Robert Locke is a Health enthusiast who specializes in Children's Health. He has written extensively on ADHD.
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Parents faced with choosing a valid ADHD treatment regime are often now much more aware of the problems with psychostimulants than before. The side effects of stimulants are now well documented :- cardiovascular problems, insomnia, suppression of appetite, weight loss, irritability and unpredictable mood swings ... the list is long and frightening.
How Do Psychostimulants Work ?
What does a psychostimulant drug do ? In the case of ADHD, it helps to stimulate that part of the brain which helps the child to stay focused or if he has problems with restlessness or over-excitability. They can produce a feeling of alertness and well-being but the sad fact is that they are habit forming and may lead to drug dependence. Inevitably these side effects of stimulants are always played down by the drug companies. One smart option is to have a look at the FDA site and look at the warnings about these ADHD drugs to doctors and pediatricians.
The Unknown Factor
The most alarming problem with psychostimulants in my view is the 'unknown factor'. There are no studies at all on the long term psychological effects on the child, not to mention the physical side effects. There is a wall of ignorance set up by the drug companies in hiding the truth about these highly hyped drugs and their failure in clinical trials. Silence is golden !
A Pill A Day Keeps The Doctor Away ?
Some parents think that ADHD medication is simply a matter of taking a few pills a day. A smart choice is to approach ADHD with multiple therapies - eg, looking at diet, behaviour therapy, parenting techniques and helping the child to manage tasks. Helping the child not to forget and to manage simple tasks from homework to chores around the house are all ways of helping them cope. A pill or any type of medicine is not enough to help them to cope with ADHD.
Choices At School
Another smart choice is to make sure that the child's teacher is fully up to speed on your child's condition and that s/he is your ally. Lessons should, where possible be interspersed with brief periods of exercise. Teachers should allow some movement which is not disruptive. Insisting that a hyperactive child sits still all the time is unrealistic. The child is clear on where the boundaries of misbehaviour are and also knows the consequences.
The Smartest Choice Of All
Parents can make another smart choice in looking at ADHD alternative therapy and not being fobbed off with glib answers by medics and even school teachers who sometimes insist that a child is put on a ADHD drug ! There are much cheaper options for natural ADHD natural remedies and homeopathic cures for ADHD which have none of the side effects of stimulants. Parents will want to know about how safe they are, what are the side effects, if any, and how and who prepares these medicines. By clicking on the link below, you can discover all the answers to your questions and avoid problems with psychostimulants. Your child will thank you for it !
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The Disturbing Truth About ADHD Tests
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010The bible for ADHD testing is called the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The American Academy of Pediatrics advises practitioners to follow the guidelines set out in this manual for all pediatricians, psychologists and psychiatrists who may have to carry out ADHD tests.
Revealing Proven Herbal Remedies for ADHD
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010Parents of children with ADHD are rather tired of the controversy surrounding the psychostimulants which are prescribed in tonnes across the USA and much of Europe. Doctors in the US are three times more likely to recommend these ADHD meds than their European colleagues.
Latest Research On New ADHD Treatments
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010What are the new ADHD treatments, if any? Most parents seem resigned to the fact that psychostimulants combined with some behavioral therapy seems to be the best solution. But this is somewhat clouded by the bad press that the ADHD meds are getting.
Your Must Know Guide To Herbal ADHD Treatment
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010Are there herbs that can stimulate the brain and could they be used in herbal ADHD treatment? That is a question many parents ask as they seek an alternative to powerful mind altering drugs such as Ritalin and Vyvanse which are nothing more than amphetamines. So, if you are determined NOT to serve Ritalin for breakfast, read on because I want to outline some of the best plant extracts used in herbal ADHD treatment.
ADD vs ADHD - Sorting Out The Confusion
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010If you have an alphabet kid, he or she may have been labeled with ADD or ADHD, OCD, Aspergers, NLD (non verbal learning disorder) or a host of the so-called co-morbid disorders which pediatricians are so fond of using. But is there a difference between ADD vs ADHD? The short answer is no. So, thankfully, that is one less acronym we have to deal with. But the ADD vs ADHD confusion, how did this come about?
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What Is The Ideal Diet For ADHD ? Guidelines For Parents
By: Robert William Locke | 20/12/2009Our kids are surrounded by food ads, everywhere they go. They are bombarded with these ads on TV as well so it is really hard to wean kids off processed foods and get them on to fruit, vegetables and snacks like nuts and other healthy tidbits. So, is there an ideal diet for ADHD?
What Is The Best ADHD Therapy Available ?
By: Robert William Locke | 20/12/2009Do some research on the effects of medications used for ADHD therapy and you will be shocked at the lack of up to-date information available. What really shocked me was the fact that there seems to be a real shortage of trials on the adverse effects of these drugs and that most seem to be based on four months of treatment.
The Disturbing Truth About ADHD Tests
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010 | ADHDThe bible for ADHD testing is called the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). The American Academy of Pediatrics advises practitioners to follow the guidelines set out in this manual for all pediatricians, psychologists and psychiatrists who may have to carry out ADHD tests.
Revealing Proven Herbal Remedies for ADHD
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010 | ADHDParents of children with ADHD are rather tired of the controversy surrounding the psychostimulants which are prescribed in tonnes across the USA and much of Europe. Doctors in the US are three times more likely to recommend these ADHD meds than their European colleagues.
Latest Research On New ADHD Treatments
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010 | ADHDWhat are the new ADHD treatments, if any? Most parents seem resigned to the fact that psychostimulants combined with some behavioral therapy seems to be the best solution. But this is somewhat clouded by the bad press that the ADHD meds are getting.
Your Must Know Guide To Herbal ADHD Treatment
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010 | ADHDAre there herbs that can stimulate the brain and could they be used in herbal ADHD treatment? That is a question many parents ask as they seek an alternative to powerful mind altering drugs such as Ritalin and Vyvanse which are nothing more than amphetamines. So, if you are determined NOT to serve Ritalin for breakfast, read on because I want to outline some of the best plant extracts used in herbal ADHD treatment.
ADD vs ADHD - Sorting Out The Confusion
By: Robert William Locke | 06/01/2010 | ADHDIf you have an alphabet kid, he or she may have been labeled with ADD or ADHD, OCD, Aspergers, NLD (non verbal learning disorder) or a host of the so-called co-morbid disorders which pediatricians are so fond of using. But is there a difference between ADD vs ADHD? The short answer is no. So, thankfully, that is one less acronym we have to deal with. But the ADD vs ADHD confusion, how did this come about?
Is A Natural Depression Solution The Best Answer For Your Depression?
By: Robert William Locke | 30/12/2009 | Mental HealthTry salsa dancing if you are depressed! No, I am not being facetious. Experiments over a nine week period showed that when people tried this form of exercise, they had much fewer symptoms of depression. Now that could be a natural depression solution but so could any form of vigorous exercise. It could be dancing or aerobics or just plain jogging.
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