Safe & Natural Herbal ADD & ADHD Remedy for children & adults

For many people, this is what it's like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. They may be unable to sit still, plan ahead, finish tasks, or be fully aware of what's going on around them. To their family, classmates or co-workers, they seem to exist in a whirlwind of disorganized or frenzied activity. Unexpectedly--on some days and in some situations--they seem fine, often leading others to think the person with ADHD can actually control these behaviours. As a result, the disorder can mar the person's relationships with others in addition to disrupting their daily life, consuming energy, and diminishing self-esteem.

ADHD, once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, is very common and affects 3 to 5 percent of all children. Two to three times more boys than girls are affected. On the average, at least one child in every classroom needs help for ADHD. ADHD often continues into adolescence and adulthood, and can cause a lifetime of frustrated dreams and emotional pain.

Natural remedies are used to effectively treat the symptoms, while at the same time helping the person to heal and to reach a state of balance and health. The natural approach is less harmful and more thorough and has a greater chance of curing the problem altogether, instead of keeping the individual on psychiatric drugs for many years. This is very important, especially in the case of children, because of the frequent side effects of prescription drugs and the risk of addiction.

Focus ADHD Formula is a 100% safe, non-addictive alternative treatment for ADHD, without the risks and side effects of prescription psychiatric drugs.

Focus is a proven, complex herbal remedy, especially formulated by a practising Clinical Psychologist to safely and effectively treat the symptoms of ADHD. In combination with a healthy lifestyle and diet which excludes excess sugar, stimulants, artificial preservatives and colorants, Focus acts as a calmative remedy which can focus the mind and improve concentration.

• Ginkgo Biloba is an extremely effective herb used in traditional Chinese Medicine and derived from one of the oldest trees on earth. Recent studies have shown its ability to support memory making it one of the top selling herbal medicines in Europe! Active ingredients include flavone glycosides (including ginkgolide), bioflavins, sitosterol, lactones and anthocyanin.
• Scuttellaria Laterifolia (also known as Skullcap) has been traditionally used as an effective nerve tonic. It helps to support the mind and contributes to the maintenance of a healthy attitude and even keel. Active ingredients include flavonoids, tannins, bitter, volatile oil and minerals.
• Matricaria Recutita (also known as German Chamomile) was traditionally used to help relieve nervous tension, this herb helps to gently soothe and lessen frustration caused by overwork and fatigue. Active ingredients include volatile oil, flavonoids, valerianic acid, coumarins, tannins, salicylates and cyanogenic glycosides.
• Centella Asiatica (also known as Gotu Cola) is traditionally used as a tonic to support the healthy brain and nervous system. It is recommended to support brain functions such as mental clarity, healthy memory and to maintain a balanced mood. Centella asiatica is also a favorite food of elephants and, as we all know, elephants never forget! Recent studies have suggested that Centella asiatica supports cerebral blood flow (CBF) and circulation in general.
• Avina Sativa (Green Oats) a general tonic traditionally used in folk medicine as well as in modern herbalism, Avena sativa is invaluable in alleviating common nervous irritability. Active ingredients are saponins, flavonoids, minerals, alkaloids, steroidal compounds, Vitamins B1, B2, D, and E, carotene and wheat protein.
• Urtica Urens (called Umbabazane in Africa) is used both traditionally and in modern herbalism to support blood sugar levels. Urtica urens also helps the circulatory system. Active ingredients are histamine, formic acid, acetylcholine (important in maintaining healthy memory functioning), glucoquinones, minerals, Vitamins A, B and C and tannins.
• Aspalathus linearis (also known as Rooibos) is indigenous to the Cedarberg Mountains of Cape Town, South Africa and is not found anywhere else in the world! Rooibos contains magnesium, zinc and iron which all assist in maintaining a healthy nervous system. Zinc and iron, in particular, support balance in the brain, promoting consistency and healthy functioning of the nervous system.

Children up to the age of 15:
Take one drop per age year of the child in a little water or juice every morning and evening after meals.

Teenagers over 16 and Adults:
15 - 20 drops in a little water or juice every morning and evening after meals.

Caution:
Safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding has not yet been established. Focus is best used in combination with a healthy diet, regular exercise and fresh air.

(For ADHD in children with anger and behavioural problems, use Focus ADHD together with BrightSpark Homeopathic formula)

Be aware that lifestyle factors like diet, health and fitness levels will all play a part in concentration and overall cognitive functioning. While Focus ADHD is highly effective on its own, its effectiveness will be increased with regular exercise, sufficient sleep and a healthy, balanced diet.

• The A.D.D. Book : New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child
  - by William Sears & Lynda Thompson.
  A constructive guide by a pediatrician and an expert on A.D.D. children. Both potentially positive and potentially negative symptoms of A.D.D. are explored and parents are helped to understand and guide their children to their full potential while, at the same time, learning effective ways of managing their A.D.D. child.
• Learning to Slow Down and Pay Attention: A Book for Kids About ADD
  - by Kathleen G Nadeau, Ellen B. Dixon, John Rose.
  Instead of TELLING children to "slow down and pay attention", this book SHOWS them HOW to do it! (For children from 9 - 12, although some younger children would benefit from reading this book with their parents)
• Distant Drums, Different Drummers : A Guide for Young People With ADHD
  - by Barbara D Ingersoll.
  Written for children and teenagers with ADHD and aimed at helping them view ADHD from a more positive perspective. The book stresses the value of individual differences and helps children and teenagers face the special challenges of ADHD in a creative and positive manner. Highly recommended for children from 10 to 16!
• No More Ritalin: Treating Adhd Without Drugs
  - by Dr Mary Ann Block. (A Mother's Journey. A Physician's Approach)
  An excellent book written from the point of view of a mother and a doctor. Dr Block writes well and explores the many possible underlying causes of ADHD symptoms as well as the alternatives to drug therapy. Easy to read, clear and informative.
• Eagle Eyes: A Child's Guide to Paying Attention
  - by Jeanne Gehret, Susan Covert.
  For children from 9 - 12, this is a story about a hero who also happens to have ADHD. It is an entertaining read for this age group and also helps other children understand children with ADHD.

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