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ADHD, Anxiety and Tourette Syndrome: A Natural Approach Part 1: Lifestyle

Happy Healthy Kids

18 May

ADHD Treatment Without Medication

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ADHD Treatment Without Medication
Positive and Negative Labels
Tourette Syndrome and ADHD
Treatment Options for ADHD
Chiropractic and Kids
Treating ADHD With Diet
Importance of Sleep and Exercise
Mindfulness Prescription for ADHD
ADHD Treatment Without Medication
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First, here’s our story and the reasons why we began the journey to ADHD treatment without medication.

When our son was 8 years old, he was diagnosed by a Pediatric Neuro-Psychologist as having Tourette Syndrome (TS), Anxiety, ADHD and Dysgraphia, a learning disability that affects writing.  As you can imagine, this was a lot to take in all at once but it was far from a surprise.  After all, there had been recurring, invasive symptoms prompting us to seek help.

ADHD without medication, Lifestyle Modifications

Positive and Negative Labels

Very often parents are advised against “labeling” children.  While I see beauty and good in that intention, sometimes having one or more diagnoses is the key to unlocking a change for the better!

For me, a very data-driven mama, having something concrete to evaluate enabled me to educate myself on what he needed and how we could support his development, education and future through overall health and wellness.  It also allowed me and his teachers to better advocate for him with IEP Accommodations.  If you suspect a problem and want to know what solutions are available, I encourage you to find a trusted neuro-health professional in your area.  Getting a diagnosis is far different that applying a label to your child and limiting your expectations as such!  Trust your instincts and do not feel guilty about doing so!

Tourette Syndrome and ADHD

ADHD is the most common co-morbid condition found in patients with TS.  Co-morbid can sound intense or scary, but simply means a condition which co-occurs with another.  According to an article published by NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), over 70% of patients with TS are also diagnosed with OCD or ADHD, around 30% experience anxiety or mood disorders, and an increased likelihood of migraines has also been reported.

Because his tics are not severe, we never looked into medication for TS.  The ADHD on the other hand, was and remains the biggest hurdle.  At first diagnosis, we opted to treat the ADHD with a prescription medication at the lowest dose possible, while supporting the management of it and all other symptoms through natural methods.  After being on ADHD medication for 18 months, our son needed a slight increase in dosing and we did not feel comfortable with the resulting side effects.

We now support him holistically, meaning treating the entire body system as a whole, and do so with purely natural methods.  That is not to say that we won’t ever utilize prescription medication in the future for certain symptoms.  It is our hope though to continue our ADHD treatment without medication.

Treatment Options for ADHD

Parents may feel overwhelmed with options, but it is important to remember that in the end, you are the final decision maker(s) for what is best for your child within a specific season.  I hope and heavily suggest that parents try ADHD treatment without medication first to determine if a prescription is truly needed.  For us though, in that season with our child, a prescription felt quite necessary.

This article is the first in a two-part series on our natural approach to not just ADHD treatment without medication, but also general health!  We don’t only do these things for our son.  We strive for these lifestyle methods for all members of our family.  A second article will lay out the supplements I use for him, but to be honest, our family as a whole participates in much of that regimen, too!

ADHD treatment without medication often requires support mechanisms for the whole person; mind, body, spirit. This list may seem daunting, but I encourage you to read through till the end and see what sparks hope or interest.  More than likely, that will be a great place to start.  Remember, you don’t have to go all in all at once! If you or your child are on a prescription medication for ADHD, anxiety or depression, these strategies can still be very helpful.  We did all of these before and during our son’s time on prescription medication and continue to do so now.

 

Chiropractic and Kids

This may be a surprise to some!  Chiropractors do far more than treat back pain.  The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is not treating diseases and symptoms but allowing the body to work and function better by improving blood flow and removing interference to the nervous system.

Many TS patients, including our son, show significant decrease in tic behavior following a chiropractic adjustment to the upper cervical spine.  Though his tics are not considered severe, they are invasive socially and create additional distractions for him in the classroom.  Often we see all of his tics relieved, meaning no longer present, following an adjustment.  It has been an amazing help to him!  The return of tics indicates we are due for an appointment!  In general, he gets a chiropractic adjustment once every 2-3 weeks.  During times of stress or transition (i.e. beginning or end of school year, growth spurt, etc.) we go weekly.

