what vitamins help cure ADD/ ADHD?

Answer 1

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Overview
ADHD, also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), depending on the level of hyperactivity exhibited, is one of the most controversial medical diagnoses, and holistic health officials estimate that as many as 85 percent of all children, teenagers and adults who are diagnosed with either ADHD or ADD, do not in fact suffer from it. Some health experts go so far as to claim that neither ADHD or ADD are in fact real health conditions, but simply conditions created by the pharmaceutical industry, in collusion with the conventional psychiatry profession and the U.S. Department of Education, in order to sell more drugs. Among those who discount ADHD and ADD as actual diseases is Fred Baughman, M.D., a child neurologist and noted critic of the diagnosis. Dr. Baughman backs up his assertion by pointing out that neither ADHD nor ADD has been shown to be an illness with any proven organic, neurobiological abnormalities as a cause, which is the case with actual forms of mental health and neurological disorders. "Representing such things as ADHD and learning disabilities as diseases, absent any scientific proof, is to deceive the public," Dr. Baughman says.

While not all holistic health practitioners agree with Dr. Baughman, they are in agreement that conventional medicine's treatment approach for ADHD and ADD, which consists of powerful drugs such as Ritalin and Adderal, is highly dangerous and unnecessary. Such drugs act in the brain the same way that dangerous illegal stimulants like crack and cocaine do, and have the potential to cause serious side-effects such as a heightened predisposition to violence and self-destructive behavior, including suicide. In fact, health experts at the International Narcotics Control Board, based in Vienna, Austria, issued a report on Ritalin which indicated that its use posed long-term risks for teenage addiction and impaired overall health. Because of the similarities between Ritalin, Adderal, and other ADHD medication and illegal stimulant drugs, in recent years many children, teenagers and adults in the United States have begun willingly seeking out a diagnosis of ADHD, simply in order to gain access to such conventional drugs so that they could legally "get high." As a result, a new, legal drug epidemic has become part of our nation's overall drug problem.

Currently, more than five percent of all U.S. school children are now taking Ritalin due to the recommendation of conventional physicians and/or school counselors (very few of whom are trained or licensed to prescribe drug medications). Moreover, over 90 percent of all prescriptions for Ritalin and similar ADHD drugs sold worldwide are written by U.S. physicians, with most of the remaining prescriptions being written in England. In the majority of other nations, diagnoses of ADHD and ADD are virtually nonexistent.

Compounding the problem of ADHD treatment and diagnosis in the U.S., is the fact that as many as 70 percent of all conventional physicians use Ritalin to determine if children and teenagers have ADHD. If they show a clinical response to the drug, the doctors automatically rule that ADHD is indeed the problem. This "cart before the horse" approach was verified by a study of 1,000 U.S. pediatricians that found that a majority of them use Ritalin as a diagnostic litmus test for ADHD. Such an approach is appallingly unscientific and akin to saying that a child suffers from ADHD if he or she responds to cocaine.

Further exacerbating this problem is the fact that many parents and school teachers find the label of ADHD/ADD a convenient way of dealing with children and teenagers who tend to resist conformity and long periods of inactivity, such as what occurs during school hours. Ironically, all too often such children and teenagers are actually highly intelligent and creative, and ill-disposed to sit attentively when engaged in activities that bore them.

Fortunately, there is much that natural medicine offers to children and teenagers diagnosed with ADHD and ADD, starting with the recognition that, in the vast majority of cases, they do not have a disease, but are simply affected by physical and/or emotional imbalances; and/or, may in fact be highly creative and intelligent and therefore more prone to exhibit behavior associated with boredom in school, including hyperactivity. Overall, holistic health practitioners object to labeling children and teenagers as sufferers of ADHD and ADD, both because of the stigmas attached to such diagnoses, and because such labeling, while medically convenient, very often overlooks the real causes of the behavioral problems that are increasingly common among today's children, teenagers and adults.

Symptoms of ADHD/ADD-like Behavior
The primary symptoms that can lead to children and teenagers being diagnosed with ADHD/ADD are hyperactivity, poor attention span, impulsive behavior, inattentiveness, excessive talking, irritability, and, in some cases, bedwetting.

