| Most doctors, when they encounter a case of | | | | available, however there is a risk of some side |
| ADHD, turn to stimulant or anti-depressant drugs | | | | effects, notably headaches, insomnia, depression, |
| to counteract most of the disorders symptoms. | | | | irritability and restlessness. So it pays to be |
| However, in taking these drugs the effects are | | | | careful with dosages. |
| short lived and the medication needs to be | | | | 3) Essential Fatty Acids - These are also found in |
| constant. There is also the possibility of various | | | | fish and some plants. Essential fatty acids have |
| side effects to contend with too. Because of this, | | | | been linked with improved mental capability and |
| it is only natural that parents try to find | | | | even cardiac health. Essential fatty acids can be |
| alternatives. Most parents are attracted by natural | | | | obtained by eating deep-sea fish regularly. |
| alternatives ADHD children can take as opposed | | | | However, you should be careful because deep-sea |
| to prescribed drugs mainly because they are | | | | fish can also have high levels of mercury in their |
| considered to have less side effects. Here are | | | | meat. An option you can consider is cod liver oil |
| some natural alternatives for ADHD that have | | | | and other fish oil supplements, although be sure |
| shown promise: | | | | the source of the fish is stated and that its |
| 1) Caffeine - Caffeine is a stimulant, just like the | | | | mercury free. Fish oils have long been marketed |
| prescription drugs are. This means that caffeine | | | | as a great supplement for improving focus before |
| perks up a person who is feeling a bit drowsy. It | | | | people thought of using it as a natural alternative |
| is ironic that stimulants seem to have a reverse | | | | to ADHD medication. |
| effect on people with ADHD. People who have | | | | 4) B vitamins - Research shows that treatment |
| used caffeine as a natural alternative to ADHD | | | | with the B-group vitamins, especially Vitamin B6 |
| report being able to calm down and think clearly | | | | & B12, helps a child with ADHD remain |
| and yet have no trouble with hyperactivity. | | | | focused. There are a lot of food sources of this |
| Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soda and some | | | | vitamin. However, you should keep in mind that |
| chewing gums. However, with everything | | | | you may not get enough of these vitamins from |
| moderation is key. Children should be okay to | | | | food alone and so taking a B-complex supplement |
| have 2.5mg of caffeine for every kilo they weigh | | | | can help. |
| a day. Just like stimulant drugs, this treatment is | | | | For more tips and advice on choosing natural |
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| detrimental effects on health. | | | | The natural alternative ADHD sufferers can make |
| 2) DMAE - This is a compound that occurs | | | | can make a difference to ADHD behaviors. |
| naturally in the body and in some fish. Making use | | | | However, it may take some experimentation to |
| of DMAE as a natural alternative or complement | | | | find the ones that are most suitable. Discussing |
| to ADHD prescription medicines has been shown | | | | these options with your doctor is essential before |
| to be effective. Studies carried out in the 1970's | | | | starting on any new regime and never stop taking |
| looking at the effects of DMAE on people with | | | | prescription medication without first seeking |
| ADHD showed results that where comparable to | | | | medical approval. |
| taking Ritalin. You will find DMAE supplements | | | | |