Many ADHD patients also report improvement in symptom control following an upper cervical adjustment.  We personally have not witnessed noticeable improvement in ADHD symptoms resulting from chiropractic adjustments.  We do notice an improvement in sleep, however, which is thought to be helpful in reducing anxiety, tic behavior and ADHD symptoms.

It is important to find a chiropractor interested in treating the body as a whole, who connects with the patient, and in the case of a pediatric patient, their parents.  One way we’ve found chiropractors who meet our needs is to search for those offering Standard Process’ line of whole food supplements.

It is important to note that neither I nor this blog nor any articles are sponsored or endorsed by Standard Process.  I am merely a fan of their whole food supplements and corporate values.  In the next article in this series, I will list out the supplements we use to combat ADHD, anxiety and mood fluctuations.  You’ll see Standard Process is a common denominator! You can utilize their Health Care Professional search to aid in finding a local retailer, most likely a chiropractor, authorized to sell their products. Take a look at the providers’ websites which should give a clear picture of their services and philosophy of care.

Treating ADHD With Diet

A diet high in protein, low in sugar and avoidance of additives is shown to help improve ADHD symptoms including hyperactivity, poor focus and impulsivity.  When adhering to this strategy, I also see major improvement in sleep, mood and general behavior.  Avoiding excess caffeine, simple carbohydrates and processed foods are also helpful for combatting anxiety and depression.  Natural fats are needed for proper brain function and aid in combatting ADHD, Anxiety and Depression.  Zinc, iron and B-12 are also important nutrients for our brains.  These can be supplemented and are also found in sources of animal protein.

A yeast-free or Candida diet is sometimes recommended for patients with TS.  In TS, inhibitory function is decreased.  This means that instead of being told by the brain to perform an action as needed, such as blinking, the action is triggered repeatedly.  Other parts of the brain should be preventing these overactive firings. An overgrowth of yeast creates toxic alcohols, slowing down the brain, delaying prevention and further exacerbating this over-firing.

Importance of Sleep and Exercise 

Exercise and sleep go hand in hand in preventing Anxiety, Depression and the symptoms of both TS and ADHD. Exercise increases sleep quality, lifts mood and increases alertness and focus.  My son will often stop in the middle of homework to do a quick lap around the neighborhood on his bike or jump for a minute or two on a small, exercise trampoline.  It is incredible to witness the calming of his mood and increased attention following a brief, healthy increase in heart rate that he has self initiated.

The impact exercise has on mood and sleep helps to prevent tic behavior, as anxiety and lack of sleep are common triggers. The CDC recommends 60 minutes of activity each day for kids and teens.  Additional increments can be done as needed.

Recommended sleep by child’s age can be found here.

If getting enough sleep is a big challenge, it may be more of a physiological issue.  Be sure to also take a look at supplements for treating ADHD without medication. There I include a schedule for what is given throughout the day. Those given at night help with sleep!

Mindfulness Prescription for ADHD

Meditation, when done habitually, allows one to train their mind to redirect thoughts.  It is a proven method of increasing self-awareness, improving concentration, significantly reducing stress and the response to agitation, as well as improve mood and sleep patterns.

Meditation helped me significantly with anger management and sleep.  I learned to acknowledge what was troubling me, determine whether a reaction was needed and then proceed accordingly.  I also sleep much more soundly, which certainly improves my mood! I used to lie awake for hours with anxious thoughts in the middle of the night.  Now, when I wake up in the middle of the night, I can ground myself and fall back to sleep quickly.

Meditation may also have the ability to increase attention span, something much longed for by those managing ADHD (and their parents)!

We have used various apps and YouTube videos for guided meditations for children. My favorite for learning the core intent and process of meditation and mindfulness is the HeadSpace app.  The app is stellar at teaching the basics over the a 10-day beginner course for adults.  Following the 10-day intro, several subscription options are available.  Upon initial completion of the 10-day course, I subscribed on a month to month basis for 3 months and gained substantial understanding of meditation and lessons to pass on to both kids, not to mention learning so much about myself!  HeadSpace also includes great meditations for kids organized by topic and age range.  My only complaint at the time was that there weren’t more kids’ meditations available.  As you learn more about meditation, you will be able to guide your child through breathing exercises, body scans and relaxation techniques.

