Blood Pressure Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: What Is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure can be defined as the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls as it circulates through the body. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher the pressure.When pressure is too high, it negatively affects the arterial wall and the heart must work harder. Though it
Blood Pressure Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: What Is Blood Pressure?
October 24th, 2011 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Calcium/Magnesium
September 21st, 2011 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Calcium/Magnesium
Calcium and magnesium both have a relaxant effect on the nervous system. One controlled trial looked at children with ADHD and low magnesium levels. Researchers found that 200 mg daily of magnesium led to a significant decrease in hyperactive behavior.
DOSAGE
Take 500 mg of calcium and 200 mg of magnesium daily.
Amino Acids
The use of individual amino acids is becoming more common among nutrition-oriented doctors in helping kids and adults with ADHD. Consult with a holistic doctor for individualized amino acid therapy.
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Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: L-carnitine
September 10th, 2011 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: L-carnitine
This aminolike substance can be effective for boys with ADHD.An eight-week double-blind study resulted in improvement in 54 percent of boys compared to 13 percent for those taking placebo. L-carnitine significantly decreased the attention problems and aggressive behavior in boys with ADHD. Take 100 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight daily. L-carnitine is quite safe.
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Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Multivitamin
August 21st, 2011 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Multivitamin
The brain requires a vast array of nutrients for optimal functioning. A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine demonstrated that vitamin-mineral supplementation modestly raised the nonverbal intelligence of some groups of schoolchildren. The study involved 245 U.S. schoolchildren ages 6 to 12 years.
DOSAGE
Take as directed on children
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Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Zinc
July 16th, 2011 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Zinc
Studies suggest that children with ADHD are more likely to have zinc deficiency. A study published in Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry looked at the effect of zinc supplementation on 9-year-old boys and girls with ADHD. This was a 12-week double-blind treatment with zinc sulfate (150 mg per day) or placebo. Researchers found zinc supplementation superior to placebo in reducing symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and impaired socialization in patients with ADHD. Zinc may be most effective in those diagnosed with a zinc deficiency.
DOSAGE
Give 10 to 15 mg for younger children under age 5.Higher doses such as 50 to 150 mg can be used for older children under the supervision of a doctor.
SAFETY
Too much zinc can cause digestive upset such as diarrhea. It may also suppress immunity at doses beyond 150 mg daily. A few milligrams of copper should be taken along with zinc supplementation.
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Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Phosphatidylserine (PS)
February 6th, 2011 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Phosphatidylserine (PS)
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a phospholipid that is a normal component of brain cells. A study in Alternative Medicine Review involved 21 cases of youths ages 4 to 19 with ADHD. Participants were given daily supplementation of PS at dosages between 200 and 300 mg daily for four months. Supplementation was found to benefit greater than 90 percent of cases. The symptoms that most improved were attention and learning. Read the rest of this entry »
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: Fish Oil
September 1st, 2010 by admin
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: Fish Oil
Fish oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids that are required for optimal brain function including focus and mood. An emerging body of research is demonstrating that essential fatty acids such as fish oil are helpful for those with ADHD. An eight-week study of nine children with ADHD, ages 8 to 16, evaluated the effects of taking high daily doses (8 g to 16 g) of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil
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Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs – Diet and Lifestyle Changes
August 31st, 2010 by admin
Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs – Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Proper nutrition is very important to help children and adults with attention and behavior problems. Regular meals and snacks that are low in refined carbohydrates and balanced with whole foods can be essential for proper brain function.
In addition, foods rich in essential fatty acids promote better brain function. Examples include fish such as salmon and sardines. Walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds are great sources as well. An area of controversy is the effect that artificial food additives have on behavior, particularly in children. A 2007 randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, crossover trial published in the Lancet tested whether the intake of artificial food color and additives affected childhood behavior. In the six-week trial, researchers gave a randomly selected group of 153 3-year-old and 144 8- to 9-year-old children drinks with additives, colors, and a common preservative. These included sunset yellow, carmoisine, tartrazine, and ponceau, quinoline yellow (E104), allura red (E129), and sodium benzoate. This combination was chosen to mimic the mix of commercially available children
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Antidepressants Drugs For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Remedy
August 30th, 2010 by admin
Antidepressants Drugs For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Remedy
Tricyclic antidepressants approved for ADHD include imipramine (Tofranil, Janimine) and desipramine (Norpramin, Pertofrane).
Other antidepressants prescribed for ADHD, but not officially approved for ADHD, include bupropion (Wellbutrin), reboxetine (Edronax), and venlafaxine (Effexor). It should be noted that the exact effects of Wellbutrin are not known with certainty; it may act on the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine, and have a stimulant effect. Read the rest of this entry »