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The first thing that springs to mind when talking about treating ADHD with diet and nutrition is to remark that there is NO ADHD diet. If there were, then there would be no need for ADHD drugs such as amphetamines and psychostimulants. That would be a wonderful world where ADHD children on a healthy diet were behaving perfectly normally!
When children of only three years of age start to have problems at pre school and may even be asked to leave, then parents are obviously worried that this could be ADHD. In this particular case, the three year old boy was violent, aggressive and impulsive. The same behaviours were noted at home and the whole household revolved around him.
It is unbelievable that in this day and age, natural ADHD meds have gotten so little attention. That is because the powerful pharmaceutical lobby has done everything in its power to ensure that complementary medicine is kept in the background. It is shocking to realize that some of these companies have actually funded research to demonstrate that natural ADHD drugs such as homeopathic remedies are worthless and just diluted substances.
Did you know why natural ADHD alternatives are not even considered? Simply because parents and doctors have a very unbalanced approach to the whole ADHD problem. They are definitely not thinking outside the box.
Ever wondered why ADHD conventional medications using psychostimulants such as Cylert and Ritalin are so controversial? Well, the answer is very simple in that there are no clear cut answers and there are so many question marks over their effects, risks and long term benefits that it really is a question of faith, more than anything else. There is also the question of possible drug abuse, dependence, costs and the long term effects.
Why do you think homeopathic ADHD treatments are becoming so popular? The answer is that there are no big issues like side effects and long term health risks. These problems have plagued the conventional medications using psychostimulant drugs like Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall ever since they were introduced.
Are ADHD natural treatments any good? Do herbal remedies have side effects? These are just some of the questions parents rightly ask as they seek a new ADHD treatment approach for their child.
Why all the fuss about natural ADHD supplements? I think the main reason is that ADHD medication with psychostimulants has reached epidemic proportions. There are far too many children in the western world being drugged needlessly.
I was really shocked to find that when I did a search on Google for 'Ritalin deaths', there were 7,500 results! That was when I really thought enough was enough and it was really time to consider less drastic alternatives.
With the growing problem of bed bugs in the United States, the Centers For Disease Control is estimating that there will also be an increase of mental health issues. Not only do these parasites cause bite marks that could be infected, they also cause psychological problems.
Did you know that a new diagnostic tool for ADHD is approved by the FDA? It is based on a child's response or three critical areas of ADHD such as hyperactivity, impulsivity and attention span. A child is fixed up with electrodes and has to respond to geometric patterns on the screen.
Child ADHD symptoms will be very different from adult ADHD which are often more subtle and less noticeable at times. For example, an adult with ADHD may have real problems in getting a task finished within a certain deadline. Multi-tasking may well be a hallmark of their work style and that is tolerated until the deadline looms.
I can tell you straight away which attention deficit disorder treatment plan would be the worst possible one in my view. It is one which relies totally on amphetamine like drugs. It also ignores the importance of child behavior modification and just disregards the absolute necessity of teaching an ADHD child coping and social skills.
People considering going to therapy are often in great emotional pain and sometimes in physical or practical distress. What they seek first and foremost is relief and comfort. Gaining insight is often an important benefit of therapy. It feels good to have moments of clarity and say "Ah-ha!" but insight alone is not the goal of therapy. Beyond insight and short term relief, there are three important goals for therapy which change a persons inner and outer situation in life: personal authenticity, greater freedom to experience life and better human relationships.
Have you ever wondered why ADHD natural remedies have become so popular recently? There must be a reason. Actually there are several and each one is more alarming than the last one.
Let us see how natural remedies for ADHD could be a better and safer option for your child. Talking of safety, have you seen the latest study on amphetamine drugs from the University of Texas? This is just one of the several thousand which have raised troublesome question marks about the prolonged use of psychostimulants.
You can create success by choosing thoughts that empower you. Thoughts are powerful, if nurtured, will determine your destiny.
Medications for ADHD in the form of amphetamine salts are the subject of much heated debate in many medical, psychiatric and family circles. No wonder!
There are many ADHD treatments out there, maybe too many! How on earth can we decide what might be right for our children? I think a bit of wise experimentation is the answer and we should not get carried away too much by fads, fashion and hype.
I was very moved to read about the story of a twenty one year old woman who has been on ADHD medications for quite some time now and cannot get off them. It is clear from her story that she did not get the right sort of ADHD help when she most needed it. Let me explain a bit better.
I have just been reading a fascinating report in the UK Guardian newspaper about the costs of treatment for ADHD in the UK. Under the Freedom of Information Act, their reporters were able to get their hands on the figures for the costs of ADHD drugs and they are shocking. In the last four years, there has been a 65% increase in spending for ADHD drugs and this has cost the taxpayer over 31 million GBP a year!
Given that approximately eight out of every hundred children between five and eighteen are likely to have ADHD, there is rising concern about ADHD medicine. Apart from the side effects which are well known, there is a lot of worry among parents that these drugs may be misused by their children or passed on to their classmates. Adderall, one of the drugs most commonly prescribed is very popular as a study aid.
Medication for ADHD is a hot topic and causes many arguments and has always been controversial. There are millions of parents who will swear by these meds as it has helped their children to cope with the most demanding of the ADHD symptoms and has made life bearable for them. Consumer Reports, in a recent survey, found that of the 900 parents of ADHD kids interviewed, 67% reported that the meds were the most effective treatment.
If you have an ADD/ADHD child at home and are constantly facing that idiot box. Find out the consequences of excessive television time and recommended treatment option.
When people talk of hyperactivity disorder, they really mean ADHD but as hyperactivity is the most common symptom, it gets shortened to that. However, the definitions are interesting in that some experts refer to this as a 'behavioral syndrome' while others put it under the umbrella of a 'mental disorder'. Some others will dismiss it as a mere 'difference' in the way that children act and behave.
Some parents think that having ADHD children just means getting the prescription for the right medication from their doctor and all will be well. Figures from Canada last year show that there was a 43% increase in ADHD prescriptions for psychostimulants!
About 7% of U.S. children have ADD/ADHD. In some counties, 10% of children are on ADD/ADHD medication. Let's take a closer look at the definition, symptoms and treatment of ADD/ADHD.
If we knew what exactly is going on inside the brain of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, we might be able to treat it better and with a lot more success. Read this article to find out what the various issues are and then you will be in a better position to decide what is right for your child. Have you ever tried to have a cell phone conversation with somebody while walking through the mall?
Just imagine if there really was an ADHD diet! That would be so successful and we could forget about medication and all the problems that brings with it. Dream on!
Did you know that the guidelines for the age range for diagnosing ADHD are about to be changed? Many experts now believe that ADHD can be discovered at quite a late age so they are recommending that the upper age limit should be fixed at eleven years, rather than seven which is the present limit. Actually symptoms of ADHD may well be present at a later age for various reasons which are too complicated to explain here.