All Natural ADHD Treatment
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by: Chris Miller
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It has been indicated in many scientific studies that children with ADHD are metabolically different than the average child. These differences in metabolism and cellular functioning affect how a child perceives and interacts with his or her surroundings. It is through these differences that changes in diet and the addition of certain natural supplements can help a child adjust and focus.
While many fads in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder come and go there are few who would argue with the effectiveness of even the addition of simple multivitamins, including zinc as a supplement to average low quality diet all too common in todays children's lives.
Vitamin B6 as a treatment option for ADHD came onto the scene during the 1980's and was touted as being an all natural cure for the treatment of inattentiveness and lack of focus. Its overall function is that of regulating amino acid metabolism. Many intriguing studies have shown that vitamin B6 in combination with Magnesium can improve a child ability to focus in school as well as reducing the levels of hyperactivity and aggressiveness.
Another all natural treatment option for ADHD is Omega 3 Fatty Acids. It has been suggested by many studies that children who were not breastfed were more likely to develop ADHD, and many believe that this is due to a mothers natural production of fatty acids in her breast milk.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids can be found in Fish Oil, Hemp Milk and other supplements. Dosages as little as 1 gram have been shown to significantly reduce the symptoms of ADHD in varying degrees when taken regularly over a period of time, from three to six months. It not only alleviates the symptoms of ADHD but can help with depression and aggressiveness.
Ginkgo Biloba, a Chinese medicinal extract long known for its power to increase memory and improve concentration, has an almost immediate effect on ones ability to concentrate upon ingestion. The effects can last for several hours with little or no side effects. However it should not be taken with any other anti-coagulant medications or combined with aspirin or ibuprofen as the combined effect prevents the clotting action of red blood cells. It should also not be taken by people already using MOI based anti depressants.
Stimulants such as Ritalin are an often prescribed medication for the treatment of ADHD, however it has been shown that Caffeine and certain other herbal stimulants can have a similar effect without the harsh side effects experienced by some children.
Caffeine has been shown to stimulate the frontal lobe of the brain increasing short term memory and therefore ones ability to focus on the task at hand. However if one does not suffer from ADHD symptoms the regular intake of caffeine can lead to a caffeine induced anxiety disorder at which point consumption should cease so that the body can return to normal.
As you can see there are a variety of all natural options that exist as alternatives to over the counter drugs such as Ritalin and Aderal. Indeed the recall of previously approved ADHD treatment medications such as Cylert for sale in the United States shows that though they are currently believed to be the best medications they are not the only option.
About the Author
The ADHD Treatment website is a useful resource for information regarding many aspects of Attention Deficit Disorder, including Medications, All Natural Treatment Options and the Stimulant Adjustment Process. The is also information on the treatment of Adult ADHD.
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