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Blood Pressure Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: What Is Blood Pressure?

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:44:40 +0000

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 [...]

Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Calcium/Magnesium

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:12:41 +0000

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 [...]

Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: L-carnitine

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:31:45 +0000

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 [...]

Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Multivitamin

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:23:55 +0000

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 [...]

Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Zinc

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:21:26 +0000

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) [...]

Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs: Phosphatidylserine (PS)

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 09:54:49 +0000

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 [...]

Barry

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:51:13 +0000

Barry Tags: attention, family, parents, school Related posts Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: What Is ADHD? Stimulants Drugs for treatment Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs – Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives: Fish Oil

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:57:31 +0000

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 [...]

Natural Alternatives to ADHD Drugs – Diet and Lifestyle Changes

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:54:44 +0000

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 [...]

Antidepressants Drugs For Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Remedy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:45:36 +0000

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 [...]