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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affects millions of people every day. Symptoms range in intensity and are evident in the ability to concentrate, learn, manage impulsivity, and sit still.
Treatment of ADHD has been controversial, and the safety of prescribed medications is continuously put into question. Many people have found relief in natural, alternative treatments. TopConsumerReviews.com reviews and ranks the leading ADHD natural treatments available today.
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ADHD or ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) does not discriminate across socio-economic classes, races, nor gender. While males comprise the majority of those diagnosed, ADHD is common in girls and women as well.
Symptoms of ADHD can include attention issues, problems focusing, learning, losing things, finishing projects, careless mistakes, interrupting, blurting out or talking out of turn, talking loud,
being easily distracted, aggressiveness, fidgeting, grabbing, and overall restlessness. While symptoms may subside as a child ages, generally the attention and focus issues never completely go away.
Whether you or someone you know has ADHD, you can imagine that this real life disorder makes it challenging for a child to learn in school and make friends. Later in life, it can affect a person's ability to hold a job and be successful in relationships.
Treatment for ADHD has been considered controversial since the 1970's by doctors, teachers, parents, and media.
Side effects of prescribed medicine can include stomach aches, weight loss, insomnia, tics, tremors, dizziness, nervousness, mood changes, personality changes, blood pressure, and headaches. Some side effects to these ADHD medications go away over time, but many never do. If not careful, people can even develop addictions to prescribed ADHD medications.
As an alternative to these powerful and sometimes dangerous prescription medications, many people have found relief in safer, non-stimulant, natural remedies. These ADHD treatments eliminate the dangerous side effects that prescription stimulant medications bring to the table, while providing relief to many ADHD suffering individuals.
When looking at non-prescription ADHD treatments,
there are certain factors you should consider before making a purchase. Some of these include:
• Ingredients. Does the company use quality ingredients that actually work?
• Cost. Is the product cost reasonable? How does the cost compare to competitors?
• Return Policy. Will you get your money back if you aren't satisfied with the product?
TopConsumerReviews.com has reviewed and ranked the leading alternative ADHD treatments available today. We hope you'll find these reviews helpful in determining which ADHD treatment best fits your needs!
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Cost:
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$64.95 (one month supply)
Buy 3 months, get 1 month free ($194.85)
Buy 4 months, get 2 months free ($259.80)
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Listol capsules are an alternative treatment for ADHD sold by Progressive Health, a private company that started in 1997. Progressive Health is part of the Better Business Online Reliability Program, which provides good reassurance you're dealing with professionals.
The Listol website offers excellent information regarding treating ADHD with natural alternatives versus dangerous stimulants. Listol can increase attention span, increase information processing, and decrease impulsiveness. Listol does this by addressing the nutrient deficiencies found in individuals with ADHD.
Listol is the most potent treatment in our review of natural ADHD remedies. Customers are to take 3 capsules in the morning with water and 3 capsules in the afternoon with water. While some customers claim to see immediate results, most individuals see dramatic improvement between 6 to 8 weeks.
A one-month supply of Listol costs $64.95, making this the highest-priced treatment in our survey. However, Progressive Health offers a couple of multiple-bottle discounts; if you buy a 3 month supply you'll get a fourth month free ($194.85), or if you buy four months you'll get two months free ($259.80). Buying the 6-month supply brings the per-bottle price down to a more
affordable $43.30 per month. Progressive Health offers a generous 180-day money back guarantee, minus shipping and handling.
We liked the overall value this product offers. It's effective, offers good multiple-bottle discounts, and comes with a consumer-friendly satisfaction guarantee. As a result, Listol receives our highest ranking.
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Cost:
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$34.95 (one month supply)
Buy 2 months, get 1 month free ($69.90)
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Focus Formula is a natural herbal drop for relief of symptoms from ADHD made by Natural Remedies. Natural Remedies sells hundreds of herbal and homeopathic medicines for a variety of different ailments. Their website is extremely organized and visually appealing, so finding information is a breeze!
Natural Remedies states that Focus Formula drops are used to improve concentration, calm high energy, regulate emotion, and encourage flow of oxygen to the brain. Key ingredients include ginkgo biloba, skullcap and German chamomile. Natural Remedies website does a wonderful job of explaining these herbs in detail and why they are utilized in the product.
Children should take 1 drop a day and individuals 16 and older may take 15-20 drops a day. One 50 ml bottle should last one month and costs $34.95. Most individuals will need to take Focus Formula for 3-6 weeks before improvements are noted,
though some individuals see an immediate difference.
Natural Remedies offers a generous one-year money back guarantee and we found many positive testimonials regarding Focus Formula.
We really liked the price of this product , the professionalism of the site and the return policy. We had some concern for those not wanting to lug around a bottle everyday and the potential for some not to like the taste.
