What are the alternative treatments for ADHD in a preschooler?

June 8th, 2009 | by admin |
Rebecca M asked:


My four year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD (more hyperactivity than attention). My husband and I will choose the medication route only as a last resort after all other methods of treatment have been exhausted. I’ve heard about cutting sugar and processed foods out of the diet and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids (flax seed and fish oil), but is there anything else out there that is safe enough to try?

Joann
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    2. By who *IS* John Galt?!? on Jun 9, 2009 | Reply

      attention. stimulation. exercise.

    3. By Starfall on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply

      The chiropractor preferably one who treats children the chiropractor preferably one who treats children the chiropractor preferably one who.
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    5. By Steve T on Jun 18, 2009 | Reply

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    6. By Rory S on Jun 18, 2009 | Reply

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    7. By John J. on Jun 21, 2009 | Reply

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