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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the newest name that has been given to a group of disorders of the central nervous system. With the long list of names this disorder has been given over the years, it is often confusing as to which criteria are for a diagnosis of ADHD or ADD. It is estimated that between 3 and 5 percent of children in the United States have ADHD, meaning that at least one child in a classroom of twenty-five to thirty children will have ADHD. There are three times as many boys diagnosed with ADHD, but the condition is increasingly being diagnosed in girls as well.

Although ADHD was primarily thought of as a childhood disorder, it can be found in adults as well. Experts have estimated that as many as 8 million adults may be affected, but 80 percent of them do not realize it. Some studies show that there is significant decline in ADHD symptoms as a person ages, while others estimate that between 30 and 70 percent of children with ADHD will carry some symptoms into adulthood. ADHD is a more complex disorder in adults, but it manifests itself into a problem with self-regulation. Without this self-control, an adult’s ability to do tasks is impaired. This condition can lead to marital conflicts, substance abuse, and financial problems. Infidelity is common because ADHD adults easily become bored with things, including spouses.

Factors that have been linked to the development of ADHD include heredity, anxiety, allergies, smoking during pregnancy, hyperinsulinemia, oxygen deprivation at birth, environmental stress or pollutants, artificial food additives, injury, infection, lead poisoning, and prenatal trauma. More emphasis has been placed on the role of diet in ADHD in recent years. Many people with these conditions react to certain preservatives, dyes, and salicylates in foods. These problems can cause the balance of chemistry in the brain to be thrown off, which produces undesirable changes in behavior. A low-protein diet may also be a contributing factor. Although a hotly debated topic for decades, studies have definitely shown that food additives do play a major role in hyperactivity.

Many researchers feel that ADHD is being over-diagnosed nowadays. It is difficult to accurately diagnose this condition because many of the symptoms appear in the normal, healthy children at many times during childhood. In fact, more than 60 percent of parents suspect that their child has ADHD at some point in their upbringing. What may merely be creativity or a high energy level can be diagnosed as ADHD. A diagnosis of ADHD should be made by a team of specialists who are experts in the disorder and it is wise to get a second opinion.

One should considered nutritional deficiencies and dietary measures for treating ADHD. The following nutrients are recommended: calcium, magnesium, GABA, a multivitamin and mineral complex, Omega-3 fish oil, Pycnogenol, Quercetin, SAMe, acetylcholine, DMAE, l-cysteine, phosphatidyl serine, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, and zinc. Additionally, the following herbs may be beneficial: ginkgo biloba, ginseng, mullein oil, valerian root, catnip, chamomile, gotu kola, hops, kava kava, lemon balm, licorice, lobelia, oats, passionflower, skullcap, St. John’s wort, thyme, and wood betony.

Creating a nutritionally sound diet for children and adults can go a long way to controlling ADHD and ADD in general. Reducing sugar intake and adding good quality food that hasn’t been over processed which removes the needed vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients we all need to live healthy lives. The above vitamins, minerals and herbs are suggested to be helpful for those suffering as well as those who aren’t, but always consult your health care provider before adding dietary supplements to ones diet while on prescription drugs. Quality vitamins can be found at your local or internet health food store.

*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.

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It would be fantastic if we had diet remedies for ADHD which controlled symptoms and eliminated the need for doubtful medication. Dream on! Lots of controversy about what kids should be eating and whether what they eat or drink really will influence their behaviour.

Let’s have a look at what ADHD diet therapy consists of and whether it can really help the ADHD child. For a long time sugar was blamed for kids’ hyperactivity and then was absolved. There just was not enough evidence. However food dyes/colourings are a different matter and these have been found to really have a negative impact on children’s behaviour. Food companies in the UK and Europe are now replacing these dyes (also called the ‘Dirty Six’) with natural substances. Very soon, the ban will be in force in the UK and probably the European Union too. Those bans were implemented after a lot of research was done so we can eliminate all the colourful jellies, candies and other kids’ snacks from their diets and that will certainly help.

