After several years of research, we now know much more about ADHD and the effects that Ritalin (and other drugs like it) have on the brain. And we know more about treating ADHD without drugs. Here are natural solutions.
Entries Tagged as 'Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder'
ADD / ADHD Natural Treatment
August 25th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
Tags:ADD·ADHD·ADHD alternative treatment·ADHD natural treatment·alternative treatment·Howard Jamison·integrative medicine
ADHD Without Drugs
June 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD Without Drugs: A Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD by Dr. Sandy Newmark, is written for every adult who cares for or influences the care of children with ADHD: parents first and foremost, plus caregivers, coaches, counselors, educators, physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and therapists – anyone who wants to learn how to better help all children with ADHD succeed.
Tags:A Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD·ADHD medications·ADHD myths·ADHD Without Drugs·Dr. Sandy Newmark·natural methods for ADHD
Brain Balance and ADHD
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
The Brain Balance Program® is an individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neuro-behavioral and learning difficulties overcome their unique challenges. This proprietary, non-medical program has been successful in helping hundreds of children reach their physical, social/behavioral health and academic potential including children who suffer with ADD/ADHD symptoms.
Tags:ADHD·brain balance·brain disorder·brain dysfunction·electrical brain activity·neuro-behavioral·non-medical program
ADHD and Neurofeedback
December 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
Neurofeedback therapy is a possible non-drug treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Tags:ADHD alternative treatment·ADHD neurofeedback therapy·EEG biofeedback·electroencephalogram therapy
Lead Poisoning Paint
August 31st, 2009 · No Comments · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
There is no safe level of exposure of lead, especially for children. This is why we strongly recommend lab testing as lead can have an effect on ADHD symptoms.
Tags:hair test·lead lab testing·lead paint·lead poisoning
Food Affects Behavior
June 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Alternative Treatment For Attention Deficit Disorder
For 5 years Dr. Barbara Reed Stitt and her husband underwrote a school healthy eating program. The Stitts replaced soda machines and sugar laden cafeteria food (including artificial colors and corn syrup) with water and wholesome fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins. The children’s behavior changed dramatically and was so consistently good the superintendent of the entire school district of 15,000 students took note and made all his schools change to wholesome food.
Tags:Barbara Reed Stitt·behavior·biochemical imbalances·brain repair·food and behavior·food nutrition·junk food·school nutrition