Treating ADHD Without Medication: Managing & Reducing Symptoms Without Drugs
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Children with ADHD don’t necessarily need to take medication to do well in their life, as there’s an alternative and much better option for treating ADHD that doesn’t require any drugs at all.
In this video, Dr. David Velkoff, CoFounder and Medical Director of the Drake Institute of Neurophysical Medicine refutes the common misunderstanding that parents must automatically medicate their children when they’ve been diagnosed with ADHD.
Dr. Velkoff explains a non-drug treatment option that is not only possible, but preferable to drug-based treatments because it can lead to long-lasting improvements in ADHD symptoms.
For more information about ADHD treatment options, please subscribe to our Channel, visit our website at www.drakeinstitute.com, or contact us at 1-800-700-4233. - Věda a technologie
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I found out as an adult that I had ADHD. How I deal or cope with it is, if I'm working on something that I need to concentrate on, I listen to music, especially when I am on the computer. It keeps me focused and i get a lot down.
Attending the Drake Institute was extremely depressing for my teen age son. He was so excited and positive about finding a way to help himself towards more "normal" behavior. but his attendance created more negative feelings toward himself and actually led to a more depressed outlook on his life. As a parent the expense, which would have been fine if he had shown any improvement, was extreme.
I am sorry that your son did not benefit from his treatment from us. Please call our clinic at 949-653-2020 on a weekday and I would like to review your son's case with you. We have recently brought in new breakthrough clinical technology that has made a difference in a few patients who did not benefit before. I would like to provide additional treatment to your son at "no charge" if I feel that the newest technology could make a difference.
Kind regards
I started roller blading and realized it was a neurofeedback exercise. As soon as my focus started to drift I lost my balance. I was forced to maintain focus or else I would fall. It does seem to benefit my condition. Also, they say balance activities are beneficial as they strengthen your cerebellum, which is a possible source of adhd issues.
The cerebellum is involved in ADHD and can be positively affected by the most advanced neurofeedback technology. We learn new skills through feedback.
Neurofeedback works through the learning mechanism of operant conditioning.
Great idea!
Great idea!
What about trampoline exercise?
That's how ADHD works. We can focus just fine under either one of two conditions: 1) something is interesting for us or 2) something is posing an immediate threat (for example falling).
My buddy did something similar he found that if he woke up at 4am, and did yoga for 2hrs, he could perform _slightly_ better during the day. Then, he tried Ritalin, and the effect was life changing. I’m the same way.
ADHD is a spectrum, and we have too many Dopamine re-uptake transporters. Long lasting Ritalin makes it so that my Dopamine re-uptake is the same as everyone else’s.
I think the best approach is to just a acknowledge reality, and deal with it. Something like what the doc suggests is expensive, and it’s not going to work.
You're right. Medication for ADHD, which is strictly a neurological / executive-disfunction condition, *is* the best solution we have, not yoga or routine-adjustment or awareness-training or therapy or anything else. czcams.com/video/_tpB-B8BXk0/video.html
Unfortunately most health ins. doesn’t cover this.
Thank you for this video Dr. Velkoff, as a child I was never diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, so it was never treated. For the most part it didn’t fully affect my life and work. I went to school and even got a master’s degree, it was a struggle at times, but I did it. Now at 46 it has completely gotten out of control where it’s affecting my performance in every area of my life. Especially at work, not able to focus during the day to do my work is very frustrating. Late at night is when I’m finally able to hyper focus, it’s very exhausting because then I end up going to bed past 4am and it’s not conducive to productivity in any area of my life. I feel hopeless at times. I do have good eating habits and exercise, but I do have a lot of stress because of this issue which affect me at work. I have been looking for a solution that doesn’t require medication, if at all possible. Do you think this method is something that could help me? I live in Eugene, Oregon do you have any suggestions for someone here for me?
I do not know of an experienced clinician in Oregon who treats with brain map guided neurofeedback but there may be some. I would suggest doing a google search for your area and you may find an experienced clinician. You are welcome to call our clinic at 800-700-4233 and make an appointment to speak with me on the phone.
We help many patients from all over the United States if you could come here to Los Angeles or Irvine for 6 weeks as an outpatient.
Kind regards
Volume 179, issue 12 of The American Journal of Psychiatry contains the study, "Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial Testing the Efficacy of fMRI Neurofeedback on Clinical and Cognitive Measures in Children With ADHD", which found no significant effect. What's your explanation for that outcome?
I do not use fMRI neurofeedback so I cannot comment on it. I use EEG neurofeedback.
I do know that research has shown that fMRI neurofeedback improved visual processing.
I.find it very difficult to.manage my Adhd without Medication. Not a popular opinion I know but quitiapine helps me so much, it allows my brain to calm down. I spent years on concerta and it did nothing for me, so sometimes it's about finding out what works for you
Wow is this available if I'm Australia or via a Zoom call? I'd very much love to get this treatment
Good Doctor, can you tell me, can this be done with an EEG machine and then potentially done at home? It just seems to me that I could buy an EEG machine for a LOT less than the flights, hotels, and Doctors visits... Maybe if you had an option where people (different prices for patients .vs practioners?) could rent machines and get training via a webinar perhaps? You could treat a lot of people at once who could normally not afford this!
