Children & Infants
ADHD / ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Address ADHD/ADD with a nourishing whole-food diet (eliminating junk food, sugar, processed food, artificial additives, and soft drinks), B complex vitamins, flaxseed oil (4 tsp. daily), calcium and magnesium (calming), valerian root, loving structured home routine, and identification of food allergens — before considering medication.
Also known as: attention deficit disorder, ADD, ADHD, hyperkinesis, learning disability, hyperactivity
📝 At a glance
Likely root causes: Diet of processed and junk food (primary).; Food dyes, additives, preservatives.; Food allergens (milk, wheat, eggs, corn, soy — can cause excitability and behavioral changes)..
First thing to try: Reform the diet immediately: Feed the child a very nourishing diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, with vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More →-mineralA natural building block your body needs in small amounts, like calcium or magnesium. More → supplements and carrot juice.
See a doctor if: See a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening, or if you are unsure — natural supports are meant to complement, not replace, professional care.
🔎 Start with the cause
Lasting relief rarely comes from covering a symptom. First find what is feeding the problem, change what you can, and then help the body do what it was designed to do — heal.
Likely root causes
- Diet of processed and junk food (primary).
- Food dyes, additives, preservatives.
- Food allergens (milk, wheat, eggs, corn, soy — can cause excitability and behavioral changes).
- Heavy metal accumulation (lead, mercury).
- Lack of essential fatty acids.
- Nutritional deficiency (B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, zinc).
- Chaotic or non-nurturing home environment.
- Excessive screen time, lack of outdoor activity.
Change what you can
- Reform the diet immediately: Feed the child a very nourishing diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, with vitaminA natural substance your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy, like vitamin C or D. More →-mineralA natural building block your body needs in small amounts, like calcium or magnesium. More → supplements and carrot juice.
- Eliminate all junk food, sugary foods, processed and fried foods, soft drinks, and caffeine entirely.
- B vitamins and key nutrients (daily): High B complex.
- Thiamine/B1 (25 mg).
- B6 (100 mg).
- Pantothenic acid (50 mg).
- Folic acid (400 mcg).
- Beta-carotene (from carrot juice).
- Vitamin C (1,000 mg).
- Vitamin E (400 IU).
- Calcium (500-1,000 mg).
- Magnesium (100-400 mg — calming).
- Zinc (15 mg).
- Flaxseed oil: 4 teaspoons daily — a diet of unsaturated fatty acids reduces ADD and ADHD significantly.
- Valerian root: Produces good results for hyperactivity and attention.
- Check for heavy metals: ADD and ADHD children often have excess heavy metals (lead, mercury).
- Test and address these — see heavy metal poisoning.
- Food allergy identification: Identify and eliminate any food that increases excitability (dairy is a common trigger).
- Eliminate one food at a time and observe response.
- Home environment: Create an orderly routine with daily responsibilities.
- Give the child meaningful tasks and sincere appreciation for completing them.
- Spend time with the child.
- Believe in him/her.
- Listen.
- Give complex carbohydrates (whole grains) instead of simple sugars.
🩺 When to see a doctor
- See a doctor if symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening, or if you are unsure — natural supports are meant to complement, not replace, professional care.
🌿 The seven pathways to health
Seven pathways for your adhd / add (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) — tap the circle to check one off (saved on your device), or ask Remy for help.
“Disease is an effort of nature to free the system from conditions that result from a violation of the laws of health... In case of sickness 1cause should be ascertained, 2go to work intelligently to remove the disease. 3Unhealthful conditions should be changed, 4wrong habits corrected. 5Then nature is to be assisted in her effort 6to expel impurities and 7to re-establish right conditions in the system.”
🌿 Overview
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (ADD with Hyperactivity) are among the most commonly diagnosed childhood conditions, yet many experts question whether they represent true disorders or reflect the effects of poor diet, chaotic home environments, excessive screen time, lack of structure, and food sensitivities. Natural treatment addressing the root causes (nutrition, environment, allergens, heavy metals) often produces dramatic improvement without the severe side effects of drugs like Ritalin (methylphenidate), which is pharmacologically nearly identical to cocaine.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent patterns of inattention, and in many cases impulsivity and hyperactivity, beyond what is typical for a person's age and enough to interfere with learning, work, or relationships. It occurs in children and adults, has a strong biological and genetic basis, and is not caused by poor parenting, laziness, or simply too much sugar.
Management is most effective when comprehensive and individualized, and may include behavioral strategies, structure and routine, support at school or work, and, for many, medication — all guided by a professional. Supportive lifestyle measures genuinely help as part of the picture: regular physical activity, good sleep, a balanced whole-food diet, limiting excessive screen time, and a calm, structured environment. While a healthy diet supports focus and wellbeing, it is not by itself a proven cure, and claims that diet alone resolves ADHD overstate the evidence. Because ADHD benefits from proper assessment and a tailored plan, anyone struggling with these patterns deserves a professional evaluation rather than self-diagnosis.
Common signs
- ADD: Lack of concentration, easily distracted, procrastination, difficulty with problem-solving, impulsive, sloppy work, poor time management, mood swings, forgetfulness, sleep disturbances, losing things.
- ADHD (adds to ADD): Cannot sit still, tendency to disturb others, impatience, explosive temper, impulsive and unpredictable, self-destructive behavior, blurts out answers, disruptive in class, talks excessively, frustrates easily.
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🍽️ Eating to help
Food is one of the gentlest medicines — small, steady changes help most.
Whole-food diet: fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds. Carrot juice daily. Flaxseed oil. No junk food, no sugar, no processed food, no artificial colors or preservatives, no caffeine, no soft drinks. Identify and eliminate food allergens (dairy, wheat, corn, eggs often implicated).
⚖️ Good to know
- Many children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD have dramatic responses to dietary intervention — try dietary reform before medication.
- Ritalin and similar stimulant drugs carry serious risks including appetite suppression, growth retardation, sleep problems, emotional blunting, and long-term neurological effects.
- A formal evaluation by a specialist may be appropriate to rule out hearing problems, learning disabilities, or other medical causes of symptoms.
- If medication is already in use, work with the prescribing physician before reducing doses while implementing diet changes.
⚕️ What a doctor may offerConventional treatments for this condition — for your information.Show ▾
RemedyRank's heart is natural healing — and honest information. Here is what conventional medical care commonly involves for this condition, listed to inform, never to promote. Decisions about treatment belong with you and your own physician.
ADHD is managed with behavioral strategies and, often, medication, after a professional diagnosis.
Commonly offered
- Behavioral strategies and school/work accommodations–
- Stimulant medication (methylphenidate, amphetamines) — most effective–
- Non-stimulant options (atomoxetine)–
- Therapy or coaching–
Worth knowing
- Diagnosis should be made by a qualified professional.
- Stimulants need monitoring (sleep, appetite, heart).
- Structure and support matter alongside any medication.
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