Anyone try Herbal Remedies for ADHD??? HELP!!! - ADD / ADHD Message Board

bulldog2900 · 02-13-2005, 09:05 PM

Hello....new to the boards.

32 years old. Diagnosed with ADHD. Tried Strattera and stopped after two weeks. Made me very angry, nervous, sexual side effects, and no improvement of my symptoms.

I've seen some natural herbal remedies that claim to help ADHD naturally, but often these are rip-offs.

Anyone have any good results from these types of products? Any help would be very appreciated.

God Bless!

INTUITION · 02-21-2005, 06:51 PM

I am a mother of 2 children who have been on numerous meds for ADD. I became aware of a Homeopathic Practitioner who did an extensive interview with both my children and myself. She then took all of her information and was able to provide me with a remedy that was to be given to my children on a one-time basis.

I have had good results with one of my children and the other I am leaning towards putting back on Meds. I would suggest that you see about contacting a Homeopathic to see what help they can provide for you.

Good luck!

Vintage Wine · 02-22-2005, 03:30 PM

Ginko Biloba helps with the "brain fog". That's about it. My other ADHD symptoms weren't helped by it. Be careful though....it's a blood thinner. I suffered side effects from it though and I never did suffer with the Adderall.

So when I got insurance again, I got back on Adderall. I feel much better now.

Jennita · 02-22-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog2900

Hello....new to the boards.

32 years old. Diagnosed with ADHD. Tried Strattera and stopped after two weeks. Made me very angry, nervous, sexual side effects, and no improvement of my symptoms.

I've seen some natural herbal remedies that claim to help ADHD naturally, but often these are rip-offs.

Anyone have any good results from these types of products? Any help would be very appreciated.

God Bless!

I'm not sure about any herbal claims; however, fish oil (not an herb) is known to increase brain function not to mention great for cardiovascular. You can take supplements or eat salmon which is very high in Omegas.

My son noticed caffiene in moderation helps him concentrate on work, I'm talking a cola's worth, not 12 cups of coffee or anything!

He's doing great even though he definately has the ADD tendencies and he doesn't take meds or never did. Sure, he's what you call a slow-starter, didn't decide to go to college intil age 25 and had a million ideas on what he wanted to do, but he finally settled on one thing that motivated him enough to concentrate and work hard. While in grade school/high school, he had some motivations like passing grades was required to participate in school sports and drama, both which he loved so he at least passed high school...not with flying colors though.

So now he's studying computer programming, and he's already so good at his fairly new programming job that he's getting another raise which makes him the top paid person in the dept. except his boss! He hasn't got a degree yet but he's working on that too.

I just wanted to say there is hope without medication, sometimes the road is less well paved but you can get to where your'e going.

EHRKD05 · 02-28-2005, 05:41 PM

Bulldog,

If you haven't done so yet, look into Omega 3 Fatty Acids. As Jennita mentions, the Omega 3 found in fish oil does help with brain function. The brain cells are lined with fatty acids. If it can't get enough Omega 3, it will use Omega 6 which does not work as well. Our bodies need both - in balance. We get way too much Omega 6 in our average diet and way too few Omega 3. Salmon (canned, even) and other COLD water fish are high in Omega 3. You can also take supplements. Sam's club has one that is good and cheaper than those found at Omega-Brite and Dr. Sears sites. In addition, Omega 3 also helps with cardiovascular health among other health benefits.