need help w/ ADHD son age 10

[handerson4388]

Hi I'm Heather from Va. I am trying to treat my ADHD'r 10 yr old son
w/ non meds. We have been treating w/ homeopathics and a metal detox,
and probiotic. so far no changes.. he sturggles from hyperactivity and
anger bouts. can anyone give any suggestions?

Heather

[radha rani]

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handerson4388 wrote: Hi I'm Heather from Va. I am trying to treat my ADHD'r 10 yr old son
w/ non meds. We have been treating w/ homeopathics and a metal detox,
and probiotic. so far no changes.. he sturggles from hyperactivity and
anger bouts. can anyone give any suggestions?

Heather
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[Sheri Nakken]

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Hi Heather and welcome.
So glad you are looking at homeopathy which has been very successful with
ADHD!

However it is not something you can treat yourself. It requires a quality
classical homeopath as the whole child needs to be looked at - all symptoms
- mental, emotional and physical as well as his history. I can recommend
someone who does phone consultations with children who I highly respect -
someone who is classical and follows homeopathic principles strongly as
well as using remedies in water as Hahnemann taught.

Email me privately with more information and I will refer you.
Thanks
Sheri
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[heather anderson]

iv'e tried flower remedyies..and didn't see any effect.. but thanks for your advice.

radha rani wrote: Please Read a Book on Bach Flower Therepy by chanceller available at a homeopathic stores nearer to you.....Else browze google on homeopathy

handerson4388 wrote: Hi I'm Heather from Va. I am trying to treat my ADHD'r 10 yr old son
w/ non meds. We have been treating w/ homeopathics and a metal detox,
and probiotic. so far no changes.. he sturggles from hyperactivity and
anger bouts. can anyone give any suggestions?

Heather

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[Tanya Marquette]

i concur with the need to see a professional homeopath.

have you worked on diet, besides probiotics? no sugar, white flour,
fewer or no grains at all, no preservatives, artificial
flavorings/colorings, etc?

tanya
your advice.
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to you.....Else browze google on homeopathy
am trying to treat my ADHD'r 10 yr old son
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[Gabrielle Traub]

Hi Heather

I have conducted double blind clinical trials in related areas and
ADHD is one of the conditions I most commonly treat. I agree a
classical individualistic approach working with a homeopath in your
area is your best solution. To find a homeopath in your area visit
www.homeopathic.org
Please see below a link to an article I wrote that you may find useful.

www.discoverhomeopathy.com/conditions.html

Hang in there-homeopathy can do wonders in this area when you find the
right remedy, it's worth pushing on through.
Gabrielle Traub
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[Tanya Marquette]

very useful summary of add/adhd. do you mind
others using it as a handout?

tanya
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[heather anderson]

yes we have done all that , and see a homopath long distance.. i jsut thought someone might know of a remedy off hand tha tmight help w/ the focus or hyperness.

Tanya Marquette wrote: i concur with the need to see a professional homeopath.

have you worked on diet, besides probiotics? no sugar, white flour,
fewer or no grains at all, no preservatives, artificial
flavorings/colorings, etc?

tanya

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[Sheri Nakken]

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thought someone might know of a remedy off hand tha tmight help w/ the
focus or hyperness.

Hi Heather
His remedy needs to be based on his whole symptom picture
There isn't one remedy for one condition or diagnosis. Homeopathy is based
on the whole symptom picture and finding the one remedy.
If who you are seeing isn't doing that, sounds like you may need to find
another.

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ADD/ADHD-Homeopathic Treatment

Book - Ritalin-Free Kids - available thru my webpage
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An Alternative to Ritalin
Homeopathy as a Highly Effective Treatment for ADD
Can we, however, lump all of these children together under one diagnostic
category? Can a child who lashes out at his family, peers, and teachers in
a violent, destructive manner and has no interest in his schoolwork fit
into the same diagnostic group as a sweet, gregarious child who simply
cannot pay attention in class? Conventional medicine would say that, based
on their scores on standardized ADD tests, both children could indeed have
ADD. Homeopathy would say that these are two distinct children whose
problems and temperaments are as different as night and day. A homeopath
would prescribe very different medicines for the two children, rather than
giving them both stimulants.

