does live yougurt help children with adhd?

Question

my grandchild seems to ADHD and is causing a stressful household. a family member remembers reading this in a paper a couple of time that yougurt will help make her a little more calm

Answer 1

i have a friend whos daughter has the same problem i dont think it has to be yougurt it just has to be any food that is natural and got no additives in it good look i now its not nice but some times you have to take all the things they like the most away eg sweets crisps fizzy pop

Answer 2

I've never heard of that one. But anything natural, healthy and low sugar is good, so try it.
Everyone else has properly mentioned my other points, and I even agree that 'Ritalin is not the answer', but it saves families and even lives until the answer comes along. No-one has the answer yet, and Ritalin works well and is harmless. It is not a calming drug, it is actually methamphetamine (speed) in very low doses. So drugging your child doesn't apply. And it doesn't work on the non ADHD. Anyone who says they have the answer, is either lying, incredibly stupid or deluded.
I would unhesitatingly recommend Ritalin with proper consultation as early as possible. Behaviour learned during ADHD especially in the very young is almost impossible to lose, even if the ADHD passes naturally. So experimenting with treatments early is understandable but inadvised. The child can try different treatments once they have learned the crucial coping mechanism they need. They will only reach this stage with a clear mind, and that is what Ritalin gives to those whose minds are unclear in their natural state.
Taking a position against Ritalin without properly researching the facts is akin to refusing a child surgery because it is against your beliefs. Whilst most ADHD is mild and passes naturally, some is more than devastating. People live with the consequences of their actions for their entire unhappy, confused lives.

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The coffee idea from another, sounds interesting.
I and 2 others I know have a coffee with milk before bedtime. It always seems to make me drowsy. Strange for someone normal to hear, but then most stimulants have an opposite effect on 'us'. Even Cocaine has users who clear their minds with it, unfortunately ADHD learned behaviour means we are more suseptable to addiction. We have a thing about instant gratification.
Seeing as I have outed myself, I will mention that I took Ritalin for a couple of years in my twenties. I haven't taken any for years. It work very well, but after awhile I had been clear headed long enough to make proper decisions and dropped it. I also dropped the ball a couple of times after stopping. But I knew what I had done wrong, because I had lived right under Ritalin. A crucial first step. After that I tried to change that old learned behaviour thing, once I knew what it was. Succeeding slowly and naturally.
I apologise for taking too much of your time. I was going to keep this one brief. But it is an issue I feel deeply about, and have researched extensively

Answer 3

You say your grandchild "seems" to have ADHD. If you haven't talked to his doctor yet then do some research first. There are SO many causes of hyperactivity including low blood sugar, allergic reactions, iron deficiencies, even some types of seizures can be labeled attention deficit disorders. I would suggest before doing anything to keep a log of everything your grandchild eats. Start her on vitamins, simple over the counter children's if they are not currently being taken. And monitor when the behavior is taking place. Is the child acting out because they are not getting their way? Could the "hyperness" be an avoidense mechanism?

Answer 4

No it doesnt! But when I was 5, I was called hyperactive. The doctors back then didnt have medication to control it. But, they did however suggest to my mother coffee. Okay sounds odd, but here is the truth to the matter on this. Caffeine has a reverse affect on children that havent hit puberty yet. As long as its not sugar based like sodas, or ice tea, or the other things out there.
I know it sounds really odd, but my mother said it worked. I remember sitting in front of the TV at the age of 5, sipping a cup of coffee with just milk in it. (to this day only put creamer in my coffee. lol) But it works.
You grandchild may also need medication for your family to deal with it. Its a hard decision, but there are so many out there. Ask or suggest Concerta for the child. Its a one a day ADHD med that works great. The only side affect it has is decreased appetite in the child. I know this due to my oldest being ADHD, like I was & he is on this medication. He was on a few others in the past 5 years, but this is the one that worked best for him. It takes about an hour to get into their system, and settle them down. But I tell you, I couldnt handle my sons hyperactivity till meds.

Answer 5

Some would say quite the opposite - milk (as in yoghurt) and wheat have been cited as arggrevating the condition. Omega 3 (and possibly 6 though Western diets often have enough of this) supplements are reputed to help. You can get special oil for children from the health food shop (he may be too young for swallowing a capsule). If he doesn't like the taste, stir it into a set jelly for him as a 'treat' each day. You can make your own non-geletine jellys with a powder mix from Tesco baking section (Super-Cook Vege-Gel) and make it up with a suitable squash (one thats okay for ADHD check out http://www.feingold.org/program-pg.html).
Theres lots of info on the web - hope you've got broadband!
try
http://www.eklhad.net/adhd.html
good luck

Answer 6

I am not sure about the yogurt but I do know any of the omega 3 and 6 oils would help him a lot. For example cod-liver oil.

Answer 7

Try this book:

"Ritalin is Not the Answer" by Dr. David B. Stein PhD.

Also, the Action Guide that goes with it.

Answer 8

I think a balanced diet all round makes a big difference. I heard zinc helps, lots of green veg, spinach is good and brocolli

Answer 9

i dont think so. my brother has adhd along with other things. he is given Ritalin and melatonin