| In this fast-paced world, we can grab for the "easy fix" | | | | more that you can do to alleviate hyperactivity and |
| solution too hastily sometimes. Doctors are quick to fill | | | | instill calm into your family's life. Yoga is great for |
| out a prescription for Ritalin just to sooth everyone's | | | | learning to breathe correctly and to release stress. It |
| nerves. Is this the real solution? Can there be a more | | | | calms the mind and body. Exercise such as walking |
| natural approach to hyperactivity that can help calm | | | | can burn off excess energy while bringing the mind |
| our children? | | | | back into focus. |
| Yes, there are alternative solutions, so take a deep | | | | Take them to the park, the petting zoo or whatever |
| breath. Hold on and don't pull your hair out yet. Making | | | | interests them to help them burn off the excess |
| some adjustments in your lifestyle now can be work, | | | | energy. A massage is great for clearing all the stress |
| but this change can make for a calmer and more | | | | and making anxiety go away. You can do this for your |
| fulfilled life for both of you. So clear your head and | | | | child or get professional help. Touch is important. |
| read on to discover how you can start making positive | | | | Massaging the temples, shoulders and running your |
| changes starting today. First, though, what causes | | | | fingers through your child's hair can let them relax and |
| hyperactivity? Well, we don't have all the answers but | | | | realize that they are loved. |
| there are some causes that we do know about. | | | | An Epson salt bath can be relaxing while it removes |
| Problems can arise from birth trauma, brain injuries and | | | | toxins. This has a real calming effect and can do |
| environmental toxins such as mercury or lead | | | | wonders. Hyperactive children get bored easily. They |
| exposure. Excess heavy metals like lead, mercury and | | | | need stimulation such as games, coloring books and |
| aluminum can be potential problems. Diet is extremely | | | | crossword puzzles to keep them occupied. Keep their |
| important as well. Removing processed foods and | | | | environment calm, simple and clutter free. Organize |
| pesticides is vital to get back on the right track. Cut | | | | their room and allow the natural light to filter in. A |
| back on sugar, cereal, fruit juice, grains, caffeine, bad | | | | structured routine will let them feel secure. Too many |
| fats and wheat products. Also, reduce your dairy. Stay | | | | surprises may overwhelm them. |
| away from foods with additives and dye in them. | | | | Older children could keep a daily journal. This let's the |
| OK, you're saying, "What is left to eat?". Well there is | | | | child express themselves and help get things off their |
| plenty. This will take adjusting on your part, but it is well | | | | chest. Supplements can help quite a bit. Using a natural |
| worth it. Look at the big picture. What is it that you | | | | remedy for hyperactive child. Fish oil with DHA can |
| really want an immediate satisfaction or a full and | | | | improve behavior and attention greatly. Primrose oil |
| healthy life filled with happiness? Besides diet there's | | | | also helps. |