We aim to meditate each morning before school and on weekends.  Life gets hectic and it doesn’t always happen, but the gifts of emotional and impulse control, improved concentration and sleep quality for us and the kids keep us coming back!

ADHD Treatment Without Medication

In fact, that is true of all these strategies.  Some nights we get to bed late.  Some weekends our diet is shameful!  There is a definite ebb and flow, but these strategies are the bones that keep us upright!  While writing this, I often found myself mentally referring to it as “the life support” article instead of Lifestyle article.  I think that is very telling of the value each piece holds!  Family participation in each of these also feels inclusive; less like treatment and more of an endeavor to honor ourselves as a whole.  Regardless of need, everyone benefits!”

I hope these life(style) support strategies will be helpful for you and your family! Would you please share if there is something I’ve missed on my list that you do to combat ADHD symptoms, control tic behavior or keep anxiety and depression at bay?

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  1. Jessica says

    05/19/2018 at 6:10 am

    This article is inspiring! As someone with ADD whose husband has ADHD we already see the signs in our 6 and 4 year old. I have taken myself off prescription medication and hope to take the most holistic approach with my boys as well. I love that you do this life support 🙂 stuff as a team! And thanks for the recommendations on meditation. I am always intrigued but intimidated by it.

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    • admin says

      05/19/2018 at 7:10 am

      So awesome! I know being off the prescription can be both freeing and create new needs for routine and ongoing education, but I think it’s worth it. Good for you on trailblazing for your family! You’re doing a great work! 👏🏼🙏🏼

      Reply
  2. Brittany M. says

    05/23/2018 at 5:44 pm

    As a nurse, it is truly beautiful to watch a family take a holistic approach to these types of diagnoses, instead of looking for a pill to cure everything. Our bodies are created to heal themselves and each person requires a unique way of doing so. You are doing a wonderful job! This was an inspiring article to read!

    Reply
    • admin says

      05/23/2018 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks for the encouragement! So nice to hear. Especially from someone in the know!

      Reply
  3. Lanalda Wilson says

    05/25/2018 at 8:33 am

    I think it is very interesting that a chiropractor has been so helpful to your son. I plan to see a chiropractor this summer and am hoping for good results.

    Reply
  4. admin says

    05/27/2018 at 8:02 am

    It has been pretty incredible. I hope you get good results, too! Definitely worth a shot.

    Reply

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I’m a novice gardener. I enjoy it’s magic and have heard it’s the perfect hobby for Enneagram 1 Reformers. It helps us rest in the waiting for the perfection we’re convinced is possible.

About a year ago, I planted seeds of Red Russian Kale, Dinosaur Kale, and Broccoli along the side of our back deck.

And when soon after the plant with the red stems came through the soil I presumed it was the Red Russian.

I learned to pick it in the morning as that’s when it’s taste was less bitter, put it in smoothies, salads, atop pizza and mixed into stir fry‘s. And repeatedly affirmed it as kale.

At least until it grew hardy enough and tall enough to crown itself with these yellow flowers and positively affirm, I  A M  B R O C C O L I.

And it’s the same with us and all the sideline gardeners in our lives who sum us up based on what they see & think they know. So on this Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and the Easter Sunday rescue that is coming, I pray you revel in knowing you were created ON PURPOSE WITH PURPOSE. Understanding on an instinctive, cellular level that God sacrificed an incredible amount so that you could walk in that purpose hand-in-hand with your Creator & Vine Dresser.

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And this many days later it’s still leveling me to a tearful mess in the resurrection of my instinctive, cellular level recognition of God’s provision.

The link she sent me was for “Jireh”, performed by Elevation Worship & Maverick City. It’s just a YouTube search away if you want to give it a go.

***around the 6:10 mark (there’s a lot of spirit-filled soul scripting that’s so nourishing to me at this juncture!) Naomi Raine recounts, “if he dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor, how much more will he clothe you?”. 
And that’s where the tears start, as shown in pic 2. I spare you the full come apart sobbing that follows shortly after. 

So today in the hammock, where I’m safely held, I asked God, why of all the beautiful lyrics is this the one that keeps leveling me and then resurrecting me in hope?

God said it’s not the physical clothes you needed a reminder on, it’s the spiritual.

Then led me here:
“She is clothed in strength & dignity. She laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 35:21

Guys, it’s been a real stormy season and I am thankful God is constantly working out the come back story. And using friends to make sure I don’t forget it. 

