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 ADHD treatments with herbs have been found to be very successful. Herbs like Centella Asiatica, and Ashwaganda, two Indian herbs considered legendary "Brain Tonics", for centuries in India and the Far East, have been demonstrated to be effective for increasing concentration and calm. Herbs like Centella Asiatica, and Ashwaganda, have now been found to be helpful for ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder).
Other herbs used in ADHD treatments, are calming. This type of herbal ADHD treatment is often successful for soothing a hyperactive child. These herbs are safe and gentle, even for children, toddlers, or fretful babies. are Passionflower, Skullcap or Chamomile. These herbs, effective as ADHD treatments for calming, are very safe and helpful. Doses are 1/2 tsp. of a well diluted tincture, given three times a day, mixed with fruit juice, or other masking drink. These herbs really help as ADHD treatments, and certainly that can do no harm. Researchers at Sheba Hospital in Israel just concluded an amazing "Double Blind/Random Placebo" study on the effects of herbs on children suffering from ADD/ADHD. Newly diagnosed ADD/ADHD, school children ages 7-12 took either a specially designed Herbal formula, or a Placebo (colored water), daily for four months. The results were startling. The herbal group showed significant improvement in concentration and behavior, compared to the Placebo. The Herbal ADHD treatment formula ,included some legendary "Brain Tonics", in India and the Far East. More than 2 million children in the United States, or some 3 to 5 percent of school children suffer from ADD or ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). That means that almost every classroom with more than 30 kids, may include an ADD/ADHD sufferer in the class. ADHD treatments that work, yet are safe are urgently needed. Drugs like Ritalin or Dexedrine can cause appetite loss, which can mean that the child will not getting proper nutrition, crucial to brain growth and development. Adding essential nutrients to an ADHD child's diet has been found to be important. The term "essential" means that it cannot be manufactured by the body. An essential nutrient must be supplied through diet of supplementation. Essential amino acids, needed for normal brain growth and processing are found in animal protiens like eggs, fish, fowel, meat and dairy products. Essential fatty acids are in omega3 supplements, fish, walnuts, eggs, spirulina, and many other natural sources. Herbs, effective as ADHD treatments, are very safe and helpful. Doses are 1/2 tsp. of a well diluted tincture, given three times a day, mixed with fruit juice, or other masking drink. These herbs really help as ADHD treatments, and certainly that can do no harm. |
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