Shine – ADD/ADHD

SHINE: Helping Children and Adults with ADD or ADHD 

Too many people in the world view ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) through a negative, problematic lens that is counterproductive when helping people with these conditions to lead a productive, positive life. Here at Birmingham Wellness Center, our team of chiropractors has studied several programs to find one that is positive, natural and above all, effective. After much study and training, we are happy to announce that we are implementing the SHINE program, developed by world-renowned Dr. Edward Hallowell, M.D., Ed.D, who is not only a leading authority in the field of ADHD, but who also has ADHD himself. This program is helping change people’s lives for the better around the world!

National Interviews with Dr. Hallowell

SHINE in Birmingham Provides a Positive Outlook for Those with ADHD

The SHINE Program stands for “Special Help Integrating Neurological Experience,” and it starts by helping those with ADHD and their families to change their negative perceptions about this “way of being” into positive ones. For example, ADHD people are often labeled “restless,” when they should be called “energetic.” The label “intrusive” could be relabeled “eager.” Inability to focus can be changed to “sees connections that others miss”; “stubborn” can be switched to “persistent,” and so on. 

We love Dr. Hallowell’s description of ADHD patients: he says they have Ferrari engines for brains, but with bicycle brakes. So the multi-faceted approach we are presenting with the SHINE program in Birmingham helps ADHD patients fortify their brakes while tuning up their bodies and brains naturally—without medication if at all possible.

The Focus of the SHINE program fits well with our chiropractic care. One of the things that really helps ADHD patients is continuing spinal alignment care, combined with physical exercise and an intensive nutritional focus. The key is to get a proper diagnosis from someone who understands ADHD, who can then apply a positive approach that improves the capability to focus while not dulling the inherent talents of those whose brains are exceptionally wired. We are so impressed with how the SHINE program does this. It removes the worry, the shame and negative labels that can destroy a person’s confidence and self-esteem, while instead giving them the tools and encouragement to use their Ferrari brains to accomplish extraordinary things.

Our Birmingham chiropractors are certified to offer this strengths-based approach to helping ADHD patients for children and adults. We provide intensive support and counseling along with ongoing chiropractic care, nutritional intervention and exercise counseling. Most of all, we help our patients understand that ADHD is not a “disorder” or a “deficit.” As Dr. Hallowell explains, it is a gift that takes special help and skill in unwrapping. We are proud to be able to provide that special help here at Birmingham Wellness Center.

Please call us today at (248) 645-6070 if you or someone in your family has struggled with ADHD. We can provide the natural, positive, effective, drug-free approach you have been seeking!