We at Dr Dassan's Ayurveda consult the ADHD patients on the basis of their lifestyle, dietary habits and dosha. Our medicines include medhya herbs which work wonders on strengthening the neuro-communication resulting in improvement of dhee(rational thinking), dhriti (intellect)and smriti(memory). Our other objective is to balance the vata dosha and additional remedies are prescribed for the same. We help the patient in enhancing his intellect, the ability to concentrate, learning capacity and speech.
It is a disorder characterized by poor attention span, hyperactivity and impulsiveness that hinders the proper functioning and development of the child.
This is the least common type of ADHD that is characterized by impulsive and hyperactive behaviors without inattention or distractibility.
Inattentive/distractible type:Inattention and distractibility without hyperactivity are the main features of this kind of ADHD.
Combined type:This is the most common type of ADHD that is distinguished by impulsive and hyperactive behaviors in addition to inattention and distractibility.
ADHD is a vata imbalance disorder. Vata is in charge of all the functions that involve movement, activity, speech and thoughts. An impaired vata can affect all these functions. The aggravated vata gets seated in the Mano vaha strotas which are the channels of mind. The following three factors are afflicted causing ADHD:
We at Dr Dassan's Ayurveda consult the ADHD patients on the basis of their lifestyle, dietary habits and dosha. Our medicines include medhya herbs which work wonders on strengthening the neuro-communication resulting in improvement of dhee(rational thinking), dhriti (intellect)and smriti(memory). Our other objective is to balance the vata dosha and additional remedies are prescribed for the same. We help the patient in enhancing his intellect, the ability to concentrate, learning capacity and speech.
Q. Is there any test required for diagnosing ADHD?
Ans. No, there is no specific Ct scan or MRI required for diagnosing ADHD. Only certain criterias are sufficient for diagnosis.
Q. What are the different techniques that I can follow if my child is diagnosed with ADHD?
Ans. It often becomes difficult to discipline children with ADHD because they may find it difficult to sit still, focus on any task or finish it and control their reactions and behavior. But if you try to understand your child's needs and behavior, you might be able to help him/her. Be sure to follow these steps:
Q. Is there any treatment of ADHD in Ayurveda?
Ans. We at Dr Dassan’s Ayurveda, look into the patient's lifestyle and dosha. The treatment includes herbal medicines enriched with the goodness of medhya herbs like brahmi, jatamansi, shankhpushpi etc. These work efficiently in strengthening focus, concentration and improving dhee (rational thinking), dhriti (intellect) and smriti (memory). We help the patient in enhancing one's intellect, ability to concentrate, learning capacity and speech.
Q. Are there any side effects of treatment?
Ans. No, there are no side effects of treatment as we believe in providing good quality medicine with appropriate dosage and right anupan (taken along with medicine).
Q. What is the cost of treatment?
Ans. Our treatment costs around Rs.1000 to 2000 per month depending on the condition of the patient because we believe in not only treating the disease but the body as a whole.
Q. Will my child be able to perform well in school post treatment ?
Ans. One may start experiencing improvement within 1-2 monthsof treatment by following the proper course of medicine, diet and lifestyle measures prescribed by us. The recovery varies from person to person but since we will be working on calming and soothing your child’s mind, all the symptoms will get better with time.
Q. What are the consequences of Untreated ADHD?
Ans. Children with untreated ADHD may experience a wide range of issues as a result of their attention retention issues, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Because of this, they can find it really hard to pay attention in school leading to low grades and no learning. Moreover, they may even find it hard to make friends and fit in with everyone which can lead to depression and low self-esteem. They might even struggle with controlling their emotions.
Q. What other conditions can occur with ADHD?
Ans. Many children with ADHD have other conditions such as conduct or behavioral issues, learning disabilities, bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression.
Q. Can ADHD only affect children?
Ans. Children, teens and adults can all be affected by this condition known as ADHD. But children are more frequently affected by it.
Q. Smoking and ADHD: what’s the connection?
Ans. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and smoking frequently co-occur. Recent research indicates that people with ADHD may have greater difficulties stopping smoking than people without the disorder. People with ADHD are more likely to start smoking and develop a nicotine addiction than people without the disorder.
Q. How to talk to someone with ADHD?
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