| ADHD child treatment has been traditionally | | | | addiction to other drugs during adolescence and |
| focused on the use of prescription medications, | | | | adulthood. |
| but some children cannot tolerate the side effects | | | | Child ADHD and Natural Remedies |
| of these drugs and parents have valid concerns | | | | Many parents are not aware that natural |
| about their short and long term use. In this article, | | | | remedies can be just as effective, if not more, at |
| we'll explore how you, like growing numbers of | | | | treating an ADHD child. First of all, these natural |
| parents around the world, can treat your child's | | | | remedies are formulated specifically to treat |
| symptoms naturally and effectively. | | | | Attention Deficit Disorder. A good supplement |
| Child ADHD and Prescription Medicines | | | | contains ingredients that are clinically proven to |
| Before you learn about natural alternatives and | | | | suppress symptoms like hyperactivity, inability to |
| why they are safe and effective, let's explore the | | | | focus, outbursts, aggression and restlessness. |
| downside of ADHD drugs. The drugs that are | | | | Better still, these remedies actually heal child |
| available are stimulants and non-stimulants. | | | | ADHD over time because they provide the brain |
| The first thing you need to know about drugs is | | | | with the nutrients it needs to restore proper |
| that all drugs have side effects. Some children are | | | | function. Natural remedies have no side effects, |
| able to tolerate side effects better than others. | | | | no drug interactions (you can use them safely |
| Some of the most commonly discussed side | | | | with any other medications your child might be |
| effects for an ADHD child are stomach issues, | | | | taking) and no worries of addiction. |
| loss of appetite, sleeplessness (after all, most of | | | | Look for a natural remedy that contains |
| these drugs are stimulants), restlessness, | | | | ingredients like verta alb, hyoscyamus and arsen |
| agitation, heart trouble and even psychosis. When | | | | iod in a formulation that has been developed by a |
| you think about child development, you realize | | | | pharmacist and FDA-approved. |
| that these side effects can interfere with healthy | | | | In addition to giving your child a homeopathic |
| growth and some cases the side effects create | | | | remedy, you'll want to make sure your child eats |
| the same symptoms the drug is supposed to fix. | | | | a natural diet with lots of fresh vegetables and |
| Second, most parents don't realize this, but drugs | | | | fruits, lean meats, seeds and nuts and healthy oils. |
| do not cure child ADHD. Drugs merely suppress | | | | It also helps to make sure your child drinks plenty |
| symptoms and do so temporarily. If your child | | | | of water and gets regular exercise. |
| stops taking the medication, the symptoms will | | | | If you follow these healthy suggestions for an |
| return. | | | | ADHD child, your child's symptoms will diminish and |
| Third, the long term effects of drugs on ADHD | | | | his brain will begin to heal. An added benefit is that |
| child growth and development are not yet known. | | | | will be thrilled that you took the time to do your |
| There is also the concern that the use of these | | | | research and give your child the very best. |
| drugs can be habit-forming or even lead to an | | | | |