Increasing Oils

• Certain oils have been shown to help alleviate ADHD symptoms, including distractability, hyperactivity and aggression. Oils like flaxseed oil, hempseed oil, and cod liver oil contain omega fatty acids that encourage healthy nervous system interactions in the body. You can find oils that contain omega fatty acids in health food stores; they are typically located in the refrigerated foods section. Taking the oil as directed on the bottle for an extended period of time can significantly help a child suffering from ADHD.
  
  

Reducing Television time and Video Games

• It is becoming more widely believed that constant television watching and video game playing causes ADHD behaviors in children. If you have a child who suffers from ADHD, limiting or removing these media from their day can greatly improve their symptoms and improve attention-related behaviors. Depending on how much television or gaming your child does during the day, she may be resistant at first. In order to make this transition easier, introduce her to creative projects, like clay modeling, taking part in a small building project, or drawing.
  
  

Altering the Diet

• Changes in the diet can significantly affect behavior, and by removing certain elements from the diet you can help treat ADHD naturally without the use of stimulants. Additives like artificial food coloring, artificial sugars and fats, preservatives, fillers, nitrites and nitrates have been shown to increase ADHD behaviors in both children and adults, even in those who do not actually have the condition. Make a point to read the ingredient labels on the foods that you buy, and remove these additives from your child's diet.