| Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
| Define ADHD - What Exactly is ADHD? |
If a parent asked me to define ADHD, I would define it by its symptoms since this what is used to give a diagnosis. Some of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder include agitation, fidgeting, inability to concentrate or stay on task, outbursts, and inappropriate or impulsive behavior. Although this behavior can be frustrating for teachers and parents, imagine how frustrating it is for a child who can't calm himself down and is unable to do what parents and teachers are directing him to do.
In the final analysis, only a medical professional can define ADHD because this is the person who is qualified to give a diagnosis. This is done by comparing the symptoms of behavior and their duration to those listed in the DSM-IV (which is the manual that professionals use to diagnose mental disorders) and by administering certain tests that look for inattention, impulsivity and learning disabilities.
If your child receives a diagnosis of ADHD, don't worry: there are many things that you can do to help your child overcome this.
ADHD Definition: Prescription Medication
The standard treatment for ADHD is prescription drugs. Two classes of drugs are prescribed: stimulants and non-stimulants. Unfortunately, the side effects of these drugs (stimulants or not) can be quite concerning: appetite loss, sleeplessness, agitation, heart problems, hallucinations and even psychosis. While some kids are more sensitive than others, even the less worrisome side effects like loss of appetite and loss of sleep are frightening because a lack of sleep and nutrients can stunt your child's growth.
What most parents do not realize about these drugs is that they only temporarily mask the symptoms of ADHD: they do not heal what causes it. This is like putting a BandAid on a wound when what you really need to do is stitch it up. Don't just define ADHD, help your child get past it.
ADHD Definition: Natural Solutions
This is why hundreds of thousands of parents are turning to homeopathic remedies. Unlike drugs, they have no side effects and can even be used safely with other medications or while weaning a child off ADHD drugs.
Rather than just suppressing the symptoms, homeopathic remedies actually give the brain the nutrition it is lacking and restore proper function with regular use over time. Since research shows that kids with ADHD are deficient in essential nutrients, it makes sense to provide what they are lacking, rather than mask the problem with drugs.
When deciding on a remedy to give your child, look for one that is FDA-approved, comes with a money-back guarantee (this is a company that stands behind their product) and is made from clinically proven ingredients like Verta Alb, Arson Iod and Hyocyamus. These ingredients work together to increase focus, calm and soothe the child (which eliminates frustration, outbursts, etc) and give the brain the nutrition is is lacking.
Natural remedies help you get past the standard ADHD definition and its resulting stigma and allow your child to be a kid again: someone who is growing and learning how to overcome his challenges and do his best. |
| posted by Healthy Life @ 10:44 AM |
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