| Attention deficit disorder is characterized by insufficient | | | | that combat ADD. These herbs are actually brain |
| attention and hyperactivity. Children with ADD tend to | | | | stimulators and help the child to concentrate better. |
| be stigmatized and they are misunderstood because | | | | You cannot expect results overnight, but with constant |
| of this. They also get poor grades, as they cannot | | | | use of these herbs, the child can reduce their ADD |
| focus properly on tasks at hand. Doctors prescribe pills | | | | symptoms. Each case of ADD is different; hence, |
| such as Ritalin and Adderall to combat the disorder. | | | | herbs need to be given accordingly. Only a qualified |
| These pills only suppress the symptoms but do not | | | | herbalist should prescribe the herbs, so visit a qualified |
| treat the condition from the root. The pills also have a | | | | herbalist with your child. |
| lot of side effects which can be very harmful to the | | | | Along with ADD herbal remedy, dietary changes are |
| child. In addition, the pills are known to be addictive as | | | | also recommended. Foods that are rich in sugar need |
| the body becomes reliant on them. Instead of these | | | | to be avoided. Fruits and vegetables should be given |
| pills a lot of parents are opting for an ADD herbal | | | | to children in large quantities. Fish is also good as it |
| remedy. | | | | contains omega 3 fatty acids, which are essential for |
| An ADD herbal remedy comprises of herbs that are | | | | the brain development. Exercise such as yoga is good. |
| given to children. Herbs such as gingko biloba, brahmi, | | | | Meditation is also recommended as it relaxes the mind. |
| and kola nut are known to have therapeutic properties | | | | |