The Latest ADD/ADHD Drug Treatments: What Is Really New and What Is Not New

by Jon Bennett

The latest drugs for ADD/ADHD are, most of them, forms of amphetamines or methylphenidate – which have been used to treat hyperactivity since the 1960s. Here’s a list of the ADD/ADHD medications approved after 2000, and a description of how they are better than the older drugs:

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Brahmi for Intelligence and Attention Deficit

by Mark D. Jordan

A perennial creeping herb named Bacopa Munniera might be just what you need to improve your mind. Grown in habitats such as wet lands, marshes and bogs, Bacopa Munniera is commonly known as Water Hyssop, Bacopa or Brahmi, in Ayurvedic medicine. It can even grow under water and is commonly used in aquariums. It is well known for being grown in China, Taiwan, Vietnam, India and Nepal as well as Florida and other southern states.Brahmi, or Bacopa, which means “creator” in Sanskrit, is a well respected brain tonic in Ayurvedic medicine and best known as an intelligence nutrient, enhancing cognitive ability. It has been taken in India for over 5,000 years. In use it has proven useful for epilepsy, improving memory, increasing concentration and for relieving anxiety. In natural medicine Brahmi also plays a major role as a diuretic, tranquilizer, depression treatment, asthma treatment and insanity treatment. It is also used in children for the treatment of ADD or ADHD.
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