| It's unbelievable how much misinformation is out | | | | The same cannot be said for herbal supplements. |
| there about herbal supplements for ADHD. Many | | | | 4. Herbal supplements for treating ADHD are |
| parents are understandably worried about the | | | | holistic in nature. Herbal supplements work just like |
| potential side effects that can be caused by | | | | prescription drugs, in that they suppress the |
| prescription drugs. However, herbal supplements | | | | symptoms and don't address the underlying |
| are not necessarily any safer. | | | | causes of ADHD. |
| Here are 5 common myths uncovered about | | | | If your child stops taking herbal supplements, his |
| using herbal supplements for treating ADHD that | | | | ADHD symptoms will come back in full force. If |
| you should be aware of prior to giving them to | | | | you want to help your child achieve permanent |
| your child. | | | | recovery from ADHD, your best bet is to give |
| 1. Herbal supplements for ADHD are all natural, | | | | him a homeopathic remedy. |
| thus they are completely safe. You might think | | | | Homeopathic remedies contain natural substances |
| that since herbal supplements are made of | | | | that balance your brain and body to promote a |
| plant-based products they pose no health risks. | | | | positive demeanor and improved mood. They |
| However, high doses of herbs can actually alter | | | | restore balance at a cellular level and help your |
| your body's chemistry and therefore be just as | | | | child holistically heal from ADHD. |
| dangerous as prescription drugs. | | | | 5. There is no difference between homeopathic |
| There have been some serious and lethal side | | | | remedies and herbal supplements for ADHD. Many |
| effects reported by users of herbal supplements. | | | | people mistakenly believe that herbal supplements |
| If you want to give your child a remedy that is | | | | and homeopathic remedies are one in the same. |
| completely safe and side effect free, look into | | | | However, herbal supplements are far more similar |
| homeopathic remedies. | | | | to prescription drugs than they are to |
| 2. Herbal supplements for treating ADHD are | | | | homeopathic remedies. |
| non-addictive. Again, you might think that there | | | | Homeopathy operates on the "like treats like" |
| are no risks to taking herbal supplements but | | | | principle, meaning that only minute amounts of |
| they can actually be very addicting. | | | | certain substances are used to help the body heal |
| Stimulants for ADHD treatment make parents | | | | its self. However, herbal supplements contain |
| weary because they are so addictive but they | | | | higher concentrations of certain herbs. Some of |
| don't realize that herbs are no different. Some | | | | them can even be dangerous because they are |
| herbal treatments are highly addictive and need to | | | | taken in such high doses. |
| be monitored carefully. Homeopathic remedies can | | | | So there you have it. Now that you are aware of |
| be taken safely and are not addictive. | | | | some of the common myths out there about |
| 3. Herbal supplements for ADHD do not interact | | | | herbal supplements for ADHD, why waste your |
| with other medications. Herbal supplements | | | | time with them? It's clear to see that |
| actually do interact negatively with some | | | | homeopathic remedies give you far more bang |
| medications so you have to be very careful | | | | for your buck. |
| before giving your child an herbal supplement for | | | | Homeopathic remedies are highly effective but |
| ADHD. | | | | much safer to give to your child. You can give |
| There is absolutely no risk of side effects or | | | | your child a homeopathic remedy on a regular |
| dangerous interactions with other medications | | | | basis to maintain good health and alleviation from |
| when you give your child a homeopathic remedy. | | | | the symptoms of ADHD. |