Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder that affects many children and adults. Millions of people are diagnosed with this condition, every year. It starts during childhood and may persist well into adulthood. It refers to a range of behavioral-patterns suggesting poor attention-span. These may include restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to concentrate and impulsiveness.

• It tends to run in families and boys are affected more than girls. Many cases are caused due to trauma or toxic exposure.
• It is a chronic and persistent condition, for which there is no definite medical cure available.

Allopathic treatments for ADD/ADHD include methylphenidate (such as Ritalin and Focalin).

However these Allopathic treatments do not cure ADD/ADHD. They are merely a way of suppressing symptoms.

Causes of ADD / ADHD

Genetics - Majority of ADHD disorders are believed to be hereditary. Studies show that there is a familial transmission of the disorder.

Pre-natal - Children born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are at high risk of developing ADHD. Pregnant women who are exposed to environmental toxins are more likely to have children with symptoms of ADHD.

Changes in structure and functioning of the brain are also responsible for ADHD.

Exposure to toxins - Children who are exposed to environmental toxins at an early age are prone to developing ADHD.

Dietary habits - Preservatives and artificial coloring used in food items can cause or worsen ADHD. Malnutrition is also related to attention deficits.

Signs and Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders has classified symptoms of ADHD into 2 categories:

1) Inattention Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

• Difficulty in following instructions
• Making careless mistakes in daily activities
• Inability to concentrate on tasks
• Inability to organize any activity
• Aversion to activities involving mental effort
• Easy distraction
• Poor memory
• Tendency to lose personal belongings

2) Hyperactivity Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

• Fidgetiness
• Impatience, inability to wait for one's turn
• Inability to sit in one place for long
• Tending to move repeatedly from one place to another
• Interrupting conversations

Most of the ADD/ADHD symptoms listed above, are seen in normal children also, because children have a short attention span. This tends to increase with age and their level of interest in a particular activity. Hyperactivity is also normally seen in children due to their high energy-levels.

However, a child can be said to have ADHD, if these symptoms significantly affect his/her ability to function at home or in school.

Though ADHD always begins in childhood, it may persist into adulthood. Adult ADHD is even more difficult because ADHD symptoms like impulsive behavior tend to be very problematic.

Diagnosis of ADD / ADHD

There is no single test for diagnosing ADHD.

Diagnosis begins with taking a complete medical, family and school history. Symptoms of ADHD should be present when in school and at home.

In most cases, signs and symptoms appear before the age of 7 years.

There are certain criteria which are used to diagnose whether a child is suffering from ADHD. These criteria are laid down by the American Psychiatric Association in their Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), 4th edition. According to the Manual, a child should depict at least 6 signs and symptoms of Inattention or Hyperactivity for a period of 6 months to be diagnosed as suffering from ADHD.

Once diagnosed with ADHD, counseling is the most important part of the treatment along with traditional medications. Popular ADHD medications include stimulants and psychotropic drugs. However, they merely offer symptomatic relief and can have deleterious side effects on the patient in the long run. The most common side-effect of these ADHD drugs is a loss of appetite and sleep disorders.

The different types of counseling therapies include:

Psychological counseling: The counselor tries to understand the problem bothering the child and helps him overcome it.

Parental counseling helps parents understand ADHD and educates them on how to handle their child. This counseling should be extended to the teachers and the immediate family members for better results.

Behavior therapy: This includes various strategies like rewarding the child's good behavior, acknowledging his activities.

Support groups: Parents may also join groups where they can discuss their child's problems with other Parents and also their possible remedial measures.

Complementary Natural Care

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) can be an exhausting and traumatic condition for the Parents to deal with. A combination of natural solutions like Advanced Resonance Homeopathy and Ayurveda are traditionally believed to support the entire nervous system to function optimally.

Our approach is holistic, far-sighted and does not entail any side-effects. Your all round health and well being is crucial to us!

Every single ingredient in every Biogetica kit has huge amounts of traditional use data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and is supported by modern studies and trials. However, people and governments today tend to have varying opinions and laws regarding natural supplements and complementary therapies. We, therefore, prefer not to make any claims but instead, point all Patients and Doctors to independent research and clinical studies that support their effects in a scientific manner. In some cases, we compare the results of these studies to those of pharmaceutical medicines, in order to show that natural products can provide just as much or may be more, when compared to drugs that often have side effects.

