Therapy

Therapy is one of the best ways to help with ADHD for both parent and child. There are different options when deciding if therapy is right for you or your child. Behavioral therapy and individual therapy.

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Exercise

Exercise is important to maintain ADHD symptoms. Jumping jacks, running, walking, yoga, swimming and even playing ant type of sport for at least 30 minutes a day can help improve mood and can help boost attention.

Diet

According to Kelly Kate ” Kids with ADHD are more likely to have allergies and food sensitivities. When kids eat food that doesn’t make them feel good, it can affect their behavior and worsen their ADHD symptoms”. The best way to start a healthy diet is by avoiding sugary foods, food that have high-fructose corn syrup as well as food dye in them and any type of processed foods.

Vitamins and Minerals

According to Jacqueline Sinfield ” Vitamins and minerals play an important role in natural remedies for ADHD. You can eat vitamin-rich foods and may also consider taking vitamin supplements”. The types of vitamins that are important to an ADHD patient are the following; Vitamin B6 and Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc and Iron

What is ADHD?

According to Nemours, a nonprofit children’s health system. ADHD is an Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. ADHD affect child as early as age 3. people who have ADHD struggle to focus, easily distracted and may struggle with low self esteem. Medication is often suggested to treat ADHD but does not cure ADHD. Suggesting natural alternatives is the best way to treat ADHD symptoms and avoid medication.

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Forgive your child and yourself nightly. You didn’t ask to live with the effects of ADHD any more than did your child.
Martin L. Kutscher