| You might disagree, but hear me out on this one. | | | | Some children feel better with a breakfast |
| Prescription drugs might be able to almost | | | | containing protein, so give that a shot. At any |
| instantly change the behavior of ADHD kids. They | | | | rate, make sure his blood sugar stays even |
| will suppress the symptoms of this disorder, at | | | | throughout the day, to avoid any mood changes |
| least until the next dose, but this form of ADHD | | | | triggered by blood sugar high and lows. |
| help comes at a very high price. Side effects of | | | | 3. Focus on natural remedies. |
| prescription medication include anorexia, anxiety, | | | | Natural remedies can be extremely effective in |
| depression, insomnia, stomach pain, and nausea, to | | | | helping with ADHD symptoms such as lack of |
| name just a few. And it may all be for nothing. | | | | attention and hyperactivity. Homeopathy, for |
| As thousands of parents have found, there are | | | | instance, has been used for decades all over the |
| many natural, effective and safe ways of getting | | | | world to help with a wide variety of ailments. |
| help for ADHD children. Here's how you can get | | | | Studies and observation indicate that benefits |
| started. | | | | may last even after the remedy is discontinued. |
| 1. Start giving your child quality supplements | | | | Best of all, homeopathic remedies are extremely |
| Essential fatty acids are enormously beneficial in | | | | safe: they have no side effects and there are no |
| supporting healthy brain function. Calcium, | | | | dangerous interactions to worry about. |
| magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation is | | | | 4. Research herbs. |
| often advised as well. Both B6 and GABA (an | | | | Passion flower has a calming effect and St John's |
| amino acid) have a calming effect. As with | | | | Wort helps fight depression, to name just two |
| anything, adjust the dosage based on your child | | | | herbs that are often used as help for ADHD. Pay |
| age and weight. | | | | attention to dosage recommendations and discuss |
| 2. Clean up your child's diet. | | | | any possible drug interactions with a health care |
| Think as natural as possible: fruits, vegetables, | | | | provider. |
| whole grains, beans, wild-caught fish. Make sure | | | | 5. Find a relaxation method that works for you. |
| your child stays away from foods with artificial | | | | There is a myriad of ways to encourage your |
| colors and preservatives, since those clearly | | | | child to slow down, listen to his body and quiet his |
| aggravate ADHD symptoms. Avoid giving him or | | | | mind. Massage, acupressure, and aroma therapy |
| her anything laden with sugar. | | | | are a few examples of techniques that can be |
| Many ADHD help experts also advise testing (or | | | | adapted for even very young children. |
| at least experimenting) to see if your child may | | | | Your next step? At least open your mind to the |
| have food allergies and sensitivities that trigger | | | | possibility that ADHD help does not have to |
| biochemical changes in his body, resulting in ADHD | | | | involve dangerous mind-altering drugs. A holistic, |
| symptoms. Common allergens are wheat, dairy | | | | natural approach can give us all the help for ADHD |
| and soy. | | | | that we need. |