A Natural Approach to ADHD Child Treatment

ADHD child treatment has been traditionally focused on the use of prescription medications, but some children cannot tolerate the side effects of these drugs and parents have valid concerns about their short and long term use. In this article, we'll explore how you, like growing numbers of parents around the world, can treat your child's symptoms naturally and effectively.

Child ADHD and Prescription Medicines

Before you learn about natural alternatives and why they are safe and effective, let's explore the downside of ADHD drugs. The drugs that are available are stimulants and non-stimulants.

The first thing you need to know about drugs is that all drugs have side effects. Some children are able to tolerate side effects better than others. Some of the most commonly discussed side effects for an ADHD child are stomach issues, loss of appetite, sleeplessness (after all, most of these drugs are stimulants), restlessness, agitation, heart trouble and even psychosis. When you think about child development, you realize that these side effects can interfere with healthy growth and some cases the side effects create the same symptoms the drug is supposed to fix.

Second, most parents don't realize this, but drugs do not cure child ADHD. Drugs merely suppress symptoms and do so temporarily. If your child stops taking the medication, the symptoms will return.

Third, the long term effects of drugs on ADHD child growth and development are not yet known. There is also the concern that the use of these drugs can be habit-forming or even lead to an addiction to other drugs during adolescence and adulthood.

Child ADHD and Natural Remedies

Many parents are not aware that natural remedies can be just as effective, if not more, at treating an ADHD child. First of all, these natural remedies are formulated specifically to treat Attention Deficit Disorder. A good supplement contains ingredients that are clinically proven to suppress symptoms like hyperactivity, inability to focus, outbursts, aggression and restlessness.

Better still, these remedies actually heal child ADHD over time because they provide the brain with the nutrients it needs to restore proper function. Natural remedies have no side effects, no drug interactions (you can use them safely with any other medications your child might be taking) and no worries of addiction.

Look for a natural remedy that contains ingredients like verta alb, hyoscyamus and arsen iod in a formulation that has been developed by a pharmacist and FDA-approved.

In addition to giving your child a homeopathic remedy, you'll want to make sure your child eats a natural diet with lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, lean meats, seeds and nuts and healthy oils. It also helps to make sure your child drinks plenty of water and gets regular exercise.

If you follow these healthy suggestions for an ADHD child, your child's symptoms will diminish and his brain will begin to heal. An added benefit is that will be thrilled that you took the time to do your research and give your child the very best.

Laura Ramirez is a strong supporter of natural remedies for ADHD child treatment. Read more about her findings by going to http://www.treating-adhd-naturally.com

Ms. Ramirez is also the author of the award-winning parenting book, Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting and is the publisher of Family Matters Parenting Magazine. She is a parenting educator and speaker.

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