What about Foucus?????

[Jakesmom]

:)Hi everyone, I am sure glad for this site. I have a 6 yr old who has adhd. He is on Ritalin, And I do not like the thought of it at all.. I want to do somthing natural anyone know anything or have any experience with this product?? FOCUS... It seems like it could not hurt him in any way. Thanks for your input

[finnmom]

Jakesmom, it´s nice to see you in here, Welcome!!

About your question; have you looked at the thread "how to start" there is lot´s of good info there. I have no experience of Focus, but I have seen it mentioned in here, so I´am sure someone will amswer you asap.

[Jakesmom]

:-XThanks for the welcome it sure means alot..It sure has been hard dealing with people who do not understand ADHD. I am phycically and emotionally drained from people who have expectations for my son .
They say he knows better ect..Thanks again for letting me know where to search.. There is nothing I would not do for my son..Jakesmom....

[catatonic]

Hi JakesMom and welcome,

I've looked at the Focus product a number of times but have not personally tried it. It contains several herbs (such as chamomile, gotu kola, gingko) that may do some good in reducing ADHD symptoms, and some other herbs that probably won't do much at all. I doubt it could do any harm, but if you're expectation is to use it as a replacement for Ritalin, I would guess you're doomed to disappointment.

It's been my experience that in order to avoid medication, a more comprehensive natural treatment protocol is required. Dietary modifications. Nutritional supplements. Herbals as kind of an "icing on the cake".

If you'd like to go off Ritalin, you might want to look at a couple of resources, including:
"12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child" by Laura STevens
"Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp
The Feingold Association website at www.feingold.org
More information on dietary modifications at www.borntoexplore.org/nutrition.htm
Dr. Daniel Amen's ADHD "brain checklist" at www.brainplace.com/bp/checklist/