| You might disagree, but hear me out on this: there is a | | | | contains 500 to 1,000 mg of DHA. |
| fine line between hyperactivity in children and their | | | | Another supplement I like is Vitamin B6. B6 helps the |
| normal need to just plain move around. Some kids | | | | production of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which has |
| have a harder time than others settling down and | | | | a calming effect. Calcium and magnesium have a |
| staying "on task" at school, but that does not mean | | | | similar calming effect and so does GABA. |
| that they must be drugged into sitting still. Psychotropic | | | | If you are serious about helping a hyperactive child, you |
| drugs come with a long laundry list of dangerous side | | | | must address the cause of his hyperactivity. |
| effects like anxiety, depression, eating and sleep | | | | Homeopathic treatments use very diluted substances |
| disorders, nausea, digestive problems, to name just a | | | | to correct mental or emotional imbalances and |
| few. And all they do is suppress the symptoms, never | | | | promote physical healing. Homeopathy can also be |
| getting to the root of the problem! Fortunately, there | | | | very effective in providing temporary relief for |
| are many other effective, inexpensive and safe ways | | | | symptoms of hyperactivity. Taken at first signs of |
| of helping a hyperactive child. The following | | | | trouble, homeopathic remedies can calm and help |
| approaches can all be of help for the hyperactive | | | | focus. They have no side effects and there is no |
| child... and they won't jeopardize his or her health. | | | | danger of interaction with prescription or OTC drugs. |
| The first thing you should change is your child's diet. | | | | A word of caution, however: natural treatments for |
| You must exclude all artificial colors and preservatives | | | | ADHD may not work overnight. Just like you can't |
| from his menu. They have been shown to increase | | | | expect to lose those extra 20 pounds by spending |
| inattention and hyperactivity. Refined sugar can be | | | | only one day at the gym, realize that helping a |
| poison to a hyperactive child, so definitely eliminate junk | | | | hyperactive child requires commitment. Give it time |
| foods as well. Focus instead on serving lots of | | | | before you decide to give up! You will see results, but |
| vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Some kids do | | | | you have to be consistent and patient. |
| better if you exclude dairy products, so you may want | | | | Believe me. Once you start to apply these strategies, |
| to give that a try too. | | | | you will realize that helping a hyperactive child |
| The most important supplement for helping a | | | | overcome hyperactivity, erratic behavior and lack of |
| hyperactive child is a high quality, mercury free DHA | | | | focus can be accomplished without jeopardizing his |
| product. This essential fatty acid is fundamental to | | | | health. |
| healthy brain functioning. Look for a product which | | | | |