ADHD and Natural remedies-Focus and Attend?
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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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First and foremost, nutrition.\n\nRead nutrition/ingredient panels on food product labels very carefully.\n\nCorn syrup is an insidious food additive that is one of the main culprits in ADHD among children. The processed sugars create a mental state of hyperawareness that results in uncontrollable hyperactivity. It is extremely important that corn syrup, and related corn by-products, like corn starch, are completely eliminated from your daughter's diet.\n\nBe aware: canned and packaged foods, like ketchup, barbecue sauce, gravy, ice cream, wheat bread, frozen lasagna, TV dinners, pot pies, sugary snacks, candy bars, tomato sauce . . . are all corn syrup culprits. Again, look for corn syrup on ingredient labels.\n\nRelated to that: look for any kind of added sugars, like what you get in ice creams, candy bars, sauces . . . Look out for sugar!\n\nNext, try to regulate processed flour products. These are white breads, white pastas, and white rice. They are high-glycemic index carbohydrates, which means they are instantly converted to sugar when digested. You need to switch to whole wheat pasta, brown rice, wild rice, or basmati and whole grain bread (do not use wheat bread!)\n\nThen, try to get her involved in something physical: basketball, softball, martial arts, dance, a game of catch, bicycle riding . . . Physical activity is great for reducing the effects of ADHD.\n\nYou also need to reduce the amount of time spent watching TV and playing video games. These contribute to ADHD.\n\nI am very wary of using herbal remedies on children. Herbs are no more or less potent than over-the-counter drugs, and can cause serious health effects in children. You must consult with a pediatrician before using herbs.\n\nGood wishes for helping your daughter, and I hope you consider my nutritional suggestions.
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Get a doctor to prescribe the medicine they give to people with Attention Deficit Disorder.  You will also do better on your tests/exams if you take it before them too.
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Homeopathy :-\nYour conditions call for the remedy SEPIA 30C thrice a day half hour before meals and NATRIUM MUR 30C Thrice a day half hour after meals. You can take these along with your conventional medicine just put about half an hours gap in between them take these remedies for three days and let me know the progress. You will be cured in a short time ! Just keep me updated so we can revise or amend your medications as required.\nTake Care and God Bless !
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NO CONTEST - I'll take a homeopathic remedy over convential medicine ANY day as long as it works - but I will use conventional medicine if I have no other choice - too many doctors today fill our bodies with so much GARBAGE that it makes us sicker than we were when we first saw them!!\n\nFOR EXAMPLE - they now are looking at the results of infant immunization shots containing THIMERESOL (which contains Mercury!!) and how these shots are causing all sorts of neurological disorders including autism, mental retardation, global learning delays, and many others!
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ADHD is a medical condition. Medication controls the SYMPTOMS of this disorder but it doesn't cure it. Some kids, like the one in my class with ADHD right now, actually do worse on the meds and have to be taken off. Then there are side effects. For other kids, medication has helped tremendously and worked well. The kind, dosage, and timing of the medication must be experimented and adjusted.\n\nWhatever you decide to do, medication SHOULD NOT be the only, or indeed the primary, means of intervention. You say he is not focused or organized. It is imperative that you find someone to help you teach your son skills and stratgies to help him cope with these challenges. You have the right as a parent to request special services for your son. That is, to ask under special education law or the American with Disabilities Act to have accomadations made for your son in the classroom.\n\nWhat kind of doctor diagnosed and prescribed medication? Hopefully you have the resources to take your son to a doctor who specializes in ADHD and related conditions. Other conditions mimic ADHD but do not respond to medication because they aren't the same medical disorder.\n\nYou may also desire to have your son tested for food allergens or sensitvities and monitor him for sleep disturbances. Also, increase the amount of physcial activity that he gets each day and limit the amount of computer games, video games, and television programs to less than 30 minutes a day. None of these things actually causes ADHD but in my opinion they may worsen the effects. \n\n\nTo sum up: it is not always necessary nor desirable to treat ADHD with medication though sometimes it is very useful. But medication should ALWAYS be paired with other interventions and therapy to work with the child.\n\nGood luck!
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If and only if what ever I am concentrating on is interesting to me, and if I take some breaks if it gets boring! I to have those letters they say you wont be able to concentrate on nothing (ADHD), this is not so! Just have to find ways around your limitations, like taking breaks....
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There is a great alternative to using medicine for ADHD\nTry taking all sugars away. My mom did that for my nephew because sugar is way to processed and cause symptoms of ADHD also you need to think about what other things these medicines can be causing.
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Stay focuse!\n\nSlowly and easy does it!
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i would try meditation, exercise, improving diet and getting plenty of rest.  you have to start with the basics in order to build up to mental preparedness.  by meditation i would say sitting on the floor (maybe with some pillows) for about 20 min - hour, close your eles and concentrate.  dont let anything distract you and just be relaxed calm and in control.  for the diet i would cut back on excessive loads of sugar and make sure you are getting 3 meals a day with plenty of water.  soda pop would not be something you should be drinking.  for sleep at least 8 hours a night possibly 9.  go to bed regularly at the same time every nite and wake up at the same time.  afer you have done all that then i would start doing some crossword puzzles and suduko puzzles.  also make a concious effort to be polite and communicate properly with others.  none of the whatever's, slang words, ums and's, filler words.  \n\nremember the basics first. \n\nif you are in a situation where you think you might have a medical problem then go see a dr as soon as possible.
