| Study had shown that 1 in 10 children is suffering ADD | | | | ongoing communication that can lead to a more |
| ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). If your | | | | productive and stable life. |
| child suffer from ADHD, it's important that you make | | | | Many who have used alternative natural remedies |
| sure he or she has a proper treatment. | | | | have suggested that herbs are key to treating ADD |
| Ritalin, a popular wonder drug used to treat ADD and | | | | ADHD and that this, in combination with specific oils, as |
| ADHD, has become controversial once again. Its side | | | | well as vitamin B, and chamomile tea can reduce the |
| effects have caused many parents to stop the use of | | | | child's anxiety as well. Parents are also advised to |
| this drug and turned to alternative remedies. Let's talk | | | | ensure the child receives plenty of rest and drink at |
| about alternative remedies for ADD/ADHD and how | | | | least 6-8 glasses of water a day. |
| more and more parents are finding this method more | | | | There is one other item that should be mentioned |
| viable and safe for their kids. | | | | regarding children who do not do well in school. Under |
| Studies have shown that a change in the diet of a child | | | | the current system, and because there is a lack of |
| with ADD/ADHD may be quite effective. Moreover, an | | | | funds appropriated to secure qualified school-based |
| increase of fruit and leafy green vegetables and the | | | | support teams, a child can be incorrectly diagnosed |
| decrease of foods containing sugar and | | | | with ADD/ADHD by a social worker or school |
| carbohydrates appear to be working in controlling this | | | | psychologist. In addition, any recommendation by |
| disorder. | | | | counselors or the aforementioned teams should not |
| Many doctors have articulated the need for vitamins | | | | include retaining a Ritalin prescription. |
| and minerals, which not only provide nutritional value to | | | | Unless and until a child is properly diagnosed, it is up to |
| the child, but also in combination with a proper diet, are | | | | the parents to decide the course of treatment they |
| worth making the change from medications to natural | | | | wish to take for their child. Whether conventional |
| remedies. | | | | medicine or natural remedies, ADD/ADHD can be |
| While there are many professionals who offer | | | | controlled by loving parents who work with their |
| alternative methods in treating ADD/ADHD, the bottom | | | | children in an effort to decrease the problems |
| line is that a child with this disorder needs attention, and | | | | associated with this disorder. |