| Wow! Parents everywhere should be excited to | | | | ADHD patients as part of controlling symptoms |
| know, with the advances in the research and | | | | without meds. Omega-3 improves brain functioning |
| study of ADHD, controlling ADHD without meds is | | | | by restoring balance of fatty acids. B-complex |
| possible. Several therapies and measures can be | | | | vitamins play a role in the synthesis of serotonin, |
| taken to ensure that symptoms of ADHD are | | | | dopamine, and norepinephrine. Magnesium and |
| minimized. Treating ADHD without medication is | | | | calcium both have a soothing and calming effect |
| also preferred by some parents and patients, as | | | | on people with ADHD, while zinc helps regulate |
| the side effects of stimulant drugs used in the | | | | signals of dopamine in the brain. |
| management of ADHD symptoms are too risky. | | | | Because stimulant medications should be avoided |
| Controlling ADHD without meds can be achieved | | | | when possible, homeopathic remedies can help in |
| through traditional non-medical management which | | | | the control of the symptoms of ADHD. Unlike |
| includes behavioral therapy, social skills training, | | | | stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, these do |
| support groups, and family therapy. These can be | | | | not have harmful side effects. Homeopathic |
| very helpful to ADHD patients as it helps them | | | | remedies are safe, extremely effective, and |
| cope and learn proper behavior. | | | | non-addictive. It is no wonder then that natural |
| Other non-medical management of ADHD includes | | | | cures such as homeopathic remedies are gaining |
| diet modification and vitamin supplementation. | | | | popularity among parents and patients. |
| In diet modification, foods that are believed to | | | | Ensure you get all the information about the |
| aggravate ADHD such as chocolates, sugar, soda, | | | | different treatments that are available. Controlling |
| and desserts are avoided, if not totally eliminated, | | | | ADHD without meds is now not only possible, but |
| from the diet. Focus is given on providing a | | | | preferable for many reasons. Each of our children |
| balanced diet that is full of nutritious foods like | | | | is unique. The management of ADHD is unique to |
| fruits, vegetables, and lean eat. | | | | each individual as well. Explore the options. |
| Vitamin supplementation can also be given to | | | | |