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ADHD Natural Treatments & Remedies

 

 

Diet as Natural Home Remedy

One of the most common disorders in neurobehavioral studies diagnosed in children is ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a growing problem. Beginning in 2003 through 2007, there has been a 22% rise in ADHD just in the United States alone. It is known that approximately 9.5% of children still in school have ADHD. Diet is the most effective natural home remedy for ADHD. Click here to read more about Diet as Natural Treatment for ADHD Remedy.

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Remove Sugar and Add B Vitamins

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that can affect children and continue into adulthood.  ADHD can be effectively managed at all ages simply by following a healthy diet.  An effective natural diet for ADHD is simply one that completely eliminates all excess sugar.  This diet is also full of essential fatty acids, B vitamins and essential amino acids.  This is one of the best natural remedies for ADHD.  In the 1920s the typical American consumed 5 pounds of sugar in a year.  Today it is 147 pounds annually!!  That’s nearly a half a pound a day.  No wonder we have problems.

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Gingko Biloba

A widely known and extremely effective all natural treatment for ADHD is an herb known as Gingko Biloba.  This is an especially powerful natural remedy for ADHD because it helps you to focus by increasing the amount of blood flowing to the brain.  It also helps to improve the circulatory system.  It is common to find many serious athletes that use Gingko Biloba as a preferred supplement to increase mental and physical stamina. 

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Chamomile

Teas are a relaxing beverage that can be enjoyed at any time of day.  Not only is the ritual of relaxing with the comforting aromas good for you, but the actual teas you consume are likely loaded with health benefits.  Chamomile is a very popular tea, and this natural treatment for ADHD is very effective.  Other health benefits include improvement in insomnia and is best when consumed just before bedtime.  Chamomile tea is a very common natural treatment for ADHD and can be found in any grocery store. 

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Skullcap

Skullcap is a very powerful tonic that naturally helps the nerves.  Skullcap is a great natural treatment for ADHD that contains both minerals and flavonoids.  These two simultaneously help to improve focus and reduce anxiety.  If you don't have a good health store in your town, this herb might be difficult to find.  If that's the case, you can order Skullcap online; just be sure that you're purchasing from a reputable online store.

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St. John’s Wort

St. John’s Wort is a very popular natural alternative treatment for ADHD.  This herb has lots of uses and is especially beneficial for treating depression and ADHD.  Other benefits of St. Johns Wort include a more positive outlook and view of life in general, a more general sense of well-being and increased focus and concentration.  St. Johns Wort is a great home treatment for ADHD and can be consumed either in pill form, or it can be made into a tea.  Be sure to regularly take your pill or have your tea, as the benefits of this herb are most pronounced when it is consumed regularly. 

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Rosemary

Rosemary is not only a popular herb for cooking, but it's also a very powerful and effective natural cure for ADHD.  This great home remedy increases blood flow to the brain and helps with ADHD symptoms.  Rosemary is also very beneficial in aiding memory and brain function.  You can commonly find Rosemary as a tea, or it can be used as a loose leaf herb to ADHD a savory flavor to your favorite recipes. 

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When treating ADHD, it is important to follow a natural remedy that directly addresses the underlying cause of the illness.  Typically, medication simply masks the problem and does nothing to cure the illness or disorder.  Some experts believe that ADHD is commonly caused by a deficiency of heart blood, or if you are a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, this is referred to as Y.

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Diet

ADHD causes lots of undesired behaviors, both in children and adults that suffer from the disorder.  Perhaps the most common displays of ADHD that need to be treated naturally are insomnia or disturbed sleep, anxiety, hyperactivity, lack of concentration and changes in consciousness.  One of the best ways to manage these trademark behaviors of someone with ADHD is through diet.  By consuming a plant based diet rich with fruits and vegetables, you will set yourself up for success by naturally managing and treating your ADHD. 

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Chinese Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine will commonly use four different types of examinations to treat ADHD.  Once the diagnosis of ADHD has been made, one of several treatment principles will be applied.  These include drain heart fire, open the orifices, tonify the spleen, tonify the heart Yin, or tonify the heart blood.  This is a very effective natural treatment for ADHD.

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It cannot be stated enough how important diet is for the direct management and control of all ADHD symptoms.  This disorder can be effectively managed by simply following a natural, clean, plant based died.  It is common to see people suffering from ADHD that also suffer from lots of digestive disorders.  These include but are not limited to constipation, bloating, diarrhea, cramps and chronic upset stomach.  Individuals that suffer from ADHD that have poor diets also tend of have high rates of sinus problems as well.  It is very apparent that died plays a crucial role in the natural management and treatment of ADHD. 

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Diet as ADHD Natural Treatment

While diet is obviously a very important aspect of anyone's daily life, especially someone that suffers from ADHD, it is also important to Address issues of potential food allergies.  Food allergies are also very common in young children.  People suffering from mis-managed ADHD commonly also suffer from what is referred to as “leaky gut syndrome”.  This uncomfortable disorder is caused by foods that many people are allergic to, however they may not be aware of this fact.  These foods include sugars of all kinds, chocolate, nightshade vegetables, peanuts, citric fruits, eggs, poultry and dairy.  Children that consume large quantities of these foods can typically trace their poor food choices back to choices that their parents make.  It is no accident or coincidence that sickly parents will raise sickly and diseased children that will only continue their poor food and lifestyle choices.  ADHD can be naturally treated with diet and by avoiding foods that can trigger dangerous allergies. 

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  It jump starts your metabolism and wakes your  body up.  Breakfast also sets a precedent for how we tend to eat the rest of the day.  Making a healthy choice for your first meal of the day tends to make you choose healthy foods for the remainder of your meals and snacks.  Typically, breakfast cereals with milk are common choices, however, these are the worst choices you can make if you are trying to control your ADHD.  For someone suffering from ADHD, breakfast should be 60-70% protein accompanied by 30-40% whole carbohydrates.  Good food choices include some toast with low-sodium, lean breakfast meats and eggs.  These natural food choices are very effective at managing ADHD through diet. 

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