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). Behavior modification is a great natural treatment as well. Also, there are many natural remedies for ADHD/ADD. You can use flower essences or essential oils along with the following supplements. We will be presenting here herbs, cell salts to support the nervous system, and homeopathic remedies. The most successful healing combination includes homeopathic remedies and nervine herbs. Specific herbs calm overall tension.
Homeopathy for ADHD
Homeopathy is one of the best natural remedies for ADHD/ADD. This is because homeopathic remedies are very specific to each child (or adult). They are also compatible with conventional treatment. One challenge in finding the right homeopathic remedy for a specific child with ADHD is discovering their personality underneath the “drug facade.” You can still see improvement in a child while on medication. Another challenge is reducing drugs slowly, one at a time, under your doctor’s supervision. It can be done.
Improvement in the symptoms of ADHD may be seen in minutes, hours, days, weeks, or months. You may need to try several homeopathic remedies for ADHD. Sometimes it’s necessary to use several remedies at the same time. And, use them for 1 to 2 months each. Gratefully, homeopathic remedies are inexpensive.
Diet for ADHD
Diet is really important to an ADHD/ADD sufferer. If the whole family changes their diet, it is a great support to those with ADHD. To start, refer to Dr. Christopher’s Mucusless Diet. Be prepared for resistance the first couple of weeks as change is hard. You will see improvement soon thereafter.
Next, remember to lower sugar and other carbohydrates as they create nervousness and instability in both children and adults. Find other foods that are sweet naturally, such as carrots, grapes, apples, etc.
Finally, look at the oils in the diet. Your body needs good oils such as fish and flax oil. Make sure you are not having too much of the rancid, bad oils, like those in French fries; it can cause mental weakness and worsen the problem. In summary, avoid sugar and bad oils and fats, and make sure there are enough good oils in a healthy diet for ADHD.
Supplements are helpful when used along with the Natural Healing Protocol below. DHA – a fish oil extract, is very helpful, but must be taken over a several-month period. Also use a good Vitamin B-complex that feeds the nerves as well as the cell salts below.
Natural Healing Protocol — First, choose an herb. Then add a cell salt or cell salt solution. Finally, choose the homeopathic remedy that fits your situation best. Combining supplements will do more to support your body’s ability to function properly than using just one. Your ability to heal will depend on the severity and length of time symptoms have been present.
Herbs for ADHD
Use these herbs for adhd and add symptoms for a few months to support the brain and nervous system.
Herbs are Mother Nature’s natural remedies valued for their specific strengthening and tonifying properties. Learn medicinal uses of herbs, culinary uses of herbs.
Herb combinations:
Dave’s Positive Mind Formula – liquid drops used by many mothers to help their children calm down, and for focus
Dave’s Mood Formula – herbs used traditionally to calm and nourish nerves
Herb singles:
Avena sativa (Oat straw) – calm and nourish the nerves
Kava kava – when there is anxiety issues
Melissa (Lemon balm) – calming stress
Passion flower – calming and focusing
St. John’s wort – anti-viral as well as nerve calming
Cell Salts to Help ADHD
Use the following cell salts to help ADHD and ADD. You can use them individually or use the cell salt solution below.
Cell salts natural remedies support mineral deficiencies. Learn about the Cell Salts: 12 Essential Minerals. To make a cell salt solution, put up to 10 tablets of each cell salt in a 16-24 ounce bottle. Fill with water and swirl to dissolve tablets. Sip throughout the day.
#2 Calc Phos 6X – irritability
#6 Kali Phos 6X – nerve support, depression
#9 Nat Mur 6X – from grief
#12 Silicea 6X – too timid
ADHD Homeopathic Remedies
Use these ADHD, ADD homeopathic remedies for a few months depending on how long you have had it.
Homeopathic natural remedies are non-toxic medicines safe for everyone, including infants and pregnant or nursing women. You may use 6X, 30X, 6C or 30C potencies. Learn How Homeopathy Works
Baryta carb – ADHD homeopathic associated with autistic-type behavior. Plays by themselves, hides from strangers. Chronic glandular swelling. Fearful and feels picked on. Seeks protection of teachers.
Calcerea phos – very irritable and picky children. May have growing pains in leg bones. Love to travel. Whiny and overwhelmed. They are bored and have a negative attitude.
Carcinosin – sensitive and timid. Parents have high expectations. Very sensitive to criticism. Loves dancing and excitement. Obsessively clean.
Chamomilla – digestive complaints, unhappy and irritable, inconsolable. Teething complaints. Defiant. Doesn’t’ want to be touched. Unpredictable behavior.
Cina – very irritable, has parasite signs of picking nose, dark circles under eyes. Hits, or is physically abusive to family members. Can’t stand still and may have convulsive attacks. Doesn’t want to be touched. Screams when unhappy.
Hyoscyamus – silly, obnoxious behavior. Violent toward younger children. Jealous, suspicious, and has lots of fears. May have a sexual component where they touch their genitals. Swears easily. Talks excessively, is manipulative and lying.
Lycopodium – has low self-esteem. Is worse from 4 to 8 pm. Gassy with digestive disturbances. Treats superiors with respect and inferiors with abuse (kick-the-dog syndrome).
Medorrhinum – violent especially toward animals. Reckless and impulsive. Fears monsters at night. Has temper tantrums, sexual tendencies. Sleeps on their stomach. Craves orange juice or sour things.
Natrum mur – the little adult that shows very little emotion despite being very sensitive. Dry skin, craves salt. This is often from deep grief. Wants to be alone.
Stramonium – victim of physical abuse; afraid of water and dogs. Bully behavior; makes animal noises; wild-eyed–looks possessed. They can also exhibit tics.
Sulphur – unafraid of anyone, including adults. Is precocious and wants to dismantle objects, and is a dare-devil. Body is hot; throws off the covers at night. Often has skin problems.
Tuberculinum – history of respiratory illnesses. Can’t focus, malicious behavior. Doesn’t respond to punishments. Seeks revenge. Grinds teeth at night.
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