what kind of herb can i give for my 9 year who has adhd?

Answer 1

My son has ADHD, too, and his psychiatrist and therapists have all said that diet doesn't effect it. The medicines you give a child like this are stimulants although you think they seem already stimulated enough. ADHD is caused because an area of the brain is under-stimulated. This is the area that gives self-control. ADHD kids are impulsive and easily distracted. They do whatever they think of when they think of it. They can know the rules inside and out and know there will be consequences if they break those rules, but they just can't help themselves.

My son is very intelligent and despite all the social problems he has in class (like talking about brushing his teeth when they are discussing owls or yelling out answers over the teacher talking) he gets good grades. His organization is bad, but the teacher implemented a journal where he writes down his assignments and I initial that he did them every night. She checks it every day. He gets a letter sent home every Friday telling us of his behavior. Knowing he has problems, that is factored in and if he was good for him, he gets what his teacher calls a "short letter". If he misbehaved or didn't turn in homework he gets a "long letter" which details what happened and has to be signed by a parent and returned on Monday.

Behavior modifications like these help. I know at home is more difficult. My son doesn't seem to respond to either taking away privileges or rewarding good behavior. Either will work for a short time, then he becomes ambivalent. Yelling definitely doesn't work. But, talking to him about how he's feeling and being supportive helps. Therapy (individual talk therapy or group therapy) can also be helpful.

My son is now in 4th grade and we have been dealing with these issues since he was in Pre-K. He was diagnosed ADHD in 1st grade. We still deal with these issues, but on a lower level because we have him on prescription medication.

I know that people think herbs are better, but realize that herbs are medicine. They have side effects just like prescription medicines. My neurologist has a chart that shows the benefits and side effects of common medicines in her field and the associated herbs people take. The list of benefits and side effects is about equal for each and some are even the same thing.

Regardless of how you decide to go, please talk to your pediatrician before giving your son anything. Go over his symptoms and work out a plan together. Don't take chances with your son's health by trying to medicate him naturally on your own.

Answer 2

Adhd is the most commonly diagnosed disorder for school aged children. Have you only got one diagnosis from one doctor. My daughters doctor(s) all decided that she had adhd although I knew better. I finally sent her to a pyschologist who diagnosed her with aspergers. She is extremely intelligent and can focus for long periods of time. Sometimes you must look further into something other than what meets the eye. I am not saying your child has it but maybe they dont have adhd at all. If you can find the real reason your child cannot learn or focus or even act up is not adhd.

Answer 3

I would try outside time as has already been suggested. This works wonders.

Taking the sugar out of his/her diet would probably help, too. You might try eliminating dairy and see if it helps. Make sure he/she is getting plenty of whole grains, quality proteins, fruits and vegetables.

Avoid ADHD medications like the plague.

Take a sledgehammer to the T.V. , x-box, etc, if you have one.

If your child only has trouble in school, but is fine at home, it's the school that's the problem, not your child. A lot of schools use the diagnosis of ADHD just to explain that some kids have trouble sitting still for six hours per day, but kids just have trouble with that. That's normal.

Answer 4

This was recently posted in a forum:

Spending Time with Nature, a Natural Remedy for ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) should spend some quality time outdoors when they are not in school, according to a nationwide study.
Researchers observed the positive effects spending time outdoors had on ADHD patients in different regions of the country. Participants, ages 5-18, spent time in "green" areas, which varied from big cities to rural settings. The results indicated a dramatic reduction in symptoms. Researchers believe that simply incorporating nature with regular after-school and weekend activities could be widely effective.
In the United States, ADHD affects one in every 14 children -- which is equivalent to one or two in each classroom. About 2 million school-aged children and as many as 4 percent of adults experience the symptoms of ADHD. Those with the neurological disorder usually have problems in school, work and relationships. They often suffer from depression and substance abuse.
Researchers said that exposing ADHD children to nature is an affordable, healthy method of controlling symptoms. They suggest daily doses of "green time" can supplement medications and other traditional treatments of ADHD.
Spending time in ordinary urban nature -- a tree-lined street, a green yard or neighborhood park -- may offer additional relief from ADHD symptoms when medications aren't enough.
Some kids might be able to substitute a "green dose" for their afternoon pill, making it easier to get a good night's sleep.
Science Blog August 28, 2004

Hope it helps... makes alot of sense to me!

Answer 5

You can get Memorin and Attend at GNC which does help along with monitoring their diet. Watch for foods with the red dyes as they are harder on an adhd child. Structure and activity helps as well, keep there bodies busy and it gives their minds less time to over whelm them. Another thing is to make sure they get a good nights rest and for that you can get Melatonin it is a natural hormone the body produces and it is great for relaxing in children and adults, you can get it at Wal-Mart and for a child my pediatrician said use the 1mg pill about 30 minutes before bedtime.

Answer 6

Camomile is a gentle herb. It calms the nervous system. Since most headaches come from stress registered by the brain, then any mild herb like camomile with a calming effect will help the child and most times without putting her to sleep. If you give it at night or if she is tired she will fall asleep. Mint is also another choice but camomile is the first choice.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Go to a health food store and try Memorin, or Attend. They both work great for ADHD. Its Better than putting the child on Medication.

Answer 9

Tunguska Blast from Cyber-Wise. It helps to focus mentally and many have used it and it has helped big time. It is like any other natural product in that it sometimes takes up to 90 days to see the full effect but many doctors recommend it. If you have any questions email me about it.

Answer 10

It's the 21st century lady not the 18th we use a thing called "Medicine"