Tess September 30th, 2005
Diagnosing an adult with ADHD is not easy. Many times, when a child is diagnosed with the disorder, a parent will recognize that he or she has many of the same symptoms the child has and, for the first time, will begin to understand some of the traits that have given him or her trouble for years—distractibility, impulsivity, restlessness.
Tess September 28th, 2005
Question
Please send me some information about the (Native Remedies) medicine for ADHD, my son is 12 years old.
Answer
Native Remedies offers two products for ADHD. One is a homeopathic remedy for children up to 12 only, and the other a herbal remedy for all ages. Since your son is 12, I would recommend the herbal remedy, Focus, which is very effective in helping to:
Tess September 27th, 2005
You are your child’s best advocate. To be a good advocate for your child, learn as much as you can about ADHD and how it affects your child at home, in school, and in social situations.
If your child has shown symptoms of ADHD from an early age and has been evaluated, diagnosed, and treated with either behavior modification or medication or a combination of both, when your child enters the school system, let his or her teachers know. They will be better prepared to help the child come into this new world away from home.
Tess September 22nd, 2005
Question
My age is 53. I had a look at your site on ADHD. I prefer Herbs, better than chemical stuff. The Herbs you mention on your site (Focus ADHD formula (50ml)), are those Herbs mixed in one medicine? or do you have to buy them each separately?
2. What can be the side effects -on my age- of for example Ritalin if your liver is sensitive.
Answer
Tess September 21st, 2005
by Rachel Klein, Ph.D.
The question is not trivial. Parents, educational administrators, teachers and physicians are called upon to make important decisions that profoundly affect the educational and emotional of more than a million school children.
Although there is a substantial body of research on the diagnosis and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the media are quick to produce headlines, soundbites and interpretations of research findings designed to attract attention rather than to accurately transmit scientific facts. Some examples of media coverage:
Tess September 20th, 2005
Question
My daughter does well all during the term in her studies but unfortunately when it comes to exam times, her grades do not support this. What I noticed with her is that when we explain something to her she picks it up quickly and will remember for a day or two but just as quickly she forgets. Her teacher also pointed out to us that when it is exam time she is very anxious and tense. We have never given her cause for anxiety and always encourages her though at times we are disappointed but will not let her know. Is there something that you can recommend that will help her retain stuff in Memory as well as eliminate
the nervous anxiety she has when exam times comes? Thank you.
Tess September 19th, 2005
Self-esteem is a term that we hear frequently these days and we associate it loosely with having confidence in ourselves, being able to be assertive, and generally having the ability to manage life and all that it brings with it.
Many people who consult me have problems with self-esteem and low self-esteem often underlies problems in other areas such as business, relationships, and general achievement.
Tess September 14th, 2005
Treating ADHD often requires a combination of approaches. One aspect involves diet.
As with weight loss programs, adhering to a diet that will help to lessen the symptoms of ADHD will require commitment and vigilance, especially in the case of children!
However, by following these simple guidelines below in combination with a natural treatment program, you should notice an improvement in your or your child’s symptoms:
1. Avoid foods and drinks high in sugar - e.g. candies - during school days and limit over weekends.
Tess September 12th, 2005
No More Ritalin : Treating A.D.H.D. Without Drugs
by Dr Mary Ann Block. (A Mother’s Journey. A Physician’s Approach)
An excellent book written from the point of view of a mother and a doctor. Dr Block writes well and explores the many possible underlying causes of ADHD symptoms as well as the alternatives to drug therapy. Easy to read, clear and informative.
Tess September 12th, 2005
Question
Which of (Native Remedies) products would you recommend for my son of eleven - nearly twelve (Focus or BrightSpark). He has been diagnosed with ADHD and other stuff (he is on Adderall at the moment). His doctor wants to put him on another product (Concerta), but is having him tested for his heart murmur before putting him on it. I do not want him to go on another prescription drug, but his school insists that I do something to calm him down