Causes of ADHD/ADD-like Behavior
A variety of factors can cause the hyperactivity symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD. They include undetected learning disabilities, food and environmental allergies, gastrointestinal disorders such as leaky gut syndrome, systemic yeast overgrowth, known as Candidiasis, heavy metal toxicity, poor diet, nutritional imbalances, and emotional upsets such as those caused by family problems. In some cases, the problem can also be due to undetected vision problems, such as the need for eyeglasses for reading. The overuse of antibiotics, as well as vaccines and immunization, can also cause symptoms of hyperactivity and/or ASDHD/ADD. Antibiotics can trigger allergic reactions and cause the gastrointestinal tract to become depleted of healthy bacteria, leading to candidiasis, while vaccines can severely compromise a child's still- developing immune system, and cause other serious health problems, including neurological damage. (For more information about the health risks posed by vaccination, see The Dangers of Vaccination.)

Diet: The most common dietary triggers of ADHD/ADD and hyperactivity are commercially processed foods that are high in sugars and artificial sweeteners, food additives and chemical preservatives. Another important factor is caffeine, which is found not only in colas, but also in many other types of sodas and bottled drinks, as well as chocolate products. Ironically, many school lunch programs across the country regularly provide school children with foods laced with caffeine, and with sugar. Moreover, many schools also earn revenues through affiliations with soda and candy manufacturers, by allowing the sale of soda and candies on site via vending machines.

Foods high in salicylates, which are natural chemical substances found in foods such as apples, berries, almonds, oranges, and tomatoes, can also cause hyperactivity. Consider a rotation or elimination diet, removing these foods from the diet for 1-4 weeks while paying attention to behavioral changes or improvements in behavior.

Nutrition: One of the most common deficiencies in children and teenagers who are hyperactive and/or diagnosed with ADHD/ADD, is a lack of essential fatty acids (EFAs), which are healthy unsaturated fats that are necessary for proper brain function.

Natural Cures
Rather than relying on dangerous medications like Ritalin and Adderal to treat ADHD/ADD and hyperactivity, holistic health practitioners are able to achieve long- lasting results using a variety of natural cures. Among them are the following:
Ayurveda: In addition to eating a healthy diet free of all sugars, Ayurvedic physicians encourage parents to provide a more nurturing, supportive home environment for their children, along with the use of Ayurvedic herbs, such as ashwagandha and Macuna prurens.

Chelation Therapy/Heavy Metal Toxicity: Since heavy metal toxicity is very common among children, teens and adults considered to be hyperactive or diagnosed with ADHD/ADD, reducing the toxic load on the body is often an essential step in reversing such conditions. There are several ways to achieve lowering heavy metal loads; the most effective means of accomplishing this is chelation therapy, a procedure that chelates (pulls) heavy metals and binds them so that the body can more readily eliminate them. Chelation therapy can be performed intravenously, as well as orally. Typically, 20 to 30 IV chelations are performed over a period of three to six months, after which supplementing with oral chelation nutrients is advised. For best results, attention is also given to any other underlying causative factors, such as poor diet and nutritional imbalances. For more information about chelation therapy, see the Glossary.

Another important step in managing the daily onslaught of heavy metal toxicity is daily supplementation. Recommended daily supplements include natural cellular defense made from a tinctured form of zeolite clay, and Chlorella; both are effective oral chelators. More information on zeolite can be found at www.lifedrops.info.

Diet: Avoid all sugars, wheat products and refined carbohydrates, sodas, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame, though all man-made, chemically derived products are potentially aggravating in the case of ADHD. Also, do not consume corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products such as pastries, and other commercially-baked goods, or toxic oils such as hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils. Avoid inorganic milk and other dairy products, especially if hydrogenated. Minimize or eliminate beans, corn, cabbage, eggs, garlic, onions, soy and soy products, as well as foods that you react to or are allergic to. Foods high in salicylates such as apples, almonds, oranges, peppers, and tomatoes, should also be avoided or eaten on rare occasions, especially while figuring out the maze of what to eat and not eat while working with resolving symptoms of ADHD. For a more detailed overview of a healthy diet, read the Natural Cures Healing Food Plan, and for specific questions, write to [e-mail].

Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day, and emphasize organic fresh fruits and vegetables, organic grains such as amaranth and quinoa, and organic free-range meats, poultry, and wild-caught fish.

Herbs: Chamomile, linden flower, milk thistle, and red clover can all help relieve symptoms of hyperactivity associated with ADHD/ADD. Chamomile and linden flower help to promote calm and soothe the nervous system, while milk thistle and red clover help to detoxify the body due to how they support liver function.

Hydrotherapy: The use of contrast hot and cold baths can help to relieve physiological stress and promote calm.

