How to Cure ADD in Children With Supplements

Children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) experience difficulty focusing or concentrating on tasks, particularly in the classroom. ADD is a daily struggle for many children and can get them in trouble both at home and with their teachers. Children with untreated ADD can develop low self-esteem and other behavioral problems. If you are leery of prescription drugs, you might want to try natural supplements to counteract the effects of ADD.

Things You'll Need

• Gingko biloba leaves

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Instructions

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  Try ginkgo biloba, which increases the brain's neurotransmitters and blood flow, helping the brain focus. Unlike Ritalin or other drugs that merely mask symptoms, ginkgo biloba can have a permanent effect on your child's ADD.

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  Give your child brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb that increases overall brain function. It can improve your child's ability to focus on classwork and retain information. Brahmi also helps protect the brain from chemical contaminants known as free radicals.

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  Use gotu kola, another Ayurvedic herb that reduces anxiety and promotes feelings of balance in your child's brain. Like ginkgo biloba, it is also known to improve brain blood flow and circulation while also enhancing memory.

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  Give your child tyrosine supplements, a nonessential amino acid required for the proper synthesizing of proteins at the cellular level. Tyrosine is converted in the body to dopamine, a mood-affecting chemical, and norepinephrine, which improves mental alertness.

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  Try grape seed and pine barks extracts. These help synthesize vitamin C, which is used to maintain the body's essential levels of seratonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.