subject: Ayurveda Can Be Your Childrens Best Friend To Solve Out Adhd [print this page] May this is a hard choice for you. Drugs like Ritalin stimulate brain cells to release more of the neurotransmitters which enhance our ability to concentrate & control impulsive behavior. While it is true that in 60% to 75% of cases medications like Ritalin can help a child with ADHD, these medications are psycho-stimulants and from an Ayurvedic perspective, such over-stimulation of the nervous system should be avoided, particularly because it is only a symptomatic solution. The great strength of Ayurveda as well as the natural therapies is that is looks to identify the causative factors of any disease, to discover why the problem has occurred in the first place.
In Ayurveda, ADHD is classified as a Vata imbalance, the bodily intelligence that governs movement in the body, particularly that of the central nervous system. This condition begins at the time of conception when any imbalances in the parents physical, mental & emotional state are transferred to the fertilized ovum and impact on its development. According to Ayurvedic doctor the diet & lifestyle choices of the mother during pregnancy also impact on the child as it grows in the womb.
Another causative factor is the environment in which the child grows. Children with a Vata body type tend to be extremely sensitive as they experience the world with a heightened intensity. They are also very intelligent and unless they are given the required attention, focus & care, Vata can become imbalanced, resulting in such symptoms as anxiety, inattention, restlessness and sleep problems.
According to Naturopath, balance is achieved by the introduction of opposite qualities. The qualities of Vata are light, irregular, dry, cool & mobile so introducing their opposites into your sons diet & lifestyle will help in pacifying Vata. I have included some suggestions below:
Create a Routine Due to its irregular & mobile qualities, Vata is always seeking stimulation and change. Therefore it can be balanced by activities that are calming & relaxing. One way to achieve this is to introduce some structure into your childs day: a regular time each day for eating, exercise, relaxing and bed time.
Relaxation Once a day, take 10 minutes for a relaxation exercise. Lie on the floor on a yoga mat or blanket and ask your child to relax and deepen his breath. This helps the nervous system switch from a sympathetic (fight-or-flight) to a parasympathetic state, which is more nourishing and restorative.
Bedtime Massage - Oil is the best Vata balancer, so a bedtime massage is particularly calming for children with ADHD. Use warm sesame oil or Planet Ayurvedas Vata Oil (sesame oil infused with Vata balancing herbs). If you dont have time to give your child a head-to-toe treatment, just massage his head & feet. If your child has trouble falling asleep, this bedtime activity will help.
Diet and Nutrition The dry, light & cool qualities of Vata can be balanced with oily, heavy & warm foods so eat more warm cooked foods rather than cold salads and sandwiches. Root vegetables like potatoes, pumpkins, zucchini, and okra are more grounding than raw leafy vegetables. Avoid foods with qualities that will aggravate Vata such as potato chips, cracker biscuits, chocolate, muffins & cakes, tinned & heavily processed foods, carbonated drinks & soya & tomato sauce. Eat meals at a regular time and at the dining table rather than in front of the TV as stimulation while eating can disturb digestion and assimilation. At bed time, give your child a cup of warm milk and 5-6 raw & skinned almonds. Finally, Ayurvedic herbs such as Brahmi & Shankapushpi are good nerve tonics and help to calm the mind. These are available in Planet Ayurvedas Bravabol Syrup.
The ultimate aim of these diet & lifestyle changes is to make your child feel loved, grounded, and nourished, both physically & emotionally. Give more attention to your child & listen when he talks. Explain that this new routine is an experiment to improve his mental focus and let him play a role in how the changes are implemented. Finally, avoid domestic arguments in his presence as a stable family & home is one of the best treatments for this condition.
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