July 27, 2011
Herbal Treatment For Adhd Questions Answered

Daniel asks…
What is the best herbal treatment for ADHD? Need help quick?
I am badly disorganised. I loose interest in things so fast. It is having a very undesirious effect on me.Pls if you know any herbal remedies that do work, do let me know
Chloe Adisson answers:
There are none. ADHD(Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) is something you’re born with. There are medicines to dim it down but they have a real effect on your personality. That’s why I chose not to take them. But I tried them for a while, and it didn’t work out. I practice mental restraint and self control.

William asks…
Herbal Treatment for ADHD?
Is there an herbal treatment for ADHD? I stopped taking the medication 3 years ago when I went all organic and natural. I’ve been taking fish oil and ginkgo biloba for a year and though it was helping, but my boss asked me today if I have ADHD, guess it’s not helping as much as I though.
Chloe Adisson answers:
Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) :-
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and/or pay attention.
ADHD – CAUSE
Most substantiated causes appear to fall in the realm of neurobiology and genetics. This is not to say that environmental factors may not influence the severity of the disorder, but such factors do not seem to give rise to the condition by themselves.
ADHD – SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
The principal characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms appear early in a child’s life. When the child’s hyperactivity, distractibility, poor concentration, or impulsivity begin to affect performance in school, social relationships with other children, or behavior at home, ADHD may be suspected. But because the symptoms vary so much across settings, ADHD is not easy to diagnose. This is especially true when inattentiveness is the primary symptom.
There are three subtypes of ADHD recognized by professionals. These are the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (that does not show significant inattention); the predominantly inattentive type (that does not show significant hyperactive-impulsive behavior) sometimes called ADD—an outdated term for this entire disorder; and the combined type (that displays both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms).
HOW DIAGNOSIS IS DONE for ADHD?
Because everyone shows some of these behaviors at times, the diagnosis requires that such behavior be demonstrated to a degree that is inappropriate for the person’s age. The diagnostic guidelines also contain specific requirements for determining when the symptoms indicate ADHD. The behaviors must appear early in life, before age 7, and continue for at least 6 months. Above all, the behaviors must create a real handicap in at least two areas of a person’s life such as in the schoolroom, on the playground, at home, in the community, or in social settings. So someone who shows some symptoms but whose schoolwork or friendships are not impaired by these behaviors would not be diagnosed with ADHD. Nor would a child who seems overly active on the playground but functions well elsewhere receive an ADHD diagnosis.
To assess whether a child has ADHD, specialists consider several critical questions: Are these behaviors excessive, long-term, and pervasive? That is, do they occur more often than in other children the same age? Are they a continuous problem, not just a response to a temporary situation? Do the behaviors occur in several settings or only in one specific place like the playground or in the schoolroom? The person’s pattern of behavior is compared against a set of criteria and characteristics of the disorder as listed in the DSM-IV-TR.
HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT for Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Homeopathic medicines are known to have deep effect on human psychology and have been found effective in various mental and psychological disorders. The focus of homeopathy is not to treat the isolated symptoms of ADHD but to treat the child as a whole. Not only the symptoms of ADHD but also the general physical and mental constitution of the patient, past medical history, medical history of parents, information about pregnancy and vaccination – all are used to find the probable cause in a given case and based on the final analysis a remedy is chosen for a patient. The following medicines may help in the treatment of ADHD -
ADHD – CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT
The conventional treatment primarily uses a class of drugs known as stimulants (amphetamines).
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?
You can join various support groups. Behavioural therapy, Social-skills training, Parenting skills training, Psychotherapy can be useful for the patient and the family.
REFERENCE WORKS
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 14th ed, McGraw-Hill
Davidson’s Principles and Practise of Medicine, 17th ed, 1996, Churchill Livingstone
New Manual of Homeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory, William Boericke, 2nd revised ed., 2001, B. Jain
(The above is taken from http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/adhd-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp )
Best of health to you, if you need Homeopathic help please give your detailed individual symptoms.
Take Care and God bless you.

Mary asks…
i am looking for herbal treatment for a child with adhd?
i am pretty sure my 5yr old has adhd, but i do not want to put her on medication. i am looking for a natural treatment, herbal or vitamins
Chloe Adisson answers:
Wow, I THOUROUGHLY disagree with some of the postings for this question. Ritalin is a form of speed (a stimulant) and has side effects like any drug. There are many books out there on natural cures for “ADHD”. Diet and exercise are essential in any child’s healthy normal development. Remove any artificial sweetners, stay away from artificial colorings, eat more natural raw fruits and vegetables. A certified organic product is your best bet. STAY AWAY from soda pop. I myself, was diagnosed with attention deficit and I was never “medicated” for it. I am a full believer in natural medicines. Get your child adjusted by a chiropractor, this may or may not help the ADHD, but it will allow your child to function well physically.

Robert asks…
has anyone tried herbal treatments for adhd or for concentration problems. i have tried listol .?
Chloe Adisson answers:
Adhd is wayyyy over diagnosed, chances are your lacking an enzyme in the gut that helps regulate the serretonin in the brain. Ask your doctor about it and see if he can prescribe something to help the intestines.
Other than that, do a food diary…see what makes your symptoms worse and eliminate them. I do not reccomend herbal treatments, but i have heard dandilion tea helps open the blood flow to the brain.

Laura asks…
Does anyone know of any herbal/alternative treatments for ADHD in children???
My son is 10 and his doc wants him on medication(s) but I’m looking for something more herbal or alternative, like maybe diet changes or something like that. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!!!!!
Chloe Adisson answers:
There is quite a lot of information about the use of pure, unadulterated essential oils in working with children with ADHD. My friend’s grandson uses a number of essential oils and has gone from a “resource” class at school to being integrated into a ‘regular’ classroom with success re his behaviors and learning abilities. Her grandson uses pure, unadulterated essential oils and blends (not cheap oils that have been solvent distilled and might contain solvents that you don’t want near your child’s brain) like Vetiver and Brain Power. You can find these at my site at http://tinyurl.com/ykxyuk
The following is found on-line:
“CASE STUDY
DR. TERRY FRIEDMAN, M.D.
This case study was conducted for two years, from 1999-2001. Using Children between the ages of 6 to 12 years. Twenty subjects not diagnosed with ADD/ADHD were used as the control group. Twenty subjects with a confirmed diagnoses of ADD/ADHD were used as the study group.
Each group was pre-tested using a baseline evaluation with real time EEG and The T.O.V.A. Scale.
The essential oils chosen for the case study were Lavender, Vetiver, Cedarwood and Brain Power (a blend of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Melissa, Cedarwood, blue Cypress, Lavender and Helichrysum.)
The oils were administered in this fashion: one of the oils were administered by inhalation 3 times a day for 30 days. An inhalation device was also used at night to administer a continuous inhalation of oil.
The subject then inhaled when needed, about 3 times during the day when they began to feel “scattered”. The inhalation of the oils proved to settle the brainwaves back into normal patterns and improved their scholastic performance and behavioral patterns.
Each subject was tested on each oil for 30 days and then reevaluated by testing. Then another oil was used for 30 days and reevaluated, until each of the oils had been tested. Lastly, oil combinations were used, each for a 30 day period. (Brain Power with Lavender, with Cedarwood, and Vetiver.)
The final results were: Lavender increased performance by 53%, Cedarwood increased performance by 83% and Vetiver increased performance by 100%. ”
Hope this is helpful.
HealthiaCynthia
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