Non-Medication ADHD Treatments: Effective Alternatives & Strategies

ADHD can be effectively managed without the medication in some people. Many alternative treatments exist.

Diet &Exercise

• Eating a healthy diet, avoiding caffeine, and getting plenty of exercise can increase concentration and decease hyperactivity.

Interactive Metronome Training

• Interactive ,etronome training is done by listening to a rhythmic beat while tapping along with your hands or feet. It is believed that over time this training will increase the ability to focus.

Chiropractic Care

• Some claim that chiropractic care can help in treating ADHD. This may be by restoring balance in the brain through spinal adjustments.

Neurofeedback

• Neurofeedback trains the ADHD patient how to increase arousal levels. It is believed that increasing arousal levels decreases symptoms of ADHD.

Behavior Modification

• Behavior modification works by rewarding positive behavior with rewards and privileges, while discouraging negative behaviors by taking privileges away. This treatment method is meant to increase the ADHD patient's self-esteem.