ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a behavioral ailment in which children suffer from very short attention span and are often hyperactive. The most common symptoms of ADHD are lack of concentration, restlessness and unpredictable, impulsive actions in children. In many cases this condition is also marked by learning disabilities and emotional fragility and volatility in the patient. ADHD children may continue to suffer from this disease well into their adolescence and adulthood if they are not treated during childhood. Research shows that ADHD is primarily hereditary in nature, though no single gene has yet been proven to be solely causing this disease. There are a few environmental factors that might trigger off this disease. These include excessive consumption of alcohol and exposure to tobacco smoke through active or passive smoking during gestation. Complications during pregnancy and labor may also cause the newborn to be susceptible to this disease. Though there is disagreement within the medical community on the question of whether additives in food exacerbate ADHD, recent studies suggest that the popularly held notion that sugar and artificial colors in manufactured food items may actually not be responsible for causing this condition. Controversy also exists regarding the influence of social factors on patients suffering from AHDH. Though stress, trauma, and the inability to adapt with social environment have been put forward as possible causes for ADHD, there is no conclusive evidence to demonstrate a direct correspondence between these factors and youth health. There is also no standard accepted way of diagnosing this disease, since the nature, extent and frequency of its symptoms are differ widely from patient to patient.
Though natural cures for ADHD do not have universal applicability and recognition, a few dietary measures have been known to improve the condition is some cases. Among the ADHD natural remedies are including a greater number of fruits, raw vegetables, whole grains and cereals, which are rich source of essential proteins, iron and vitamins. Cutting down on the intake of common allergens like chocolate, dairy products, eggs, and artificially flavored and colored foodstuff is also recommended by some. Fish and flax seed oil contain omega 3’s, which are natural chemical agents that strengthen the nerves and are therefore considered as a means of ADHD natural treatment. Among other remedies are regular physical exercise, aerobics and yoga, and creative exercises designed specifically to channel the child’s excess energy into concentrated effort.