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Complementary and Alternative Treatments For Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Nutrition  and  Supplementationbioflavonoids (5000 to 20,000 mg in divided
doses)-a free radical scavengervitamin E (200
Nutritional deficiencies are a factor in manyto 600 IU)-improves circulation and brain
psychological disorders. Many children withfunction
learning disorders have an allergic reaction
to casein and gluten. Casein is a proteinN-acetyl cysteine (as directed on label)
found in milk, so it may be wise to eliminateimportant because of its antioxidant
dairy from your diet. Gluten is found inqualities
grains, making wheat, spelt, oats, barley,
and rye problematic. Common food allergensHerbal  Therapy
are corn, soy, eggs, tomatoes, yeast, and
peanuts. Eat instead a diet high in proteinRed clover, hawthorn berry, lemon balm, and
that also includes high-fiber fruits andbacopa are recommended for calming the
vegetables, plus brown rice, lentils, andnervous system of an extremely active child.
potatoes. Obtain protein from fish, poultry,See a qualified herbalist for details on
lamb, and non-animal sources, such as beansusing  them.
and legumes, raw nuts and seeds, and tofu.
Avoid alcohol, caffeine, canned and packagedTraditional  Chinese  Medicine
foods, carbonated beverages, chocolate, all
junk foods, refined and processed foods,Acupundure Because attention deficit disorder
saturated fats, and sugar. Also avoid foodsis thought to be cause by heart and liver
containing artificial colors or ingredients,Imbalances, traditional Chinese medical
as  well  as  fatty  foods.practitioners treat them accordingly. An
acupuncturist seeks to correct any energy
Enhance brain power with the following dailyimbalances in the meridians that correspond
supplements (if for a child, check with ato these organs. Practitioners also may use
health professional for appropriate dosages):acupuncture to promote relaxation and
alleviate stress, which canexacerbate the
Most Importantcalcium (1500 mg)-essential forcondition.
normal brain and nervous system
functionmagnesium (1000 mg)-helps calciumChinese Herbal Therapy Herbal preparations
absorptionvitamin B complex (50 mg 3 timesthat can be used to calm the central nervous
daily with food)-essential for normal brainsystem and balance chi include Ginseng and
and  nervous  system  functioZizyphus Forumula, Astragalus Combination,
and Concha Marguerita and Ligustrum Formula.
Also Recommendedcholine (500 to 2000Other herbs that may be prescribed with the
mg)-improves brain function; use only underpreceding formulas for ADD are Schisandra,
professional supervisioncoenzyme (as directedBiota or Arbor Vitae seeds, and Wild Chinese
on label) improves brainJujube.
functiondimethylglycine (100 mg)-carries
oxygen to the brainvitamin C withRead out for Vitamins.



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