| Let me ask you another question. How realistic is it | | | | problems and side effects of these drugs which also, |
| to put a child on a stimulant drug which could alter his | | | | by the way, are expensive. We are talking about |
| neural development? How realistic is it to put a child | | | | brain (neural) development of children and teenagers. |
| on a drug like Modafinil which has the potential for | | | | Brain chemistry is a lot more complicated than rocket |
| drug abuse in the patient? The FDA obviously | | | | science! The brain goes on developing till the age of |
| thought it was unrealistic and they have now | | | | 25. Once you read more on these forums, you will |
| rejected the use of this drug in children. They know | | | | find the following stark realities. Child ADHD |
| that child ADHD treatment means psychostimulants | | | | treatment with stimulants is causing weight loss and |
| for the vast majority of people with ADD and ADHD. | | | | stunted growth which is one reality - admittedly in a |
| Just in case you come across this drug, the brand | | | | small number of cases. Parents then have to double |
| names are Alertec and Provigil. A natural cure for | | | | their efforts in providing snacks at all odd hours. |
| ADHD kids will not get much promotion or massive | | | | Insomnia is a big problem. More pills for that so that |
| publicity campaigns but that should not prevent | | | | the child sleeps and so do the parents. More side |
| parents from looking at this alternative objectively. | | | | effects from the sleeping pills. It seems that the |
| So, let's get real. Lots of people think that natural | | | | amount of parenting time and effort in making sure |
| cure for ADHD kids means just that and there is no | | | | that these drugs are even minimally effective is |
| possibility of over dosage or side effects. Wrong! It | | | | completely out of all proportion! |
| all depends on the purity of ingredients and how they | | | | Why not find a natural cure for ADHD kids which has |
| are processed. When considering any natural product | | | | no side effects and the risks are non-existent? That |
| and that could range from a herbal remedy, a | | | | will leave you plenty of time and energy to devote |
| homeopathic preparation or simply vitamin | | | | to parenting itself which is the most important thing |
| supplements, you have to know what exactly is in | | | | for your ADHD child. Most paediatricians know that |
| the bottle, why and how it has been processed and | | | | and some are kind enough to tell the parents ! A |
| what sort of guarantees come with it. If you cannot | | | | natural cure for ADHD kids will never hit the headlines |
| reassure yourself on any of these points, then you | | | | but that is no reason to ignore it. Parents are |
| should steer clear. | | | | delighted with the results and can see great |
| If you want to find out about any of the nasty side | | | | improvements in attention, reduction of hyperactivity |
| effects of ADHD meds, just try visiting an ADHD | | | | and much better attention spans. The company |
| blog. Depends on who is paying for it but even so, | | | | offering this product is one of the most reputable in |
| you will get a very good feel for the type of | | | | its field and is also approved by the FDA. |