These natural remedies for ADHD/ADD support children as well as adults. Symptoms of ADHD include dysfunctional behaviors. They include poor concentration, difficulty in school (or at work), impulsiveness, and erratic emotions. Medications Normally, medications are used for ADHD patients. They are often made of stimulants, therefore exhausting the nervous system. Furthermore, they may stunt the growth of a child. Check the warnings and side effects that come with the medications. You may want to use natural remedies for ADHD while lowering medications slowly. Never quit a medication without talking with your doctor. As the symptoms improve, reduce medications. Natural Treatment Diet plays a big part in ADHD/ADD natural treatment(see below).…
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Alzheimer’s Natural Remedies
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s start when a person forgets names, places, and where they put their keys with personality changes and impulsive behaviors; it progresses to forgetting events recently or in the past; lastly people are not remembered, frustration sets in, doors are left open, the stove is left on, and they can’t remember where they are. It also includes poor judgment. Causes of Alzheimer’s include protein deposits in the brain, heavy metal toxicity, poor nutrition habits, drugs, advanced syphilis, strokes, brain tumors, aluminum poisoning, and amyloidal protein depletion. For Alzheimer’s modern medicine uses several medications with various results and toxic side effects. Then a person is usually institutionalized. Diet –…
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Anger Management Natural Remedies
In this article on Anger Management Natural Remedies you will find help for those in your life with anger issues, or for yourself. Anger is the state of mind that reflects an emotional sensitivity which is caused from weakness of, or damage to, the liver. For anger issues in woman due to hormonal imbalance see PMS (premenstrual syndrome) Natural Remedies. Liver weakness or damage can be caused by poor dietary habits, pollution and most commonly from almost any medication, whether over-the-counter or prescription. Common over-the-counter pain relievers are the most frequent offenders. Physical symptoms involving digestive problems, high blood pressure, and stress can cause anger and irritability. Medical vs Natural…
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Natural Remedies for Anorexia
In anorexia, it is mostly women who starve themselves for a variety of reasons. It affects up to 2% of the American population. Anorexia often starts at puberty but may begin at any time. It is a modern disorder and can be life threatening. Signs of anorexia Abnormal weight loss Obsession about food Wears baggy clothes Menstrual disorders or loss Fatigue Mood swings hair loss Feels cold Avoids social situations Drug-alcohol problems Obsessive exercising Thyroid problems Serotonin disorders Can’t look in a mirror Skin problems Heart palpitations Constipation Low blood pressure Depression Causes of anorexia are not always know but could stem from poor self esteem, unrealistic body expectation from…
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Natural Remedies for Anxiety
Anxiety and nervousness are symptoms of your body responding to stress. The medical community has put the name of General Anxiety Disorder or GAD to this. Millions of Americans experience anxiety each day. It helps them deal with a tense situation in the office, or keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety and its symptoms are in the forefront of your day, and all of life is affected, it is time to seek help. Symptoms include the mind racing, worry, uneasiness, irritability, headaches, sweating, difficulty concentrating, heart palpitations, tightness of chest, shaking or internal trembling, need for frequent visits to the bathroom,…
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Natural Remedies to help those Avoiding Eye Contact
The eyes are the windows to the soul. How we look at people and how we look at the world affects us mentally, physically and even spiritually. Children, as well as adults may have fear of closing their eyes or avoiding eye contact with others. When children avoid eye contact it may also be a sign of some sort of autism or emotional problem. The medical field has few answers to this as most medications sedate the children, along with other side effects. Natural solutions help these children or people to relax and not be so shy. Nutritional factors may include a magnesium deficiency. Use a liquid or powder magnesium.…
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Natural Bipolar (Manic Depressive) Remedies
Bipolar is the new term for manic depressive. It is considered a psychiatric disorder – please use this material along with professional help. Manic-depressive, or bipolar, is an alternation of psychological states of depression – from mild to suicidal – and manic states where a person can feel almost high and can go without sleep for days at a time. This manic state can involve excessive sex or even shopping. There is no known cause for bipolar; some people thing that it may be some psychological trauma such as divorce, rape, etc. Women experience this at childbirth and can seem to be a permanent PMS condition. It may also be…
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Memory and Memory Loss Natural Remedies
Cognitive dysfunction or memory loss is the mildest of memory problems and starts with forgetting names, going into a room and forgetting why you went there. There may be loss of sleep or loss or motivation to do things (boredom), and depressive symptoms may be part of cognitive dysfunction. Causes of cognitive dysfunction (memory loss) may be prescription medications such as cholesterol-lowering drugs, sadness, loss of family or friends, or giving up on life. From the medical perspective look for the cause from prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking. Next, blood tests may be able to tell whether the thyroid or something else is not working properly. Many times…
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Helping Dental Anxiety Naturally
Many people are afraid of going to the dentist. The following remedies my help with anxiety and fear, helping to calm nerves. Avoid using medications that calm as they may have side effects. Herbs for Anxiety about Dental Appointments Herbs are plants valued for their specific strengthening/ tonifying properties. The following herbs are directed toward stress of dental exams. Dave’s Mood Formula – combination of melissa, hops, mistletoe, bitter orange, peppermint, and valerian – take several days before going to the dentist, to calm and nourish the nerves Melissa (Lemon balm) – calming to the heart and nerves Lavender – improves digestion, lessens stress St. John’s wort – calming to…
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Depression Natural Remedies
Try these depression natural remedies. From the natural perspective, depression is an important part of life that everyone experiences at one point or another. The causes are many, but as I see it, depression is nature’s way of making us stop and look at problems in life, and take time to correct them. Depression can just disappear when the cause is found and the problem addressed. Modern medicine has a mistaken belief that anti-depressants are the answer; but these medications may actually hinder the healing process. Anti-depressants can be useful for a short time. Typical results are an emotional numbness and a reduction in sex drive, with other side effects…
