posted February 03, 2009 01:05 PM         

There are many ways to address ADHD, and that includes things like better nutrition(making sure getting enough vitamins/minderals,cutting down on sugar/junkfoods),dealing with food sensitivities/allergies,the use of cod liver/fish oil for Omega 3 fatty acid intake,the use of flaxseed oil for Omega 3 fatty acid intake, biofeedback/neurofeedback therapy,meditation,behavior modification. Their ADHD can be channeled into certain activities like artistic/creative outlets and physical outlets such as sports,working out. Herbs like Ginkgo Biloba,Chamomile.

I have a book called MEDICAL ASTROLOGY Healing for the 21st Century
Marcia Stark listed treatments for ADHD

1. Avoid any chemical additives in foods,pesticide sprayed vegetables and fruits,sugar and sweeteners. Avoid hot spicy foods that tend to aggravate liver heat.
2. Avoid fluorescent lighting and household chemicals used for cleaning.
3. Eat a balanced diet with emphasis on whole grains for B complex vitamins, and dark green vegetables for their natural chlorophyll,which is the magnesium ion.
4. Use chelation therapy to get rid of heavy metals such as mercury,cadmium,lead,and aluminum
5. Ozone treatments are very helpful for clearing the liver and getting rid of toxic material.
6. Supplementation with important minerals and nutritional factors is very important. In research with ADD Children, deficiencies in the essential fatty acids and in zinc were common.
7. accupuncture and magnet therapy are helpful. Certain acupuncture points work to calm the spirit,as do magnets applied to the inside of the elbow and the inside of the wrists.
8. Finding the homeopathic constitutional remedy is very important.
9. Color therapy has worked well to relax the nervous system. Sound therapy has worked very well to balance the spirit and supply tones that may be missing from the individual's range.

SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADHD

GLA is one of the EFA's (essential fatty acids) which is found in evening primrose oil,borage oil and black currant seed oil.

EPA and DHA are the Omega 3 long chain fatty acids that are found in fish oils. They are particularly helpful for those with allergies and chemical sensitivities.

Zinc helps the body in cases of chemical detoxification. It is very important for the immune system and regulates the function of the white blood cells.

Magnesium a key mineral for the nervous system and helps in the assimilation of calcium as well. It can be supplemented through liquid chlorophyll, as well as through capsules.

Manganese helps the nervous system and also helps in blood sugar disorders.

B Complex Vitamins are important for stress and for the normal functioning of the nervous system. Deficiencies can contribute to depression,insomnia,and irritability.

Bioflavanoids with Quercitin help the immune system and are important in protecting from allergic substances and chemical sensitivities. They also are necessary in circulation and and in manufacturing vitamin C in the body.

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant which helps to prevent the breakdown of nutrients.

Glutathione and L-cysteine----Glutathione is in intoxidant;it helps protect against environment toxins and heavy metals by detoxifying those chemicals. It is obtained from L-cysteine or N-acetyl cysteine.

Probiotics are very important in producting the B vitamins in the body; they also help with food assimilation. They may be taken in powdered or capsule form.

HERBAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Nervine herbs including hops,chamomile,scullcap,catnip,lavender,and spearmingt are very helpful as teas.

Alfafa tea is good for making the body more alkaline and balancing the blood sugar.

Parsley tea made from fresh organic parsley simmered in water alkalizes the body and clears the kidneys.