Be blessed! 🙏🏼

PS - you can see more about this intentionally watching out for little resurrections by checking out Monday’s video in @holisticfaithlifestyle feed. 🌱

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I see what you did there, Spirit. There’s no failure or shortcoming I create where you aren’t present and working it all for good for those who love you.

What little resurrections are you seeing? Share below or tag me in your posts. I crave alllll the goodness!

See the video clip where I explain this idea in yesterday’s post @holisticfaithlifestyle. 

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God delights in you! Try and take time this weeken God delights in you! Try and take time this weekend to meditate on these verses and remember how seen, loved, and celebrated you are!

Full meditation available in the @holisticfaithlifestyle profile link, then the YouTube Meditations button.

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I want YOU to feel seen and celebrated today. And every day! 

Because you were created:
ON purpose. 
WITH purpose. 

And the Giver of Every Good Gift loves you. Sings over you. And delights in you.

So I hope you’ll join me in intentionally looking for beautiful little details in your day & letting them point you toward delighting in God.

#everydaysacred #everydaycelebrations #tuesdaytransformation #celebrateyourself #celebrategod #giverofeverygoodandperfectgift #smfcm #newbeginnings #newbeginningsahead #newbeginningseveryday #youareseen #thegodwhosees #delightinthelord #thelorddelightsinyou
If you work with dismantling limiting beliefs or u If you work with dismantling limiting beliefs or use affirmations, this #LittleResurrection is for you.

I’m a novice gardener. I enjoy it’s magic and have heard it’s the perfect hobby for Enneagram 1 Reformers. It helps us rest in the waiting for the perfection we’re convinced is possible.

About a year ago, I planted seeds of Red Russian Kale, Dinosaur Kale, and Broccoli along the side of our back deck.

And when soon after the plant with the red stems came through the soil I presumed it was the Red Russian.

I learned to pick it in the morning as that’s when it’s taste was less bitter, put it in smoothies, salads, atop pizza and mixed into stir fry‘s. And repeatedly affirmed it as kale.

At least until it grew hardy enough and tall enough to crown itself with these yellow flowers and positively affirm, I  A M  B R O C C O L I.

And it’s the same with us and all the sideline gardeners in our lives who sum us up based on what they see & think they know. So on this Good Friday, Silent Saturday, and the Easter Sunday rescue that is coming, I pray you revel in knowing you were created ON PURPOSE WITH PURPOSE. Understanding on an instinctive, cellular level that God sacrificed an incredible amount so that you could walk in that purpose hand-in-hand with your Creator & Vine Dresser.

#limitingbeliefsbegone #eastersunday2021 #littleresurrections #identityinchrist #identityrealitycheck #morethanicouldask #godinthegarden #godinnature #godstories #graceupongrace #merciesneweverymorning #goodfriday #silentsaturday #recklessloveofgod #heisrisen
Oh, man. Today’s #littleresurrection began Sunda Oh, man. Today’s #littleresurrection began Sunday night. A dear friend sent me a song saying, this song “screams Rachel to me. Maybe it’s God wanting you to know this. You are so loved!!”

And this many days later it’s still leveling me to a tearful mess in the resurrection of my instinctive, cellular level recognition of God’s provision.

The link she sent me was for “Jireh”, performed by Elevation Worship & Maverick City. It’s just a YouTube search away if you want to give it a go.

***around the 6:10 mark (there’s a lot of spirit-filled soul scripting that’s so nourishing to me at this juncture!) Naomi Raine recounts, “if he dresses the lilies with beauty and splendor, how much more will he clothe you?”. 
And that’s where the tears start, as shown in pic 2. I spare you the full come apart sobbing that follows shortly after. 

So today in the hammock, where I’m safely held, I asked God, why of all the beautiful lyrics is this the one that keeps leveling me and then resurrecting me in hope?

God said it’s not the physical clothes you needed a reminder on, it’s the spiritual.

Then led me here:
“She is clothed in strength & dignity. She laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 35:21

Guys, it’s been a real stormy season and I am thankful God is constantly working out the come back story. And using friends to make sure I don’t forget it. 

