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ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Common symptoms include: Attention span of less than 10 min
Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Having to repeat instructions
Things that can worsen symptoms: Refined sugar
Caffeine
Artificial coloring
Food preservatives
Phosphoric acid
Complimentary therapies for ADD & ADHD include chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, meditation, yoga, diet & exercise, and nutritional supplements, including the following: A daily multivitamin, Flaxseed oil, Hempseed oil, or Soy oil and Blue-Green algae in the form of Spirulina.
Be sure to inform your doctor on any of the complimentary therapies to be sure any medications that are being taken do not interfere with each other.
The complimentary therapies tend to work well for people because it gives them more of a feeling of being in control of their own well being.
Sometimes these complimentary therapies do not work because people many times want a quick fix and are not willing to make a long-term investment in their health.
Some basic changes in lifestyle can help people with ADD or ADHD because it can become an integral part of their life.
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