More people are seeking to treat with natural medicines Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in an effort to avoid those attention deficit drugs that do damage. Whether ADD has been diagnosed in a child or in an adult, for many the idea of taking pharmaceuticals is something to be avoided if at all possible.

The most commonly prescribed drugs for ADD are psycho-stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall or Concerta. ADD is often treated with Wellbutrin, an antidepressant. Less commonly Nortriptyline, Clonidine, Cylert and Tenex are also prescribed.

However for those who wish to investigate natural medicines for Attention Deficit Disorder, there are some treatments that are showing real promise.  Some things are as simple as diagnosing and treating allergies, and eliminating sugar, chemicals and additives from the diet.

In the same nutritional course vitamins, minerals and other supplements are showing promise. These include, but are not limited to:

• Vitamin B6
• L-tryptophan
• Magnesium
• L-Tyrosine
• Gingko Biloba
• St. John’s Wort and
• Fish oil
  

If you are interested in a natural approach to treating attention deficit disorder, it is very important that you discuss with your therapist or physician those natural medicines attention deficit disorder.

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