And what about the many conditions that mimic ADD, such as dyslexia and
other learning disabilities, vision and auditory problems, epilepsy,
developmen- tal disorders, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hypoglycemia,
food allergies, lead poisoning, caffeinism, anxiety, depression, and
obsessive compulsive disorder, just to name a few? It is essential to
understand and differentiate each individual child, not only from the
viewpoint of psychological testing, but also to comprehend deeply the
physical symptoms, experience, feelings, beliefs, and motivations of each
child.

Unlike many other syndromes there is no physical examination or laboratory
test that definitely confirms the diagnosis of ADD. While some
psychologists and educators use the Conners’ Rating Scales, others,
including physicians, often base the diagnosis on the subjective reports of
parents and teachers. The inconsistency of diagnostic criteria and apparent
overdiagnosing in this country has led many to question the diagnosis of
ADD. Some educational experts acknowledge that “The position that ADHD is
not a proven syndrome has many advocates, physicians as well as educators.
However, whether or not a syndrome exists, it is clear that many children
have difficulty in school because of an inability to attend to tasks. The
ideal would be to describe each child’s strengths and weaknesses and offer
an individualized program.”13 We would like to take this a step further:
Offer an individualized medicine as well as a learning program tailored to
the needs of the individual child.

The Homeopathic Approach to ADD
Homeopaths are able to treat ADD effectively in many cases by bringing the
individual into balance. Homeopaths treat people with ADD, not the ADD
itself. For a homeopath, what needs to be treated is the specific pattern
of symptoms which an individual presents. Only the one homeopathic medicine
that specifically matches the unique symptoms of the individual will allow
the person to live in a functional way.

Each of these individuals included in this book is unique, and it is that
uniqueness that leads to the homeopathic prescription in such a different
way than with conventional medicine. Our clinical experience, presented in
the case studies in this book, as well as the published experience of other
homeopaths, suggests strongly that homeopathy is a useful treatment for
ADD. Homeopaths always take the whole person into account. If the chief
complaint of the person is his inability to sit still, difficulty
concentrating, or other symptoms of ADD, these behaviors would certainly be
taken into account, but in combination with all the person’s other
symptoms. The homeopath would note anything unusual about that person. That
might include a history of scarlet fever during childhood, a strong fear of
birds, recurrent dreams of falling out of bed at night and no one coming to
the rescue, or a craving for persimmons. The homeopath sincerely seeks to
understand the uniqueness of the patient.

Why Choose Homeopathy over Conventional Medicine for ADD?
• The most common reason patients choose homeopathic treatment is the
positive results they have heard from others with similar problems or
because they have been referred by another physician or practitioner who is
familiar with homeopathic treatment of ADD.
• The patient or parents have read about homeopathy, and the philosophy and
approach make more sense to them than conventional medicine.
• Many adults and parents choose homeopathic treatment because it is safe,
nontoxic, and effective.
• Conventional medications for ADD act very briefly. A dose of Ritalin, for
example, lasts only about four hours. One dose of the correct homeopathic
medicine usually lasts at least four to six months.
• Homeopathic medicines often result in growth spurts in children and never
suppress a child’s normal development. Nor do they cause such side effects
as tics, appetite suppression, and insomnia.
• Homeopathic medicines are very inexpensive. The only significant cost of
homeopathic treatment is office visits. Once the person has responded well
to the homeopathic medicine, appointments are infrequent.
• Homeopathy treats the whole person. Not only do learning and behavioral
problems improve, so do most or all of the other physical, mental, and
emotional complaints of the person. Conventional medication for ADD works
only on specific learning and behavioral problems. Sally Smith, a parent of
an ADD child formerly on Ritalin, describes this phenomenon by holding up a
ruler and pointing to the one-inch mark: “Ritalin makes you available to
learn. You and your parents and teachers have to work on all the rest.”
• Homeopathy will not make a child depressed or dull. Parents sometimes
complain that, although stimulant and antidepressant medications have
eliminated some of the more severe problem behaviors, their children’s
spirits seem dampened and they do not seem like their former selves.
• Homeopathic medicines are generally given infrequently and over limited
periods of time. Conventional medications put only a temporary lid on ADD
symptoms. Doctors often recommend that these medications be taken for the
rest of the patient’s life.

