When parents sometimes look at the range of ADHD alternative medications available, they are a bit bewildered and I am not surprised.
These alternative treatments for children with ADHD range from medications (psychostimulants) to herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, Bach flower remedies, diet and nutrition, EEG biofeedback and behavioural therapy.
Educational support and parental skills are generally regarded as an essential parachute for the ADHD child and the other treatments can be regarded as options.
But where do you start ? Strictly speaking only the conventional medicines and homeopathic treatment could be regarded as medications in the strict sense of the term.
Three of the options caught my attention as they are not often mentioned in the literature on ADHD alternative medications.
I have used Bach flower remedies with great success for anxiety and stress.
Any disease according to Dr.
Bach is brought on by negative emotions such as fear, sorrow and anger.
As a homeopath and herbalist Dr.
Bach found that certain extracts from flowers affected our mood and negative feelings, thereby restoring balance and healing to the body.
Many people find this strange but there are many parents who swear that this type of non-invasive treatment is effective and is one of the more valid alternative treatments for children with ADHD.
Perhaps the most distinguished Bach flower enthusiast is Queen Elizabeth II who has been treated with Bach flower remedies for many years.
With EEG biofeedback, the patient can see on a video screen how his brain waves are working when related to how he or she is feeling or what emotional state or level of attention she is experiencing.
Therapy consists of making the patient work with the brain waves for optimal results.
With ADHD patients, they generally have to attend up to about forty sessions but the treatment has no side effects at all.
Certainly one of the ADHD alternative medications worth considering.
Because of the side effects of psychostimulants an the risk of substance abuse, many parents are attracted to homeopathic remedies for ADHD.
We now know that up to 20% of children on the ADHD drugs just do not respond initially to the treatment and may have problems with the side effects which range from sleep problems, fatigue, weight loss and a host of others too numerous to mention here.
With such a high percentage and with FDA warnings increasing daily, it is no surprise that alternative treatments for children with ADHD are gaining ground.
The British Homeopathic Journal have published a double blind trial results which showed that homeopathy is effective in treating some of the symptoms of fidgeting, restlessness and inattention.
Learn about what exactly goes into a homeopathic remedy and the processes involved in their preparation.
You will be pleasantly surprised that they are just as effective in treating ADHD as psychostimulants and carry no risks of drug abuse which is such a relief to many parents.
It is now widely regarded as one of the safest ADHD alternative medications in existence today.
These alternative treatments for children with ADHD range from medications (psychostimulants) to herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, Bach flower remedies, diet and nutrition, EEG biofeedback and behavioural therapy.
Educational support and parental skills are generally regarded as an essential parachute for the ADHD child and the other treatments can be regarded as options.
But where do you start ? Strictly speaking only the conventional medicines and homeopathic treatment could be regarded as medications in the strict sense of the term.
Three of the options caught my attention as they are not often mentioned in the literature on ADHD alternative medications.
I have used Bach flower remedies with great success for anxiety and stress.
Any disease according to Dr.
Bach is brought on by negative emotions such as fear, sorrow and anger.
As a homeopath and herbalist Dr.
Bach found that certain extracts from flowers affected our mood and negative feelings, thereby restoring balance and healing to the body.
Many people find this strange but there are many parents who swear that this type of non-invasive treatment is effective and is one of the more valid alternative treatments for children with ADHD.
Perhaps the most distinguished Bach flower enthusiast is Queen Elizabeth II who has been treated with Bach flower remedies for many years.
With EEG biofeedback, the patient can see on a video screen how his brain waves are working when related to how he or she is feeling or what emotional state or level of attention she is experiencing.
Therapy consists of making the patient work with the brain waves for optimal results.
With ADHD patients, they generally have to attend up to about forty sessions but the treatment has no side effects at all.
Certainly one of the ADHD alternative medications worth considering.
Because of the side effects of psychostimulants an the risk of substance abuse, many parents are attracted to homeopathic remedies for ADHD.
We now know that up to 20% of children on the ADHD drugs just do not respond initially to the treatment and may have problems with the side effects which range from sleep problems, fatigue, weight loss and a host of others too numerous to mention here.
With such a high percentage and with FDA warnings increasing daily, it is no surprise that alternative treatments for children with ADHD are gaining ground.
The British Homeopathic Journal have published a double blind trial results which showed that homeopathy is effective in treating some of the symptoms of fidgeting, restlessness and inattention.
Learn about what exactly goes into a homeopathic remedy and the processes involved in their preparation.
You will be pleasantly surprised that they are just as effective in treating ADHD as psychostimulants and carry no risks of drug abuse which is such a relief to many parents.
It is now widely regarded as one of the safest ADHD alternative medications in existence today.
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