| ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. It's also | | | | Oxford University study) have shown that that their |
| known as ADHD, which is Attention Deficit | | | | reading and writing skills improved. Other studies have |
| Hyperactivity Disorder. The disorder is largely based on | | | | even shown that boys with lower Omega-3 fatty |
| neurological issues in the brain. Sufferers have | | | | acids were prone to ADD. Today, flax seed oil |
| characteristics that exhibit lack of attention and | | | | provides a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, |
| hyperactivity. Although there are plenty of medication | | | | it's been suggested that this oil will improve kids' |
| and prescribed treatments for this disorder, more | | | | resistance to hyperactivity and increase IQ |
| individuals are taking an alternative route through | | | | development. |
| natural means. | | | | Foods aren't the only natural treatment for ADD. |
| Why even consider natural treatments for ADD? The | | | | Behavioral therapy is an available psychological option |
| side effects of prescribed medication could be serious. | | | | that may help children to control themselves. Since it |
| Medication such as Ritalin can cause severe | | | | doesn't use drugs and medication, the therapy is a |
| headaches, higher blood pressure, sleep deprivation | | | | popular alternative. Behavioral therapy promotes |
| and anxiety. There were even some cases of death. | | | | positive reinforcement. It relies on children to respond |
| The other competing treatments for ADD may have | | | | to your requests by issuing rewards such as treats |
| similar side effects. It's no wonder parents of children | | | | and privileges. The purpose is to get the child to be set |
| with ADD or adults are looking for natural means. | | | | in a behavior so that it's routine. Kids could learn how |
| Since the brain functions well with good nutrients, it's | | | | to not interrupt people when they talk or behave |
| important that a proper diet is available for adults and | | | | responsibly when other kids are around. |
| children. Ginkgo Biloba is a stimulant for the brain that | | | | There are other behavior activities such as maintaining |
| works naturally. The plant provides the user an ample | | | | routines around the house, keeping a positive |
| amount of oxygen so that the blood can flow regularly | | | | environment and praising a child for calm behavior. All |
| in the person's brain. Hence, the plant could provide | | | | of these will help the child to cement behavior that |
| alertness and focus for ADD individuals. | | | | avoids hyperactivity and attention deficiencies. |
| Studies have also found that nutritional deficiencies | | | | Consistency is necessary for this type of treatment. It |
| may be associated with ADD. Fatty acids and amino | | | | will require a parent to be disciplined. |
| acids can contrite in preventing these deficiencies. The | | | | Natural alternatives to treat ADD have proven to be |
| School of Medicine from George Washington | | | | effective. Kids and adults can benefit greatly with |
| University found that hyperactive children with high | | | | natural foods, change in behavior and consistency. The |
| protein diets did better in school than non-hyperactive | | | | methods here are but a few of the many natural |
| children. Some dieticians suggest that a diet with eggs, | | | | ways to help deter ADD. Start with an alternative |
| protein shakes and other meats might help boost | | | | method if you don't want you or your loved one |
| amino acids to combat ADD. | | | | exposed to chemicals and the risky side effects of |
| Moreover children with reading disabilities, who have | | | | medicine. |
| supplemented their diets with fatty acids (based on an | | | | |