In order to present this information in an unbiased and up to date manner, we simply show you Google Scholar search results of all scientific articles available on a certain product or ingredient. If you do so much as read the synopsis of the research, the choice becomes clear. You can read and compare the results of drug studies and the results of studies on which Biogetica relies. We support you in your right to know and choose drugs or natural alternatives!

• Bacopamonnieri- Bramhi
• Centellaasiatica-Mandukaparni
• Withaniasomnifera- Ashwagandha
• Terminalia arjuna- Arjuna
• Celastruspaniculatus - Malkangani
• Myristicafragrans
• Valerianawallichi - Tagar
• Acoruscalamus - Vacha

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Biogetica’s mission is to provide you with integrated natural solutions that target root issues across the physical, energetic, and informational spectrum of your life. Our Doctors research all possible ingredients and combine them synergistically into kits that are beyond any single medical tradition.

The proof of our methods is evident from the groundbreaking results we have seen in independent clinical trials, and more importantly, in the lives we've helped uplift!

Biogetica's integrated natural protocols like resonance Homeopathy and Ayurveda provide a comprehensive approach to potentially support the entire nervous system in functioning optimally.

Our protocols are designed to address the root causes. Our time-tested natural formulations are believed to act on the energetic and physiological spectra, which are responsible for maintaining equilibrium in your body.

• The Homeopathic principle of 'Like Cures Like' is extensively used in the form of Brain, Pituitary, and Pineal sarcodes. These sarcodes are bioenergetic impressions of healthy tissues, organs and glands that may remind and coax the body into optimal functioning. Sarcodes are believed to provide immune system and corresponding organs with specific information to function optimally.
• The Synergetic blend of natural herbs and dietary supplements are traditionally believed to support concentration and human cognitive functions.

Recommended foods

• Consume cooked organic vegetables, whole grains, fresh fruits (such as apples, grapefruit, strawberries, peach, pears, and pomegranate), cow’s milk, and unprocessed/unrefined food.
• Nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds are very beneficial.
• Add chicken or lean beef to every meal
• Fish oil, Flax seeds and nuts rich in omega-3 fatty acids are found to be very good for ADHD. They help in proper brain development.

Foods for Moderate Consumption:

• Garlic, chilies, candy, corn syrup, honey, products made from white flour (noodles/pasta, white rice), potatoes, prawn, and red meat.

Foods to Avoid:

• Avoid sugar, refined foods, canned food and foods with chemical additives (Color/dyes, preservatives, MSG) including artificial sweeteners
• Hot and sour foods such as ketchup/sauce, mustard, pickle and fermented foods also must be avoided.

Home Remedies:

• Soak almonds and dates together overnight in a cup of water, peel off the almond skin and boil in milk along with vetiver (khus), cardamom and saffron for 5 minutes. Blend until completely smooth. Let it cool off and serve for improved memory and concentration.
• Take sesame seeds powder and amla powder in equal quantity. Mix them with a little ghee and honey & take it every morning for a month to improve your memory and concentration.

Prana' stands for life force, and as the name suggests, it is instrumental in keeping us alive. 'Pranayama' is the process that helps us control 'Prana', and thus in a way, control our life. On careful observation, it is clear that there exists an intimate connection between the breath and energy-currents. Proper coordination of the breathing process leads to the control of vital inner-currents and energies. It ultimately results in the control of the body, mind and soul continuum. Over the millenia yogis have understood how each pranayama affects the energy meridians of the body and therefore these yogis recommend particular pranayamas for particular conditions and constitutions.

1.Tandem Breathing ('Sahita Kumbhaka') 

It has 2 types, based on whether or not there is any concomitant chanting of Mantras with the Pranayama exercise. 

Steps:

1. Comfortable aasana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana.
2. Slow inhalation; with concomitant chants of the mantra 'OM AARAH', if possible.
3. Hold the breath for a short period of time. 
4. Slow Exhalation.

Significance:

It's a daily and constant process, which we seldom appreciate.

Benefits:

It encourages concentration with closed eyes while we inhale and exhale.

