| The popular way to treat a child with ADD or ADHD is | | | | and say that herbs are the key to treating these |
| to pump him full of Ritalin. This drug is popular because | | | | disorders. They say these herbs should be used in |
| it works. But in the past few year, it has also become | | | | combination with specific oils, as well as vitamin B, and |
| a very controversial treatment. This is because many | | | | chamomile tea as a way to help reduce the child's |
| parents whose child is on Ritalin have seen that it can | | | | anxiety. These parents also say that the child should |
| have very unpleasant side effects. | | | | receive lots of rest and drink at least six to eight |
| Turing to alternative remedies | | | | glasses of water a day. |
| Because of this, many of these parents have turned | | | | Get the right diagnosis |
| to alternative remedies for these disorders. | | | | There is another important factor to consider if your |
| In fact, there are studies showing a change in your | | | | child is diagnosed as having ADD/ADHD. The problem |
| child's diet can be quite effective in treating the | | | | is that most schools do not have the funds necessary |
| disorder. One recommended solution is to cut down on | | | | for have qualified specialists on staff. This means your |
| the amount of foods that are high in sugars and | | | | child can be incorrectly diagnosed by a social worker |
| carbohydrates that your child eats. Instead, substitute | | | | or school psychologist and may not have ADD/ADHD |
| more fruit and leafy green vegetables as this may help | | | | at all. |
| control the problem. | | | | Your child should be properly diagnosed by a specialist |
| Vitamins, minerals and a proper diet | | | | M.D. You should also work with that person to decide |
| Many doctors also suggest you feed the child more | | | | your child's treatment -- whether it's conventional |
| vitamins and minerals as they can provide additional | | | | medicine or natural remedies. |
| nutritional value. Plus, if they are used in combination | | | | The good news is that these disorders can often be |
| with a proper diet, they can help smooth the change | | | | controlled by loving parents who are willing to work |
| from medications to natural remedies. | | | | with their child to decrease the problems that can |
| There are parents who have used natural remedies | | | | cause this disorder. |