| Research for ADHD is primarily focused on better | | | | alternative treatments has been brought to the |
| diagnostic methods as well as other treatment options. | | | | attention of the public, with several studies backing up |
| The diagnosis of ADHD is based on evaluation of a | | | | their effectiveness and safety. |
| medical professional based on subjective impressions | | | | Aside from the well known treatment which is |
| of parents, teachers, and other people in close contact | | | | psychotherapy, other treatment options for ADHD |
| with a suspected ADHD case. There are no | | | | include yoga, vitamin intake, diet modification, and |
| laboratory tests or procedures that can be used to | | | | natural cures such as herbal medicine and |
| make a definitive diagnosis of ADHD as of now. | | | | homeopathic remedies. |
| With regard to the treatment of the disorder, research | | | | Yoga is said to be of value in helping ADHD patients |
| on ADHD alternative therapies have been quite | | | | focus and pay more attention. It can also help them |
| extensive as current prescription medications have | | | | relax when faced with a stressful situation through |
| been a matter of debate for a long time already. | | | | deep breathing exercises. Intake of vitamins like |
| Prescription medications used in the treatment of | | | | B-complex, fish oil, magnesium, calcium, and zinc can |
| ADHD has been a very controversial issue due to the | | | | also help with brain functioning. |
| side effects caused by the meds. | | | | Studies show that there is a definite decrease in |
| ADHD is a common childhood disorder. Children are | | | | ADHD symptoms through vitamin supplementation. |
| those who receive the stimulants as part of ADHD | | | | Avoiding foods rich in sugar and have preservatives |
| treatment yet they belong to the exact age group that | | | | and additives can also minimize hyperactivity, |
| few research for ADHD medication effects are done. | | | | impulsivity, and inattention. |
| Long term effects of stimulant medications have not | | | | Natural cures like herbal medicine and homeopathic |
| been established so it is still a big question whether it | | | | remedies are very effective in controlling ADHD |
| can actually cause negative consequences if used for | | | | symptoms, as well as much more cost effective. In |
| a long time. In addition to that, there are serious side | | | | herbal medicine, some of the common plants used are |
| effects observed in those patients who took ADHD | | | | ginseng, gingko biloba and chamomile. Some of the |
| medications. | | | | potent ingredients used in homeopathic remedies |
| Some of these are psychotic episodes which can lead | | | | include hyoscyamus, cina, arsen iod, tuberculinum, and |
| to increased risk of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, | | | | verta alb. |
| heart-related problems, and the risk for substance | | | | Research for ADHD diagnosis and treatments still has |
| abuse. | | | | a long way to go. Hopefully, more treatments that are |
| With this in mind, a lot of research for ADHD | | | | safe and effective can be uncovered with time. |