| Natural remedies for ADHD children do exist. As | | | | treating ADHD naturally are Skullcap, Gingko biloba, |
| most people are aware, ADHD stands for | | | | German chamomile, Oatstraw, Gotu Kola, |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Children | | | | Rooibos, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Ginseng (both |
| affected by this disorder have a difficult time | | | | Siberian and Panax) and Hawthorn. Some of these |
| keeping still, maintaining their concentration, | | | | herbs can be found in combination remedies. |
| forgetfulness, impaired judgment and learning | | | | Gingko is well-known for improving memory. It |
| disabilities. The majority of children diagnosed with | | | | also increases blood flow to the brain and |
| this disorder are put on Ritalin or other | | | | increases the neurotransmitter levels, which will |
| pharmaceutical therapies. | | | | improve a child's ability to focus. Gingko also tends |
| Studies have shown that ADHD is caused by a | | | | to make these changes permanent, so it doesn't |
| problem in the area of the brain that is responsible | | | | need to be taken forever. |
| for coordinating external stimuli. Norepinephrine, a | | | | Gotu Kola also helps memory and brain function, |
| chemical in the brain, carries messages back and | | | | while decreasing anxiety. Research is also showing |
| forth between different areas of the brain. These | | | | that Gotu Kola helps increase circulation. |
| messages activate the needed areas, while telling | | | | Siberian Ginseng is another brain stimulant |
| unneeded areas to shut down. In ADHD, this | | | | (amazingly, stimulating the brain actually helps |
| process is impaired, allowing different areas of the | | | | those with ADHD to focus). It also helps |
| brain to compete with various stimuli. The result is | | | | moderate the body's release of energy. Panax |
| confusing for the child, and they can get irritated, | | | | Ginseng normalizes body function and relieves |
| aggressive or anxious. | | | | stress and fatigue. |
| For those who wish to use natural remedies for | | | | Yet another facet of natural remedies for ADHD |
| their ADHD children, there are diet and lifestyle | | | | lies in homeopathy. Homeopathy distills the |
| changes to make in addition to herbal remedies. | | | | essence of plants into small beads that melt under |
| They have been found to be effective, and don't | | | | the tongue. Homeopathy is based on the theory |
| lose effectiveness over time like pharmaceutical | | | | that like cures like, so if you had a fever, you'd |
| drugs. | | | | take a remedy that was known to cause heat. |
| First, the child should avoid sugar. There is | | | | That is a very simplistic explanation, but it |
| evidence that children with ADHD may not | | | | conveys the gist of it. Many parents have had |
| process sugars properly, resulting in aggressive | | | | good results using homeopathy for ADHD, and |
| and restless behavior. Soft drinks should also be | | | | the remedies are extremely gentle. Nux Vomica, |
| avoided, even the sugar-free varieties. Soft drinks | | | | for example has been used successfully for |
| contain phosphates that cause exaggerated | | | | ADHD, in the 6x strength, which is available over |
| muscle activity due to the fact that they displace | | | | the counter at any health food store that sells |
| calcium and magnesium levels. | | | | homeopathic medications. |
| Make sure your child gets enough sunlight. | | | | Try out some of the natural remedies for ADHD |
| Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is sometimes | | | | before subjecting your child to the pharmaceutical |
| misdiagnosed as ADHD or ADD. Full-spectrum | | | | alternatives. Whether you choose homeopathic or |
| lighting can be used if the child cannot go | | | | herbal remedies, you can find something safer for |
| outdoors. | | | | your child. |
| The herbs that have been found most useful in | | | | |