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Diseases and Treatment |
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a common disorder in mostly young male children and is characterized by developmentally inappropriate inattention, restlessness, and impulsivity - with or without hyperactivity. Many children are inadvertently diagnosed as having ADHD simply because of hyperactivity and are unnecessarily placed on Ritalin (methylphenidate) as a means of controlling the child. Unfortunately, Ritalin is associated with many common side effects including :
1. Sleep Disturbances
2. Depression and Sadness
3. Headache
4. Stomachache
5. Appetite Suppression
6. Elevated Blood Pressure
7. Reduction of growth
The cause of ADHD is unknown to date but a group of chiropractic researchers has hypothesized that this condition may be caused by or worsened by vertebral fixations and misalignments (subluxations) which result in autonomic nervous system hyperactivity. The researchers performed a small scale study and found chiropractic treatment beneficial in children with hyperactivity disorders.
Homeopathic Approach
Homeopathy offers natural, effective remedies for children suffering from ADHD. Rather than suppressing the symptoms of restlessness, difficulty in focusing, and lack of behavioral control, Homeopathy gets to the root cause of the problem and works to bring the system into a state of balance. Homeopathy individualizes the child by his/her unique qualities and conditions such as genetic predisposition, anxiety, depression, fear, grief, low self-esteem and anger, rather than labeling the child with one general diagnosis. Children with symptoms of ADD can also have very wonderful qualities. They are often curious, communicative, passionate and lively. Homeopathy will not diminish these qualities, but works only to address the symptoms that are out of balance.
As Homeopathic remedies are chosen to treat the whole person rather than to treat a disease, it also takes into consideration physical symptoms such as asthma, frequent ear infections or whatever health issues the individual may have when choosing the most suitable remedy for the child. Also very important, Homeopathic remedies do not produce any side effects if administered correctly.
Children with ADHD who undergo homeopathic treatment may experience results in a few weeks and will continue to experience improvement over time. Under Homeopathic treatment, children with ADHD will experience improved concentration, improved behavior at school and at home, better grades in school, and better social relationships. In addition, they will be less restlessness, less impulsive, and they will experience improved overall health and general immunity. However although improvements in behavior and health will be observed in few weeks, it may be necessary to continue the treatment for a year or two in order to obtain the complete, more long-lasting benefits of homeopathic treatment.
If the child is already on stimulants and Homeopathic treatment is being considered, the child can continue the stimulant medication while taking homeopathic remedies. The stimulants can be slowly reduced under the recommendation of the child's doctor.
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