Alternative Medicine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Children who are often seen unable to sit still and prefer to play are usually caused by a syndrome called hyperactivity (ADHD - Attention deficit disorder). Children with ADHD syndrome are more energetic, restless and have difficulty concentrating. Usually this ADHD is more common in boys than in girls.

Usually this hyperactive child can understand and think but it is difficult to focus or pay attention. Because of this, these children find it difficult to mix with society and are weak in academics. The results of studies by modern medical doctors are difficult to determine the cause or causes of this syndrome, but according to them, this ADHD syndrome involves genetic factors. According to them, ADHD occurs due to chemical changes called neurotransmitters in the brain and some also think that the brain size of children with ADHD is smaller than a normal brain by 5-10%. Some also say that mothers who smoke during pregnancy can cause children to be hyperactive.

Factors such as premature birth or babies born underweight and having brain injuries during pregnancy are also said to be factors or causes of hyperactivity problems.

The nature or attitude of hyperactive children

1. Hyperactive children will usually be stubborn.


2. They like to argue.


3. Likes to break the rules, especially at school.


4. Inattentive and unfocused.


5. Often feel dissatisfied.


6. Often depressed.


7. Facing problems in studies.


8. Facing problems in social relationships.


9. Get scared and worried.


10. Likes to sweat and has problems with stomach pain or diarrhea.

Signs of Hyperactive Behavior

Hyperactive behavior or ADHD can be seen through the child's personality, physical and emotional development. Whether it's normal or not, normal children's behavior depends on their social development and behavior that is appropriate for their age. If the behavior is not appropriate for their age, they can be categorized as hyperactive children.

Sometimes this child's behavior cannot be seen at home. But in medical centers, doctors can detect the symptoms and signs of hyperactive behavior.

Here are some signs and symptoms of hyperactive children's behavior:

1. Constant feelings of restlessness


2. Always running and climbing here and there


3. Too much talking


4. Can't sit still for long periods of time


5. Likes to bother others


6. Don't like queuing or waiting. Always cut the line


7. Constantly losing things like pencils, erasers and so on


8. Not paying attention


9. A forgetful person


10. Always looks unkempt (sloppy)


11. Always follow your intuition to do something

Most children will show hyperactive behavior and attention deficit disorder at the same time. This is called ADHD, but there are some who do not have hyperactive behavior problems but have problems with less focus and attention. This disorder is called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).