Hi I'm trying to call but no one has been answering! Please let me know the best way to reach the Drake Institute.
Do you have an affiliate in Maine?
How hard would it be to rig that brain wave monitoring thing up to my gaming pc so I can force the game to not work unless my brain is in the zone? does that thing only work with that specific racing game, is the user in control of the car? or just watching it?
If I did this obsessively for weeks on end would it essentially cure my adhd?
Cause if I could fix my adhd while also just doing laps on the Nuremburg ring id be normal in a week. What kind of equipment would I need? is it proprietary software or hardware? Is IT overly Expensive?!
Thanks
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www.braincorelouisville.com/how-to-get-started-with-braincore. I believe they have an at home treatment. If you figured out how they rig this for us, maybe YOU could create something similar but without the medical gatekeepers.
Thank you so very much, Dr. Velkoff! This literally brings so much HOPE to families coping with ADHD. Stay Blessed!
Thank you for your kind words and I am gratified the information is helpful.
Thank you so much docter, I am a student at university, so these your videos help me for my research and study. Thanks a lot
Thank you
Thank you for the help
Happy to help
I have recently been diagnosed with Adhd, age 51. Tried meds for a week, result was lack of sleep but had more concentration and focus. How can I manage without meds but have more focus
Would you direct me to those studies that support your hypothesis and claims? Thanks,much appreciated
I would suggest isnr.org/isnr-comprehensive-bibliography
Kind regards.
Dear Doctor, I'm not from US and from Asia. Both me and my 8 year old daughter have ADHD. I would like to know how much it would cost to treat us and how many times do we have to come and how long will it take for the whole course of this? I know that it's hard for you to give a figure considering all the associated variables but I still would like to know how much of an expense that I need to bare.
Please contact the Institute during the day at 800-700-4233 and my staff can help you.
Out of town patients need to be here for at least 6 weeks, depending on the disorder being treated. Kind regards
just discovered that i have adhd through youtube videos, but i couldn't finish any video talking about treatment, can you post a video more appropriate to those who have this condition, im confused 😢
How do you do this with boring stuff?
I get hyperfocused on things I find interesting.
I avoid some things at all costs, which causes problems in my life.
Other stuff just ceases to exist.
The treatment is very engaging. During neurofeedback training/treatment, when the patient can see the results of how their brain is working, then with visual and auditory feedback one can improve your own brain functioning to regulate more optimally. The feedback makes it possible and easier. In addition, when your day-to-day life improves as a result of the treatment, you become increasingly more motivated to do your best in treatment.
I hope this helps.
Can adults with hyperfocus be helped?
I can see how this treatment can be helpful in the long term. In a way, it is teaching the brain the mindfulness and focus with immediate feedback. If a kid can learn to practice these techniques, it can plasticize the brain during the development. Is there a place in Cleveland for this treatment?
Try reaching out to Dr. Thomas Collura with Brainmaster Technologies as they are in the Cleveland area. They should be able to provide a referral.
@@drakeinstitute429 thank you Doctor
Hey Dr. my son's ADHD in Ethiopia is not a treatment for children what can do
Try the book (or method) Infinity Walk
is it covered by insurance
Does it work for adults that were late diagnosed ?
Yes. It is based on findings of the qEEG brain map linked to symptoms.
Is it effective also with adult patients of 40+ age?
Yes, it is effective with adult patients over 40 as long as they are motivated to change and improve their lives.
Have you used that same set up to regulate your brain? Have you tried the same set up on your own brain?
Yes as it can also be used for peak performance in enhancing self-regulation, including for athletes.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🧠 *Understanding ADHD Treatment Options*
- ADHD does not necessarily require medication for effective treatment.
- Introduction to an alternative and preferable option: brain map guided neurofeedback.
- Emphasis on the possibility of successful non-drug treatment for ADHD.
01:23 🚫 *Reasons for Avoiding Medication*
- Dr. Villenkoff's decision not to prescribe ADHD drugs.
- Explanation of brain map guided neurofeedback as a safer and more effective option.
- Recognition of the risks associated with common ADHD medications.
02:18 🧩 *Understanding ADHD Brain Activity*
- Insight into abnormal brainwave activity in children with ADHD.
- Introduction to the concept of a qeeg brain map as a blueprint for treatment.
- Explanation of the under-activated state in the frontal region causing focus issues.
03:52 🎮 *Neurofeedback Treatment Process*
- Description of the neurofeedback technology used in brain map guided treatment.
- Individualized treatment protocols based on brain map findings.
- The patient's active role in modifying brain activity through auditory and visual feedback.
05:11 ⏳ *Long-Lasting Improvements with Neurofeedback*
- Comparison between neurofeedback and drug treatments regarding lasting improvements.
- Emphasis on neuroplasticity and the brain's ability to regulate itself.
- Highlighting the temporary nature of drug treatments and the potential for relapse.
06:06 🌟 *Success Stories and Conclusion*
- Brain map guided neurofeedback as the primary and successful treatment for over 30 years.
