May 29, 2008
Alternative Remedies for ADHD That Really Work
Most people recall their childhood with fondness, and some even consider it the best time of their lives. This should come as no surprise. Think of how often you see children playing outside – covered in dirt – seemingly immersed in an altogether different world. For most, it is a time to be carefree and have fun. Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder; however, do not have it so easy. ADHD comes with a slew of symptoms that can potentially strain relationships and wreck work habits, and children who suffer from inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are often prone to more serious side effects like anxiety and depression. But there are a number of remedies for ADHD, and with an appropriate course of action, the disorder can be reigned in and made a lot less invasive in the life of the afflicted child.
Most doctors combine medication with psychotherapy as a means of tempering most cases of ADHD in children. Many of the medications – stimulants and anti-psychotics alike – come with their own unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects like insomnia, tics, and substance addiction. Medicating a child ought to be an action of last resort, and you should know that there are other plausible means remedies for ADHD. One such alternative is a natural antidote made by NativeRemedies called BrightSpark, a bottle of small and good-tasting tablets suitable for chewing or dissolving. This homeopathic remedy assuages hyperactivity, distractibility, and impulsiveness all at once, and some customers have seen substantial results almost immediately.
BrightSpark attacks a child’s ADHD symptoms using a holistic approach to medicine by helping the body to cure itself instead of seeking to physiologically alter the chemicals of the brain. While most medications unnaturally manipulate the patient into a state of suitability, BrightSpark assists the body in restoring order to itself at the cellular level using ingredients such as Hyoscyamus and Tuberculinum. Aside from its proven record of success, BrightSpark’s best feature is its safety. Unlike many prescription medicines, this alternative does not interact negatively with other drugs, and it will not compromise a child’s health. Above all else, it is not addictive and comes with no withdrawal symptoms.
Most medicines prescribed to children with ADHD only work to suppress specific symptoms and do not attempt to treat the condition at hand. BrightSpark, meanwhile, enhances overall body health. To see the strongest results, children should take two tablets three times daily, ideally before eating (do not worry – it is not upsetting to the stomach). The key to seeing the quickest results is keeping regular with the dosage; try to stay on schedule. Some customers report seeing results immediately, but you can realistically expect to notice a difference after 3-6 weeks of regularly taking BrightSpark.
The strain placed on a child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral well-being by this disorder can be crippling. And often it seems that the only medicinal remedies for ADHD come with their own causes for worry in the form of side effects and addiction potential. But BrightSpark can get it all back on track the healthy way. Classroom and social situations will no longer need to concern the parent of an ADHD child, as this natural medicine rebuilds a more balanced mood and sociable demeanor.
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Robin Brain asked:
Nutrition and Supplementation
Your diet should include at least 50 percent raw fruits and vegetables. Whole grains, nuts, and seeds are recommended as are “green” drinks made from dark green leafy vegetables.
Experts recommend limiting the amount of meat and diary products in the diet because these foods increase arachidonic acid which increases inflammation. It is also important to eliminate caffeine and alcohol, dairy products, fried foods, red meats, sugar, salt, junk food, and fast food. Foods Containing phytoestrogens can be beneficial and include soybean products, such as tofu, miso, and tempeh, and legumes, such as lentils, pinto beans, lima beans, yellow split peas, alfalfa sprouts and peanuts. Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and turnips, are also indicated.
One of the functions of the liver is to remove excess hormones from the system, so keep the liver healthy with liver-cleansing foods, such as beets, carrots, and lemons.
Essential fatty acids help reduce the inflammation associated with the excess buildup of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Essential fatty acids suppress prostaglandins that increase the cramping that often accompanies endometriosis. Foods sources include salmon, nuts, seeds, and flaxseed oil; evening primrose oil is another source.
Daily supplements include:
Most Important
vitamin B complex (50 mg)-balances hormones, supplemented with vitamin B6 (50 mg 3 times daily) (Caution: doses over 100 mg are not recommended for long-term use, as side effects may result)
vitamin C (2000 mg 3 times daily) (Caution: high doses may cause diarrhea)-use buffered form
vitamin E (800 to 1200 IU)
evening primrose oil (1500 mg)
vitamin K (200 mcg)-clots blood
iron (as directed by healthcare provider)-a deficiency is common with endometriosis
Also Recommended
vitamin A (5000 IU)
folic acid (400 mcg)
magnesium (1000 mg at bedtime)
calcium (1500 mg)-supplies minerals
selenium (400 mcg)
flaxseed oil (1 tblsp)
potassium (3 to 4 times a day; see package for dosage instructions)
(Consult your healthcare provider regarding the duration of treatment.)