Nutritional Supplements: Useful nutrients for symptoms of ADHD/ADD include vitamin B-complex, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folic acid, essential fatty acids (EFAs), omega-3 oils, digestive enzymes, and probiotic supplements such as acidophilus and bifidus bacterium, as well as the chelating supplements, natural cellular defense and chlorella.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Practitioners of TCM recommend that hyperactive children and teenagers, as well as anyone diagnosed with ADHD/ADD, follow a diet that is rich in complex carbohydrates, and free of all sugars and simple carbohydrates. The Chinese herbs biota seed, schisandra berries, and zizyphus seed are also helpful to promote calm and relaxation.

Alternative Professional Cures
The following professional care therapies can also be helpful for ADHD/ADD: Applied Kinesiology, Behavioral Optometry, Chiropractic, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine, and Osteopathic Medicine.

Answer 2

Vitamins For Adhd

Answer 3

There is no "cure". No amount of vitamins, food supplements, minerals or prescription drugs will ever "cure" any form of ADD/ADHD. Zinc will help curb the urge for sugar up to a point which slows the person down somewhat, but there is repeat no "cure"

I have tried everything that has been recommended including all of the prescription drugs for the last 27 years. If any of it had worked my son wouldn't still be classified as ADHD and autistic.

I did figure out on my own that controlling his diet helped more than anything. I kept an food diary and watched for reactions until I got it down to certain things making more problems than they were worth. Those foods were the ones that contained artificial colors and flavorings. Also high amounts of sugars. My son hasn't had Kool-Aid in 24 years that I am aware of. The same thing goes for most candies. Only all natural candy or candy that I have made myself. It was and is a pain, but he comes first.

One thing I have had confirmed by a number of neurologists is that a large dose of caffeine actually will slow him down with out the side effects of the drugs. (If you ever look into those side effects it will scare you into taking your child off them.)

Answer 4

Essential Fatty Acids, Fish Oils, Flax Oil, Vit. E (but watch amounts),(these are often available in a capsule at the Health food store---one brand I used was labelled "SchoolAid") and as drkangel said cut out the additives, colouring agents, white stuff (flour, bread, sugar), possible even gluten, eggs etc. as apparently often the "symptoms" of ADD/ADHD mimic allergies and intolerences and sensitivities and these are some of the most common allergies in kids (you could try an allergist aswell)
Basically a good, nutritous, wholesome diet, full of fruits and veggies, whole grains, plenty of fresh air and activity, less idle sitting time/videos etc. I found when my son was engaged in activities like swimming or Tae Kwon Do his "symptoms" were greatly reduced. My other suggestion would be to get a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, even 5th opinion as ADD/ADHD is a huge label they (doctors, teachers etc) have put on way too many children that really are fine...just learn different (are squares in a circular school room). I would NEVER suggest to anyone to go the drug route, I've seen so many horror stories, including now teens(diagnosed ADD in the early 90's and put on Ritalin etc) that try to find something else to whack them out so they head to pot, or meth, heroine, or cocaine etc.
But of course, if you don't care and just want a zombie walking around, go for it. IMHO.
Oh, yes, believe it or not a little shot of coffee in the morning has also shown to have benefits (works opposite on kids)
BUT remember this will NOT cure the child (or adult infact)
only perhaps help with "symptoms". Love, caring and Understanding go a long way too!!!
Good Luck....I know its rough, but hang in there!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Adhd isnt like having a bad diet, yeah diet can affect it but its a hormonal imbalance and the best way to treat it is with adderral or retalin, I was put down my whole life i have adhd, i was called a failure by my elementary school teachers not cool getting called that when your 8-10 years old, I was always called lazy and unmotivated because I never paid attention or showed interest towards class I never achieved anything academically in my life, failed a year in high school, went to college did well for 2 years 3.3 gpa not bad for a kid with untreated adhd then my adhd kicked in and i flunked out the 4th best university in illinois, i got diagnosed and now Im working harder than ever to get back in the best way to deal with it is treating it for academic reasons only dont drink medication during vacation etc, I like my adhd self its honestly my best aspect but not ideal for school engagement

Answer 7

I heard Vitamin-B is a good vitamin to help TREAT ADHD/ADD. I just don't think there is a cure though.

Answer 8

Some people have gotten good relief from 1)Pycnogenol (See Miracle Cures by Jean Carper) and 2) drinking Monavie Juice seems to help some children and adults with ADH and autism.

Answer 9

Cure, no. Help, yes.
A diet with no sugar helps and add omega 3 , 6, 9, fish oils. Take out all the artificial additives from the childs food and keep it healthy and in my experience, it will greatly reduce it.

Answer 10

There is some research that says fish oil can 'help' many people with this problem. Type in 'fish oil ADHD' into Google and you can see some of the research.

Answer 11

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