Apr 20
What kinds of alternative therapies can be used for ADHD and Learning Disorders?
ADHD Treatment Add commentsMy daughter has a touch of ADHD and learning problems and I don’t want to put her on drugs that distort her mind. She has problems with short-term memory, processing speed, and being able to concentrate.
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
My boyfriend had ADHD and he started drinking MonaVie, which contains the Acai berry as the main ingredient, and 18 other exotic fruits, all packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. Acai is the number one HIGHEST antioxidant on the planet. On the third day, my boyfriend’s thinking was sharp, clear, and he was organizing his office methodically. He was able to write a paper for almost 12 hours straight, whereas before, he would have had to take breaks every 20 minutes, lie on the couch, watch TV, procrastinate, etc.
I have never seen such a thing. He used to have stacks and stacks of paper in his office, and you couldn’t even see the hardwood floor.
Now he’s organized, calm, and he’s even doing his own taxes, if you can believe that! The guy never used to pay bills! He used to be so disorganized that he could barely function. He is a completely new man.
We both drink it now, and it’s amazing stuff. I was on anti-depressants, but not anymore. I also had numbness in my hands and feet due to bone spurs in my neck, and that problem has gone away too.
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Firstly, take a look at the websites of The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential and The Family Hope Center.
Both places offer neurodevelopmental programmes which actually grow the brain and fix the symptoms of brain injury …. ADHD, poor learning ability, lack of concentration etc.
The programme is holistic and natural…. no drugs, no aides.
You could do with reading the book ‘What to do about your brain injured child’ by Glenn Doman, he’s the founder of The Institutes and in it he explains the principles behind the programme and how to conduct a simple home programme, once you start reading you’ll see how it all makes perfect sense!
I’ve seen hundreds of kids overcome such problems, it does take hard work but the results are well known to be the best in the world and are well worth the efforts.
Best of luck to you,
Mel
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
I know that sometimes learning/behavioral problems can be due to food allergies. My friend has a son who was diagnosed with ADHD. She took him to a natural docter and had him tested for allergies. Once she took him off the foods he was allergic to, his problems cleared up. Good luck with your daughter. I admire you for not simply taking the "easy way out" and giving her drugs.
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
I have a friend whos child had sever adhd with behavioral problems they put him on a product that is basically a food supplement no drugs at all called Attention Drops made by the north american herb and spice company. This child took the best turn he has got his behavior under controll is able to concentrate and is doing much better in school he also seems much happier if you want to know more about this product and where to buy it send me an email
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
As an adult now that was told I had Adhd as a child I am so glad that my parents did not put me on drugs. As your child gets older she will learn how to train her mind to concentrate on school or sports etc.
I never had any type of training like your first answer but I guess I learned on my own. I still have hard time with spelling and grammar. I was put into the slower classes when I was young and regret that also because I was never taught the rules of English grammar. Now that I am in upper management with a huge electrical company I feel like an idiot when it comes to sending emails or not being able to spell a word I want to use and just using one I can spell. So its going to take a lot of work with your family and the teachers you have. Don’t let a teacher just tell you o she is too difficult to teach and I recommend her going to special edu. Challenge the teachers and tell them up front that she has this and you don’t want her to be put into special edu and then pick a school that does not have huge class sizes. Summer classes is a must or recommended and just know that its going to take a lot of time to have her realize that this is how to put your mind to something and learn how to do it.
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
My son has adhd and is not medicated.
I have read that a gluten free and dairy free diet is supposed to help. Avoiding dairy is quite easy, but the gluten remains more of a challenge as gluten is in so many things including bread, biscuits, pasta etc. You can buy alternatives, but they’re more expensive and don’t taste as good.
I have taken my son off dairy because of his eczema.
I also avoid ALL artificial additives, colourings and sweetners (esp. Aspartame). I give him plenty of home-cooked food and fruit ‘n’ veg.
Plenty of water is also good as the brain works more effectively if it’s well hydrated and lots of children don’t take in enough fluids.
I give him cordial drink – with no added sugar OR sweetners OR preservatives. Apparently orange juice (in any form) can make them worse as well.
Omega 3 fish oils are supposed to help. I give them to my son.
Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin B6 supplements have been recommended for kids with adhd, but you wouldn’t be able to give them to your daughter if she’s still young. Iron is also indicated, but can be dangerous in overdose. I give my son the Spatone iron because it’s safe for kids of two years old and over – it’s a natural source and not in tablet form.
Try to help her to concentrate by taking away distractions in the room if she’s doing a task or homework. My son can’t cope with noise if he’s doing his. He is very easily distracted. Split homework tasks up into small chunks if she can’t manage the whole thing straight off.
If you’re having any discipline issues then get hold of a copy of 123 Magic by Thomas Phelan PhD. It’s for 2-12 year olds and the techniques are great. It’s very easy to read and implement and can be used on kids with behavioural problems as well. My son reponds well to the techniques.
If her memory is poor then give her lists of any tasks that she has to complete – like getting ready in the morning.
Good Luck ♥
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
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April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Reflexology!
April 20th, 2010 at 1:44 am
I have brought up my ADHD son, now 19 and doing well at college, without drugs.
Initially I found that the skills learned with Neuro- linguistic Programming (NLP) were a major help for both of us (and are very easy to learn) and since then I have added Reiki to our programme.
A sensible diet and daily physical exercise also help. Good luck.