Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in people and is characterised by inattentiveness, as well as hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is a common ailment that starts in childhood but often moves on to youth and then onto adult age, as well. It affects school, work, social relationships, and love life. Rather than only relying on medications prescribed by conventional doctors, our society has to adapt to a more natural treatment style, such as Ayurveda, which focuses on all aspects of body and mind to achieve balance instead of relying on palliation of symptoms.
Although studies have pinpointed several contributing biological causes for ADHD, Ayurveda recognises it as a vitiating factor, predominantly in the Vata dosha, which is responsible for the mind and the nervous system. This imbalance is likely to make focusing and sustaining attention easier. From an Ayurvedic point of view, ADHD may be caused by several predisposing factors. These include the following:
Family History: Patients with a history of ADHD in their family or someone in their family who was diagnosed with ADHD or any other attention deficit parents are at increased risk of developing this condition.
Dietary Intake: The dominance of tamasic (inert) foods in a person’s diet can include processed sugars and unhealthy saturated fat.
Environmental Stressors: Failure to manage stress, overstimulation, and a chaotic environment can lead to an increase in Vata dosha, which worsens the symptoms of ADHD.
Lifestyle Factors: Irregular sleeping patterns, lack of physical exercise, and lack of routine can make the condition more severe than usual.
Inability to stay on task, being liable to be distracted, and needing to be more mindful in carrying out tasks.
The child fidgets, cannot be still or engages in uninteresting activities.
Change their mind quickly, don’t think out their actions, interrupt others, and have no self-control.
Jiva Ayurveda offers advanced Ayur-science treatment for ADHD based on the principles of the Jiva Ayunique™ philosophy. Jiva Ayurveda's ADHD treatment aims to address the root cause. Our certified experts provide a comprehensive plan involving personalised medicines, therapies, and changes in one’s diet and lifestyle.
Ayurvedic Therapies: Therapeutic procedures like Shirodhara and Abhyanga are designed to decrease Vata imbalance, reduce excitatory states of the mind and clear the mind for concentration.
HACCP Certified Ayurvedic Medicines: Scientifically formulated Ayurvedic medicines to restore balance in the body, maintain emotional stability, and eliminate the root cause.
Diet and Lifestyle Modifications: Nutritional modification is suggested to help balance all the three doshas, stressing the importance of nourishment rich in calories.
Well-being Practices: Jiva-certified experts have suggested well-being practices like pranayama and meditation, which can help promote better attention span, self-discipline, and mental health and assist the individual in daily practices.
Ayurvedic medicines for ADHD have an essential role to play in alleviating its symptoms. Some of the Ayurvedic medicinal herbs include:
Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri): It helps manage attention and concentration and calm the mind.
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera): It helps manage stress, balance emotions in everyday life, and boost brain function.
Shankhapushpi: It helps improve concentration and moderates hyperactive behaviour.
Jatamansi (Spikenard): Reduces distress, thus maintaining a stable mood and productive sleep.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a disorder that interferes with one’s focus, ability to control impulses as well as restrained energy levels.
The primary characteristic of ADHD is disordered attention and lack of control of impulses. On the other hand, Autism Spectrum Disorder is distinguished by the absence of proper interactions, repetition of specific movements, and difficulties with multisensory experiences.
Yes, the methods aim to restore the balance between body and mind without harsh chemicals, thereby targeting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder indicators at the source through various herbal remedies combined with moderate lifestyle changes.
Some Ayurvedic herbs, such as Brahmi and Ashwagandha shankhapushpi, treat the disorder, manage hyperactivity, and focus attention.
Unfortunately, there is no single cause of ADHD, but rather various hereditary, neurological or environmental risk factors such as family history, being born prematurely, or exposure to toxins.
ADHD can be defined as a disorder which affects three things these are attention to detail, impulse control and hyperactivity. Autism can be described as a developmental disorder primarily affecting communication and interaction. Anxiety, in most cases, is interpreted as an over-concern and stress that can combine with ADHD but is never simply a stress trigger.
The most common strategies include medication (both stimulants and non-stimulants), encouraging and altering one’s behaviours, changing one's lifestyle, and even resorting to Ayurveda therapy. Each individual has different symptoms, so every treatment will suit that person.
ADHD is considered a chronic disorder; nevertheless, its manifestations can be effectively suppressed through appropriate therapy and lifestyle changes. While this disorder may not be ‘curable’, coping strategies can be taught to individuals to cope with and refrain from as many symptoms as possible.
Regular physical activity, a well-balanced diet, proper sleep hygiene, structured biorhythms, and mindfulness exercises, including meditation and yoga, are precious. Avoiding periods of excessive stimuli and employing organisational skills also contribute to the alleviation of symptoms.
Yes, a Vata-pacifying diet, along with a disciplined routine and some Ayurvedic interventions, ideally help control ADHD symptoms.
