What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that affects children and adults. It is a behavioral disorder wherein the person with ADHD finds it difficult to sustain attention, impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. With the ongoing development in the medical world, prescription drugs are made available for children, and adults suffering from this condition.
With prolonged use, many of the recommended prescriptions can cause mental and physical harm. Some of the side effects reported include insomnia, weight loss, heart problems, depression, and suicidal thoughts or actions.
Fortunately, a child or adult can minimise their intake of prescription drugs to lessen the side effects. Where can you go if that is not enough? It may be helpful to know that there are natural alternatives.
Studies show that there are natural remedies, and food ingredients to avoid as a way to naturally help ADHD. It’s been noted that people suffering from ADHD have tried the following to help calm their minds and bring about a calmness back into their lives.
With prolonged use, many of the recommended prescriptions can cause mental and physical harm. Some of the side effects reported include insomnia, weight loss, heart problems, depression, and suicidal thoughts or actions.
Fortunately, a child or adult can minimise their intake of prescription drugs to lessen the side effects. Where can you go if that is not enough? It may be helpful to know that there are natural alternatives.
Studies show that there are natural remedies, and food ingredients to avoid as a way to naturally help ADHD. It’s been noted that people suffering from ADHD have tried the following to help calm their minds and bring about a calmness back into their lives.
Sleep Better
Sleep is one of the common problems of people suffering with ADHD. To help ease this problem, it can be beneficial to get into the practice of good sleeping habits. This could include switching off bright lights in the room, such as a TV, mobile phone, or tablet. The light emitted by these devices(*1) can make it difficult to go to sleep.
It can also be helpful to avoid caffeine, and other stimulants after lunch so that the mind will not be energized when it’s time to go to sleep. Another suggestion, to aid in getting a night of rest, is to exercise regularly. A day filled with activities can help the mind and body to be still at night .
A warm bath, or meditation before going to bed can be a great way to relax the mind and body. Sometimes even reading a book(paper book, not on an electrical device) can help one to fall asleep.
It can also be helpful to avoid caffeine, and other stimulants after lunch so that the mind will not be energized when it’s time to go to sleep. Another suggestion, to aid in getting a night of rest, is to exercise regularly. A day filled with activities can help the mind and body to be still at night .
A warm bath, or meditation before going to bed can be a great way to relax the mind and body. Sometimes even reading a book(paper book, not on an electrical device) can help one to fall asleep.
Reduce Anxiety
You may want to try booking a Yoga or Tai-Chi class. There are studies that indicate how yoga helps people with ADHD. We have included a yoga video(*2) you may like to try at the end of this article. It was reported that a research conducted in 2013 on boys, who were taking up yoga, showed notable improvements in their social skills and anxiety issues. Similar to yoga, studies also suggest Tai-Chi has helped people with ADHD. These may be a few activities you would like to try, as one thing may work better for you than others.
 | Balanced DietIt is unfortunate that most of our food today is composed of food dyes, artificial products, and additives. It’s best to maintain a balance diet. The intake of food additives should be limited, or avoided. It was reported that these additives can aggravate attention problems which may lead to feelings of anxiety or hyperactivity. |
Improve Attention and Focus
As science continues its research, there have been many new techniques and tools developed that can help one to increase their attention span, and focus. Neurofeedback(*3) has received a lot of attention with it’s positive results on helping the brain. This is a non-invasive assessment tool that provides information about the brain’s condition. It helps train the weaker portions of the brain through the control of brainwaves. Through regular treatments, the ability to focus has been strengthened.
There are many other natural ways to help ADHD out there, these are just a few. So whether it is you, or someone you know that is suffering from this condition, please have patience, love, and respect for them, and yourself. Please share this article if you feel it has helped you, or can help someone you know.
(*)Articles and video for reference:
1. https://sleep.org/articles/ways-technology-affects-sleep
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJbRpHZr_d0
You can watch this video and more on our 30 Days of Yoga on our YouTube channel.
3. http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/neurofeedback#NotWidelyAccepted7
There are many other natural ways to help ADHD out there, these are just a few. So whether it is you, or someone you know that is suffering from this condition, please have patience, love, and respect for them, and yourself. Please share this article if you feel it has helped you, or can help someone you know.
(*)Articles and video for reference:
1. https://sleep.org/articles/ways-technology-affects-sleep
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJbRpHZr_d0
You can watch this video and more on our 30 Days of Yoga on our YouTube channel.
3. http://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/neurofeedback#NotWidelyAccepted7
