Considering how many kids are being placed on drugs like Ritalin now days, I thought it would be interesting to inform you about an ADHD Natural remedy formula [aff].

Of course, you should check with your physician before trying this option out. Especially if your child is already taking medication of any type, the physician should be informed if any natural type remedy is being used as the two items could interfere with each other. Side-effects could also occur.

Also keep in mind that if you are taking an herbal remedy of any kind, including this one, you should inform your physician before he prescribes any type of medication.

Having said that, this formula contains:

Matricaria Recutita (also known as German Chamomile) – Its active ingredients include flavonoids, volatile oil, valerianic acid, tannins, salicylates, coumarins and cyanogenic glycosides. It is believed to have a calming effect and to be soothing to the nerves.

Avina Sativa or Hawer (Green Oats), Also has been used for it’s soothing effects on nerves (calming) Active ingredients are flavonoids, minerals, saponins, steroidal compounds, alkaloids, carotene, wheat protein, and Vitamins B1, B2, D, E,

Ginkgo Biloba, Scuttellaria Laterifolia (also known as Skullcap) – Active ingredients include flavone glycosides (including ginkgolide), anthocyanin, bioflavins, lactones and sitosterol. Clinical studies have underscored its effectiveness in improving blood flow to the brain and influencing blood circulation in a positive way.

Gotu Cola – or Centella Asiatica - May be useful for increasing attention spans and combatting aging.

Aspalathus linearis (also know as Rooibos)

Urtica Urens, called Umbabazane in Africa

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I Just finished a fascinating article about ADHD written by Keith Londrie entitled: Secondary Symptoms of ADHD.

ADHD is an interesting and strange condition.

As I read Keith’s article about the ‘secondary symptoms’ of ADHD, I thought that it sounded a lot like me! I’m not a very organized person and I don’t pay much attention to stuff that doesn’t interest me.

I imagine that it is a matter of degrees. I don’t really have ADHD. I know that. I’m just a bit on the lazy side (when it comes to cleaning things up)

I could see how an overagressive diagnosis could happen though. And once it goes into your record, it’s there forever.

In the above article, Keith talks about everyday tasks being too ‘boring’ to focus on for the ADHD sufferer. He he, who doesn’t get bored with the familiar and the routine?

Aren’t those kids up there in that picture cute? Who wouldn’t be proud?

eeerrr. I was distracted. …..

That brings us back to the point here today: Children and ADHD. I have my own opinions about the whole ADHD and medicating children issue.

I prefer not to give kids medication, especially the kind they will have to take for the long term. However, it’s easy to be an armchair quarterback. I don’t have any kids.

I can totally understand that the real experience of raising kids can be overwhelming. I also know that everyone is different. If the condition was severe, there might not be many options other than medicating the child.

Check out this natural alternative from Native Remedies that sounds both interesting and promising – endorsed by a psychologist. Confer with your doctor or pediatrician before utilizing anything other than he / she recommends.

Actually, I’m building a resource page on herbal remedies right now. Take a sneak peak at it. There is some mention of ADD and ADHD.

Keith also wrote another article called: Understanding ADHD.

In it he talks about the importance of regular exercise and meditation to help alleviate the symptoms of the disease.

I do meditate, but so far, it hasn’t helped me keep my living space neat and organized!

If you have or know someone who has ADHD, share your experiences below under comments. It might be helpful to someone who is really searching for answers.

If you want to start a dialog with multiple people, try our discussion forum.

I also have the Health Line Email list to keep you up with the topics of health, fitness and wellness. (you get some freebies for joining too!)

-Dave

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I’ve update a page on ToBeInformed.com about ADD and ADHD. There are some additional articles added.

My hope is that people will understand this ‘disease’ or ‘condition’ better. I’ve never liked the idea of medicating kids for having too much energy. I’m not sure what the long term use of such medication does to the child.

And it is hard to tell what kind of permanent changes occur in a person’s brain from the long term use of such medications.

Anyway, check out the page for more information about ADD/ADHD

-Dave

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