Natural Remedies For Adhd

My 7 year old son shows the classic ADHD symptoms and I started him on Sea Buddies Concentrate yesterday (minimum dosage). He is a big boy, so I am sure we will need to give him more that the recommended starting dosage (you may give up to 10). We have also started him on DHA. How long should it be before I start to notice a change? And is there something better than Concentrate? What about Focus Factor?

I would first recommend sticking with the recommended dose unless a doctor says otherwise... too much of a good thing isn't always a better thing and may actually hurt him in the long run to take too much.
In general, supplements may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to get into the system enough to notice a difference. Supplements literally give your body nutrition it's otherwise lacking, so it takes time for your body to use that nutrition to repair any damage it can and to nourish those specific areas of the body.

For something as severe as ADHD, it may take a few weeks to notice a positive change, but I have read a lot of research that shows how much Fish Oil (like is in the Sea Buddies Concentrate) can help kids with ADHD. You should see good benefits soon enough, but they will be pretty gradual, so you may just realize "hey, he hasn't done ___ for a while" one day... that's how I noticed that Fish Oil was helping me (and Ginkgo, but that's not generally safe for a child). Good luck to you both!

2008-11-03 06:25:39 by Little Ms Sunshine

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my 1o year old has recently been diagnosed with adhd,i am looking for alternative methods rather than medicating him with drugs.would there be any other mums or dads who have tried other things rather than the obvious drugs. maybe something that would made even the slightest difference especially in their school work.

My first degree is in psychology and I had the opportunity to do some specialized work with ADD and ADHD populations. I agree with you that drugs are not the answer. Especially in world where this one diagnosis is probably the most over misdiagnosed over medicated issue in our world today. Drugs are definitely not the answer. But with that said, if your son (I"m assuming) is legitimately dealing with this, drugs for a short time can help him work through it. The real issue comes down to behavior modification. This is something that he is going to have to deal with for the rest of his life and the earlier you start having him learn how to deal with it, the better off you are. This would seem fairly obvious, but you'd be surprised at how many parents just treat it as if it is something that is temporary and he'll grow out of it. That may have been true for the toddler years, but if your have a clinical diagnosis (which should be done with the help of a psychologist/psychiatrist not just a physician) then this obviously stems much further into his life than simply a phase. He has to learn new ways of dealing with his circumstances and life in general and it is going to take a lot of work to get that done. That being said, there has been quite a bit of information done on the benefits of supplementing the diet with foods and supplements high in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These are the fats that make up most of the brain and have been shown to be a key factor in being able to focus and follow through on tasks. I can recommend some great supplements if you are interested. Secondly, there are a number of household chemicals that could be contributing to behaviors that may be masked like ADHD. But even children with ADHD are affected by common daily household chemical that way too many people take for granted. Just because they make it to the market shelves, doesn't make them safe and healthy!!!! I would highly recommend converting your house to more non-toxic alternatives. Again, I can recommend some great products that I've found over the years that don't compromise your family's health. My wife and I have a healthy 22 month old son and while he doesn't display any distinct attention defecits at this point, we are taking all precautions possible to have a healthy non-toxic home for him. I hope this helps, feel free to contact me if you have more questions or want more info. I chose a career in the medical field rather than going into psychology, but I still work quite a bit with those special youngsters that deal with hyperactivity on a daily basis. And for you mum, a special prayer goes out to you. There's a special place in heaven for the parents of these children!!

As in the above answer, nature has been shown to help tremendously in helping these children learn to cope. Some studies have also shown that even a short period of time removed from the chemical laden environment of the indoors (which many times can by 5 to 10 times more toxic than outdoor air) has a tremendous effect of their overall wellbeing. But a word of caution: all children need to learn how to appreciate real life, not a created one. Children need time away from the television, video games, and other high input activities. The stimulation that a child receives being active outside and interacting with others is vital to their overall development. Unfortunately, in today's world much of that is being replaced by synthetic recreations of that. Much like "reality TV". Who's reality is it anyway? Too often people get stuck into living vicariously though a synthetic medium instead of living life itself. This is what "nature therapy" is all about. The more connected you can get a child to the world around him, not the one that happens in a box, the better able he will be to handle what life throws at him. Don't mean to sound like this is a soapbox for me, it's just something that seems to be a common current among families with ADHD children. Something to think about at least.

2007-08-13 04:09:51 by acer

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I know changing a diet helps some but what others are there?

Ritlin-free Kids is a good book. The authors' website is:
http://www.healthyhomeopathy.com/ri_defa ult.htm

2009-03-20 13:30:59 by rolando h

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Are there any natural remedies for a 4yr old that has ADHD?

You are very wise to try to treat this problem without using pharmaceutical drugs that can have very undesirable side effects.

First. you must test your child for food sensitivities. Sensitivity to various foods, additives, heavy metal poisoning, candida, low iron, and too much sugar or junk food can all cause ADHD so all of the above must be tested for.

Next, cut out all whites -- white flour, sugar, rice -- and provide a diet filled with whole grains and fresh vegetables and fresh fruits.

You can supplement the child's diet with:
Omega-3 -- 250 EPA and 50 DHA
B-complex, B-6 and B-12
Gingko Biloba
Picnogenol 30 mg. once a day
multivitamin with iron if the child's diet is terrible

Good luck

2008-11-09 18:29:42 by ~*~preggers~*~

If so, what did you use and was it effective for your child?

There have actually been a lot of studies that have shown that Fish Oil can help with ADD/ADHD. It seems too simple, and that may be one reason it wasn't really looked at closely for this, but I wasn't surprised it would help when I thought about it. The EPA and DHA in Fish Oil help with all sorts of things including heart health, skin health, and brain health.
Give it a try... it's economical, safe, and easy. Just make sure that the company you get it from uses Molecular Distillation because that's currently the only safe way to remove any trace contaminants of any heavy metals. Of course, if you aren't sure about the dosage or the benefits, you may want to consult with a holistic doctor, as they may have other additional options available to them.

2009-05-11 10:23:50 by GUIDO