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From the lens ADHD Natural Cures - Must Know Guide For Parents.

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themeanviolets Apr 8, 2012 @ 9:08 am | delete

Diagnosed ADHD/OCD/PTSD Sufferer Here. I could go into the long version from my experience, but I will just say I have discovered for myself to accept that I'm human which has cleared me of most acronyms for the most part. ADHD may exist, but the choice to suffer from it or grow up and learn to accept being human and unique seems to be my way of coping. Healing for me meant acceptance of pain and willing to make an effort and as long as I am true to myself (remaining aware) I can overcome any form of diagnosis. My daughter supposedly also has it, but I choose to see her as a child with spirit that just requires love, consistency, routine, and follow through. Kids these days seem to want ADHD... like its a trend or something... and she knows how to act accordingly. Like wanting glasses or braces or being sick to avoid something. She thinks its funny and cute when she forgets important things at school and downplays her grades falling. If there's any issue, it's the overdiagnosis and pressure put on children to grow up too fast, and when they don't succumb to it the teacher/parent wants to label them. As parents AND teachers we are responsible for coaching kids to be who they are but have balance. They aren't all little robots just as we weren't. But regardless, I suppose in the bigger picture we are all survivors of something and I'm sure it all works out the way nature intends. If we stop trying to LABEL and start working on the core issue, amazing things can happen.

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colbor Apr 8, 2012 @ 10:28 am | delete

Thanks for the insightful comment and for stopping by. I agree that we someti es expect far too much from our children and there is a lot of pressure on them. You are also right about the unhealthy passion we have for labelling.

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themeanviolets Apr 8, 2012 @ 11:45 am | delete

and forgive me for not mentioning that your lens was a joy to read. A great resource nonetheless! Labels are a reality. People need and cherish them. If they could only not stop there and keep seeking out past the potentially harmful medications and become aware that alternative solutions do exist, wow wouldn't that be something. But reality is we get lazy... how we love our sweet misery. HAHA :-) I stopped taking my meds a year ago, however and I'm SO glad I did.

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Revenge700 Apr 7, 2012 @ 2:34 pm | delete

Man I like your lens a lot, but I just happen to have ADD, and trying to read your whole lens kinda gave me a headache. It would be nice if you could have one summary paragraph, anyway I cope with it by looking at the positives of it, like if it's something I like a lot, I can focus on that for long periods of time. People with ADD also have a different way of looking at the world, and we share a link with others with ADD. I don't take medication for my ADD, the best thing to do to cope with it, would be to have notes, a lot of notes, everywhere. Help you remember and not get distracted by things. Oh, by the way, I happen to be in high school, if that matters at all, good lens!

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colbor Apr 8, 2012 @ 10:25 am | delete

Glad you stopped by Revenge. That is a very interesting point you make and yes, I should have made the lens a bit more ADHD friendly! Will remember for the next lens I write!
Robert

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DaniSIMReviews Mar 16, 2012 @ 3:17 pm | delete

Thank you for sharing this lens. We've already had one teacher parent meeting regarding our son's behavior and she's now requested another. We took him to the dr today for the first consult, and are waiting for an appointment for tests. In the meantime though, we have been at the end of our rope with him, and even we can't wait for all these doctors appointments, tests, results, etc. We had to do something today, so I googled and found your lens. I have a list of foods and vitamins & minerals now, thanks to your eza article, that I'm going to go out and get immediately. Thank you so much. Anything that will help my little boy will bring all of us so much relief. We feel so bad because he is always in trouble. We're constantly telling him to sit still, to stop yammering incessantly, to pay attention... it's like all we ever do is tell him no and it's heartbreaking. I really hope these natural remedies help. I'll stop back by to let you know how we fare with them after a week or so.

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colbor Mar 16, 2012 @ 4:36 pm | delete

Thanks for letting me know this and I do hope the foods/vitamins will help although it may take time. In any case do drop by when you can and let me know how things are going. I really hope this works for you.
Best,
Robert

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ChiroAustin Feb 21, 2012 @ 6:27 pm | delete

This is such a great lens! thank you for sharing it. As a Chiropractor we help patients with ADD/ADHD all the time! And have achieved amazing lasting results. I have a health related lens as well, hope you will check it out!

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colbor Feb 22, 2012 @ 1:49 am | delete

Glad you stopped by. I may do some articles on ADHD and Chiropractic so will ask your advice on that, when I do.

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mihgasper Jan 21, 2012 @ 7:00 pm | delete

Great info. I believe, a lot of behavioral problems are related with food, especially levels of sugar in blood, and stress of course. Aggressive media (TV, computers, non stop noise) is partly responsible too.

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sarahrk Dec 19, 2011 @ 2:26 pm | delete

I have a 25 year old daughter who has been suffering from ADHD all her life. We have tried psychologists, psychiatrists, drugs. diet. Nothing seems to work. She dropped out of high school, got her GED, has not finished college, is immature, non motivated, does nothing but complain.

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colbor Jan 22, 2012 @ 1:07 am | delete

That must be very difficult and frustrating for you, sarahrk.

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Yardbird Oct 19, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete

A great amount of under-reported info on ADHD here. Great informative lens, please keep updating.

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colbor Oct 20, 2011 @ 4:27 pm | delete

Thanks Yardbird. Unfortunately, every time I try to update this lens, I get the message that it is not in line with Squidoo policy - it is supposedly too promotional, etc. etc. It seems that even if you write a great lens and put an awful lot of work into it,it is still not enough for Squidoo. Pity!