Aromatherapy
The essential oils of cypress, geranium, and rose can help calm the symptoms of endometriosis.
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda considers endometriosis a vata imbalance. As such, treatments are the same as those for premenstrual syndrome. See the “Premenstrual Syndrome” entry.
Nutrition and Supplementation
Your diet should include at least 50 percent raw fruits and vegetables. Whole grains, nuts, and seeds are recommended as are “green” drinks made from dark green leafy vegetables.
Experts recommend limiting the amount of meat and diary products in the diet because these foods increase arachidonic acid which increases inflammation. It is also important to eliminate caffeine and alcohol, dairy products, fried foods, red meats, sugar, salt, junk food, and fast food. Foods Containing phytoestrogens can be beneficial and include soybean products, such as tofu, miso, and tempeh, and legumes, such as lentils, pinto beans, lima beans, yellow split peas, alfalfa sprouts and peanuts. Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, and turnips, are also indicated.
One of the functions of the liver is to remove excess hormones from the system, so keep the liver healthy with liver-cleansing foods, such as beets, carrots, and lemons.
Essential fatty acids help reduce the inflammation associated with the excess buildup of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Essential fatty acids suppress prostaglandins that increase the cramping that often accompanies endometriosis. Foods sources include salmon, nuts, seeds, and flaxseed oil; evening primrose oil is another source.
Daily supplements include:
Most Important
vitamin B complex (50 mg)-balances hormones, supplemented with vitamin B6 (50 mg 3 times daily) (Caution: doses over 100 mg are not recommended for long-term use, as side effects may result)
vitamin C (2000 mg 3 times daily) (Caution: high doses may cause diarrhea)-use buffered form
vitamin E (800 to 1200 IU)
evening primrose oil (1500 mg)
vitamin K (200 mcg)-clots blood
iron (as directed by healthcare provider)-a deficiency is common with endometriosis
Also Recommended
vitamin A (5000 IU)
folic acid (400 mcg)
magnesium (1000 mg at bedtime)
calcium (1500 mg)-supplies minerals
selenium (400 mcg)
flaxseed oil (1 tblsp)
potassium (3 to 4 times a day; see package for dosage instructions)
(Consult your healthcare provider regarding the duration of treatment.)
Aromatherapy
The essential oils of cypress, geranium, and rose can help calm the symptoms of endometriosis.
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda considers endometriosis a vata imbalance. As such, treatments are the same as those for premenstrual syndrome. See the “Premenstrual Syndrome” entry.
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Those with questions concerning the practice of alternative medicines have numerous resources at their disposal, and the National Center for Homeopathy can help people better understand the theory and philosophy surrounding this type of health care. The demise of teaching homeopathic medicine in the mainstream medical community spurred the need for those believing in this field to have a common place for sharing information as well as in educating those interested in its use.
As medical research continues on many fronts in many medical conventions, the National Center for Homeopathy also continues to seek a better understanding of the processes, often shunned by the clinical and scientific communities. The rejection of homeopathy as a viable means of treating self-diagnosed health matters has not been as successful as some traditional physicians would like. The Food and Drug Administration has little control over the products used in homeopathy, other than that they are safe for human consumption.
Spurred by the threat of mercury poisoning, for instance, the FDA concluded that in tests on every product that contained mercury shoed through succession of the dilution process, the quantity of mercury in the finished product was too small to offer any health risk. It is through communications by the National Center for Homeopathy that this type of information is shared with everyone interested in the safety and use of homeopathic cures.
Awareness Makes Alternatives Better Known
Putting quality, realistic information into the hands of anyone interested in the homeopathic medical convention is a principal function of the National Center for Homeopathy and through its newsletters and press releases they make information on the practice, as well as its benefits, available to everyone. Having accurate information available helps everyone make an informed decision about the alternatives in medical care that are available.
The National Center for Homeopathy also participates in the annual world homeopathic awareness week, during which the many myths and mystics of the practice are confirmed or dispelled. As an alternate form of medical treatment with beliefs that are over 200 years old, many still view homeopathy as a medical practice that should have ended when modern medicine began.
It is the National Center for Homeopathy that helps its practitioners continue to be able to treat patients who prefer not to be involved in modern and sometimes invasive medicine. By treating the entire body as one system instead of treating an ailment as an invading problem, homeopathy offers an alternative to chemical drug treatments,
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