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Cost:
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$29.95 (one month supply)
$47.95 - 2 month supply
$67.95 - 3 month supply
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Synaptol is an alternative form of ADHD treatment sold by the MicroNutra Company. The claims
made by MicroNutra are impressive, with 94.9% of participants who used Synaptol reporting positive results.
Synaptol relaxes and calms users, boosts their memory, improves their focus, boosts immune function, and improves the ability to listen.
It does this through a liquid formula that stabilizes all-natural homeopathic ingredients in order to support optimal cognitive function and vitality. Some key ingredients include aloe barbadensis, ghatti gum and guar gum. You take Synaptol consistently every day, once in the morning and again at night.
Synaptol is very competitively priced, at $29.95 for a 1-month supply. Multiple bottle orders give you discounts, with 2 months at $47.95 and 3 months at $67.95.Shipping is standard at $9.95. Customers will need to take 1 pill, three times a day.
MicroNutra offers a generous 100% money back guarantee, minus shipping and handling fees. The company asks customers to try their product for a full 30 days before returning, for the money back guarantee.
This product received a lower rating due to the price and overall value. While the effectiveness seemed to be significant we're not sure it's worth nearly double the price of our higher ranked product.
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Cost:
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$34.95 (one month supply)
Buy 2 months, get 1 month free ($69.90)
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Bright Spark tablets are a 100% homeopathic alternative to the treatment and symptoms of ADHD. These tablets are registered with the FDA and HPUS (homeopathic pharmacopoeia of US). and are geared towards children. They are made by Natural Remedies, which sells other herbal and homeopathic remedies for ADHD, along with hundreds of other ailments.
Natural
Remedies claims that Bright Spark users will see a decrease in restless behavior, an ability to listen calmly, relax; reduce irritable moods and lesson outburst associated with tick disorders.
Main ingredients in Bright Spark include hyoscyamus, tuberculinum and arsen lod. The website does a wonderful job of describing the function and use of these herbs, but as usual, potential customers should consult with their doctor before use.
Individuals should take 2 tablets three times a day. The company states that
significant results will be seen within 3-6 weeks of use.
Each bottle contains 150 tablets and will last approximately 25 days. One bottle costs $34.95. Customers can purchase two bottles for a slight discount of $69.90. The company offers a one-year money back guarantee.
If you're attempting to treat a child with ADHD you may decide that Bright Spark meets your needs. This product does not appear effective for adults suffering from ADHD.
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Cost:
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$29.95 per month
Buy 2 months, get 1 month free ($59.90)
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Brain Tonic is an all-natural dissolvable tablet sold to improve concentration, memory, balance and mood for all ages. Natural Remedies claims that Brain Tonic helps support the brain and nervous system and lesson feelings of being on the "edge". The company claims that Brain Tonic helps users maintain a balance of cell
salts.
The main ingredients in Brain Tonic is a small list including kalium phosphate and natrium muriaticum. Like the small list of ingredients, Brain Tonic provides tiny tablets that will dissolve underneath the tongue. Users should take 2-4 tablets three times a day. One bottle contains 360 tablets, which should last one month.
Most users see some benefit within a few days but for some it may take much longer. A one-month supply of Brain Tonic costs $29.95, making this one of lest expensive alternative treatments for ADHD on the market but not surprising as the ingredients are slim.
The company does offer a one-year money back guarantee but we recommend a product with more product and more power.
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ADHD in the News
If you work in an anxiety disorder clinic or adult outpatient psychiatric clinic, you probably see a higher prevalence of patients with ADHD than you would in the general population, according to two presenters at the APA meeting.
Publ.Date : Tue, 08 May 2012 12:21:46 -0700
MASON, Ohio, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AssureRx Health, Inc. today announced it has launched a personalized medicine test for the growing number of children and adults diagnosed with attention deficit ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 -0700
SUNDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and teens who start using cigarettes, drugs or alcohol tend to share at least one personality trait: impulsiveness, experts say.
Publ.Date : Tue, 01 May 2012 04:40:27 -0700
Not-So-Quick Fix: ADHD Behavioral Therapy May Be More Effective Than Drugs in Long Run
Publ.Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 03:30:00 -0700
Sci has a piece up over at the main site on recent advances in behavioral and cognitive therapies for ADHD treatment. I got a note that people would like the reference list (and I?m always a fan of a reference list!), and so once you?ve checked out the article , here are the references: Advokat C, Lane SM, Luo C. ? College students with and without ADHD: comparison of self-report of medication ...
Publ.Date : Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:07 -0700
Developed by public school educators, "Overcoming ADHD Without Medication: A Guidebook for Parents and Teachers," is a book designed to provide positive ideas in self-help, prevention, and how to help children and teens with non-pharmaceutical professional strategies. Developed through six years of research, and in the field, it is now available in paperback in bookstores and online. eBook is ...
Publ.Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 03:02:46 -0700
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