Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADD/ADHD, is a condition that makes it difficult for people, mostly children, to control their behavior; and their actions generally interfere with daily life. Homeopathic medicine may offer relief from some symptoms, making it easier for children to integrate into normal school and social activities. Homeopathy works by triggering a response to an external stimulus that allows the individual to heal himself.
Symptoms
According to the University of Michigan Health System, a general symptom characterizing this disorder is inattention, where children have difficulty holding their focus and tend to daydream or be easily pulled off task. Hyperactivity results in a child needing to move and talk constantly and being unable to sit still quietly. Impulsivity causes children to act without giving thought to their actions. They may interrupt or show poor control in judgment. In many cases, some or all of these symptoms may appear in various combinations in individual children.
Homeopathy
Although there have been mixed results in clinical trials with reference to the efficacy of homeopathic treatment for ADD and ADHD, anecdotal evidence provided by families and homeopathic practitioners indicates that well-prescribed homeopathic remedies may offer relief to some children, allowing them to participate in everyday activities, according to the NYU Langone Medical Center. It is important to find a well-trained and qualified homeopath who is experienced in treating these disorders. Numerous remedies may are available to treat these conditions, and an experienced homeopath will know how to choose the right one for your child.
Organizations such as the National Center for Homeopathy and the North American Society of Homeopaths publish practitioner lists online to help families locate homeopaths in their areas. Many homeopathic remedies are available over-the-counter and without a prescription; however, self-treatment is not advised for people suffering from any form of this disorder. Consult your homeopath for remedy choice and dosing guidelines.
Stramonium
Stramonium is indicated for children with ADHD, especially if they show excessive fears, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It may be helpful for children who are afraid of the dark, of being alone and show signs of violent, aggressive behavior. The child may scream wildly if made to sit alone in a corner or a room, especially during nighttime. This remedy is also indicated for children who are terrified of monsters at night or who suffer from some form of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Cina
Cina is indicated for children who dislike being touched or looked at. The child may show aggressive behavior, UMMC adds, and when reprimanded or touched, he may stiffen like a board, hold his breath and refuse to move or respond. The remedy may be helpful to calm irritable children who grind their teeth and are capricious, at first asking for things and then violently refusing what they have asked for.
Hyoscyamus Niger
Hyoscyamus is indicated for children with poor impulse control and who are overly exuberant. These children may be the class clown, always moving around, laughing and trying to make others do the same, telling jokes and interrupting. Often, many of their jokes and actions are sexually based, according to HealingArts.org, and they can be quite vulgar and even obscene. The remedy may relieve these symptoms as well as other sexually explicit behaviors.
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