About ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a set of symptoms that include inattention, distractibility,
impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The disorder results in behaviors that affect all aspects of a person’s life.
The neurobiological basis for ADHD is thought to be related to the brain’s chemical neurotransmitters,
particularly dopamine and norepinephrine.  At younger ages, ADHD shows up primarily
as hyperactivity. There is often daydreaming and careless mistakes in childhood that become inner
restlessness, failure to plan ahead, incomplete projects and forgetfulness. Inattentiveness and problems
with organization and executive functions are seen at later ages as life’s demands increase or symptoms
overwhelm a person’s ability to cope.

Causes of ADHD

1. Vaccinations

Toxic vaccines alter gene expression, harm the gut and reduce the immune system.

2. High Copper
High copper plays a key role in ADHD. Toxic copper is normally removed by natural processes in the
body. Some individuals can’t get rid of copper biochemically. Copper is hyper-excitable to our nervous
systems. Too much copper short circuits detox processes and results in inattention or hyperactive
behaviors. Neural activity can be affected by a copper overload. Lab tests can be run to show high
copper. High copper affect hyperactivity, focus, attention, and anxiety. Copper is inversely related to low
zinc. Thos with high copper can’t regulate GABA, (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid), one of the calming
neurotransmitters that’s present in the brain. A proper copper/zinc balance contributes to alleviating
symptoms of ADHD. Metal dysmetabolism means copper is high and zinc is low in the body.   Therefore
excess copper and low zinc both need targeted nutrient supplementation to keep the copper/zinc ratio at
an optimal level.

3. Undermethylation
Methylation is the ability of the body to turn on or off certain enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters,
different chemicals by way of certain methyl groups. Methyl groups have one carbon atom bonded with
three or more hydrogen atoms. Methyl groups can radically alter you, perceptions and behavior. People
with few methyl groups are called undermethylators. Your methylation status can be tested with a whole
blood histamine test. Undermethylators competitive, perfectionistic, persistent, high achieving and often
have allergies (high histamine means low methyl in the body.) Those diagnosed with ADHD are
predominantly in the undermethylation category.

4. Overmethylation
TPeople with too many methyl groups, are called overmethylators. They are usually more laid back. They
are also often thrill seekers. Overmethylation plays an important role in the presentation of ADD
symptoms. This subset of ADD can often be seen as an early presentation of bipolar disorder.
Biochemical testing can easily identify this group as well, using a whole blood histamine and other
testing .

5. Yeast Toxicity
Yeast toxicity if often present in children with ADHD. This is due to the use of antibiotics in infancy and
early childhood that creates a leaky gut. Poor focus, attention, impulsivity and anxiety are often related to
yeast toxicity.  The effective, natural treatment of yeast toxicity can resolve symptoms of ADD andADHD.
Often treatment takes three to six months before symptoms resolve, and treatment may need to be
repeated in the course of a year to keep the yeast toxicity from reoccurring.

ADD and ADHD Definitions

  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) – see "ADHD predominantly inattentive type" below.
 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are
the key behaviors of ADHD. To be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms must be observed in two
different settings for six months or more and to a degree that is greater than other children of the
same age. The symptom categories of ADHD in children yield three potential classifications of
ADHD—predominantly inattentive type (previously known as ADD), predominantly hyperactive-
impulsive type, or combined type if criteria for both subtypes are met

Common Signs and Symptoms

Predominantly inattentive type  symptoms:

 Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to
another
 Have difficulty maintaining focus on one task
 Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless doing something enjoyable
 Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning
something new or trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing
things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
 Not seem to listen when spoken to
 Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
 Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
 Struggle to follow instructions.

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type  symptoms:

 Fidget and squirm in their seats

 Talk nonstop
 Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight
 Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and story time
 Be constantly in motion
 Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities.
 Be very impatient
 Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without
regard for consequences
 Have difficulty waiting for things they want or waiting their turns in games

 ADHD – is the combination of both above.

