| Choosing a treatment plan for an ADD child, or an | | | | they work well with a holistic approach that |
| adult with the disorder can sometimes be challenging. If | | | | incorporates diet adjustments and enhancing learning |
| you're inclined to go the way of natural treatment, | | | | skills. |
| herbal remedies for ADD are an alternative that is | | | | Herbal Remedies for ADD |
| being used along with homeopathic remedies to | | | | The herb skullcap has been shown in clinical studies to |
| successfully address the symptoms of ADD. | | | | contain active ingredients that promote calmness and |
| The use of stimulant drugs in the treatment of ADD | | | | focus. |
| and ADHD has risen over 500 percent since the early | | | | German chamomile can help sooth frustration and |
| 1990's. Pediatricians are responsible for prescribing | | | | fatigue that can result from learning new skills. |
| over 50 percent of these drugs. | | | | The herb gotu cola supports healthy nervous system |
| Some are questioning if the increasing use of these | | | | and brain function and is also used for mood balancing, |
| drugs may be a "quick fix" approach, used instead of | | | | mental sharpness and memory enhancement. |
| looking at more holistic options that treats the whole | | | | Ginkgo Biloba is well-known and often used for it's |
| child or adult rather than just suppressing symptoms. | | | | positive effect on brain function and because the |
| Ritalin and Adderall are some of the most often | | | | positive changes it effects become permanent. |
| prescribed medications for ADD and ADHD. They are | | | | These herbal remedies for ADD, along with a holistic |
| known to have a stimulating effect that can help with | | | | approach that uses diet and lifestyle adjustments, can |
| focusing attention, and they also are known to have | | | | be an effective natural alternative to conventional |
| many negative side effects. | | | | treatment with stimulant prescription drugs. A natural |
| Herbs for ADD also can help with improving the ability | | | | health care provider can provide more guidance and |
| to focus and come with no negative side effects. Plus | | | | answer any questions you may have. |