shows ADHD children have slower brain development and a reduced ability to cope with stress. "Stress interferes with the ability to learn, it goes the brain, "said William Stixrud, Ph.D., Silver Spring, Maryland, clinical neuropsychologist and co-author of the study.

"Drugs ADHD is very effective for some children, but it is only marginally or not effective for others. Even for those children who show symptoms improved with the drug, the improvement is often insufficient or accompanied by troubling side effects, "Stixrud said." Almost everyone finds it difficult to pay attention, organize themselves and make a difference when they are under pressure. So it goes without saying that the technical MT, which reduces stress and organizes the functioning of the brain would reduce the symptoms of ADHD. "

While in some cases, a child can not function without medication, there is growing concern about health risks and side effects associated with common drugs cons ADHD including mood swings, insomnia, tics, slowed growth and heart problems. In 2006, the FDA required manufacturers to place warning labels Medicines for ADHD, listing the potential health risks.

These high risks and concerns are growing search engine parents for alternatives that may be safer for their children.

The study was conducted in a private K-12 school children with language based learning disabilities. Participation was limited to 10 students, aged 11-14, who had pre-diagnosis existing ADHD. Approximately half the students were medicine. Students pondered the school in a band for 10 minutes, morning and afternoon.

To determine the influence of the Transcendental Meditation technique at the beginning and end of the period of three months, the Parents, teachers and students have met the standard ADHD assessment inventory to measure stress and anxiety, behavior and competence social and executive function. Students also received a battery of performance tests to measure cognitive functioning.

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Andy Schoenbach Daryl and his daughter was diagnosed with ADHD in second grade. Like most children with ADHD, she was taking medication. "The drugs helped, but has had mixed results it still lost focus, was collapsing, and medications affected his sleep and appetite, "said Andy, who lives with Daryl Washington DC "It was not performing close to its potential and we do not see the situation improving. So at the end of the seventh year when his doctor recommended increasing the drug, we decided it was time to take another road stop the drug and the use of Transcendental Meditation. "

"The results were quite remarkable," said Daryl. "Meditations twice a day smoothed things, gives his views and enabled him to be more in control of his own life when things have started falling apart. It took some time, but it has gradually changed the way they handled the crisis and allowed him to feel confident that could make the biggest challenges in his own words, "climb a mountain."

"Everybody noticed the change," Andy added.

Grosswald explains that there are significant research showing the effectiveness of the TM technique for reducing stress and anxiety and improved cognitive functioning in the general population. "What is important about these new discoveries, is that among children who have difficulty focusing and attention, we see the same results. TM does not require concentration, control the mind or focus in a disciplined manner. The fact that these children are able to do MC, and do it easily shows that this technique May is particularly well suited for children with ADHD, "she said.

This study was funded by the Abramson Family Foundation and the Institute for Community Enrichment.

A second, recently completed a study TM with ADHD control group measured how the brain using electroencephalography (EEG). Preliminary data show that three months of practice the technique has resulted in significant positive changes in brain functioning during the visual motor skills. Changes were seen specifically in the brain circuits involved in attention and distraction. After six months of practice of TM, the measures of distraction moved into the normal range.

A third, TM 2 million dollar study of ADHD, which is funded in part by a grant from <a href = "target = "_blank"> http://www.davidlynchfoundation.org/"> The David Lynch Foundation </ a> will more fully investigate the effects of technology on ADHD and other learning disabilities.

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"The Center for Disease Control reports that almost 50 percent of the 4.5 million children (ages 4-17) in the United States diagnosed with ADHD are ADHD drugs and most people on the drug remain into adulthood.
"The rate of prescriptions for hyperactivity disorders attention deficit the U.S. has increased by a factor of five since 1991 with production of ADHD medications up 2.000 per cent in 9 years.
"The drugs commonly used for ADHD are stimulants (amphetamines). These medications can cause side effects and persistent negative, including sleep disturbances, reduced appetite, weight loss, weighed on growth and mood disorders. Side effects are often treated with additional medication to manage insomnia or mood swings. Almost none of the drugs prescribed for disturbances insomnia or mood are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with children.
"The long-term health cons of ADHD drugs are not fully known, but indications the risk of heart disease and sudden death, liver disorders and psychiatric manifestations. It was also found that children taking medication Long term have significantly higher rates of delinquency, addiction and stunted physical growth.

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"The Transcendental Meditation technique is a technique practiced Effort 10-20 minutes twice a day, sitting comfortably with eyes closed.
"TM is not a religion or a philosophy, and does not further change beliefs or lifestyle.
"More than 350 peer-reviewed research on the TM technique to confirm a number of advantages to relax the body and behavior.
"Several studies have compared the effects of different meditation practices and found that Transcendental Meditation can relax better and is more effective in reducing anxiety, depression and hypertension than other forms of meditation and relaxation. In addition, no practice meditation other popular shows consistency in all areas of the brain that is seen with Transcendental Meditation.
"The Transcendental Meditation technique is taught in the United States by a non-profit educational organization.

About the Author

Tom Ball, Teacher of Transcendental Meditation technique for over 30 years, has an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University, and a PhD in Peace Studies from MERU. Tom has enjoyed a rich career of lecturing and teaching across the US and around the world. He is a writer and Director of Transcendental Meditation, Asheville,NC, Transcendental Meditation and ADHD

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