| Children with ADD have trouble concentrating and | | | | One method of alternative treatment for ADD is to |
| quite often do not listen to anybody and do as they | | | | take dietary supplements. These products are sold |
| wish. Other attributes include being impulsive, having | | | | over the counter and are designed to combat the |
| high energy levels and are of course, hyperactive. | | | | symptoms of ADD. They contain nutrients such as |
| Most literature tends to show that males are mostly | | | | Pycnogenol, choline, ginseng, and ginkgo biloba. Side |
| affected with this disorder. However, females are | | | | effects are negligent due to the natural properties of |
| definitely affected as well, but not to the same extent. | | | | these nutrients. However, these nutrients are most |
| Unfortunately, there is not any concrete evidence to | | | | effective when ensuring your diet is full of fresh fruits, |
| indicate why this is the case, but scientists are trying to | | | | vegetables, and grains. A reduction in high glycemic |
| find this out. | | | | foods from sources such as soda, candy bars, pizza |
| One of the most widely used treatment for ADD is | | | | and other junk foods is necessary as well. Individuals |
| stimulant medication. One form of this is named Ritalin, | | | | with ADD are hyperactive as it is so additional sugar is |
| and it is designed to stimulant brain activity to allow | | | | not needed. Finally, but still importantly, physical activity |
| your neurotransmitters to communicate more | | | | like jogging, swimming, yoga, and weight training would |
| effectively. However, this can be a costly and at times, | | | | be very beneficial for ADD patients. Exercise reduces |
| unsafe method of treatment. More and more people | | | | stress, improves blood circulation, and release |
| are turning to alternative treatment for ADD for those | | | | neurotransmitters in the body, which would lead to |
| reasons. | | | | increased focus and calm. |