I find the number of medicines available today in the world market amazing and unbelievable because of its volume and number. However, what is more amazing is the fact that with so many drugs available now, there is not a single one that can cure ADHD. Although some drugs can control the symptoms of the condition, that is only how far these drugs can go. And what is disappointing is the fact that every single drug available out there has side effects that comes along its benefits to our body. And this is exactly what scares people off from taking medicines. No wonder a lot of people are looking for better substitutes and alternative to these drugs.
Thankfully, started about 5000 years ago, the Sumerians have thought of studying and developing a number of plant extracts that they use as medicines during their time. This practice is still continued nowadays and is still popular among the Chinese. However, we will not talk about Chinese herbs today. Instead, we will talk about a Natural medicine for ADHD that is reachable and may be very cheap - caffeine. Apparently caffeine is a methylxanthine. These are stimulants, although mild, that works to activate the neuron noradrenaline in the brain and also affect the release of dopamine. Apart from this, caffeine is also noted for its effect in the blood flow in the brain. It reduces the flow of the blood which is similar to the effects of popular medications for ADHD such as stimulants. Although there may be negative effects from heavy consumption of caffeine, it is still unlike the side effects of store-bought stimulants. For one, the negative effect which is headache will only happen if a person had heavy consumptions of caffeine over the years then stopped in an instant. The headaches are merely the effect of the withdrawal fro caffeine. This is unlike the side effects of stimulants wherein people may suffer from them immediately and there is also a possibility to acquire irreversible side effects like tics. Because of its characteristic, caffeine may have almost the same benefits as that from stimulants to the person taking it minus the scary side effects. And also, caffeine does not need to always be in the form of coffee as it is also present in some chocolates and candies.
Now, this is another alternative treatment to ADHD symptoms that you can do at home. Actually, there are a number of studies that may support its effectiveness and there are also a lot of ADHD patients who have undergone self medication and used caffeine as their natural medicine. You may just want to watch on your consumption because as they say too many of something are usually harmful. So there you go. You may now answer questions from those who are still having second thoughts about the help that caffeine can do to people with ADHD.
Thankfully, started about 5000 years ago, the Sumerians have thought of studying and developing a number of plant extracts that they use as medicines during their time. This practice is still continued nowadays and is still popular among the Chinese. However, we will not talk about Chinese herbs today. Instead, we will talk about a Natural medicine for ADHD that is reachable and may be very cheap - caffeine. Apparently caffeine is a methylxanthine. These are stimulants, although mild, that works to activate the neuron noradrenaline in the brain and also affect the release of dopamine. Apart from this, caffeine is also noted for its effect in the blood flow in the brain. It reduces the flow of the blood which is similar to the effects of popular medications for ADHD such as stimulants. Although there may be negative effects from heavy consumption of caffeine, it is still unlike the side effects of store-bought stimulants. For one, the negative effect which is headache will only happen if a person had heavy consumptions of caffeine over the years then stopped in an instant. The headaches are merely the effect of the withdrawal fro caffeine. This is unlike the side effects of stimulants wherein people may suffer from them immediately and there is also a possibility to acquire irreversible side effects like tics. Because of its characteristic, caffeine may have almost the same benefits as that from stimulants to the person taking it minus the scary side effects. And also, caffeine does not need to always be in the form of coffee as it is also present in some chocolates and candies.
Now, this is another alternative treatment to ADHD symptoms that you can do at home. Actually, there are a number of studies that may support its effectiveness and there are also a lot of ADHD patients who have undergone self medication and used caffeine as their natural medicine. You may just want to watch on your consumption because as they say too many of something are usually harmful. So there you go. You may now answer questions from those who are still having second thoughts about the help that caffeine can do to people with ADHD.