A controversy on ADHD and caffeine has been brewing for some time. Medical professionals and self declared experts have failed to agree on the efficacy of caffeine on the symptoms of the disorder. This article will attempt to shed light on this crucial conundrum.
A proper dose of caffeine has been discovered to elicit a reaction in the brain similar to prescription drugs. Like drugs, caffeine acts as a mild stimulant caused by its active part called Methylxantine. Stimulants affect impulses in the brain and consequently affect and regulates behavior and concentration. As such, caffeine has been contemplated as a drug substitute for sufferers. Thus, the bizaare pairing of ADHD and caffeine.
However, just like its drug counterpart, caffeine has proven side effects. Evidence shows that continuous long term intake of caffeine may result to over dependence and addiction. In fact, long time users of caffeine bear witness to a long struggle with caffeine withdrawal. Moreover, big doses of caffeine can result to hand tremors and even worse, heart attack.
Although caffeine has been shown to suppress symptoms, it is also fraught with risk as much as the drug prescription it seeks to replace. ADHD and caffeine may be a welcome combination, however, the risks associated with it prevents a number of experts from recommending it.
The holistic approach of treating the disorder is still the safest and most effective way of overcoming this behavioral disorder. The holistic approach does not treat the condition symptomatically; rather it seeks to restore over-all health by working to resolve the core problem.
The holistic approach to the disorder includes lifestyle change and homeopathic treatments. This is as simple as choosing healthful food for your family and avoiding sugar and preservative laden groceries. Also, regular exercise is beneficial for a diagnosed person because it will exhaust excessive energies which effectively reduces hyperactivity. Moreover, exercise is known to restore prime mental and physical state.
Homeopathic treatment is highly recommended because it works as effectively as prescription drugs without the side effects. Moreover, homeopathy restores overall health at the cellular level helping the body rebuild its natural healing properties. On the other hand, What caffeine and prescription drugs offer is the temptation of immediate gratification. They suppress the symptoms but they do not offer a cure.
As a final note, you have been presented with a better alternative to prescription drugs and caffeine. With these options on your hand, may you choose wisely for your child's well being.
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