Publisher's Synopsis
Although the American Psychiatric Association establishes 10 symptoms to diagnose the controversial ADHD, this common "disorder" can be identified by 3 main characteristics: impulsivity, distraction and hyperactivity. Interestingly, ADHD is also a uniquely American phenomenon as 90 percent of Ritalin produced worldwide is consumed in the United States - leading critics to the opinion that ADHD is not a real condition, with wild accusations flying that the medications are over-prescribed. The onset of symptoms also often appears during childhood with the National Institute of Mental Health estimating 3-5% of American children suffering from ADHD. Whether or not this is true, reported ADHD cases are on the rise and because prolonged use of drugs in children poses some risk, interest in developing alternative treatments has also heightened in recent years. Herbs and spices are important tools in the fight against ADHD symptoms. They're relatively cheap. They're potent. And, they're effective at helping you make the most of your life with ADHD. The only problem is that using herbs and spices for ADHD is often ignored as a possible option - because many people in the Western world still don't believe they work!