Most people exhibit some of these behaviors, but not to the degree where such behaviors
significantly interfere with a person's work, relationships, or studies -- and in the absence of
significant interference or impairment, a diagnosis of ADHD is normally not appropriate.
Symptoms may persist into adulthood for up to half of children diagnosed with ADHD.
 

Other Diagnosis Definitions

 Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) – defined as an ongoing pattern of disobedient, hostile

and defiant behavior toward authority figures which goes beyond the bounds of normal childhood
behavior for a period of at least 6 months. Common features include excessive, often persistent
anger, frequent temper tantrums or angry outbursts, and disregard for authority. Children and
adolescents with this disorder often annoy others on purpose, blame others for their mistakes,
and are easily annoyed. They may appear resentful of others and when someone does
 something they don't like they often take revenge. In order for a child or adolescent to qualify for a
diagnosis of ODD these behaviors must cause considerable distress for the family and/or
interfere significantly with academic or social functioning, including problems with learning school
material or making friends, or placing themselves in harmful situations.
 
 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) – previously termed "Pervasive Developmental Delays
(PDD)", ASD is a spectrum of psychological conditions characterized by widespread
abnormalities of social interactions and communication, as well as restricted interests and
repetitive behavior. The most common ASD's include Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-
NOS.
 
 Autism is a highly variable neurodevelopmental disorder that first appears during infancy or
childhood, and is distinguished not by a single symptom, but by a characteristic triad of symptoms
impairments in social interaction; impairments in communication; and restricted interests and
repetitive behavior. Other aspects, such as atypical eating, are also common but are not essential
for diagnosis.
 
 Asperger’s Syndrome is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with
restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. It differs from other autism spectrum
disorders by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development, and why it is often
known as "high functioning autism". Although not required for diagnosis, physical clumsiness
and atypical use of language are frequently reported.
 
 PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Delays Not Otherwise Specified), also known as
"atypical autism", is characterized by difficulties with social interaction skills and communication
that do not fall into the more common Autism and Asperser's Syndrome diagnoses.