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A can of redbull could do the trick (one every 3 hours or so). Also keep the temperature cool, your brain can focus better and heat makes you drowsy. You could also look into an ADD medication like Ritalin. It helps to maintain focus and attentiveness, however you might have trouble getting that instantly. If you don't like energy drinks such as redbull, there are caffeine pills available at the pharmacy. Make sure your area is well lit and you are organized. The best thing is to make yourself comfortable: play some jazz or classical music (although it might be tempting to listen to heavier stuff, this will just distract you).
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I'm a Naturalist.  I don't believe in synthetic drugs.  I suffered from migraines -- at twice your daughter's age, but I can offer some advice.  Take what you will.\n\n1.  Cut intake of carbonated beverages and refined sugars to a minimum.  Cut fats somewhat.\n2.  Add baked and parboiled potatotes to the diet.  Bread, pasta & rice are also helpful if not "oily".\n3.  Add milk (whole) to the diet - if she opposes "straight" milk, make milk shakes/smoothies and prepare dishes in which milk is essential (i.e., cereals, quiches).  Don't serve cold beverages/dishes) close to bedtime as it might interfere with her sleeping.    \n4.  Take caffeine out of the diet (sodas, etc.).  Buy caffeine-free soft drinks (for when she insists on them); decaffinated teas, etc.\n5.  Drink Peppermint Tea (decaffinated) is said to help sooth headaches/migraines.  Minimal sugar, if any, but discourage it.\n6.  Warm meals (as opposed to cold) as often as possible.  They are relaxing.\n7.  "Feverfew" is an herb said to cure migraines.  Health food stores often carry dried herbs.  Grind it, add to salad dressing or wherever you can - she won't taste the difference.  I don't know if it's available in capsule form -- but it's hard to trust manufacturers of herbal supplements to "know" what you're getting.  If available in capsule form, I recommend taking the contents out of the capsule and adding it to foods.  (I don't like the gelatin capsule sitting in the stomach long, or the sudden burst of contents once it breaks down; the herb more evenly distributed in food is healthier.)\n8.  Exercise - running, bike riding....  vigorous activity/play.  Exercise relieves stress and helps the nutrition of the body flow more evenly.\n9.  Yoga -- children's classes available some places -- they are relaxing, teach relaxation, and straighten the spine.  \n10.  Deep breathing, clearing the mind, and relaxing... when the headaches occur, after getting into bed, and whenever else it's convenient.  Cool cloths and dark rooms are helpful when having a migraines.\n11.  Get to the cause of any stress.  The stress may be minimal (or not), but refined sugars, caffeine, (etc.)... without proper balance of milk, potatoes, (etc.)... can inflame pulses causing migraines.  \n\nNote:  A baked potato or potato salad would be a healthier after-school snack for someone with migraines.  If there are activities during or after which she often gets migraines, serve a potato or milk... and see if that helps.\n\nWrite me if I can ever be of any help.\n\nGood luck.  (I know they are dreadful!)\n\nClar
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Consult with your doctor before starting any type of supplementary measures ... even vitamins. Certain natural / herbal remedies can actually have serious interactions with medications. Most are harmless, but it's always a good idea to check to make sure. Talk to your doctor! \n\nGood luck and best wishes..
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how about changing your work study habits instead. Try a place thats quiet with no distractions, get up often and stretch or take a short walk in fresh air every 30-45mins. Don't snack while working change subjects or projects if you find yourself stuck or losing focus and then come back to it. There are lots of herbal and otc's that make claims but do any of the really work or cause more harm or just waste your money.
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Acomplia: a soon-to-be released weightloss drug with the side effect of increased memory consolidation.\n\nRitalin: the drug given to ADHD children to help them focus, does the same for regular joes wishing to study harder.\n\nChewing gum while studying: the movement of the jaw activates a neural reflex which increases blood to the brain, sending more oxygen and glucose to learning centers.\n\nCaffeine: not only increases ability to stay awake, but alertness contributes to memory consolidation.\n\nExercise: a healthy body is a healthy mind\n\nHealthy food and multivitamin: there is no point trying to increase your learning ability with all the other's listed above if you are starving your body of what it needs to function at a minimum.
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This sounds weird, and it's not exactly a food or herb but it will TOTALLY help you in remembering things like for tests. Juggling. I know sounds weird, but from personal experience, and friends experience, we all tried it. And it worked!!! Just learn to juggle and do it often for fun. You will totally be shocked at the results!! Hope that helps a little!  Also green vegetbales! Tehy stimulate the mind, making it work like more clearly, lol!
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Marigold plants, acutally. Sounds like you're wanting to go natural. Of course there's Raid for ants and roaches. Try clove oil too if you're wanting natural remedies.