How To Treat ADHD Naturally

If your child is diagnosed with ADHD what do you doto numerous studies that suggest the opposite which
next? This is the most common diagnosis given tohave been done over the last two decades. Many
children in this country today. The AACAP (Americanparents have reported that hyperactivity is reduced in
Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) estimatesas little as eight weeks when they limit consumption of
that among grade school children 5% of girls and 10%sugar, foods with chemical additives and refined foods
of boys suffer from this disorder. The United Statesin their children's diets. They claim their child is more
has roughly 5 % of the world's population yet wefocused and less disruptive when given a diet high in
consume 90% of all the Ritalin produced in it. Evenwhole grains and vegetables with a controlled amount
more concerning is the age of children being put onof protein. In light of the current problem with childhood
these drugs. In children under the age of 5 prescriptionsobesity this choice of a more healthy diet can help with
for these stimulants increased an astonishing 107% forweight control also.
girls and 78% for boys between 1991 and 1995. WhileNATURAL HERBS
these drugs have been shown to help 60% to 75% ofThere are a number of herbs that are known to calm
children put on them people are getting verythe nervous system. Some of these include St. Johns
concerned about the side effects these drugs haveWort, skullcap, hops, passion flower and lemon balm to
on their children.name a few. These can be taken safely as long as
The most common medications prescribed for ADHDyou remember that a child's dose should be one forth
are Ritalin and Adderall. These drugs are known asto one half of the adult dose that is recommended by
psychostimulants. While many children taking thesethe manufacturer.
drugs experience improved focus better grades inTAKE A BREAK FROM TECHNOLOGY
school and generally feel better about themselves theyWe all know how much time our children spend on
do come with side effects. These include insomnia,computers, cell phones, and watching television each
weight loss, abdominal pain, headaches and depression.day. This constant exposure to electronic stimulation
In 2007 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issueddoes two things. It fragments their attention span and
warnings of side effects like stunted growth andexposes them to unhealthy levels of EMR
psychiatric problems. So it is not surprising that parents(electromagnetic radiation). When a child is sensitive to
are looking for alternative therapies. We have listed aEMR it can cause agitation to the nervous system.
few natural ways that you can treat this condition.Some of the side effects from this are memory and
GET YOUR CHILD INTO A ROUTINEattention problems, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue,
Children with ADHD have a natural tendency towarddizziness and headaches. It is suggested that you limit
chaos. They find new activities and adventuresexposure to one hour per day.
appealing. The fact is that they are balanced by theIn conclusion, you need to work with your child. They
exact opposite. You want to create a nurturingneed to feel loved and part of this new routine.
environment for them. Creating a set time to doSuggest that he or she have a nutritional snack instead
homework, eat meals, exercise and go to bed eachof a sugary one. Or playtime includes the new remote
day provides them with this.control car they have instead of a computer game. By
MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS A HEALTHY DIETdoing this you and your child will be much happier in the
At this time the current medical standing is that there islong run.
no link between food and ADHD. This is stark contrast