2. Awakening breath ('Surya Bheda')

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Concentrate with eyes closed.

2. Rest the right thumb on the right nostril (Avoid applying any pressure or blocking the nostril). At the same time, rest the right index finger on the space between 2 eyebrows and close the left nostril with the right ring and little finger.

3. Slow inhalation through the right nostril is pursued, till comfortable.

4. With the thumb applied to the right nostril, retain the breath firmly pressing the chin against the chest. There is no specific limit to this and it can be pursued till there is discomfort.

5. Slow and silent exhalation through the left nostril. It is followed by a short gap wherein inhalation is avoided. This same procedure is to be repeated again. 

Time limit: 

Hold your breath till you perspire. This point cannot be reached at the very outset. The period of retention of breath needs to be gradually increased. 

Advantages:

• It cures the diseases caused by excess of Vata & Kapha
• Improves digestion
• Awakens 'Kundalini Shakti'

Indications:

• Intestinal worms
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis

3. Hissing breath ('Ujjayi')

Steps: 

1. Sit comfortably in Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Close the mouth. 
2. Fold the tip of the tongue and rest it on the palate. The tongue will appear to be 'twisted'. 
3. Inhale air slowly through both the nostrils in a uniform manner till the breath fills the chest. This results in a peculiar sound uniform in pitch and continuous in nature.
4. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
5. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
6. Exhale slowly through the left nostril.

Time limit:

3 min to hr

Advantages:

• Strengthens the nervous system
• Improves the tone of voice
• Relieves stress
• Increases lung capacity

Indications:

• Indigestion
• Koch's
• Bronchitis
• Pharyngitis
• Spleen disorders
• Tonsillitis
• Cough
• Ascites

• Purifies the blood
• Quenches thirst and appeases hunger

• Spleen disorders
• Chronic dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Bilious disorders

5. Cooling Breath (Shitkari) 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Fold the tongue so that its tip is brought to rest over the upper palate. Inhale air through the mouth accompanied by a hissing sound 'Si'/ 'C'. 
3. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
4. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: 

Gradually increase by 1 minute every week, till 5 minutes.

Advantages:

• Helps to keep the body cool in summer
• Improves vigor & beauty
• Helps quench thirst when thirsty

Indications:

• Dental carries
• Bleeding and inflammation of gums
• Ulcers
• Colitis
• Throat infection
• Hypertension patients can practice this type of Pranayama to decrease blood pressure.

6. Bellow Breath (Bhastrika)

It draws similarity with the bellows of a blacksmith. It involves rapid expulsion of breath and is a powerful exercise. It can be termed as a combination of Kapalabhati and Ujjayi. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position (with a straight neck) in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Body, head and neck in erect posture. Close the mouth. 
3. Inhale air (chest expands and abdominal muscles are pulled in) and quickly exhale 10 times (1 set). While doing so a hissing sound is produced. 
4. When 1 set is on the verge of completion the final expulsion should be followed by a deepest possible inhalation. 
5. Retain breath as long as you can till there is some any discomfort. 
6. Follow it with a complete slow exhalation. This marks the end of one round. 
7. After a short rest (with normal breathing pattern) begin the next round. 

Time limit: 

Practice three rounds daily in the morning and evening. 

Advantages:

• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Stimulates appetite
• Improves resistance power
• Gives warmth to the body
• Purifies 'Nadi' and awakens the 'Kundalini' quickly

Indications:

• Abdominal disorders
• Throat and chest infection

Note:

• In case you encounter any giddiness, stop the practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue after the giddiness has subsided.
• In summer, practice it in the morning only during cool hours.
• Those wishing to practice it in the long-term and in an intense manner, should live on 'Khichdi', and take an Enema ('Bhasti') in the morning before starting the practice.
• People suffering from heart or lung disorders should do it slowly.

7. Humming Breath (Bhramari)

 Its name is derived from the fact that a sound like that of 'humming of bees' is produced when it is practiced.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana. Keep the neck and back erect.
2. Place your thumbs on the ears, index fingers just above the eyebrows (near the sinuses) and the remaining three fingers on the eyes. The finger-tips should slightly press the ridge of the nose on each side.
3. Inhale and exhale air rapidly through both the nostrils, making a humming sound resembling that of a Bee ('Bhramara'). Concomitantly chant 'Om'.
4. The process can be continued till you perspire profusely. 
5. Next inhale through both the nostrils and retain the breath as long as you can, till there is some discomfort. 
6. Exhale slowly through both the nostrils. 

