Is there a good tried and true herb or suppliment for ADD?

Question

To help me focus. The doctor has me on Ridalin. I want to take something natural, something good that works.

For attention deficit disorder

Answer 1

I work in the disability field and we have always sworn by a product called 'Rescue Remedy'. I'm not sure whats in it but it's found in health food shops and seems to work particularly well with people who have ADD. Its a liquid and you just put a few drops under your tongue as required.

Answer 2

ADHD has been found to be related to a neurotransmitter imbalance in the brain, and ritalin is a stimulant that directly targets this imbalance. Taken at appropriately prescribed doses, it is not addictive, but it is also not a lifetime requirement and with good supervision it can eventually be weaned off, once the brain matures and can overcome the original deficit.

You can't get more direct or appropriate than that. If there was a herb or supplement that worked, your doctor would have prescribed it. (Which they do, eg evening primrose oil, digoxin, these are all regularly prescribed herbs) Plus, anything that does work, is likely to do so because it has a generalised stimulant effect, and if it does have a stimulant effect, it can be dangerously addictive, inappropriate, or with unknown side effects, especially if used in conjunction with prescription medication.

Basically, everything has side effects, and just because it's "natural" doesn't mean it's better. If something works, there has to be a trade-off.

Play it safe - see your doctor.

Answer 3

Mangosteen can be used in many cases that originate from poor nutrition. One specific area it can help is with the foods that cause hyperactivity. Instead of treating with Ritalin, or some other medication that has numerous side effects, drink the Mangosteen juice.

It works and there are no side effects!

Did you know that Ritalin (methylphenidate) is classified as a type II Narcotic? It is imoprtant to note that the Drug Enforcement Administration, and all other drug enforcement agencies worldwide clasify methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamine (Dexedrine and Adderall) in the same schedule II catagory as methamphetamine, cocaine, and the most potent opiates and barbiturates.
Schedule II includes only those drugs with the very highest potential for addiction and abuse.

Why use a drug when a food could do the same thing?

Drugs are dangerous and foods, as supplements, are not!

http://www.mangosteen101.co.uk

http://www.goxanthones.com

http://www.xango.com

Answer 4

Buy the book: Back To Eden by Jethro Kloss. It will tell you what to do.