| It’s unbelievable but the most widely used drug for | | | | alarming fact is that this drug is suitable only for children |
| ADHD therapy (known as Ritalin) has increased by | | | | suffering from bipolar disorder, NOT for children with |
| 9,000% over a ten year period in the UK! Many | | | | ADHD! The FDA is asking why up to 16% of pediatric |
| parents are asking this question :- Does this mean that | | | | patients were given this drug when they only had |
| the number of children needing ADHD therapy has | | | | ADHD. This figure was for a three year period. |
| increased by that figure or is this drug being prescribed | | | | Fourth Fact : There are many ways of treating ADHD |
| en masse for children with problems? ADHD (attention | | | | apart from conventional medication which, as we have |
| deficit hyperactivity disorder) is widely misdiagnosed as | | | | seen above, has alarming side effects on the children |
| well. They also frequently ask if ADHD alternative | | | | who take them. ADHD alternative therapy can take |
| therapy is available and above all, if it is free from side | | | | many forms such as family therapy, visual therapy, |
| effects. | | | | homeopathy and hypnotherapy. Many parents are |
| First Fact - Many parents are beginning to question the | | | | asking if there are herbal remedies for ADHD therapy |
| standard medication (psychostimulants) for ADHD | | | | and if this a valid alternative. |
| therapy and are worried about the side effects. | | | | Fifth Fact :- Hyperactive children when they take |
| Another very popular drug (Adderall) has been | | | | psychostimulant drugs are stimulated as the name |
| withdrawn in Canada because there were legitimate | | | | suggests. You might think that stimulation is the last |
| concerns and some evidence to show that children | | | | thing a hyperactive ADHD sufferer needs but it does |
| with heart problems were suffering from alarming side | | | | help the brain to stay focused and the child will pay |
| effects. In any case, children on these psychostimulant | | | | more attention as a result, thus improve concentration |
| drugs have to be monitored for heart and blood | | | | and control restlessness. There are lots of herbal |
| pressure which also sets alarm bells ringing for worried | | | | ingredients (Gingko Biloba and Brahmi just to mention |
| parents. | | | | two) which can stimulate the brain just as effectively |
| Second Fact :- Weight gain and metabolic disorders | | | | as the drugs do and there are no damaging side |
| have been reported in children using psychostimulant | | | | effects. If you click on the link below the article, you will |
| drugs for ADHD. The University of Florida reported in | | | | find a list of herbal stimulants which are a much safer |
| 2007 around 50% of all children (from 5 -12 year olds) | | | | alternative therapy for ADHD. |
| diagnosed with ADHD were prescribed these drugs. | | | | Believe me, many parents are now seeking ADHD |
| The FDA is worried that warnings issued to doctors | | | | alternative therapy as they realize that conventional |
| are not sufficient and that these drugs are not being | | | | medication with psychostimulants is damaging their |
| correctly prescribed. | | | | children’s health. Now that you are armed with this |
| Third Fact :- Just this week, The Times reported that | | | | information, you can click on the link below which will |
| Risperdal which is tranquilizer with some awful side | | | | give you all the information you need on ADHD |
| effectsis being prescribed for children with ADHD. The | | | | alternative therapy which is safe for your child. |