Hi all, I hope you all have a good weekend. I wanted to drop a fast note and give an update on what I have been working on. ADD/ADHD information, I have a family member who is showing signs of ADD and wanted to get some information together on the topic. Some professionals are “hinting” that the 2nd grader should be placed on ADD drugs. Reading my post, you know I’m not a big drug person for kids because of the long-term side effects. I wanted to share with you some of what I found out, also I put all the key items into an eBook for the non profit,, theglp.org.
Knowing that we can all have signs of ADD/ADHD sometimes, such as being stressed at work or home. I tried a list of suggestions on myself. What I found best for myself was something with a mixture of chamomile, lemongrass, and other herbal teas. I don’t sell the product but I like Celestial seasonings tension tamer caffeine-free herbal tea. I have a cup in the morning before a stressful day, and it does help. Just make sure to let it sit for some time. A co-worker, let me know sometimes tea is better in the second cup, in some countries they toss the 1st cup of tea, thinking it’s not as good as the second, so make sure to make to 2 cups with one tea bag and drink both down. All the items listed in Celestial Tea are defined to help calm down people with ADD/ADHD.
So, now, how do you get a 2nd grade to drink tea, or would you want to? I’m going to try to put some watered tea in apple juice or use the tea water to make some pancakes. I’ll let you know how that turns out in a later blog post, also here is some items I pulled from my ebook.. I’m trying the other two steps listed below that do not include drugs. Thanks.. for reading. G. Sagmiller
From my ebook ----- ADHD & ADD 101: Information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
To begin, I would like to reiterate that ADHD can be overcome. It cannot be outgrown. It is not an impossible foe nor a completely damning diagnosis to receive. In my experience, ADHD is usually managed in one of three ways. The first is medication, sometimes even overmedication, to the point that the patient is “burnt out” or emotionally vacant. This can come from either prescription or illegal drugs, but the end result is the same. The second means of treating ADHD is finding ways to stay busy and to outlet the patient’s energies. And finally, the third method is one of using natural means to calm and relax the individual. Because I am not a big fan of the foremost method in any aspect, I intend to cover the other two from this point onward.
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Sleep deprivation can increase the symptoms of adult ADD/ADHD. Not getting enough exercise can contribute to this, as the body needs to burn off things before it can sleep. For adults, melatonin drops help sleep, especially when they are added to chamomile or spearmint tea at bedtime.
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What are the different types of ADHD? ( more detail in the book)
The following is an example that I once saw and fell in love with; it helps to explain the types of ADHD and the personality of the person dealing with that specific shade of the disorder. From Dr. Daniel Amen:
Inattentive Type: This person is just like Winnie the Pooh.
Classic ADHD: Tiggers like to bounce...
Over-Focused ADHD: Rabbit tends to his garden all the time.
ADHD with Anxiety: Piglet is nervous and worries...
ADHD and Depression: Eeyore says, "Thanks for noticing me..."
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School wants my child on Ritalin. Do I have to put him/her on drugs?
School personnel do not have the medical training necessary to tell parents to place their children on medication! In general, only a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who is properly licensed may prescribe medications. While teachers and other school personnel play a critical role in identifying potential education problems, they are not qualified either to diagnose a medical condition or to suggest specific treatments for addressing any medical issues.
A note: A relatively uncommon side effect of psychostimulant medication is the unmasking of latent tics. A tic is a medical term for involuntary motor movements, such as eye blinking, shrugging, and clearing of the throat. Psychostimulant medications can facilitate the emergence of a tic disorder in susceptible individuals. Often, but not always, the tic will disappear when the medication is stopped.
Also, in the eBook, I list other items found to help.
Webpage for ordering the eBook, I think it sells for .99 cents.
Thanks for the post! I also have touched on this subject in my blog. My child's teachers are always suggesting meds for his ADD, when I'm not even truly sure he has ADD, or if it is just symptoms from the dyslexia. I am not totally against medicating certain kids that have severe forms of ADD or ADHD, I do think if you can keep from medicating, that it is best not to. I don't plan to ever medicate my child for it. When teachers bring it up, it just sets me off. I KNOW they are not allowed to recommend medication, and I tell them just that. Which causes lots of back pedaling on their part - as they also know they are not allowed to recommend it. UGH! Thanks!!!
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