Homeopathic Remedies For ADHD

 Aconite
Strange and irrational fears.  Fear of death. Fear worse at night. Sweating at night; tendency to fevers,
croup. Thirsty.  Worse after cold wind or a fright incident.
 Anacardium
Child feels put down, isolated, separated from the world. Inferiority; feels need to prove him/herself.
Test-taking anxiety, the mind goes blank. Antagonism within the self as if they have two wills (devils
speaking in one ear; angel in the other). Can be cruel and malicious. History of being abused or belittled. 
Swearing, does things with a lack of conscience or maliciously.
 Argentum nitricum
Excited and anxious child. Always in a hurry, moving, touching. OCD behavior. Afraid of crowds and
dislikes going to any public places, including school. Prefers being outdoors. Hpractive but with a
 quality of innocence. Not malicious, but may have short bursts of anger. Hypoglycemic tendency and
better from eating. Craves sweets, which make behavior worse. Frequent conjunctivitis and tonsillitis.
 Androctonus
Destructiveness, mischievousness, suspiciousness and quickness to act. Changeability. Prevailing sense of
duality is a predominant feature. The person nature oscillates between feeling like an angel and a devil
alternately.
 Arnica
The child is in still shock, or never well since shock or trauma, accident or injury.  Head trauma. Can
also be can be due to difficult birth experience.
 Aurum metallicum
Act maturely. Need affection, but don't know how to express emotional needs. Has a hard time making
friends. Perfectionist, can be bitter and negative; try hard, don't want to fail; tend to sinus problems,
nasal congestion, moaning in sleep; feel better from music
 Baryta carbonica
This child can be sweet, timid and fearful or be the class clown, goofy and acting out; apparent
arrested or delayed mental, physical or social development; shy, self-conscious, with self-limitation,
feels defective; fear of looking bad, being laughed at, criticized; feels incompetent, incapable; feels
s/he is being laughed at, mocked or criticized; timid due to fears, especially fear of making a mistake;
feels s/he is being watched; dares not look up; acts childish and immature; difficulty with schoolwork;
backward or behind; often teachers pet; tend to tics and glandular swellings
 Belladonna
This child is forgetful, slow, poor learning ability; sensitive to noise and light; night terrors, fear of
ghosts; looks wild when angry; large heads, with bright red cheeks; look well, even when sick; frequent
otitis media; complain of hot and throbbing discomfort; often crave cold drinks, lemons and oranges.
 Bufo
Difficulty relating well to others; narrow focus. Doesn't understand danger. Seizures. Slow, can hug or
bite you. Masturbation or premature interest in sex. Upset when not understood; music or bright objects can
be intolerable. Eczema, nail biting, and may have protruded tongue or a gaunt face with stupid expression.
 Calcarea carb
Feels unsafe; afraid of robbers, dogs, heights, airplanes, etc. Fear of any situation with risk to physical
safety. Cautious, protective. Fear that other will perceive her/his confusion. Stubborn and obstinate,
strong-willed. Can be slow to teeth. Stockier build. Sweat on head, with a sour odor to perspiration.
 Calcarea phosphoric
Feels frustrated, dissatisfied; acts fussy. Restless, shy, fearful, but likes to take chances and play
tricks. Athletic; loves travel and change, new experiences. Complains of growing pains, especially in the
bones. Desires smoked meats, bacon.  Tends to have abdominal gas, colic, slightly swollen abdomen.
Frequent tonsil infections.
 Cannabis indica
Feels isolated, disconnected; feelings of anguish, terror, ecstasy; spacey, confused. Inattentive; time
and space feel disoriented. Fear of going insane; everything feels like a dream, even familiar things
seem strange or unreal. Acts as if in a dream or off in space. Can't pay attention for long. Absent-
minded; can be obsessive-compulsive. Stoned look in eyes (parents may have used marijuana excessively).
Can be laughing, giggling, clowning around or spacey or brassy, and loquacious.
 Capsicum
Feels intensely homesick, discontented, brooding, irritable, absent-minded, disobedient and angry.
Extremely obstinate; contrary. Fear of being censured and easily offended. Restless, clumsy, may run
into everything. Difficulty sleeping at night. Can wake in a fright, screaming or full of fear. Worse form
any draft, even warm air. Frequent ear infections and bright red ears. Pale face and puffiness under
eyes. Rashes and red ears.
 Carcinosin
Perfectionistic. Fearful, timid, unhappy, worried. Obstinate, yet sensitive to reprimand and music. Very
sympathetic to others. Can be very tidy or very messy. Love to travel and will over-extend themselves.
Insomnia. Crave or dislike salt, milk, eggs, fat meat, and/or fruit; Onset of symptoms often after severe
