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ADD/ADHD

Inattention, overtalking, impulsivity, excessive irritability, and hyperactivity are all symptoms of ADD and ADHD. Holistic doctors believe both can be treated without harmful drugs.

We address the latest information on diet, supplements, physical activity, and cutting edge techniques in the articles below.

Quick Reads

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Do You Have ADHD?

Take this online quiz to see if you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Safe Remedies, Healthier Kids

Homeopathy is good for childhood ailments from diaper rash and colds to tummy aches and the sore gums of teething.

Health Matters—A true measure of ADHD drugs?

If Huckleberry Finn or Tom Sawyer attended a middle school today, chances are they’d wear the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) label.

Ironing Out ADHD?

We’ve long been told that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.

The Green Cure for ADHD

Nature outings and outdoor activities seem to help kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Zinc Zeroes In on ADHD

Many parents of kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) go along only reluctantly with doctors’ prescriptions for drugs like Ritalin.

ADHD: A Natural Way to Sideline Ritalin?

We’ve all heard the troubling news that doctors are relying increasingly on Ritalin and other stimulants to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others.

Back in Focus

How to manage ADHD without Ritalin or Aderall.

Ending Mood Disorders Without Drugs

Holistic treatments for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder can remove the physical and psychological obstacles to healing.

Lost in Translation

The body’s electrical messages to the brain—not the brain itself—color our world. But what if those messages misfire, like they do for children with Sensory Processing Disorder? New as well as tried-and-true therapies can help.

Horse Whisperings

Centers across the country are offering equine-assisted therapies to help people with everything from drug addiction to cancer recovery.

Trends in Alternative Medicine: What’s Hot

Gene-driven dietary advice, energy medicine for cancer and arthritis, plus six other advances that will change your life.

The ADHD Diet

Supplements and dietary changes can offer real help to children struggling with ADHD and other behavioral disorders.

Can You Retrain Your Brain?

An exciting new therapy is making all the difference for people with brain-related conditions, from ADHD to Tourette’s syndrome. (And it’s as easy as playing a video game.)

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

Meditate Before You Medicate

Ayurvedic medicine calms ADHD kids and lets insomniacs sleep like a baby.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Kids, Diet and ADHD

About Kids: Dietary changes to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Practitioner’s Corner—Kids, Meditation, Biofeedback, and Attention Disorders

About Kids: Mind-body therapies for attention disorders.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Kids, Neurofeedback, and Attention Disorders

About Kids: Neurofeedback and attention disorders.

Practitioner’s Corner—About Kids, Supplements, and Attention Disorders

About Kids: Supplements to treat attention disorders.

Practitioner’s Corner—Kids and Attention Disorders

About Kids: Natural versus conventional ways to treat attention disorders.

Recipes

Isn't it wonderful that your food can be your "medicine"? All the recipes below include ingredients that act positively on your body for this condition. The bonus? Each one is delicious!

Fruity Good Shakes (Serves 2-3 children)

Kid-tested recipes to help manage ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) by delivering healthy nutrients.

Favorite Salmon (serves 4)

Kid-tested recipes to help manage ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) by delivering healthy nutrients.

Coconut Chips

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder knocks your child’s brain chemistry askew. This healthy coconut snack can help set it right.

Blueberry Thumbprint Cookies

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder knocks your child’s brain chemistry askew. Healthy snacks like these blueberry cookies can help set it right.

Mermaid Nut Mix

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder knocks your child’s brain chemistry askew. Healthy snacks like this Mermaid Nut Mix can help set it right.

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