Everybody it seems is looking for a natural ADHD drug because they think that could be the answer to the ADHD problem. After all, there must be something better than amphetamines to calm a child down, help him to focus and pay attention and also to be less impulsive and less hyperactive.
Well, there isn't really a natural ADHD drug as such because if there were, you would not be reading this article for a start. Let us look for a moment about the whole drug question as regards ADHD. Whatever drug we are using, whether it is a conventional amphetamine or a natural one, the point is that this is just medication and that is not going to solve all the ADHD problems.
If the drug works at all, it will reduce some of the symptoms and that is all. It will never get anywhere near solving the real ADHD issues such as helping a child to learn what is acceptable behavior, coping in social and academic situations and generally acquiring those life skills which are going to stand him in good stead for the rest of his life.
So, parents want to get real and the only way they can do that is to use some medication to get over the really tough moments. Then they ask, what else they can do to equip their child with those essential life skills that I have mentioned above.
The answer is that they need to use effective parenting skills as the basis of the whole treatment plan which should also include plenty of green time, an adequate ADHD diet and an ADHD friendly home. This sort of comprehensive approach has had great success and really puts the ADHD meds in the shade and shows that they are really nothing better than a band aid!
As regards green time, studies just published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal show that the best way to exercise is in the open air. There are much more benefits than exercising indoors and participants have greater energy and are in a much better mood. This applies equally well to adults and children.
So, let us imagine that we have taken steps to implement some behavior modification and we have adjusted the child's diet to include Omega 3 essential fatty acids plus a good Vitamin B supplement. What next?
We will still need a natural ADHD drug which will help the kids to focus better and to pay attention and to control impulsivity. The best one I know of is that of an ADHD homeopathic remedy. This is because it acts in a holistic way and can help calm the child down and soothe their nerves. It also act as a great mood balancer and they can focus better.
This is the type of natural ADHD drug which is ideal as there are no side effects at all and your child will still get a good night's sleep. This will help you to get on with real task of giving your kid the life skills he really needs. He will never be a zombie with this type of medicine and nobody will ever approach him in the parking lot to buy them either. Now, that is a relief!