What Can I and My Family Expect from Homeopathic Treatment?
Homeopaths have high expectations for their patients. We generally do not
consider a homeopathic medicine effective for a patient unless the person’s
symptoms are at least 50 percent (usually 70 percent or more) improved and
this improvement lasts for a year or more. This requires that the patient
stay with homeopathic treatment for at least a year. The homeopath keeps a
careful record of all of the symptoms and characteristics that were
elicited during each interview. As treatment progresses, these symptoms
should get better and better. An improvement can usually be noticed within
one month, and often within days or weeks.

A patient can expect his energy and overall sense of well-being to improve
as well as an improvement in most or all of his mental, emotional, and
physical complaints. This means, as you will see over and over in the cases
that we present in this book, that not only does attention and behavior
improve, but headaches, growing pains, constipation, nailbiting, and other
symptoms improve after the homeopathic medication has been prescribed.

Can Homeopathic and Conventional Medicines Be Used Together?
This is one of the most common questions we are asked by adults or parents
of children who have been diagnosed with ADD. This is ultimately a decision
between the patient and the prescribing physician. A general guideline is
to assess whether the prescription medication is effective. In cases where
the patient sees no improvement from the medication that has already been
prescribed, the prescribing physician and patient generally agree to stop
the medication and to try homeopathy instead.

In other cases, the medication is working but the side effects are
disturbing. With still other patients, the prescription medication is
having a positive effect, but the patient or parents do not like the idea
of staying on medication and seek a more natural alternative. In these
situations, the patient or parents may inform the prescribing physician
that they wish to discontinue the medication long enough to try an
alternative.

Another category of patients feels that their symptoms of ADD are so severe
that they dare not discontinue their medications until they have found
another therapy that is effective. In such a case, many homeopaths will
prescribe the homeopathic medication in addition to the prescription drugs
the person is already taking. As the homeopathic medicine works and the
patient improves, the patient can work with his physician to taper off the
prescription medication. This process requires knowledge and experience and
is another compelling reason to seek an experienced homeopath.
What If My Doctor Does Not Believe in Homeopathy?
From the time that homeopathic medicine was first brought to this country
in the early 1800s, there have been many skeptics among medical doctors.
Homeopathic philosophy is very different from what is taught in
conventional medical schools. When homeopathy is mentioned in a medical
history class, it is generally dismissed as an aberration of the past.

With the growing interest in homeopathic medicine and with the
disillusionment about the side effects and short-term benefits of much of
modern medical treatment, a growing number of conventional doctors are
opening their minds to homeopathy. Some medical doctors are incorporating
homeopathy into their conventional practices or referring to other
homeopathic practitioners. In our practice, we receive many referrals from
medical doctors and osteopaths. Many conventionally trained physicians and
other licensed healthcare practitioners have studied homeopathy in the
courses that we teach through the International Foundation for Homeopathy.
Many physicians, although they may know nothing about homeopathy, encourage
their patients, especially children, to use any therapies that are of real
benefit to that person rather than, or in combination with, conventional
medicines.

If your physician or your child’s physician is adamantly opposed to you
trying homeopathy and it is your choice to do so, you can try to educate
him or her about homeopathic treatment of ADD or you can find a physician
who is more supportive of your freedom of choice. Homeopathic practitioners
are generally happy to educate conventional physicians about homeopathic
philosophy and treatment. Even a skeptical person may be convinced of the
possible benefits of homeopathy if he or she reads case studies, attends a
homeopathic case conference, or sees the results of successful homeopathic
treatment.

Using Homeopathy Along with Other Therapies
Homeopathic medicine is very compatible with many other treatment
modalities. Family and individual counseling is often much more effective
and proceeds more quickly when one or more family members are under
homeopathic treatment. When the whole person is in balance, his mind is
generally clearer and he is much more able to move forward in his life.

