| There are a million and one herbal and natural | | | | is called DLPA, and it is the amino acid precursor for |
| remedies out there, and some of them can be helpful. | | | | norepinephrine. This neurotransmitter has been shown |
| The key to finding helpful remedies for whatever ails | | | | to low in people with ADD. Another effective |
| you is to research, investigate and be smart about | | | | supplement is called SAME, and this can help with low |
| what you buy and put into your body. With ADHD, you | | | | grade depression often present in people with ADD. |
| want to be extra careful what you put into your body | | | | SAME can be somewhat stimulating as well. And it |
| because it is more sensitive than the average folk. | | | | has been shown to be helpful with the chronic pain |
| There are some natural products that can be helpful in | | | | condition fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia and ADD often |
| easing symptoms of the disorder, but be cautious in | | | | come together, for unknown reasons. |
| going out and purchasing products that have not been | | | | Other supplements that are helpful for the anxiety and |
| approved by the FDA. | | | | depression that so often accompanies ADHD are 5htp |
| One product that can be particularly helpful in treating | | | | and St. John's Wart. 5htp is an amino acid precursor |
| the symptoms of ADHD is called l-tyrosine. L-tyrosine | | | | for the neurotransmitter serotonin. It actually increases |
| is an amino acid that makes up the building blocks of | | | | the amount of serotonin in your brain, and it can really |
| dopamine. If taken before meals, l-tyrosine can act | | | | be quite helpful. SSRI antidepressants only recycle the |
| somewhat like a stimulant. There are really no side | | | | serotonin that already exists in your brain, so 5htp in |
| effects with this supplement, and an individual can take | | | | some ways is more effective. Also, St. John's Wart is |
| doses between 500 mg-1500 mg up to three times a | | | | a natural antidepressant that has been shown to be |
| day. L-tyrosine is a nice alternative to a stimulant | | | | somewhat effective in the treatment of depression. |
| because it has softer effects than drugs like Ritalin and | | | | In regards to many of the online products advertised |
| Adderall. Also, it wears off much easier and is much | | | | for the treatment of ADHD, such as Attend, I would |
| less harsh on the body. It can also be taken with | | | | stay far away from these products. Who knows what |
| prescription stimulants to enhance the effect of them. | | | | is actually in them or who is selling them. I just don't |
| Besides L-tyrosine, there are a couple other | | | | trust herbal remedies that are sold online. Too many |
| supplements that can have stimulant like effects. One | | | | people are trying to make a buck. |