Time limit: 

Beginners may practice it 3 times, and advanced practitioners 11-21 times.

Advantages:

• Improves speech and voice-quality
• Helps in the achievement of ultimate peace ('Samadhi')

Indications:

• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Stress

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Migraine
• Severe or persistent headaches

8. Supreme Breath ('Murcha Pranayama') 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. 
2. Close the eyes and concentrate on the space between the 2 eyebrows ('Trikuti'). 
3. Inhale slowly through the mouth and retain the breath till you feel faint. 
4. Sever off your connection with the surroundings and focus on the center-point between the 2 eyebrows.
5. Apply the chin on the chest and then exhale slowly. 

Advantages:

• Practice without distraction endows divine happiness
• Makes you feel pleasant and relaxed

Indications:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mental disorders

9. Unconditioned Breath ('Kevala Kumbhaka') 

Perfection in Tandem breathing (mentioned earlier) paves the way for Kevala Kumbhaka. Thus, an existence devoid of inhalation and exhalation and unconditioned by space, time and number is unconditioned breath.

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. It involves the sudden stopping of the breath without resorting to inhalation or exhalation.

Advantages:

• Attainment of Raja Yoga and perfection in Hath Yoga
• Arousal of Kundalini Shakti
• Cures diseases and promotes longevity

10. Alternate Breath

A simple, yet scientific exercise that can be practiced virtually anywhere. It is based on the fact that we alternate between the two nostrils when we breathe. 

Steps: 

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. Tilt your head slightly forward.

2. First half round:

• Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into its palm. The other fingers should be extended.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Inhale through the left nostril for a definite period of time – say 5 seconds.
• Close the left nostril with the right ring-finger and little-finger.
• Concurrently remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale.
• This is to be done for twice the inhalation period, i.e. for 10 seconds.
• This completes the first half of one round. 3. Second half round
• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

3. Second half round:

• Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period – say 5 seconds.
• Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
• Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
• This completes the other half of one round.

Time limit: 

If there is no discomfort of any kind after practicing as instructed above, increase the inhalation period gradually second-by-second. Correspondingly change the exhalation period.

Number of Rounds: 

Begin with 3 rounds. If there is no discomfort, 1 round can be added every week, until you are doing 7 rounds.

This exercise can be practiced as often as you wish, but do remember to do it at least once a day.

Advantages:

• Cleanses/detoxifies the Pranic channels
• Regulates Prana
• Imparts relaxation
• Improves mental functioning and alertness
• Imparts optimum creativity and optimum logical, verbal activity of the brain
• Improves sleep

Indications:

• Stress and related disorders
• Physical and mental fatigue
• Tension headaches

Contraindications

Cold/ Nasal block (Stuffed nose). Forced breathing is not advocated and can lead to complications.

The mind is a tool developed for our survival. You are not the mind, nor the body but rather one that can perceive the mind and the body. However, one is now constantly wagged around by the mind and its fears and desires. Often we find ourselves trampled in a parade of thoughts and washed around in a flood of emotions. Meditation is simply the process of returning Home to our true nature as the witnessing consciousness in which arise all thoughts and emotions. It is merely the fragrance of Being Human.

Meditation cannot be done, it will happen once we stop doing everything and anything. Now is all that exists, all else is merely grasping at the wind hoping to change things that are generally way beyond our control.

Talking about meditation and whether you believe you can do it or not, is pointless. When we rise above our mind, emotions and body, meditation will happen. Simply listening and following is enough. Meditation is in our very nature, and it happens for us all. Behind all those thoughts is a Witness. You are that Witness.

So please, let it happen.

 

• Guided Healing Meditation with Patrick from Samarpan foundation-Goa,India

• Guided Qi Gong energy healing meditation with our founder Apoorv

Advaita self discovering meditation with Apoorv"I AM THAT I AM"meditation with Dr Stephen Wollinsky

• Meditation 1

• Meditation 2

• Meditation 3

• Meditation 4

• Meditation 5