Natural Remedies for ADHD
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Natural Remedies for ADHD
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition where an individual finds it difficult to stay focus on a task. This disorder affects mainly children but can occur in adults as well. As such, natural treatments for ADHD for children is safe with no side effects versus prescription medicine.
Prescribed and over the counter medicines such as Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall are used to treat ADHD. However, long term use of these products has been known to cause serious effects on the brain. Addiction to these products is also another side effect.
This is why more and more parents are looking at natural remedies to treat their children. There are debates (as always) on the effectiveness of using natural remedies for ADHD.
List of Natural Remedies:
1 – Diet/Lifestyle
Studies have shown that the increase in children with ADHD coincides with increase use of artificial sweeteners and preservatives in their food. By reducing and/or completely stop using them will help in controlling ADHD. Besides, they have no nutritional values so this will help children twofolds.
Studies has also shown that children who spend more time outdoors has shown improvement in their ADHD. As more and more children today are spending more and more of their time in front of TVs, computers, gaming consoles, the number of ADHD is on the increase. So get them out of the house and get some fresh air and activities.
2 – Vitamins
Vitamin B6 increases alertness. Zinc is used to reduce ADHD behaviour. Multivitamins also has shown positive results in reducing ADHD behaviour.
3 – Natural Remedies
Note: Please consult a homeopath first before using the following herbal treatments as mixing them or using the wrong dosage may cause harm in those suffering from ADHD. Some minor side effects include allergic reactions.
* Pycnogenol (extract of pine tree bark) improves the attention span.
* Green Oats (Avina Sativa), Ginseng, and Brahmi improves attention, increase blood flow to the brain, and relieves stress.
* Ginkgo Biloba enhances brain activity and allows the brain to focus thus negating the effects of ADHD. A minor side effect is headache.
* Skullcap (Scuttellaria laterifolia) helps to soothe the nervous system which allows ADHD sufferers to have better focus on their tasks.
* Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) helps to relax and calms the brain. This allows ADHD sufferers to be more attentive and focus.
* Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) increases concentration and attention span after using for 12 weeks.
4 – Aural Visual Stimulation
Using a process called “Entrainment”, audio video stimulation is used to alter the brainwave patterns. This process has not reached the mainstream in terms of ADHD treatment, but studies has shown a very high successful rate. The treatment is very expensive so check with your insurance company for coverage.
Natural Remedies for ADHD Recommendation
It is imperative that you do all research before proceeding with any of the above treatments. Please take note in regards to using natural remedies in section 3 above.