We are surrounded by toxins every day. No matter how hard you try to protect your child, he or she will invariably encounter toxins in the air, in the additives and preservatives in foods you eat, and other carcinogens lurking in the environment. Exposure to these toxins is one of the leading causes of childhood ADHD, but a detoxification system and a good ADHD diet can help fight the symptoms.
The human body is not entirely defenseless against these substances - our skin makes a good first line of defense. However, many toxins still pass through this barrier and enter the bloodstream, usually when absorbed from personal care products. Most of the time, the immune system can get rid of these foreign particles naturally, through the excretory system. However, a recent study shows that children with ADHD sometimes have a problem with detoxification and need special help. Though there are treatments that can improve detoxification, another way to go about it is by incorporating certain herbs and foods into your child's diet.
Below are five detoxifying foods that might help.
Beetroot
This unassuming herb has been discovered to break up cancerous cells and detoxify the liver. It is rich in folic acid and is loaded with antioxidants which can ward off the effects of toxins.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed is rich in the omega-3 fat alpha linolenic acid, which gets converted into the omega-3 fat DHA in the body. Though DHA needed by the brain to recover from ADHD, flaxseed is more useful as a detoxifying agent because of its high fiber content. This means it has laxative properties that can cleanse the digestive system and ensure efficient waste elimination.
Garlic
Garlic is a potent detoxifying food because of its antibiotic, antiseptic, and antiviral properties. This is probably the easiest food to add to your child's diet - garlic makes everything taste better! Just make sure that you slice or dice the garlic well in order to activate its healing abilities. If your child cannot stand the smell of garlic, many health shops provide garlic supplements.
Nettle
The lush green plant nettle has been found to be rich in vitamins and minerals, including iron - a nutrient often deficient in children with ADHD. In terms of detoxification, its mild diuretic properties aid the urinary system and prevent urinary issues. Nettle is usually consumed in tea form and has a taste a child may not appreciate; you can make it more pleasant by adding honey to the mix.
Dandelion
Yes, those dandelions in your backyard have healing abilities used by Chinese medicine for thousands of years. andelion is a great source of vitamins A, C, B, as well as iron, zinc, and magnesium. It is also used to cleanse the liver, gallbladder, and improve bowel movement.
Dr. Yannick Pauli is an expert on natural approaches to ADHD and the author of the popular self-help home-program The Unritalin Solution. He is Director of the Centre Neurofit in Lausanne, Switzerland and has a passion taking care of children with ADHD. Click on the link for more great information about what is adhd.
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