Natural Remedies for ADD/ADHD

As an opener to Natural Remedies for ADD/ADH it is believed that many childhood behavior patterns are now been blamed on either ADD Attention Deficit Disorder or ADHD Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.

The child is been "zapped" with Ritalin, end of story. This should not be the end of the story, it should be the beginning of perhaps a difficult path, but definitely a beneficial one for the child.

Firstly you have to get a proper verdict from your Medical Practitioner that your child is suffering from this disorder, and then embark on a journey of discovering that there are natural remedies for ADD and not just DRUGS.

This disorder can be very difficult to diagnose correctly, because many of these symptoms appear in normal healthy children.


What could be plain downright naughtiness, lack of parental discipline, creativity, or a high energy level is been bandied about as ADD/ADHD without getting a firm diagnosis.

Once a firm diagnosis has been received you can then take a look at the natural remedies for ADD available to you, from your kitchen or health shop.

As this disorder is more prevalent in boys than girls we are referring to the child as a he.

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder

• Your child gets distracted extremely quickly.
• Staying with a single activity for a period of time is an impossibility for him.
• He makes stupid careless mistakes.
• Seems to ignore you when you speak to him.
• He has to be consistently reminded of important daily commitments.
• Never completes anything he starts.
• Is always losing things.
  
  
  

ADHD - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

• Cannot wait his turn!!
• A tendency to disturb other children.
• Talks incessantly.
• Quiet and gentle activities are not within his range of capabilities.
• Most irritating of all, he is twitchy and jumpy and is always squirming in his seat.
• Runs about madly, excessively.
• Leaves his seat when he has been told to remain seated, eg assembly or even in church.
• Irritibality.
• Disruptive in the school and classroom.
• Trouble making and never seems to keep friends.
  
  
  

Lets look at help from a natural point of view, in other words as some natural remedies for ADD, and study what your child should and should not be eating, and see if there are any herbs which will help him.

It should be noted that we are not going to look at this from his stomach point of view, this is for his brain.

What He Should Not be Eating!!

Remember, this is a physiological disability beyond the control of your child, but you can help by helping him to avoid the following foods without been unnecessarily restrictive.

• All junk food.
• All forms of refined sugar.
• All carbonated Beverages.
• All foods that contain artificial colors, flavors and monosodium glutumate (MSG).
• All foods that contain preservatives and yeast.
• All processed foods.
• And foods that contain salicylates.
  
  

What can he eat?

He can eat foods low in salicylates such as

• Banana's, pears, and paw paws.
• Cabbage, celery, lentils, lettuce, peas, potatoes, bean sprouts, brusell sprouts, cauliflower, chives, green beans and onions.
• Cashew nuts, hazelnuts, pecan nuts and sunflower seeds.
• Carob, cocoa, golden syrup.
• Butter, cream, cheese, milk, natural yoghurt, ice cream.
• Canola oil, margarine and butter.
• Oats, rice, rice cereals plain, rye and wheat. Avoid all breakfast cereals that are flvoured and include fruit, nuts, honey or coconut.
• Beef, chicken, eggs, fish, lamb, organ meat, tripe, veal, liver, prawns, shellfish.
  
  
  

Not such a bad selection after all - and this is real food!!

Other Recommendations

• Buy toothpaste from the Health Shop
• Limit exposure to TV and loud music.
  
  
  
  

Minerals which are believed to help.

Calcium is important for the smooth functioning of nerves and muscles. Magnesium (known as the anti-stress mineral) also assists in the transmission of nerve impulses, these two combined work as a marvelous natural tranquilizer.

Tests have also shown that many ADHD children have a Zinc deficiency which is important for the metabolism of relevant neurotransmitters, fatty acids and melatonin (some evidence suggests that melatonin promotes sleep in children with ADHD). So link to zinc and see what your kid should be eating to keep up his zinc levels.

And last but not least, we look at some Herbs as Natural Remedies for ADD.

Ginko Biloba

Ginko Bilbo is very good for concentration, it is known as the brain herb and seems to boost symptoms of attention and working memory.

Valerian Root

Has had dramatic results for calming hyperactivity and anxiety.

Chamomile

This Herb is a natural sedative and helps calm discontent, fits of temper and relaxes and tones the nervous system.

Oats

Oats is one of the best remedies for "feeding" the nervous system. It is a relaxant and strengthens the whole nervous system.

St John's Wort

Has been known through the ages as a folk remedy for emotional disorders.

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