are there any fast acting and good herbal alternatives to ADD/ADHD medication?
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as mentioned before fish oils are good, but you need to find them with omega 3 and high levels of EPA and DHA. This helps stimulate blood flow to the brain and therefore improve concentration. \n\nHope this helps
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Try Lamisil from the pharmacy.  It is awesome!
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DAVID HERE ARE SOME, CONCERTA, STRATTERA, METADATE AND FOCALIN. MY SON TAKES ADDERALL EX B/C HE IS ADHD.
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Try either of these:  Ginko Biloba (an herb), Choline (a nutrient), L-Glutamine (an amino acid).\n\nI take Ginko Biloba regularly, and it boosts you alertness and your mental agility.  You can buy it, or any of the others, at a health food store, or even at Walgreens, in the vitamin section.
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definitely dramamine...I couldn't live without it...also coke and gingerale and saltine crackers..and as far as natural remedies go, try ginger or peppermint tea
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I have a number of friends who have found that careful management of diet, including the use of dietary supplements has been useful in controlling ADHD.\n\nThe key here is getting proper nutrition. Most of my friends use a Meal Replacement Protien Shakes, not a muscle protien shake, a multi-vitmin, an Aloe Drink, and a natural mood relaxer.\n\nMinimizing the intake of sugar, and stimulants.
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You can also try:\n\nhttp://www.healing-arts.org/children/ADHD/homeopathy.htm\nhttp://www.newideas.net/homeopathic_medicine_adhd.htm\nhttp://www.abchomeopathy.com/c.php/3\nhttp://www.sweetpoison.com/health-articles/issue12.php\n\nOr any number of other sites. In Google or Yahoo search, enter the two terms: ADHD homeopathic
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I'm a student nurse studying mental health nursing, on our course we do child and adolescent placements which mostly consists of ADHD and family difficulties, which are often interlinked, but the most effective herbal remedy I heard people using was fish oils, Omega 3 with a high concentration of EPA and DHA being the most efficient. This works by improving the circulation of blood to the brain, improving concentration but as yet I have not heard of a herbal remedy that works for all aspects of ADHA. I did work with a few people who had taken FOCUS but did not benefit greatly from it. Although everybody is different and different remedies will work differently for each person. The main thing to look out for with herbal remedies is if they interact with any other current medication. Hope this helps.
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My son had/has ADHD...he is now 19. I would give him a cup of strong coffee or 1/2 an espresso, which counteracts the hyperactivity. He told me that the 'rushing' feeling inside of him was gone, so he didn't feel so restless and could focus on tasks.\n\nAlso, having a list of activities/tasks/responsiblities for the child can help structure their day. As soon as I used to see that idle glare in his eye I would suggest something from the list. As he got older he would look at the list himself instead of me having to suggest choices. \n\nAnother thing is since my son was very physical, when we were out in public if he was too restless I would make him do 5 back-flips, which would use-up that energy. You could use push-ups, jumping jacks, whatever the child can do or is age/situation appropriate.\n\nI always carried a Rubic's Cube or some type of puzzle game once my son was older too, when we were in situations where sitting/waiting were involved i.e. dr's office/dentist, etc.\n\nGood Luck!
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here are some herbs that help;\nButchers broom, ginko biloba, gotu kola, and hawthorn berries
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Medication may be the answer to problems associated with the syndrome ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin is stimulant which increases brain activity, enabling those with ADD/ADHD to control impulsively, regulate behavior, screen out extraneous stimuli, and increase attention span. \n\nThis may appear to calm the ADD/ADHD person while over stimulating those who do not have this disorder.  Most people who need medication, that is with abnormal brain function, do not abuse it; however, the potential for abuse is always there. \n\nThe only way to determine if Ritalin is the answer for specific learning and behavior problems exhibited by an individual is to determine whether or not the person has ADD/ADHD.\n\nRitalin has been used to calm and help millions of children and adults with ADD/ADHD; however, it should be used carefully.  If it doesn’t achieve the desired result or if the cure is worse than the disease, then the medication should be discontinued
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Try FEVERFEW!!! it's an herbal supplement that rescued me 10years ago...I was having them twice a month, & had jsut had a baby...couldn't crawl under the covers for a day or so to get rid of it anymore...so the hospital gave me Imitres...and promptly discovered I'm allergic to that....so talking to a friend, she told me about it & I started taking 1 capsule every day for the next 2 months...didn't have a single headache! Then it was almost 6 months before I got a vision disturbance (here it comes...) so I took another capsule & it went away, without ever exploding into a headache. Like I said, it's been over 10 years, & I've only had 1 mingrane since then, when I was out of town without my supply of feverfew.
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i works really well, i know loads of people who kept trying all the herbal rememdies such as st johns wort and wouldnt do anything for them, and it also reacted with other meds they where on! Citalopram is the one that worked wonders for my partner, but all the anti-depressants in the drug group SSRI's work well, its just finding one that doesn't give you bad side effects. \n\nGood luck what ever you choose
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I imagine if you do a simple google search for ADD symptom test or diagnosis, there will be something you can take and show your doctor. Have you expressed to your doc that you think you have this? If not, it might be enough just to discuss it with them. But no online test is going to give a definitive answer. Your doctor will still want to check you out before giving out prescriptions. Do the search and see what you can find and just schedule an appointment with your doctor to talk about ADD and ADHD. They should be open and willing to talk to you about such things. And if they aren't, find a doctor who is willing to give you a second opinion.
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U could try Ginkgo.\n\nAsk @ your Health Food shop 4 dosage.
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as an employee at a drug store, I can tell you that there are many supplements that can be used to improve brain function. One such product is Centrum Performance, a vitamin, which is supposed to "vitalize body and mind." another product is called BrainSpeed (runs about $40 for 60 tablets), obviously directed more for the brain. I personally haven't tried either of these products, nor have I spoken to anyone who has. I have been considering trying Centrum Performance. Anyway, just talk to a doctor or check out your local drug store.
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If you're talking about herbal pills for arousal and stamina, I've heard they work for some and not for others. Stamina RX for example sells really well. Don't buy an entire bottle till you figure out if it works for you. Don't know how healthy it is, though.