| If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, | | | | from muscle spasms or inflammation. It |
| it's important for you to research all your | | | | doesn't knock you out like some sedatives do. |
| options. There are many effective natural | | | | |
| treatments available that have no side | | | | - Siberian Ginseng helps your body adapt to |
| effects. | | | | stressful situations. It also helps with |
| | | | endurance and concentration. |
| Sometimes something as simple as changing | | | | |
| your child's diet can help a lot. Reducing | | | | - Skullcap works as a sedative. It's useful |
| the amount of sugar and caffeine your child | | | | for insomnia, restless sleep, agitation, and |
| is taking in can improve his behavior | | | | nervous exhaustion. |
| drastically. Sometimes a child has a food | | | | |
| allergy that his parents aren't aware of. | | | | - Chamomile is a mild sedative that is really |
| Wheat and refined carbohydrates are prime | | | | good for helping babies and children fall |
| candidates, as well as artificial coloring | | | | asleep. |
| and preservatives. Removing these allergens | | | | |
| can help reduce his symptoms. | | | | - Green oat extracts are used for insomnia, |
| | | | and nervousness. |
| You may want to consider massage therapy, | | | | |
| which may help your child to relax and focus | | | | - Schisandra increases brain efficiency and |
| better. Feedback therapies can also help | | | | work capacity. It's also useful for |
| improve your child's concentration. | | | | insomnia. |
| Reflexology, relaxation training, and music | | | | |
| therapy may help, too. | | | | - Lemon Balm helps to nourish the nervous |
| | | | system. |
| There are also behavioral therapies. A | | | | |
| psychologist can help your child change his | | | | You may want to explore aromatherapy, which |
| thought patterns so he can get along better | | | | is the use of essential oils to relieve pain, |
| with others and be more successful. Social | | | | reduce tension and fatigue and invigorate the |
| skills training can also help your child | | | | entire body. These essential oils may be |
| learn how to develop and maintain | | | | helpful: |
| relationships. | | | | |
| | | | - Lavender is a sedative. Rubbing a few |
| Support groups for parents are very important | | | | drops on your child's feet, shoulders, or |
| too. You'll find out you're not alone in | | | | chest can help him relax and go to sleep. |
| this, and you can get help and support from | | | | |
| other parents who know what you're dealing | | | | - Cedarwood stimulates brain function. You |
| with. Educating yourself is very important | | | | can rub a few drops on your child's forehead |
| so you can help your child. | | | | and neck, or let him smell it for a few |
| | | | minutes. |
| Your doctor may not be aware of it, but | | | | |
| homeopathic and herbal remedies are available | | | | - Vetiver has a musky, smoky aroma that can |
| that help your ADHD child to concentrate | | | | calm your child and help him be more patient |
| better. These remedies support your child's | | | | and agreeable. It's also helpful for |
| brain and nervous system, and help him to | | | | depression. |
| feel better. Flower essences may calm your | | | | |
| child and relieve hyperactivity. | | | | - Frankincense is often used for improving |
| | | | mental function. |
| Here is a list of herbs that are helpful for | | | | |
| ADHD: | | | | - Smelling orange essential oil can help your |
| | | | child relax. |
| - St. John's Wort is very good for | | | | |
| depression, fear, insomnia, anxiety, feelings | | | | Natural non-drug treatments for ADHD should |
| of worthlessness, nerve pain, and night | | | | always be your first step in treating your |
| terrors. | | | | child. A healthy lifestyle and a good diet, |
| | | | combined with herbs and homeopathic |
| - Kava Kava relieves anxiety, stress, | | | | treatments, can be very effective in |
| insomnia, tension headaches, ADHD, and pain | | | | controlling your child's symptoms. |