The Feingold Diet has come in for a lot of attention and many parents swear that it is one of best diet remedies for ADHD out there. He bases his research on the fact that salicylates (the main ingredient in Aspirin) was found in high doses in the urine of ADHD children and autistic children. He then went on to state that certain foods containing salicylates should be eliminated as the ADHD symptoms are just an allergic reaction to them. ADHD children apparently lack an enzyme which could help them digest these foods. The only problem is that the list of foods containing salicylates is exhaustive so the parent has to start eliminating these one by one and then take notes on the child’s progress. When I counted the list of foods, there were twenty five of them ! It does seem rather complicated to adopt this in a busy family.

Diet remedies for ADHD have centered a lot around certain mineral elements and vitamins in a child’s diet or the lack of them. Now if they are getting their 5 a day fruit and veg, there should be no problem. The bad news is that 85% of kids in the USA are not getting their daily ration of these fruit and veg. If we try to meet the 5 a day fruit and veg, I think that is one of the best diet remedies for ADHD I know of and I would forget the rest!

Lack of magnesium and zinc seems to be common in ADHD children. The easiest thing to do here is to get a good multi – vitamin supplement which should also include the Omega 3 and Omega 6 fats. These form part of the famous essential fatty acids as some fat is good for us. Olive oil, flax seed oil and fish of course all contain these in abundance but that might complicate your daily routine. As I said the multi vitamin supplement will get round this problem very easily.

Basically the fresher and less processed food is, the better it is for ADHD children and indeed for the whole family.Most families find that a proper diet such as the ADHD diet therapy outlined above does help to control symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsiveness. This in itself will not be sufficient to manage symptoms and a natural ADHD cure such as a homeopathic one is becoming amazingly popular now.

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The problem with diagnosing Aspergers Syndrome is that the symptoms very often overlap with those of ADHD and misdiagnosis is quite common. Aspergers is a type of autism as some of the symptoms fit that disorder but it is reassuring to know that it is a mild form of autism caused by fundamental changes in the child’s brain structure. Aspergers and ADHD have very similar symptoms but as they are two distinct conditions, Aspergers and ADHD medication will be different.

Both conditions share the symptoms of hyperactivity or lethargy, impulsive actions, temper tantrums, difficulties in socializing and forming friendships and not appearing to listen when spoken to.

The child with Aspergers stands out in that he or she will have real problems in distinguishing between good and bad behaviour. There are problems too in communicating and very little eye contact. Play is often repetitive and limited to a few actions which are repeated again and again. There will never be creative play which you will notice in other children. A distinctive feature of an Aspergers child is the droning monotone voice and you frequently get the impression that they are talking at you rather than talking to you. They will rarely take delight in pointing out things to you like other children. Clumsiness is often noticed too in the child.

Aspergers and ADHD medication cannot be regarded as being part of the same equation. Because of misdiagnosis Asergers and ADHD children often end up being given the same sort of medication. The Aspergers child is put on ADHD medication like Ritalin or another type of amphetamine and there is no improvement. By contrast ADHD kids on Ritalin tend to show improvement of some of their symptoms.

Any treatment for the Aspergers child will be aimed at trying to improve social skills, reduce clumsiness and try to get the child off the repetitive routines. Sometimes psychsotimulants are used for the hyperactivity and Risperidone has been found to be useful for the repetitive actions. For the anxiety, Prozac or Zoloft is sometimes prescribed with some success. All these drugs which are typical of Aspergers and ADHD medication being prescribed today may carry a risk or have undesirable side effects.

In treating Aspergers Syndrome, many parents want to try herbal and homeopathic remedies which are free of risks and nasty side effects unlike the range of Aspergers and ADHD medication mentioned above. If a herbal remedy is part of a holistic treatment plan which includes diet, behaviour therapy and ‘green time’ then there is an excellent chance of improving the quality of life both for the parents and the child.

