How to Treat Adult ADD Naturally

Unfortunately there is no cure for adult ADD, therefore, the goal of treatment is to manage symptoms so that you can live a healthy and normal life. Many people find that prescription medication, aside from being expensive, comes with a number of side effects. Luckily, there are a number of ways that you treat ADD naturally.

Things You'll Need

• Essential fatty acids (fish oil and evening primrose oil)
• Ginkgo biloba (capsules, tincture or tea)
• Kava kava tea
• Chamomile tea

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Instructions

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  Take essential fatty acids (EFA) either as fish oil or evening primrose capsules. Studies have shown that EFAs help stimulate and maintain brain function, improving concentration and memory. As a general rule, you should not take more than 2.5 g of fish oil daily to treat ADD. If your doctor recommends more than 2.5 g of EFAs, it is best to get the remainder from evening primrose.

• 2

  Increase your memory with ginkgo biloba, maybe the most famous herb for it's ability to stimulate and preserve the brain's ability to store memories. Ginkgo biloba is available in capsule form, as tinctures and as tea.

• 3

  Drink kava kava and chamomile tea, two herbs which work to calm the nerves and treat hyperactive symptoms of ADD. Kava kava is much stronger than chamomile and should not be taken more than once a day; however, chamomile is safe anytime you like.

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  Get proper nutrition, as vitamin deficiency and blood sugar problems are common among adults with ADD. Consider speaking with a trained nutritionist who can help you treat your symptoms with vitamins, minerals and dietary changes.

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  Practice a soothing form of yoga, such as hatha or iyengar yoga which focus on meditation. Practicing yoga is not only a great form of exercise, it also helps to center the mind, improve focus and concentration and teaches you how to calm and control your thoughts through meditation.