Sounds like you are already aware of the value of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and other non-drug ADHD treatments. Have you considered Iron? The latest research suggests that low levels of iron can worsen ADHD symptoms.

ADHD and Iron

This article lists other nutritional supplements that might be valuable, such as B vitamins, multi-vitamins, zinc, and magnesium. Brain Boosting Supplements

There are also some herbs you might try, which can have a stronger effect than supplements alone.

Herbs to Treat ADHD Symptoms

I hope this helps, Dena

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I have taken my son, who is now 10, to a chiropractor who did a screening of the meridians. I believe it is called eletrodermal screening. He held a metal wand in one hand and the doctor used another on his toe to "read" what was going on in his body. The doctor entered some information into the computer that may put stress on the body and somehow, it puts that impulse of the information through the wand on his toe and through his body. It is not an electrical charge. It is founded on the ancient chinese medicine. I found out that he had a gluten sensitivity and that his liver was stressed. The liver is and organ that has some control over our moods. We pulled him off of gluten products (as well as the food dyes and preservitives) and supplemented him with fish oil, a good multi-vitamin and some homiopathic remedies. His mood changed tremediously and his activity and impulsivity has decreased. Insurance may not cover the tests or the supplements, so if this is an avenue you would like to persue, be sure to check with your insurance company because it can get very costly. That is why we have not gone in the last year, but would love to go and get him checked out again. Keep on plugging away!!

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I've started my son on a homepathic medication called ATTEND, so far so good. His teacher has noticed some improvement. I also added a multi vitamin. Thanks for your advise.

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I'm a college student now and didn't start taking medication until my senior year of high school and I'm so glad I waited. I am a Biomedical Engineering major and learn about the body all day. I think that medication is important to help get you on the right track but I can understand why treating a 6 year old isn't a good idea.

This is a supplement I used to take (along with a similar diet that you described):

http://www.healthsuperstore.com/p-enzymatic-sea-buddies-concentrate.htm

Nothing is going to work like a stimulant but if used consistently it might be helpful.

I'm glad you have opted to try another method for your son! Understanding the learning/studying habits that work best with his brain is an important skill for ADDers that is hard to manage when kids are medicated at such an early age.

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