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There is a definite link between ADHD and nutrition. Numerous studies have shown that proper nutrition and ADHD are a great team in minimizing the symptoms of ADHD and making life more tolerable for the whole family. Omega 3 fatty acids (found in fish and flax seed oil) is important for brain development and studies showed that boys with a low level of those fatty acids were much more likely to suffer from ADHD.

Nutrition will not cure ADHD but it will certainly help with symptoms. Some parents are not aware of this and will allow their kids to have coke (full of additives and presevatives), junk food which all contain the colourings which are now heavily suspected as being guilty of exacerbating some ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity or behaviour disorders in general. ADHD meds are convenient for getting some quick superficial results but they will not heal anything. The alarming fact is that the longer a child is on these meds, he may develop symptoms caused by the side effects and means he has to take other drugs to counteract them. It is a vicious circle. In addition now that we know that these meds can be risky for children with a possible heart problem, we are told that up to 2% of children may have an undiagnosed heart condition and some of the ADHD meds could actually lead to a cardiac event in these children at risk. That is a nice way of saying heart attack !

These problems just do not exist when parents opt for a homeopathic ADHD remedy because there are no side effects. Together with a sensible approach to ADHD and nutrition, more and more parents are seeing much better results in their children’s behaviour.

We now know that magnesium and zinc are essential elements in any diet and will really help the ADHD child to be able to focus better and have a longer attention span. The best way to get these into the diet is to make sure that fresh food together with fruit, vegetables, eggs, meat and wholegrains are on the menu as much as possible. Smoothies are great here because veggies themselves are not that appealing to kids. The vitamin B group when given to a group of boys together with magnesium for a period of up to 6 months, was found to be effective in actually reducing hyperactivity in those boys. This demonstrated very clearly that ADHD and nutrition go hand in hand.

In adopting a sensible approach to ADHD and nutrition, you will certainly be throwing out all the processed foods which come in packets, boxes and some bottles. You will also need some medication and will certainly want to avoid the psychostimulants as the risks are too great. Proper nutrition together with a homeopathic remedy to calm your ADHD child is by far the safest option.

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There is no correlation between people suffering from ADHD and their accomplishments in life. Albert Einstein, Nelson Rockefeller, Galileo, and Thomas Edison are just some of the few famous people who suffer with ADHD.

ADHD can be treated with new drug called Focalin XR. ADHD is more prevalent in boys than girls. There are three types of ADHD, namely predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactive/ impulsive type and a combination of both.

As the name implies, the predominantly inattentive type has symptoms of inattention i.e. absentmindedness, distractibility, a short attention span, and difficulty organizing things. The person suffering from predominantly hyperactive / impulsive ADHA has symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity i.e. unable to be seated in one place for a prolonged period, difficulty for waiting his/her turn. In the combined type, both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity is observed.

After dinner walks, playing in the yard and other outside activities reduces ADHD symptoms. Your diet is also a factor in treating ADHD symptoms. The brand of cookie, potato chip, and ice cream you select in the grocery shop, and the vegetable or fruit you prefer will have a direct effect on your health, ability, and behavior. The products you buy in the grocery shop may contain some chemicals that activate irritability or hyperactivity.

The holistic approach with naturopathic drugs proved to be more effective than the strong and addictive psychiatric drugs (Ritalin, Concerta, and Adderall) in the ADHD treatment. The herbal remedies are used to treat the symptoms gently and effectively.

Common herbal remedies for the treatment of ADHD are Ginkgo biloba, Scuttellaria laterifolia (skull cap), Matricaria recutita(German chamomile), Centella asiatica( Gotu cola) Avina sativa( Green oats), Utrica urens ( Umbabazane in Africa) and Aspalathus linearis ( Rooibos). A natural remedy is less detrimental to your overall health than that of prescription drugs. Children who are using psychiatric drugs such as Ritalin, Concreta and Adderall may develop an addiction and other side effects to their health.

People with ADHD may have other related conditions such as learning disorders, ophthalmic convergence insufficiency, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. ADHD patients are more likely to have a family member with ADHD or one of the related conditions, implying that ADHD may be genetic.

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