 reaction to a vaccination. Family history of cancer; may have brownish cafe-au-lait complexion, many
pigmented moles. Tics, grimaces or blinking eyes.
 Chamomilla
Bad temper, very irritable and impatient. Complains, frustrated, restless. Thirsty. Demands one thing
than want something else. Fdgety child quiets down once he has attracted attention. Young children wants
to be carried everywhere or will whine and scream but will settle down if carried and jiggled or rocked.
Aversion to be touched with a hypersensitivity to pain. Feels pain is unbearable; everything is
intolerable; can become so hyperactive they get exhausted and begin to cry. Diminished power of
comprehension, as if they were hard of hearing. All symptoms worse at night.
 Cina
Cross, contrary, disobedient with very difficult behavior. Does not want to be touched or even looked at
and turns away when approached. Nothing satisfies them for long. Restless, fidgety and fretful,
especially during sleep. Grind their teeth at night and wet the bed. Often agitated by parasites, such
as pinworms. Irritated nose causing a constant desire to rub, pick, or bore into it until it bleeds. Ears can be
itchy. Sleep is very restless, accompanied by jerking. Sleep on their abdomen or the hands and knees
during sleep. Irritated nose causing a constant desire to rub, pick, or bore into it. Ears can be
itchy. Twitching of face muscles and eyelids. Inclined to seizures. Appetite can be ravenous. Strong thirst,
craving of sweets Children often have enlarged bellies.
 Colocynthis
Easily offended, especially by feeling unappreciated, insults or humiliation. Moody and overly
sensitive. Want to be alone; tend to abdominal cramp and sciatic pain, better bending forward for relief.
Cramps after anger.
 Crotalus horridus
Intense, animated, hurried, restless, and talkative.  Many fears, including that someone might be
following them or that they hear footsteps behind them. Fear of being alone, ghosts, snakes. Can strike out
in fits of rage. Resent and blame other children for supposedly getting them into trouble. Tend to et hives
and nose bleeds.
 Cuprum metallicum
Anxiety at night. Jerking and twitching in limbs, jerking in sleep.
 Ferrum metallicum
Strong-willed and persistent, they fight for their beliefs. Sluggish mind with difficulty collecting
thoughts. Tend to anemia and headaches. Aversion to eggs.
 Helleborus niger
Feels stupid, that they cannot deal with things, and that their mind is sluggish; appear dull and
unresponsive. History of encephalitis. Difficulty memorizing anything or articulating thoughts. Tendency
to despair and a strong aversion to making any effort, yet easily angered. History of fever and/or head
injury.
 Hyoscyamus
Difficult with poor impulse control. Talks excessively, has episodes of mania and rage that might
include hitting and screaming. Inclined to depression after manic phase like in bipolar disorder. Can be
manipulative, lying, and violent. Intense and violent excitability with fear, delirium. Feelings of
abandonment, jealousy, suspicion. Fears of dark, dogs, water. Often acts inappropriately; talks
nonsense; acts out ridiculous gestures like a dancing clown or monkeys, tries to be center of
attention. Sexual overtones, run around naked, can be do bizarre behaviors for shock value, including
cursing. Tries to embarrass parents. Very jealous of their siblings, often even njure them.
 Kali bromatum
Restless child, always have to be doing something, especially with his hands like fidgeting or throwing a
ball or cracking his knuckles.
 Lachesis
Loquacious, agitated and hyperactive. Restless and moody with strong emotions. Very jealous of
siblings. Tend to be vengeful, sarcastic and nasty, Can have a self-destructive personality. Hate any kind
of physical or behavioral restriction, like tight clothing or being "grounded. Cant bear authority and run
away from home. Tend to self-criticism and irritability. Will reproach themselves. May also show
 aggression which surfaces easily and makes them difficult to live and work with;
Suspicious.  Complain of a suffocative feeling. Frequently feel that others are often criticizing them and
putting them on the defensive. All symptoms worse upon waking.
 Lycopodium
Insecure, may act like bullies, or being cocky and boastful, often with overcompensation. Lack of
confidence and many fears. Can be dictatorial and bossy at home where they feel safe. Fear of
looking bad, needs to cover up. Araid of failure; afraid to try anything new or to try again if fail
once; fear that they will be injured. Displays both fear and bravado. Usually intelligent. Dyslexia, confuses
words or letters. Performance anxiety. Prefers younger friends.  Wants to please authority figures.
Frequent abdominal gas. More tired, restless and irritable between 4 and 8 p.m.
 Lyssinum
Will bite, growl, snarl, scratch, act rabid; torment followed by rage, unprovoked rage; angry but repent