Therapies such as chiropractic, craniosacral, auditory integration,
psychotherapy, and biofeedback are fine to pursue along with homeopathy.
Once the correct homeopathic medicine has been given, many patients find
that they no longer need to follow strict allergy rotation diets, receive
desensitization injections, take megadoses of numerous vitamins and
minerals, and use other therapies aimed at treating individual symptoms. It
is very understandable that individuals with ADD want to try anything that
has the possibility of helping them, but using too many therapies,
conventional or alternative, at the same time can make it very difficult to
discern what effect each specific therapy is having. When a person receives
the correct homeopathic medicine, she knows it. She feels an improvement in
energy, physical ailments, concentration, attitude, and creativity. Once
she feels so much better, she generally no longer needs lots of other
therapies.

Are There Any Things I Can’t Do During Homeopathic Treatment?
There are certain substances and exposures that consistently interfere with
homeopathic treatment. Most practitioners will advise you to avoid the
following substances: coffee, eucalyptus, camphor, menthol, recreational
drugs, and electric blankets. You will be asked to avoid using topical
medications such as topical steroids, antibiotics, antifungals, and to use
oral antibiotics and cortisone products only after consulting your
homeopath, except in cases of emergency. Acupuncture, although a treatment
of tremendous value, is not recommended during homeopathic treatment. Nor
are other treatments, which are prescribed in order to remove specific
symptoms without treating the whole person.

Can Homeopathy Help Me or My Child?
Most people are potential candidates for homeopathic treatment. As with any
treatment, you must make a commitment to follow the recommendations of your
homeopath. You must be willing to follow these guidelines:
1. You should stay with homeopathic treatment for a minimum of six months
to one year before seeking out other therapies.
2. You, as a patient or a parent or family member, need to provide thorough
and honest information to the homeopath. The better the homeopath
understands the patient, the more likely the best medicine can be found and
a lasting cure can result.
3. You need to inform the homeopath of any medications that you or your
child is taking. Once there has been improvement with homeopathic
treatment, prescription medications for ADD are generally unnecessary. A
growing number of conventional physicians are encouraging parents to seek
alternative treatment for ADD in hopes that the children will not need to
be medicated throughout childhood and sometimes throughout much of their
lives.
4. There are a small number of substances and influences, such as coffee
and recreational drugs, which are likely to interfere with homeopathic
treatment and which you will need to avoid. Homeopathic practitioners will
make their own recommendations regarding this matter.
5. You need to come for scheduled appointments and to inform the homeopath
of any significant changes in your health during the course of homeopathic
treatment. Homeopathic follow-up appointments are generally every six weeks
to three months. Once you are doing well, follow-ups are generally
scheduled less frequently.

The Limitations of Homeopathic Treatment
Homeopathic treatment is not for everyone. The following are factors that
prevent a person from being a good candidate for homeopathic treatment:
1. There are some children, particularly teenagers, who are so opposed to
anything their parents recommend that they will sabotage homeopathic
treatment, either by refusing to go to appointments or take the medicines
or by intentionally using substances that interfere with homeopathic
treatment. Similarly, both parents need to be convinced that homeopathy is
a valid treatment or willing to try it for at least six months.
2. Some people have such severe behavioral problems that they need to be in
an institution, such as a jail or drug or alcohol treatment center, rather
than outpatient treatment. We are aware of only one such institutional
program, which offered homeopathy as part of a research study and hope
others will in the near future.
3. Individuals who are unwilling to avoid those substances which interfere
with homeopathic treatment, such as coffee or recreational drugs, are not
good candidates for homeopathy.
4. Homeopathic medicines may not act as quickly initially as prescription
drugs, though the positive effects last much longer. This requires patience
and a willingness to stick with the treatment process.

Why Not Treat Yourself or Your Family?
As you read through the cases in this book, you will probably think of
someone you know who may have a very similar symptom picture. You may even
be tempted to try to find the medicines mentioned in this book and
administer them yourselves. Please heed our advice regarding self-treatment.

There are many classes available on prescribing homeopathic medicines for
acute illnesses such as colds, flus, and minor infections. We encourage you
to take these classes, to read more about acute prescribing, to buy a
homeopathic home kit, and to try homeopathic medicines on yourself and your
family for minor illnesses. If the person treated does not improve in a day
or two, be sure to consult your homeopathic or conventional physician.

