A nutritional therapist will recommend a system for diagnosing and eliminating any foods that are likely to trigger hyperactive behaviour in the child. Homeopathy is gaining recognition in the conventional field of medicine and has been subject to many clinical trials. Homeopathy works according to the principle of like cures like where substances that cause certain symptoms can also be used to cure them. However, used in conventional doses, these substances would be toxic, so homeopathy dilutes them to miniscule levels in order to make them safe but, at the same time, retaining their effectiveness. Because homeopathy adopts the holistic approach, the child s medical history, lifestyle and temperament will be assessed before treatment is prescribed.
Hyperactivity is considered a complex problem by homeopaths.
It is, therefore, essential that you consult a recommended practitioner rather than trying to treat the child yourself. The acupuncturist will correct the flow of Qi by inserting thin needles into certain points in the body. However, most acupuncturists treating children will only use the finest of needles and only leave them in place for a few seconds. The acupuncturist will take a full history of the hyperactive child and then concentrate on the points where he or she believes the energy channels are being blocked in the individual child. Acupuncture has proved a very effective remedy for hyperactivity in children.