quickly, has remorse; feels tormented, abandoned, as if has suffered some wrong; feel as if has been injured
or abused; often history of abuse, children of violent parents; strike out at presumed tormentor; self-
destructive, impulse to cut self; defensive, as if being attacked or insulted; possible history of dog bite;
animal-like behavior; aggravated by sound of running water; fears of water or reflected water, dogs, small
rooms; crave chocolate and salt; enuresis
 Medorrhinum
Irritable, agitated, and in a hurry; racing mind; lust for experience, especially sensual; feels a need to
hide her/himself, because s/he has a defect or is somehow flawed; anticipation anxiety; delusion that
someone is behind him/her or that someone is touching their head; fear that something dreadful has
happened; sense that everything is strange or unreal; fear of going insane; terrible memory, forgetful,
mentally dull; unstable emotionally; has fits; can be reckless and impulsive; obsessive-compulsive,
rigid; cruel or loving to animals; wants to stay up late at night, feels better at night, yet can fear dark and
monsters; may have a history of diaper rash as a baby, and later skin rashes and asthma; nail biting; hot
feet; sleep with knees to chest
 Natrum muriaticum
Acts like a little adult; extreme watchfulness; known for sitting in mothers lap during interview; often
tidy, don't want to lose control; sweet, except in family; silent grief or may have shrieking
tantrums; may be confidante to one parent and nasty to other; ADD with anorexia. Craves salt, headaches
aggravated by sun and dislikes slimy foods and fat.
 Opium
Difficulty concentrating; spacey; painlessness of obviously painful complaint; out of touch; complaints
from fright or after head injury; constipation; sleep apnea; mother often given drugs during pregnancy or
labor
 Phosphorus
Fear of being unloved, isolated, having lost all friends; psychic; sees ghosts, spirits, specters; sense of
being on a distant island; concern that has an incurable disease; gregarious, bubbly, good-
natured; sensitive, sympathetic, kind; sweet, compassionate; can be spacy
 Rhus toxicodendron
Always on the move, both body and mind; hyperactive with focus; restless; silly, irritable; can be
malicious; move to relieve pressure, better from motion; known for grinding teeth and sweating at
night; crave bacon, milk and dairy products; often confused with Calc Phos, Calc carb and Tub.
 Scorpion
Children who are violent if provoked or just for the fun of it. For children whose parents fear
being harmed by the child. For children who lack conscience and compassion for the suffering of
others. These children are detached, like solitude, can attack if bothered; and are indifferent to
pain or pleasure.
 Stramonium
Violent or fearful; severe hyperactivity, easily terrified, and inclined to violent agitation and fits of
rage; speech is loud, fast, and possibly incoherent; feelings of terror, abandonment; afraid of the dark,
dogs, evil, suffocation and abandonment; thirst is great, yet they dread water; fears of death; Especially
afraid to be alone at night, become overly vigilant to combat these fears and become violent if
 controlled; nightmares and night terrors that become increasingly worse between midnight and 2
a.m., they often wake screaming; Can have seizures or personality change after a head injury, frightful
episode, or trauma (especially being chased by dogs). Child can be sweet all day and have terrors at night.
 Sulphur
Egotistical; tries to control feeling with mind; hates being scared; feels as if being scorned; delusions
that s/he has been disgraced; messy and tattered but thinks looks fine; can be lost in thought, absent-
minded, spacey; forgetful, loses things; has visions; full of theories and dreams, loves science fiction; can
be a loner with limited social skills; prefers computers, reading, mechanical things
 Tarentula hispanica
Very hyperactive, moves in a frenzy, better and calmer from music; acts wild and crazy. Loves to
sing and dance. Feels as if never enough time. Sees faces on closing eyes; episodes of delirium;
mischievous and sneaky. Teases and hides. Cuts things; hurried, always restless.
 Tuberculinum
Extreme restlessness, hyperactive.  Diminished appetite or ravenous hunger with very thin body.  Long
arms and legs, thin chested.  Allergic to cats or animal hair.  Frequent ear and respiratory
infections. Family history of tuberculosis.
 Veratrum album
Racing mind, agitated actions; driven to act on impulses; religious mania; overly religious. Always busy
but often fruitlessly so; has impulses to kiss or touch others; hurried and restless, fidgeting, poking others;
precocious.
 Zincum metallicum
Fidgety and restless, especially known for restless feet and legs. Overactive nervous system; twitching,
jerking, and even convulsions. Sensitive, irritable, and prone to rage. Often make mistakes in writing and
speaking. Can have tendency to lick everything.

