Like you, many parents are looking for natural ways to treat ADHD. Some of these parents are afraid of the risks and long term effects of drugs while others have kids whose symptoms got worse by taking the recommended drugs. Other parents just prefer a natural approach because it fits with their current lifestyle. Whatever your reason, read this article and you will find out more about the natural approach.
Any natural method is incomplete without a sound diet as its foundation. A healthy diet will make any treatment plan more effective. When you give the body the nutrients it needs to function properly, it roots out dysfunction and heals itself more quickly. When you feed the brain what it needs to produce feel-good neurotransmitters, this helps create a balanced mood, especially when you also steer clear of chemicals and preservatives that can adversely affect the brain.
Following a good diet is the first of three natural ways to treat ADHD and the advice is simple: substitute processed foods for food that is fresh and in its most natural state. So instead of potato chips, give your child salted celery and apple slices topped with a thin slice of cheddar cheese. Focus on lean fish and meat, fresh vegies and fruit in season. Beans and raw nuts are also filling and very nutritious. Also make sure your child steers clear of soda and drinks lots of water instead.
The next step is to add a supplement designed specifically to alleviate the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Since there are many natural remedies on the market, be sure to look for one with proven ingredients including Hyocyamus, Arson Iod, Tuberculinum and Verta Alb. These ingredients work together to get to the cause of ADHD and reduce hyperactivity, calm agitation, increase focus and curb impulsivity without any side effects. This is one of the most effective methods of all the natural ways to treat ADHD because it gives the brain what it needs to restore proper function.
Another way to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is to teach kids skills that will help them focus, listen and stay on task, even when faced with distractions. These skills can be taught by a behavioral therapist or by using an at-home behavioral program that is designed to teach parents skills that they can teach their kids. Although this treatment method can be quite effective, it is even more effective when coupled with a natural remedy because children learn best when they are calm and focused.
These three natural ways to treat ADHD can be combined or used separately to meet your child’s individual needs. Feeding your child heathy food, supplementing with a remedy that has been clinically shown to reduce symptoms and teaching life skills are all safe and highly effective methods.
Laura Ramirez researches natural treatments for ADHD and publishes her findings on her web site at www.treating-adhd-naturally.com with the goal of getting kids and parents the best help possible.
She is also the author of the award-winning parenting book, Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting which shows parents how to raise children to bring out their natural strengths and talents.