The conditions mentioned in this book are not acute conditions. These are
chronic states and need to be handled much more carefully. There are over
2,000 homeopathic medicines. It takes years of homeopathic study and
practice to make the fine distinctions about when to prescribe which
medicine. Although homeopathic medicines do not have long lists of side
effects like many conventional medicines, it is also possible to experience
a reaction to the medicine. IN ANY CHRONIC CONDITION, WHETHER PHYSICAL,
MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL, DO NOT TREAT YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILD. Find an
experienced homeopathic practitioner. We have received a number of calls
from people who have read our articles on ADD, thought they recognized
themselves or their children, and gone out to find the medicine themselves.
Invariably they have called us for treatment because they did not select
the right medicine or did not know how to administer the medicine at the
right frequency or potency. If you were considering brain surgery, you
would not read a book or two, buy a set of scalpels, and start cutting.
Homeopathy is just as complicated an art as neurosurgery. Just because
homeopathic medicines are widely available does not mean they are easy to
use. Please do not experiment on yourself or your family members for ADD.
Find an expert.

How Can I Find a Homeopath?
A growing number of health care practitioners, including medical doctors
(M.D.), naturopathic physicians (N.D.), osteopathic physicians (D.O.),
chiropractors (D.C.), family nurse practitioners (F.N.P.), physicians’
assistants (P.A.), acupunturists (L.A., C.A., or O.M.D.), and veterinarians
(D.V.M.), practice homeopathic medicine. Most homeopaths have a family
practice. We know of no experienced homeopaths in the United States who
focus solely on patients with ADD. Since a home- opath always treats the
whole person, such specializa-tion is not necessary to find good treatment.
What is most important is to find a practitioner who special-izes in
classical homeopathy, who spends at least an hour with each new patient,
prescribes one homeo- pathic medicine at a time based on a detailed inter-
view rather than a machine, and waits at least five weeks before assessing
the progress of the patient. If at all possible, find a homeopath who is
board certified. It is not always possible to find a homeopath in your
immedi- ate area, or even your state. You will be likely to find much
better results, even if you need to travel or do your homeopathic
consultations by telephone, than to go to someone in your area who knows
some home- opathy, but is not experienced and does not specialize in
homeopathy. We treat many patients by phone, though we prefer to do the
initial interview in person if at all possible.
In the appendix you can find the names and addresses of organizations that
publish directories of homeopathic practitioners in the United States. It
is still wise to speak to the practitioner directly to make sure he or she
meets the guidelines we have suggested.

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Homeopathy as An Alternative to Ritalin

• Treats the whole person at the root of the problem

• Considered safe, without the side effects of Ritalin and other medications

• Uses natural, nontoxic medicines

• Treats each person as an individual

• Heals physical as well as mental and emotional symptoms

• Lasts for months or years rather than hours

• Is inexpensive

• Is cost-effective
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Many of these questions are answered in detail in the book. We have
compiled these summaries for your convenience.

Can homeopathy help me or my child with ADD?
Most children with ADD can potentially benefit from homeopathic treatment;
however, each case is individual. The cases in this book cover a wide range
of behaviors and problems and provide a good idea of the scope of
homeopathic practice. If you have reservations, specific questions, or your
or your child's case is very complicated, call the homeopath first to make
sure he or she feels that there is a good chance of homeopathy benefiting
you.

My child's psychiatrist says his ADD is caused by a biochemical imbalance.
Can homeopathy help him?
Homeopathy believes that any biochemical imbalance is a result of an
overall imbalance in a person rather than the cause of ADD. It is through
bringing the whole person into balance that not only can the symptoms of
ADD be improved, but most of the individual's other complaints as well. The
goal of homeopathy is to bring deep and long-lasting balance into the
person's life and health rather than just to regulate serotonin, dopamine,
or some other neurotransmitter or chemical. When the person becomes
balanced, the body's chemistry will automatically normalize as part of the
overall healing process.

How long will I have to continue homeopathic treatment?
Most patients need to continue under the care of a homeopath for at least
two years. Significant progress is often noted within the first one to
three months, as is evident in many of the cases that we have presented.
Many people who are pleased with the results of their homeopathic treatment
choose to use homeopathy for the rest of their lives.