- Celebration of clinical successes in improving focus, emotional, and behavioral regulation.
- Encouragement to like, subscribe, and leave questions about non-drug ADHD treatment in the comments.
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Does insurance normally cover this?
Unfortunately not.
What's the study on ADHD regarding nature vs nurture? Given the link between childhood trauma of sorts and ADHD. Gabor Mate theorises that environmental circumstances could be the causes for a lot of ADHD symptoms, especially where trauma is present.
I don't see how this information helps anyone, it doesn't provide us with anything we haven't already learned about ADHD in the last two decades. In fact there has been tests done to show that brain scans are not a reliable way of determining weather someone has ADHD or not.
Seems likes bunch of psuedo science nonsense if you ask me. The reason why we use stimulant medication is because it works, in conjunction with cognitive behavioural therapy, nutritional supplements the stimulants are even more effective.
I agree with you that nutritional supplements and behavioral therapy can enhance the improvements of treatment (I would add whether it is neurofeedback or medication, or a combination of both).Genetics can play an important role in developing ADHD and there are possible environmental risk factors such as premature birth, low birth weight, exposure to alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy to name a few. I do believe that early childhood trauma can affect brain development. Neuroimaging such as quantitative EEG brain mapping is used to improve neurofeedback treatment success by targeting the specific brain networks linked to symptoms.
A comprehensive scientific bibliography on EEG Neurofeedback: isnr.org/isnr-comprehensive-bibliography
This field isn't _fully_ a hoax, but promoting it as a fully developed ADHD treatment based on the very small amount of studies and their weak results, to prices that far surpasses those of medication, isn't honest. It's money making.
I think this treatment can be good for some but cutting out all other treatment methods just feels inhuman bc what works for some doesn’t work for all. I saw a doctor one time for adhd who said their clinic doesn’t offer stimulants and I never went back bc what that tells me is they’ve set their minds on one treatment method and that limits the amount of things we can try that might help me. Now after trying many other things and non stimulant meds that didn’t work for me (Year’s of suffering) we landed on adderall and it’s changed my life for the better. I don’t say that it came easily for me to try this medication bc my best friend that doesn’t have adhd became addicted to this medication...so me trying it and seeing how much it’s helped me really means the world to me.
For over 30 years we have successfully helped countless patients improve their lives. As a physician I chose this treatment because it is life changing for most patients as they become empowered to improve their brain functioning and have more successful lives. But it doesn't mean that it is for everyone.
An extensive scientific bibliography: isnr.org/isnr-comprehensive-bibliography
@@drakeinstitute429 Cool! I'm browsing through the list right now and I'm particularly interested in reading the recent studies with placebo controls that showed some promising results, yes, but no difference between placebo and NF-groups.
My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD going into high school. We’ve done Adderall and she does not like the side effects. Changes her personality she says. So she really struggled through high school. She wants to try Strattera, which is a non-stimulant because she also has a cavernous angioma in her brain and her psychiatrist said don’t use any stimulants because of this. Well stimulants are the only thing that helps her get anything done in her life. Adderall helps her get her chores done but doesn’t like the side effects.
I’ve done this neurofeedback with her when she was younger, she is now 24 years old. We are back to getting off of medication and going to try diet again. We’ve tried everything. I feel bad for my daughter because she just wants to have a normal life and get stuff done like everybody else. But now she has an added problem her angioma.
Does it work for 40+ year adults?
We have helped adults over 40 years old. Sometimes it is more complex because adults with ADHD may also be suffering with anxiety and/or depression that need to be treated as well.
I treated my ADHD symptoms up to 80% for one month by finding my own method. Therefore, I believe it is possible to remove the symptoms updo 80% therefore becoming a normal person by learning about your psyche or mind.
Write a Book and I will buy it. Do you have videos about how you did it? Tks.
Сan you demonstrate placebo-controlled studies in this area with at least a hundred people? By placebo, I mean, for example, telling people in front of a screen that they can move a car, even if they can’t? Moreover, such studies would show the effect even after (for example) a year.
Because if you can’t, it’s just another hoax that only gives false hope.
This. Where’s the studies?
isnr.org/isnr-comprehensive-bibliography
neurofeedback is expensive in europe 😢
With a well-trained, competent, experienced doctor treating the patient, the improvements can be life changing.
can adhd symptoms cure without medicine
There are patients who have reduced or resolved their core ADHD symptoms to a degree whereby they are no longer diagnosed with ADHD by the completion of treatment.
But what about adult adhd?
Adult ADHD can also be successfully treated with brain map guided neurofeedback or medication.
White grapes help
non-drug treatment
nothing but meds help the brain fog and ability to think and speak.
Which medication do you take?
ADHD symptoms have been reversed for many by switching to a lower carb/keto/carnivore WOE. Fasting can also help for adults. Getting rid of all the sugar, processed foods, grains, and vegetable/seed oils may reverse the symptoms of many, if not all, chronic diseases, including ADHD.
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Eliminating or minimizing sugar, avoiding artificial food additives (flavors and and coloring) are helpful along with a healthy diet to support brain development.
You read like a scammer.