Diet, Nutrition, Supplements and ADHD

The book Gut and Psychology Syndrome has an elegant description of how such conditions can develop
as a direct result of gastrointestinal toxicity. Here are a few additional guidelines to help you address
underlying toxins in your child, without, or at least BEFORE, you agree to any kind of drug therapy

1. Severely limit or eliminate fructose from your child's diet as sugar/fructose has been linked to
mental health problems such as depression and schizophrenia.
2. Avoid giving your child ANY processed foods, especially those containing artificial colors,
flavors, and preservatives. This includes lunchmeats and hot dogs, which are common food
staples in many households.
3. Replace soft drinks, fruit juices, and pasteurized milk with pure water. This is HUGE since high
fructose corn syrup is a primary source of calories in children.
4. Make sure your child is getting large regular doses of healthy bacteria, either with high-quality
fermented organic foods and/or high-quality probiotic supplements.
5. Give your child plenty of high-quality, animal-based omega-3 fats. Also, make sure to
balance your child's intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, by simultaneously limiting their intake
of vegetable oils.
6. Include as many whole organic foods as possible in your child's diet, both to reduce chemical
exposure and increase nutrient content of each meal.
7. Also reduce or eliminate grains from your child's diet, especially wheat. Beyond the fact that
even healthy organic whole grains can cause problems as they too break down into sugars,
gluten-containing grains have pharmacologically active peptides that can contribute to cognitive
and behavioral issues in susceptible children.
8. Avoid whole and even sprouted wheat contains physiologically significant amounts of
wheat germ agglutinin (WGA), which can have adverse effects on mental health due to its
 neurotoxic actions. Wheat can also interfere with the production of serotonin, the largest
concentration of which can, again, be found in your intestines, not your brain.  Try
eliminating all gluten-containing grains first for 1-2 weeks and see if you don't notice a significant
improvement in your child's behavior.
9. Avoid artificial sweeteners and colors of all kinds.
10. Make sure your child gets plenty of exercise and outdoor playtime, remembering
that midday sunlight provides the UVB wavelengths necessary to produce vitamin D3.
11. Get them out into the sun to help maintain optimal Vitamin D levels. Scientists are now beginning
to realize Vitamin D is involved in maintaining the health of your brain, as they've recently
discovered vitamin D receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and central nervous system. There's
even evidence indicating vitamin D improves your brain's detoxification process. For children and
pregnant women, getting enough vitamin D is especially crucial, as it may play a major role in
protecting infants from autism. If natural sun exposure is not feasible, for whatever reason,
supplement with Vitamin D3 supplement.
12. Give your child a way to address his or her emotion health. Children can benefit from
the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which you or can teach them to use.
13. Be sure you are also providing positive praise to your child. Parents should be
able to say nice things to their child twice as often as they give commands or ask
questions. If you are shouting and scolding more than you are complimenting and rewarding
your child, it could be contributing to psychiatric problems.
14. Prevent exposure to toxic metals and chemicals by replacing personal care products,
detergents and household cleaners with all natural varieties. Metals like aluminum,
cadmium, lead and mercury are commonly found in thousands of different food products,
household products, personal products and untold numbers of industrial products and chemicals.
Also be aware of exposure to metals from vaccinations and dental fillings. The presence of toxic
metals in your child's body is highly significant, as they are capable of causing serious health
problems by interfering with normal biological functioning. The health effects range from minor
physical ailments to chronic diseases, and altered mood and behavior.