Be blessed! 🙏🏼

PS - you can see more about this intentionally watching out for little resurrections by checking out Monday’s video in @holisticfaithlifestyle feed. 🌱

#littleresurrections #imcallingitacomeback #comebackstory #godworksallthingsforgood #adventureswithgod #friendofgod #godloves #godspeaks #godusespeople #thankfulforsisters #thankfulforsistersinchrist #thankfulforsisterslikeher #clothedinstrengthanddignity #laughwithoutfearofthefuture #clotheyourselveswithcompassion #elevationworship #jireh #youareenoughgod #morethanyoucanaskorimagine
New life popping up through the old, raggedy edged New life popping up through the old, raggedy edged life counts as my first little resurrections experience this Holy Week.

I’ve struggled to keep this “easy to grow” “low maintenance” plant happy. But soon after I recorded this week’s Easter Meditation with the challenge to look for #littleresurrections, I saw this. And smiled deep.

I see what you did there, Spirit. There’s no failure or shortcoming I create where you aren’t present and working it all for good for those who love you.

What little resurrections are you seeing? Share below or tag me in your posts. I crave alllll the goodness!

See the video clip where I explain this idea in yesterday’s post @holisticfaithlifestyle. 

#holyweek2021 #newdaynewmercy #neweverymorning #renewyourmind #thinkonthesethings #abundantlife #easterweek #lookingforgod #godinnature #godintheordinary #seekingsacred #sacredeverywhere #spiritspeakstothosewholisten #spiritspeaks #holyspiritcome
Today's Holistic Faith Meditation includes a post- Today's Holistic Faith Meditation includes a post-practice encouragement to look for small resurrections during Holy Week. 

Check out this clip for what I mean by that and why asking the Spirit for this awareness brings recurring renewal.

I'll be posting some of what Spirit brings to my awareness throughout the week. Tag @holisticfaithlifestyle if you do the same!

See the full video: 
1) Click the link in @holisticfaithlifestyle profile. 
2) Choose the YouTube Meditations button.

#holisticfaithlifestyle #holyweek2021 #holyweekmeditations #holyweekmeditations #holyweekmeditationandpeace #eastermeditation #eastermeditations #sacredintheordinary #littleresurrections #lifeafterdeath #godintheordinary #godinthemidst #godspeaks #holyspirit #holyspiritcome #eastermood #renewalofthemind #newcreation
“When I make it happen.” Staying in touch wit “When I make it happen.”

Staying in touch with God, holding awareness, and praying continually is incredibly good. But we need a balance of foundational, focused, sit down, quiet Bible study time. So necessary for staying grounded! And it only happens when we make it happen.

The Ultimate Bundles team has created a stack of digital study resources specifically for this purpose; intentionally seeking God in all your relationships, roles, seasons, and responsibilities.

To keep the price low, the sale is only open for 4 days & ends tonight at 11:59 pm EST! 

See if it’s right for you. 

👣 Follow the link in @holisticfaithlifestyle profile.

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Throughout the Bible, hyssop is used physically an Throughout the Bible, hyssop is used physically and symbolically. This was highlighted for me this week in Lysa Terkeurst’s study, “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way.”

In the Old Testament, God instructed the Israelites to use hyssop in ceremonial cleansing, purifying a home infested with mold, and as a paint brush to mark their homes safe or pure as followers of Yahweh to avoid the final and most severe of the 10 Egyptian plagues.

And in a fulfillment of prophecy in the New Testament, Roman soldiers used a branch of hyssop to raise a sponge soaked in wine vinegar to taunt Jesus and exacerbate his thirst as he hung on the cross. 

Lysa used this “purple thread” of hyssop that’s woven through the Bible to illustrate that whether we’re on the receiving end of someone else’s sin or it’s sin we’ve created ourselves, Jesus heals the consequences.

As she talked, I remembered Hyssop’s description and knew there was a meaningful crossover! 

Hyssop’s essence form clears guilt, shame, and self-sabotage, as well as the barriers these emotions create toward receiving abundance. Hyssop is also indicated for those who grew up in guilt-based religious systems which has created obstacles to accessing a relationship with Creator.

As a Christian energy healer, these reminders never stop flooring me. We are loved and healing in every sense of the word has always been key for the Ancient of Days. 

Hyssop can be found in my sister page’s Self-Aid flower essence blend. Self-Aid is a self-sabotage anti-venom & a powerful support for limiting beliefs work. 

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