2006-06-06 15:40:04 · 10 answers · asked by SAHM/Part Time Tutor 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
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.
The 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.
Minimizing the intake of sugar, and stimulants.
2006-06-07 02:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by hrblfmayn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A very healthy diet is important. Eliminate sugars and as much processed foods as possible. I would also strongly encourage you to add a high quality multivitamin to the diet. There have been some studies (in Britain I think) that show remarkable improvements in ADHD symptoms and even learning disabilities with a healthy diet and multivitamin therapy.
The second important suggestion is exercise. A lot of the ADHD symptoms are simply a result of inactivity. Kids especially (but even adults) are not designed to be sedentary. Kids don't know why they are twitchy and distracted, but it is really a result of their bodies wanting to be active. They have all this pent up energy and adrenaline that needs to be "burned off." So give the body what it needs...a regular dose of aerobic activity. You might be amazed at the results.
2006-06-07 10:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just did a Pubmed search on 'Lycium Barbarum' as GojiGirl suggested. There were 71 articles listed for it ... but NO scientific papers listed when I searched "Lycium Barbarum ADHD".
Most of the studies appear to be in vitro or animal studies showing positive effects on various aspects of antioxidant status and/or the immune system. These are potentially 'good things', but I could not find any information in a quick scan of these paper's titles that suggests anything to do with ADHD.
Hope this was helpful.
2006-06-07 00:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-07 00:19:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know the exact effect on ADHD, but the one-time treatment Atlasprofilax does boost the self-healing power of your body. So it should be very helpful, I'd expect.
The costs are approx. 220 dollars - plus a trip to California or Europe, it's really worth doing once in a lifetime, also for children, of course.
2006-06-07 17:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that some ADHD cases are misdiagnosed. The child has a sleeping disorder. I don't remember where I heard this. Also, reducing tv time also works.
2006-06-06 23:44:11 · answer #6 · answered by chicintx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would give chiropractic a go.
It simply removes any interference so the nervous system can function properly. So basically appropriate responses to the environmental stimuli, not being "hyper" when inappropriate.
Avoiding sugar and gluten may be worth a go too.
good luck
2006-06-07 07:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by black snake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking B complex vitamins may HELP, but this is by no means a complete solution, just an assistance.
2006-06-06 22:42:41 · answer #8 · answered by ♣ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-06 23:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cat nip tea and Valerian root.
2006-06-06 23:15:46 · answer #10 · answered by deerwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