Archive for Alternatives for ADHD
Pycnogenol for ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsA new study has come out of Europe which has demonstrated that Pycnogenol has helped to reduce the symptoms of ADD and ADHD in children.
Pycnogenol is an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. It was used in this study of 57 children who took either a placebo, or pycnogenol. Pycnogenol was found to reduce stress hormones in the children, and this led to a reduction in ADD/ADHD symptoms.
Another Article on Food Additives
Posted by: | CommentsRecently, I posted to this blog about food additives causing hyperactivity.
I know that this is an area of significant interest and concern amongst my readers on this blog.
More Info on Food Additives and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsAfter the new and important study came out in the Lancet this past week, drawing a connection to food additives and ADD or ADHD, a number of experts are weighing in on the issue.
Food Additives and ADD/ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsA study was just released today documenting a connection between food additives and hyperactivity. It was published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet. Unfortunately, one has to subscribe to access the full text of the article. However, you can read a summary of it here – in the press release.
Fish Oils for ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI came across an article which summarizes research showing that evidence is building that people with ADD or ADHD should consider taking a fish oil supplement to help with their ADHD. The important point is to make sure that it contains more Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA) as our modern diet is quite deficient in this.
To read more, visit here.
