Top herbal remedies for ADDGood, safe herbal remedies for ADD follow below. ADD herbs on this page are appropriate for children and adults. Links to other herbal home remedies for ADD specifically for adults and children are also provided immediately following.
Herbal remedies for ADD in adults Important ADD factsJust a few words before getting into specific remedies for ADD.ADD is an abbreviation for Attention Deficit Disorder. It is connected to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). As is evident, ADD is the same as ADHD except that there is no hyperactivity in ADD. It is important to understand the distinction and to diagnose correctly. Unfortunately, it is quite easy to see ADD sufferers as ADHD. The key to proper diagnosis is to correctly gauge whether there truly is a hyperactive component to the ADD. How easy could it be to see an attentional disorder coupled with rather normal childhood distractibility and rush to diagnose it as ADHD. Also, you must correctly assess whether any supposed hyperactivity is just the result of problems attending. If a child becomes hyperactive as a result of stresses associated with attentional problems, the problem to be treated is not primarily hyperactivity but rather mis-attention. Treat the attentional problem, the hyperactivity goes too, right? As you could see, diagnosing ADD and then differentiating it from ADHD is often very difficult. Go to a respected specialist and be sure to ask relevant questions. Why is differential diagnosis especially important? Because treatment, especially herbal and medical, would be grossly misapplied if, for example, normal activity ADD children were offered herbs or medication that targeted hyperactivity. Here’s what I would do if I was not sure. Target ADD first. Then depending on whether there is a lingering hyperactivity, you can more easily differentiate disorders. For ADHD, click for our dedicated page on herbal remedies for ADHD Herbal remedies for ADDOne of the herbs for ADD that is appropriate for children and adults is Gotu cola (Centella asiatica).Wild throughout Africa and Asia, this herb supports brain functions such as mental clarity, healthy memory and desirable mood. Gotu Kola is greatly respected in Ayurvedic medicine taking on a religious dimension. Research suggests Gotu Kola supports cerebral blood flow and circulation in general allowing blood to seep into the brain. Other studies suggest that this herb may be beneficial as a mood tonic. Take products according to manufacturer’s directions or ask knowledgeable herbal store staff for recommendations. An additional approach to take for ADD is to target specific symptoms and manage them with specific herbs. For example, accompanying anxiety can be an aggravating or contributing factor in ADD so managing it with anti-anxiety herbs could be appropriate. Same thing for contributing depression. Click on links for more helpful herbs for ADD specific to age: Herbal remedies childhood ADD (coming soon) Herbal remedies adult ADD (coming soon) If you liked our page on herbal remedies for ADD & want to get our helpful info every month, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter: HEALTHY WORLD DIGEST You'll receive anywhere from 5 - 10 healthy “nuggets” of information to get you feeling & looking your best. Just fill in our brief eZine subscription form & start to take charge of your life easily, today, right now. We promise. Click 2 go from herbal remedies 4 ADD 2 Home |
