When it concerns our mental clarity, many of us would like to preserve it for the future and raise it for the present. There are many herbs and spices – most affordable and readily available – that could help keep your mind keen. Here are a few of them.

Rosemary

In Victorian times, rosemary was part of the language of flowers, and it was an herb signifying remembrance. This association of rosemary with remembering isn’t merely romantic fancy – rosemary contains rosmarinic acid, a powerful antioxidant that helps scavenge up free radicals …

by Tess Thompson

The medical and behavioral side effects of ADD medications such as Ritalin and Adderall have many parents searching for natural alternatives for their children. While traditional medications can be effective, the risks are many, and reactions differ from child to child. As parents become disillusioned with prescription ADD medications or simply decide to try natural alternatives first, more and more are turning to natural ADD supplements. And as more natural medications are developed, more is known about the ingredients that are most effective in treating the symptoms of …

More and more people are turning to alternative methods to treat their medical conditions. For the condition Alzheimer’s there are several alternative treatments currently in use. However, before using any alternative treatment it is best to consult your doctor.

Alternative medicines vary in their dosages and effectiveness. There is no government agency that regulates their formulation or the effects that they may or may not have. Companies can volunteer any testimonials and information from their customers, but are not required to do so.

If you (or a loved one) are already taking …

If you are like many parents, deciding how best to medicate your child for ADHD is not an easy task. Along with the increased prescription of stimulant drugs for children has come a heightened awareness of the risks these medications can pose, and more and more parents are searching for natural alternatives.

According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, the manufacture of stimulant drugs has increased by more than 500 percent since 1991, and over 50 percent of the prescriptions for these drugs are written by pediatricians.

Unsurprisingly, these alarming statistics have …

Autism is a developmental and behavioral disability that affects people in a variety of ways. Although the symptoms will vary between individuals there is enough similarity in the way that children and adults manifest the syndrome that a main diagnosis can be given. In all children and adults there will be symptoms evident in language development, behavior and social skills.

At the present time there has been no single causative agent or reason for the development of these signs and symptoms in children. There are however, many different …

A leading expert in  assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers clearly written, science-based, practical information about treatments. Dr. Brown sets forth a bold new  understanding of ADD/ADHD and offers compelling examples of the daily life challenges it presents for children, adolescents, and adults.

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Attention Deficit Disorder: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults

Parents of children who suffer from ADHD have long searched for nutritional answers to either help alleviate the symptoms or cure their child of the symptoms of ADHD. ADHD is a medical condition that is thought to be controlled by several different brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.

These neurotransmitters, principally dopamine, serotonin and epinephrine, control emotions, organization of thought, impulsivity and reaction to stimuli. In the past, case studies have reported a link between a large intake of sugar and problems with impulse control and hyperactivity.

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* 3 d. peppermint oil
* 2 d. lemon oil
* 2 d. juniper oil: in 1 oz of water.

Many children are being diagnosed each day with some form of autism, while research continues to look for possible causes and methods of treatment. Recently, there have been some research findings that suggest that there may be vitamin B12 benefits for autism.

Vitamin B12 can offer benefits to those suffering from autism by maintaining and supporting healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. Not only that, but vitamin B12 is necessary for the production of DNA in the billions of cells in our bodies. It is actually the …

The essence of the symptoms of adult attention deficit disorder is development of inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. You cannot expect any laboratory or centers of image testing to indicate with reasonable reliability whether such symptoms are that of ADD or not. The only way a doctor can diagnose ADD is by eliminating other behavioral disorders. The most difficult part of this elimination is the similarity of symptoms of other disorders that co-exist or cause ADD like symptoms. As such, the specialists have to rely mostly on clinical …