How often will I need to see my homeopath?
When first starting homeopathic treatment, visits are usually scheduled
every five to eight weeks. After you or your child has responded well to
treatment, your homeopath may only need to see you or your child two to
three times a year to help you stay as healthy as possible and prevent
future illness.

How often will the homeopathic medicine be given? Homeopathic medicines may
be given in single doses, in which case the medicine will only be repeated
or changed when symptoms arise. As long as you are responding well to the
medicine you have been given, your homeopath will wait and let the healing
process that has already begun continue to proceed. The medicines are also
commonly prescribed on a daily or weekly basis. If you have been given a
daily dose of homeopathic medicine, your homeopath may ask you to continue
taking the medicine for weeks or months.

What is the difference between taking a single homeopathic medicine and the
combination homeopathic medicines that I have seen in my health food store?
There is only one homeopathic medicine at any point in time that will have
the most dramatic effect on your healing. A trained and experienced
homeopathic practitioner seeks to find that one specific medicine that most
closely matches your symptoms. This exact or close match can produce
profound and lasting healing. Combination medicines contain a variety of
common homeopathic substances that have been found useful for such
conditions as colds, flus, and sore throats. If the one medicine that you
need is contained in that combination, you will respond well. If not, you
will have no response or a partial response to the medicine. Combination
medicines should only be used for acute conditions when no qualified
homeopath is available but should never be used for chronic or recurring
conditions such as ADD and the other conditions mentioned in this book. The
same is true of chronic physical ailments such as asthma, headaches,
eczema, and arthritis. For such conditions, find a trained homeopath and
you will be much more likely to be relieved of your suffering.

Are there side effects from homeopathic medicines?
Homeopathic medicines are safe and gentle yet can produce powerful changes
in people. There are no lists of side effects from particular homeopathic
substances such as those from conventional medicines listed in the
Physician's Desk Reference (PDR). There are certain symptoms that a person
may experience as part of his or her healing process. These include an
aggravation (brief flare-up of already existing symptoms within the first
week of taking a homeopathic medicine) and a return of old symptoms (brief
re-experiencing of symptoms that you have had in the past). Both an
aggravation and a return of old symptoms are usually an indication that the
medicine is a good match for you and will be generally followed by a
significant improvement in your chief complaint and overall state of
health. On rare occasions an individual may experience a new symptom after
taking a homeopathic medicine. If this happens, call your homeopath.

Can I begin homeopathic treatment while I am still taking conventional
medication?
The answer is generally yes, but this should be discussed with both your
homeopathic practitioner and your prescribing physician.

How long do I need to avoid the substances and influences that interfere
with homeopathic treatment?
It is important to avoid these influences as long as you are being treated
homeopathically. There have been reports of symptoms returning after
exposure to such influences up to two years after taking the homeopathic
medicine. If you have been helped significantly by homeopathy, it is
probably best to play it safe and continue to avoid such exposure.

What if my child or I have food or environmental allergies?
Homeopathy treats the whole person. When you are given a homeopathic
medicine that closely matches your symptoms and state, you will experience
greater energy and vitality and your immune system will become stronger. It
is typical for patients who respond well to homeopathy to be able to go
back to eating or being exposed to substances that bothered them prior to
homeopathic treatment.

I can't get my son to stop eating junk food. Will homeopathy still work for
him?
Although it is much healthier for children to eat fresh, whole foods and to
avoid the empty calories found in high sugar, fat, and processed foods, the
right homeopathic medicine will still be effective for junk-food addicts.

Your cases sound extreme. Can homeopathy work for more "normal" children?
Homeopathy can be beneficial to many people. Those with very extreme,
intense symptoms tend to need medicines made from more intense substances
in nature, such as rattlesnake, scorpion, rabies, and tarantula. Other
milder, more even-tempered people may need more gentle medicines such as
those made from flowers.

How can I find a qualified homeopath in my area?
See "Referral Sources for Homeopathic Practitioners" in the Appendix.

