Good question. Many people do not even consider alternatives. There are many claims of alternatives, but most of them don’t have research to back them up.
1. EEG biofeedback. This is a treatment which has some research but it has been plagued by poor research design and small sample sizes. Yet, I did this approach for 2.5 years or so and it was effective with many of my clients. The major challenges are it can be lengthy, expensive and there is a lack of standardization which is frustrating. It is also not easy to find people in many areas who do EEG biofeedback. See a blog post of mine from 2007 on that topic in my first source link.
2. Pay attention to your diet. Like EEG biofeedback this area is struggling with a lack of robust and large research, same problems small sample sizes and poor research design. However, "don’t eat your fruits and vegetables you’ll get ADHD" It was a blog post about how pesticides recently in a large well-designed study found that pesticides were related to ADHD in typical American children. So, that is worth reading. With more mild cases of ADHd removing foods based upon what is suggested in that article (e.g. eat local or organic fruits and vegetables). Yet, it is unclear how much that will help you pay attention once you have ADHD.
3. Cogmed Working Memory TrainingTM. I do this program with clients anywhere in the U. S. My son’s results have been amazing. However, I am a clinical psychologist so I was originally swayed by the very good research. Yet, my son is a freshman in high school and he is getting the best grades of his life after doing this program. Read more in my 3rd source below.

So, when looking for alternatives to ADHD medicines be sure to look for research. In my experience of over 7 years of looking for answers for my own son Cogmed Working Memory Training was the best answer I found for my son. He doesn’t take any medications.

Dr. Chaz

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Try to be patient with your child and have a sense of humor. Don’t take things too seriously, or you won’t be able to help when problems arise. You will need to be your child’s ally when problems occur at school, when kids might make them feel bad, when the child really wanted to please you but didn’t, when he or she just had a bad day. It also helps the parent to try to maintain this type of attitude. Help your child to appreciate learning, even if it is not in the traditional manner. Take every opportunity to give your child the chance to learn about their world by talking to them, reading with them, going to places where they can learn hands-on such as the zoo, science museums and any other place where you can explain things around us, how they work, etc., etc. Make learning about life a fun experience. Give your child lots of chances to get outdoor activity and exercise.

medication gets a bad rap because people think that it is somehow bad for their kids in the long run but the truth is that every research study shows that it is safer than asprin

Blue-green Algae have benefited many people who complained of poor memory or concentration and this is most likely due to its high content of usable proteins and amino acid peptides that are crucial to the formation of neurotransmitters, plus its high nutrient content that provides nourishment to nerve cells.

Blue-green algae not only helps with ADHD but has been found to help other problems of mind/brain function such as depression and Alzheimers (and WITHOUT the dangerous side effects for which drugs are so notorious). There is increasing evidence that Green Tea is highly beneficial too.