It's a fact - poor nutrition is linked to ADD
Poor nutrition has been linked to ADD, learning disorders, memory problems, reduced IQ, behavior problems and depression. The vast majority of the U.S. population is deficient in at least one of the vitamins, minerals or essential fatty acids that impact behavior and mood. Modern foods do NOT contain all the nutrients you need due to modern farming techniques, processing, and extended shelf lives. Therefore, it makes sense to supplement your diet with the nutrients that you are missing.
Especially important in treating neurological problems like ADD are essential fatty acids (flax oil, fish oil, and primrose oil are variations). Other people say they are significantly helped by taking fatty acid supplements as natural ADD treatments.
Before natural ADD treatment, consider your allergies
Check for allergies/sensitivities: Allergies can reportedly cause serious hyperactivity, poor handwriting, hostile behavior, general poor health, and inability to concentrate. There are two general groupings of food allergies that need to be taken into consideration before natural ADD treatment. First there are general food allergies (milk, eggs, etc.). Then there are food additives, especially synthetic colors. The most likely food allergy is the food that is always craved. This subject is usually overlooked by adults who have ADD, but is often the key to the best natural treatment of ADD.
Natural treatment of ADD means taking everyone as individuals
Lots of studies show exercise helps mental health and increases the ability to concentrate and remember. It's hard to go wrong here. Alternative Education: For kids who are bright, bored or who have a different learning style. I've spoken with lots of people who tell me their child's ADD seemed to vanish when they began home schooling. And bright kids who are falling behind in school often pass their peers when taken out of the traditional school setting.
Meditation: An increasing number of studies are showing that meditation has real, tangible natural effects on the body, such as increased concentration and reduced stress. For people who become tired and depressed in the winter and who don't get exposure to strong sunlight each morning. Light units are now sold that are effective in combating this type of depression. I include it in my list because people diagnosed with ADD are more likely to be depressed, and depression can cause serious problems with concentration, memory and the ability to deal with ADD traits.
Attitude adjustment is an essential part of natural ADD treatment
It is especially common for people who have recently been diagnosed to have been bombarded by all kinds of really negative information from doctors, family, most websites, and other sources. Make sure you stay positive as optimism is an important part of naturally treating your ADD.