What if there is no experienced homeopath in my area?
Some homeopaths, such as ourselves, are very willing to treat patients by
phone. They do so through exactly the same interview process as if you were
to visit them in their offices. We have found the results are generally
just as good as conducting the interview in person.

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Homeopathy Success Stories

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friends.

Anything and everything distracted him. His mind drifted constantly. His
mother told us, "He can even hear the grass grow."

Jeff simply could not hang on to directions. He talked out in class on a
regular basis. His teachers lost patience with Jeff because of his
interruptions and inability to focus. Jeff was quite a storyteller. He
would also conveniently forget to tell his mother when he got into trouble
at school. His academic abilities were a real problem. He was held back in
the first grade because he could not read.

When we first saw Jeff, he had just started the second grade and was
writing his numbers and letters backwards. Jeff's parents divorced when he
was three. It was an awful time for him. He continued to act like a baby
for several years. Jeff did not want to stop nursing. He was very insecure,
"a momma's boy." He became frightened very easily. He acted in a charming,
sweet manner with adults and younger children, but he was shy with kids his
age. Jeff had a very hard time making friends. He was afraid to try
anything new. He could never get enough attention and always insisted,
"Watch me, watch me!" Jeff experienced enormous mood swings. His mother
described his as "happy as a lark or mad as a hornet." He cried, screamed,
swore, slammed doors, and alternately told his mother that he loved and
hated her. When he was angry, he became wild, throwing things on the floor
and ripping up paper.

Life was scary for Jeff. He was afraid to look out of the windows at night.
He slept in bed with his brother until recently because he was afraid to be
alone. Jeff held his mother's hand while watching scary movies until he was
seven. He did not like the dark and slept with a night light. He complained
of diarrhea, stomach aches, and a constant runny nose. He loved chicken,
sweets, and hamburgers. Jeff became wound up and wild after eating sugar.
His ears and face turned bright red and he could not stop talking.

The medicine that benefited Jeff the most was Lycopodium (Club moss). This
medicine can help fearful children who act immaturely and try to cover up
their mistakes. They make every effort to appear courageous and powerful,
but inside they are timid and afraid. Kids like Jeff often feel more
comfortable playing with younger children rather than their peers, because
they feel older and can boss the younger children around. These children
are very concerned with what others think and try to look cool at all
costs. A deep insecurity inside often causes them to feel very anxious
about performing in public or taking examinations where their inner
weakness or lack of mastery might be revealed. There may also be a tendency
to dyslexia and dis-tractibility. These children often go wild for sweets
but can also have a bad reaction to sugar, physically or behaviorally.

Two months after he was given the medicine, Jeff got his highest marks ever
in school. His dyslexia was improving. He was able to sit still, raise his
hand, and pay attention in class. Over the next eighteen months, Jeff's
behavior steadily improved. He was able to make new friends more easily.
The other children started to look up to Jeff because he was so agile in
physical education. He acted less impulsively and his teachers reported
that he was extremely well behaved. He accomplished two years of math in
six months. For the first time, the teachers recognized that Jeff was very
bright. They removed him from special education classes where had been
placed due to his unruly behavior. Now, three years after beginning
homeopathy, he continues to do very well in a regular classroom.
Links at webpage
The Digeridoo Kid from Down Under - 22 months old
He Gets Sidetracked from a Simple Command - Age 3
The Little Girl That Couldn't Sit Stilll - Age 6
A Sweet Kid Who Just Could No Pay Attention - Age 6
She Can't Sit Still for Even a Minute - Teenager
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[DEBORAH WALL]

For ADHD or Autism, it is always worth considering the advice of a Dietary support network. I speak from personal experience. Try www.autismmedical.com It contains very important information and links and is a good starting point. They are also pro homeopathy, when you get to know them. A lot of them are anti vaccination, purely from their personal experiences.
Deb Wall

Tanya Marquette wrote:
i concur with the need to see a professional homeopath.

have you worked on diet, besides probiotics? no sugar, white flour,
fewer or no grains at all, no preservatives, artificial
flavorings/colorings, etc?

tanya

your advice.
Bach Flower Therepy by chanceller available at a homeopathic stores nearer
to you.....Else browze google on homeopathy
am trying to treat my ADHD'r 10 yr old son
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