Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD) is a neurobehavioral developmental disorder.  It’s symptoms include impulsive behavior, inability to concentrate well, hyper-activity, difficulty in learning, and poor social skills.  Some of these “signs” are considered normal in young children so keep this in mind if your child’s teacher or physician has labeled your kid with this disorder; especially in young boys.   Remember, we live in a prescription crazed society now-a-days.  Some people think there is an agenda with the pharmaceutical industry, like Michale Moore in his documentary Sicko, for example.   Statistics, however, show that 25 – 35 percent of children with this disorder have learning disabilities.  They also show that millions of kids are on Ritalin prescriptions.  Medication is necessary in some cases, but precaution should be used as the long term effects are not fully understood yet.  It has also been reported that various ADHD medicines can lead to emotional disorders in the long term.

Diet is often connected to attention problems and hyperactivity; this is especially the case with sugar; preservatives, additives, and a diet with too much fast or processed foods are also contributing factors.   Buying and preparing fresh food is your best bet here.  Remember, our bodies are natural organisms and our brains by chemical reactions.  To illustrate this, consider that when an alcoholic comes into a recovery room for the first time, he or she is given a cup of coffee with a lot of sugar in it to calm them down.  This is because sugar reacts in our blood system the same way alcohol does.  In fact, alcohol is made with equal portions of sugar and yeast.  Too much sugar can also trigger anger and fear related problems as it sometimes activates the adrenal glands; the fight or flight chemical that naturally resides in our bodies, for example.

Other contributing causes are environmental pollutants and heavy metal toxicity which can lead to upsetting the brain chemistry.  Also, a lack of proper essential fatty acids and certain vitamins and minerals, especially B’s, magnesium, and iron; again, nutritional deficiencies.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1) Phosphatidylserine: Take 500 mg daily for 4 months.  This is a naturally occurring substance that helps brain cells properly function.

2) Essential Fatty Acids: Take 1000 mg daily of DHA.  Also take 100 mg of GLA which can be found in Evening Primrose Oil, Black Currant, and Borage Oil.

3) Calcium and Magnesium: 1000 mg of Calcium and 500 mg of Magnesium daily.  This will calm down the nervous system.

4) Vitamin B6: This vitamin helps to make serotonin.  Taking this with a B-complex or a High Potency Multivitamin will do wonders.

5) Bach Flower Remedy: Click on the Bach Flower Remedy menu tab above.  Usually 5 drops under the tongue will do, however, teenagers can take up to 10 drops.

- Impatiens is good for impatient people who are quick thinkers and talkers.

- Cherry Plum is good for impulsiveness.

- Crab Apple is good for people who are easily ashamed of their disorders.

6) Homeopathy:

- Hysocyamus 30c: Used for excitability, restlessness, and disruptive behavior.  Helps prevent sudden outbursts, twitching and fidgeting, and generally inappropriate behavior.

- Arson Iod 30c: Balances temper outbursts, irritability, and restlessness.

- Verta Alb 30c: Stabilizes emotions and nerves.

- Tuberculinum 30c: Soothes irritability and confusion; need for stimulation and change.

A product called BrightSpark contains all the above ingredients in one Homeopathic Remedy.  Click on the BrightSpark link below to read further.

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