ADHD treatment and management through Homeopathy & Counseling

Dr.Munavvar Shaikh Sfounder , Owner, enior Consulting Doctor, Centre Admin , Bach Flower Therapist,Counselor M.S.Homeopathic Medical Centre, Koramangala, Blore-95 www.mshomeopathicmedicalcentre.com Ph:9845541348.

ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is an ongoing behavior disorder typically diagnosed at age five or six, although the symptoms have usually been observed much earlier than this age. The three key symptoms are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention .( What I call a Big “Hii”) These symptoms typically interfere with the child's functioning in social and academic settings. The diagnostic criteria were outlined in 1994 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association) . To meet the diagnostic criteria, these symptoms , exemplified in the further slides must have been present for at least six months ..

ADHD is more often in boys than in girls. Most children with ADHD also have at least one developmental or behavioural problem. They may also have a psychiatric problem, such as depression or bipolar disorder ..

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder of children, afflicting about 35% in the U.S. It is often believed to be a physiological brain disorder with a genetic component. Children with ADHD are impulsive, overactive, inattentive, poor learners, and are frequently disruptive, aggressive and uncontrollable ..

The child often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. They are fidgety , keep moving their hands, legs or their eyes keep roving and at times their mind too, very restless ..

The child often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores. An additional symptom of ADHD in adults is the lack of follow through on instructions or failure to finish duties in the workplace. The child looks lost, dreaming away...

The child often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities. It is due to either lack of interest to do, or they know they may not complete it even if they start it or maybe its just not their type. Probably they will just go like “GOD, its SO very BORING!!!”.

The child often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework). They may opt for physical work like sports but then their interest in anything is short-lived..

The child is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli. Rather than concentrating on the teacher’s teachings, they are more likely to be interested in other things in and out of the class. They cannot focus on anything, esp intellectual..

The child is often forgetful in daily activities. They may forget to do their homework, to carry the right time-table,may not know where they have kept their belongings, be it clothes, books, bicycles, etc. The child often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (for example, toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).Not organised..

Symptoms of hyperactivity in ADHD The child often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in their seat. These kids can never sit quiet, not even for a minute or in some even for a sec, engaged in mindless continuous activity..

Symptoms of impulsivity in ADHD. The child often blurts out answers before the questions have been completed. The child often experiences difficulty awaiting his or her turn ..

Impulsiveness in ADHD. Symptoms of impulsivity in children The child often interrupts or intrudes on others (for example, butts into conversations or games). If upset, can just run away from the scene, doesn't like to be questioned or reprimanded, finds excuses or escape routes ..

Approach towards treating ADHD. Early recognition is key to treatment of ADHD One can see why there is an age limitation on these behaviours being defined as "abnormal," as the majority of them are typical of much younger children. But in the non-ADHD child, these behaviours are typically outgrown. And, of course, there are a variety of other conditions in which these symptoms occur other than ADHD..

A very detailed evaluation is to be done before the diagnosis of ADHD is made. The evaluation is arrived by the following criterias : If the child's teachers suspect ADHD, the evaluation needs to begin asap. Evaluation of the child’s nutrition, psychology, social, family history is to be done. The child needs to have atleast 60% of all the above symptoms listed in the previous slides to be diagnosed as ADHD case..

Early recognition and treatment of ADHD can improve the child's chances for long-term social and academic success. Counseling may also be very helpful along with homeopathy treatment and co-operation of parents and teachers to make such children into better, confident, responsible and stable adults. Regular follow-ups, behavioral therapy, Counseling can all help in providing consistent improvement for ADHD patients..

Other tips to help the child with ADHD :. Communicating regularly with the child's teacher. Keeping a consistent daily schedule, including regular times for homework, meals, and outdoor activities. Make changes to the schedule in advance and not at the last moment. Limit distractions in the child's environment like television, people. Make sure the child gets a healthy, varied diet, with plenty of fiber and basic nutrients. Make sure the child gets enough sleep. Praise and reward good behavior. Provide clear and consistent rules for the child. Alternative treatments for ADHD have become popular like Homeopathy..

To summarize in a nutshell… " Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder " (ADHD) has undoubtedly been seen as long as there have been children! But in the early 1900s, a British pediatrician, George Still, first documented and discussed the group of symptoms as a specific condition. But it remained unnamed until the early-1970s when it began to be described (unfortunately) as Minimal Brain Damage or Minimum Brain Disorder (MDD). Better research quickly showed, thankfully, that the condition is in fact the result of a biochemical, biological disorder, not "damage" to the brain. And by the early 1980s, the term Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) was accepted. Thereafter, further research and study lead to the term, still used today, of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). And although we now recognize that in many youngsters with this condition, the "hyperactivity" component may not be a major factor (especially in girls), this term has been accepted and remains in use..

ADHD In Adults. Most people think of children when they hear the term attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But 30%-70% of kids with ADHD continue having symptoms when they grow up. People with ADHD have an imbalance of neurotransmitter activity in areas of the brain that control attention..

ADHD is treated medically with stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, oral anti-hypertensives and antidepressants. While these medications can at times be effective if carefully monitored, side effects are possible, and most of these drugs should not be (though sometimes are) given to children under age six because of risk of toxicity or lack of dosage information due to inadequate testing for adverse drug reactions in this population. Twenty percent of ADHD children do not respond to the first stimulant drug tried, or have a negative reaction to it. Nutrient deficiencies are common in ADHD; supplementation with minerals, the B vitamins (added in singly), omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids, flavonoids, and the essential phospholipid phosphatidylserine (PS) can improve ADHD symptoms..

ADHD Diets. Some experts believe foods that provide quality brain fuel could reduce symptoms of ADHD. High-protein foods, including nuts, meat, beans, and eggs, may improve concentration. Replacing simple carbs with complex carbs, like whole-grain pasta or brown rice, can help ward off mood swings and stabilize energy levels..

When evaluated in a follow-up interview two months after the study's end, 57% of the children showing improvement with homeopathy had continued to improve, even though they had discontinued the homeopathic medicines; 24% relapsed by the time of the follow-up; and the remaining 19% continued to experience positive results, but only while taking the homeopathic medicines..

When evaluated in a follow-up interview two months after the study's end, 57% of the children showing improvement with homeopathy had continued to improve, even though they had discontinued the homeopathic medicines; 24% relapsed by the time of the follow-up; and the remaining 19% continued to experience positive results, but only while taking the homeopathic medicines..

The homeopathic medicines along with Counseling found most helpful for ADHD when children had many fears, or suffered symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder; children who were physically aggressive ,with or without manic or sexualized symptoms responded most favourably to Homeopathic medicines ..

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