We have 2 children with Add we would like to use a natural alternative to concerta - any suggestions?

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We have 2 children with Add we would like to use a natural alternative to concerta - any suggestions?

Answer 1

Life Extension Foundation Recommendations

Ideally, ADHD treatment will touch on many aspects of a patient's life, from daily routines to exercise to behavior therapies to nutrition. ADHD is likely a multifactorial disease, therefore it deserves to be treated on many fronts. The following lifestyle changes can help in reducing the anxiety associated with ADHD:

Diet. Aim for a well-balanced diet. Avoid unnecessary simple sugars. Use specific elimination diets only in partnership with a physician. People observing elimination diets are likely to need supplementation with vitamins, minerals, and possibly other nutrients.

Exercise. Moderate to vigorous physical activity is beneficial for all children but especially for children who have behavior disorders. Try moderate-intensity activity for 30 minutes almost every day and a minimum of 30 minutes of vigorous activity 3 to 4 days a week.

Mind-body techniques. Try massage, biofeedback, and meditation. Avoid information overload. Some children with ADHD benefit from predictable, rigid schedules.

In addition, the following nutrients may help relieve symptoms:

Zinc—15 to 30 milligrams (mg)/day

EPA/DHA—1400 mg/day of EPA and 1000 mg/day of DHA

Vitamin E—400 International Units (IU)/day of alpha-tocopherols and at least 200 mg/day of gamma-tocopherols

Magnesium—160 to 500 mg/day

Vitamin B6—up to 250 mg/day

Acetyl-L-carnitine—1000 to 2000 mg/day

Melatonin—300 micrograms (mcg)/day to 3 mg/day

DHEA—15 to 75 mg/day; have blood tested after 3 to 6 weeks to determine optimal levels

Ginkgo biloba—120 mg/day

American ginseng—500 mg/day

Link to full protocol below.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

pycnogenol (sp?), I've known 3 diff. kids who have used this and their parents loved it. It just takes the edge off, but doesn't turn them into zombies like some of the prescription items. But it is expensive.

Answer 3

The best treatment is liquid "zeolites" from Waiora.