subject: The Natural Cure For Adhd [print this page] There is a new green movement that is growing faster than the growth market in drugs for ADHD pouring out of the pharmaceutical industry! Each one of those drugs is tagged with lists of serious side effects. More people than ever now seek natural cures for ADHD. A recent survey carried out by Kids and Parenting Magazine show there is a current trend for increasing complementary therapy approaches for children already on medication and that more parents are now turning to natural approaches as first choice of treatment. Nature is proving to be overtaking the wheels of big pharma industry in delivering safe and effective solutions!
Nature can be accessed on many levels. Just being in nature for a child can enhance their well being. There is now a recognised condition known as 'Nature Deficit Disorder'. Research findings carried out with children with ADHD showed that when the group was split into 2: one group was deprived of time spent in nature and the other group were given a minimum of 1 green hour per day; The observed behaviour deteriorated in those denied outside experiences and was visibly better in those that went out into nature. In all circumstances children given an experience in nature improved their behaviour.
Further studies show that being in nature leads improved immune systems, reduction in stress and depression and improvement in erratic heart rates. Even looking at pictures of nature can induce these benefits.
Nature brings all kind of good benefits. Exercise has long been known to help ADHD symptoms by balancing the brain chemicals. Green exercise, exercising in nature, enhances these benefits. Healthy diets based on home grown produce free from chemicals and pesticides, helps children understand about diet, experiment with different foods and getting exercise in their gardens and allotments in creative school environments.
Of course, natural essences like the Bach Flower remedies are derived flowers and trees and have been shown to give improvements for emotional issues associated with ADHD symptoms. Essences are completely safe with no side effects. Herbs are an alternative to riding the 'Ritalin Roller Coaster' and derived from natural sources not laboratories. Essential oils used in aromatherapy again are concentrated sources of natural healing potential and relieve many ADHD symptoms. As always, seek expert advice before embarking on these courses of treatment.
Nature provides abundantly even in the search for a cure for ADHD!