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parwathy Oct 5, 2011 @ 3:43 pm | delete

I'm so glad you have this informative lens. As a psychiatry resident, I felt horrible for the overmedicated ADHD kids. Thank you.

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howtocurecancer Sep 8, 2011 @ 5:13 pm | delete

Blessed by a SquidAngel

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colbor Jul 16, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete

Thanks to the following for the positive feedback- makes it all worthwhile.
Petalm,adhd-bipolar-depression ,postivevibestechnician,McGarrard, Health Bug, UK Ghostwriter,dthonstad and FitnessMan3123.

Rob

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FitnessMan3123 Jul 15, 2011 @ 6:22 pm | delete

Thanks for the information! Really useful! Really!

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dthonstad Jul 12, 2011 @ 4:37 pm | delete

I was diagnosed with ADHD and it definitely has affected my relationships. I am worried about my boys who are very hyperactive. I am intrigued by the diet options and eliminating processed foods.

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UKGhostwriter Mar 31, 2011 @ 2:22 am | delete

Excellent lens I've lensrolled it to http://www.squidoo.com/adhd-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-victims

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HealthBug Mar 15, 2011 @ 5:38 am | delete

Really good lens, I myself firmly believe in natural and alternative remedies and this lens further proves this point.

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MAGarrard Jan 26, 2011 @ 10:52 am | delete

wow. loads of info to help us parents of adhd kids. thanks.

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Positivevibestechnician Jan 24, 2011 @ 12:04 pm | delete

very great lens we need to get kids off of these harmful pills

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adhd-bipolar-depression Jan 21, 2011 @ 12:05 am | delete

ADHD is tough to deal with. Just doing things and getting them done is tough. Finishing them is tough. Explain ADHD to someone else, forget it. Unless you have a broken leg and can point to it and say here, this is why I can't walk, an explanation for ADHD is not going to work. It's not something you can see, so if your labelled with it, well then you are just taking advantage of it!

The best way to cope is to develop self taught strategies that help you get by. Everyone has their own severity of ADHD and all coping strategies will be different.

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Petalm Jan 17, 2011 @ 3:23 pm | delete

Excellent lens, I agree totally. I have made a lens about an Israeli natural treatment called Rikuzit.

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gymmom Nov 24, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | delete

Great lens. Packed full of very valuable information!

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colbor Jan 17, 2011 @ 9:09 am | delete

Thanks Gymmon- glad you enjoyed your visit!

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Aug 17, 2010 @ 1:41 pm | delete

Drugs are not the answer...there is a pill for every made up disorder out there, and yet we're getting more sick and having more problems. Huge correlation, among other lifestyle decisions. Thanks for the post

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Robert Aug 17, 2010 @ 4:04 pm | delete

You're welcome !

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Momsbusy247 May 24, 2010 @ 1:28 pm | delete

Unbelievably great lens. I believe we use WAY to many drugs for everything that is wrong with people these days. I have lensrolled you to several of my sites. Keep up the great work.

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Patrick May 20, 2010 @ 5:02 am | delete

I've created a Facebook fanpage dedicated to natural alternatives to treat ADHD. It would be great if you could join us and impart your wisdom on the subject from time to time. Keep up the great work! Link to fan page - http://bit.ly/c4M1Dr

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BrookeSelden Jan 25, 2010 @ 2:43 pm | delete

Fabulous lens. Couldn't be more impressed!

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Colbor Jan 25, 2010 @ 4:03 pm | delete

Thanks so much Brooke - this is the most encouraging comment I have ever had - made my day!! Robert

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jmom Sep 20, 2009 @ 8:59 am | delete

Great lens every parent should know about this. I'm a new mom and leaning every day. This kind of information helps a lot. Thanks 5* Natural Cure For Tinnitus

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luvmyludwig Jun 1, 2009 @ 6:48 am | delete

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colbor May 18, 2009 @ 11:39 am | in reply to jaye3000 | delete

Thanks for stopping by

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jaye3000 May 17, 2009 @ 1:59 pm | delete

Great lens!

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colbor May 14, 2009 @ 8:55 am | in reply to blue22d | delete

Thanks Blue22d - great to see that you stopped by !

Robert

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blue22d Apr 20, 2009 @ 11:30 am | delete

Great lens with very important information. Five stars and a lensroll. You are also featured in my len: VisitingSquidooLenses. Stop by a see.

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colbor Mar 23, 2009 @ 3:43 pm | in reply to MamaLadonna | delete

Thanks MamaLadonna for your story and also appreciation of the lens. It took me three months to make it what is, so really glad that it is a help. Good luck !

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MamaLadonna Mar 23, 2009 @ 8:30 am | delete

I have three children who had at one time all been diagnosed with having ADHD. I really appreciate your lens and the contents in it. I have tried a natural approach to the prescription drugs as well. I gave my middle child St.Johns Warts one summer instead of the prescrition drug and it worked just as well. And he still had a great appitite. There is a lot of usefull info on your lens. THANKS..

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Yardbird Feb 11, 2009 @ 9:04 pm | delete

I share your distrust of prescription drugs for ADHD and many other chronic disorders. Modern western medicine is great at treating physical trauma, not so great at chronic diseases. We just don't know enough about the long-term effects of many medications for psychiactric illnesses.

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