Why Herbs for Adhd are Effective

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When I found out my son had ADHD I had a decision to make. Should he be treated with prescription medicines or natural remedies using ADHD herbs. What I found was that there has been a steady increase in doctors prescribing these medications, which in turn increased the awareness of the risks involved with them.

I also learned that production of these drugs has increased a whopping 500 percent since 1992 and most of the prescriptions were from pediatricians. These statistics bring up a very important point. Are we too quick to medicate our children? That’s why I believe it’s being responsible to your child to try natural remedies such as herbs for ADHD first.

The reason these drugs are prescribed is because they act as a stimulant to the brain. I know what you’re thinking! Stimulants for a child already hyperactive? The stimulants actually help them to focus and become more attentive. There are several ADHD herbs which have similar attributes, but instead stimulate the brain naturally.

Some of the herbs for ADHD remedies include:

* Brahmi- has gained world wide recognition as a memory booster, for promoting mind alertness and is widely used as an antioxidant and in improving the brain cell functions. It is used as a herbal brain tonic to rejuvenate the body and as a nerve tonic to promote the memory.

* Ginko Biloba- helps the body to increase its production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a compound that is the main source of energy at the cellular level. This beneficial activity has been shown to boost the brain’s metabolism of glucose for energy and to increase its electrical activity. Ginko’s long-term effects are permanent, which means no prolonged use.

* Gotu Kola- reduces stress and anxiety and stimulates brain function. This herb also increases circulation to the brain.

* Siberian Ginseng- which supports blood flow to the brain and peripherals. In oriental medicine, Ginseng is highly respected and prized as a natural energy tonic to support energy, circulation, natural vitality and to act as an overall systemic supporter.

* Panax Ginseng- used for centuries to help people maintain general health, increase mental clarity and in recent scientific studies to be effective for stress related problems, as well as for improving physical and mental performance, shortening reaction time and enhancing the mood.

These are all effective herbs for ADHD treatment. There are many herbal remedies out there that combine many of these ADHD herbs that will stimulate the brain as well as have a calming effect. There are also homeopathic remedies that will do the same thing. Due to the fact that many of these herbs have a similar effect to that of prescriptions, they should never be taken together. So make sure you let your child’s doctor know what you giving them at all times.

Remember that natural ADHD remedies take a little longer to see results, so give these ADHD herbs a few weeks to kick in. I did and I found an alternative treatment to be much safer than stimulant prescription drugs. It ultimately came down to this when I was deciding; it’s my child’s health.

Diana Ketchen
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/why-herbs-for-adhd-are-effective-718521.html

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5 Comments on Why Herbs for Adhd are Effective

  1. jeep gurl on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 1:58 am

    2. Stratterra is NOT a first line med for ADD/ADHD—u might want to consider Ritalin since it comes in a generic form and is much cheaper—i am not aware of any herb or vitamin to help with ADD however a high protein diet helps with mental function and Melatonin helps with sleep—hope this helps
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  2. oldtimekid2 on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 2:00 am

    3. There have actually been a lot of studies that have shown that Fish Oil can help with ADD/ADHD. It seems too simple, and that may be one reason it wasn’t really looked at closely for this, but the EPA and DHA in Fish Oil help with all sorts of things including heart health, skin health, and brain health.
    Give it a try… it’s economical, safe, and easy. Just make sure that the company you get it from uses Molecular Distillation because that’s currently the only safe way to remove any trace contaminants of any heavy metals. Good luck!
    References :
    Personal research in my role as a Product Specialist for a vitamin company

  3. Anna P on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 2:02 am

    4. A month of 10 mg Ritalin (generic) costs about $32 or less. It is JUST as effective, in the minds of many doctors. Behavioral and diet changes can help reduce the symptoms of ADD/ADHD.

    ADD: Fish oil is very good for many things. I personally use a very good brand as well as other quality supplements. However, I "present" with extreme ADD symptoms (a result of cognitive damage from a heart operation), and the Ritalin does work better than the natural ways. I would keep to the minimum dosage (with the generic, I do not use it on weekends, only when I need to work).

    I would also seek counseling, as there are behavioral changes that you can make to reduce the ADD/ADHD. Cognitive behavioral therapy is especially good.
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  4. Slapjack on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 2:04 am

    5. Call your doctor office and tell them its just to much its costing you and see if you can get it changed to "something that has a generic" like adderall or ritalin.

    Ask for somthing that has a generic, you dont want to tell them you want "adderall" or "ritalin".

    You could call your insurance and find out of any of these medications are covered and let the doctors office know what is so they can deside what to give you.

    Adderall XR–
    Focolin XR–
    VYance–
    Concerta–
    Ritalin–
    References :
    Pharmacy CPhT

  5. Ross D on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 9:56 am

    6. Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to Stratterra?
    I’m lookong for another way to treat ADD/ADHD. The drug Stratterra is effective but it costs about $400 per/month! Please let me know if there is some herb/vitamin/counseling that can be used to treat ADD/ADHD. Thank you in advance.

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