ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common condition diagnosed in childhood that can persist into adulthood, causing difficulty in concentrating, controlling impulses, and excessive activity. ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a subtype of ADHD characterized primarily by inattentiveness without hyperactivity, leading to issues like distractibility and procrastination. Natural remedies for managing ADHD symptoms include a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, limited screen time, outdoor activities, and meditation.

1. What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
ADHD is one of the most common disorders; it is usually
first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts till adulthood.
ADHD causes symptoms like having trouble paying
attention, controlling impulsive behaviors and being overly
active. People suffering from ADHD find it hard to
concentrate on a subject. They also find it difficult to follow
detailed instructions, organizing tasks and planning
schedules. The people with ADHD are easily distracted by
little things around, external stimuli and often lose things.

2. Symptoms of ADHD
Unable to focus
Overly Active
Emotional ferment
Day dreaming

3. Types of ADHD
Predominantly Inattentive
Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type
Combination ADHD

4. What is ADD?
ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. It is a
neurological disorder which causes diversified
behavioural problems like, focusing on school,
completing assignments & tasks, following instructions,
social interactions etc. Earlier, ADD was classified as, the
people who have problems paying attention but aren’t
hyperactive.

5. How ADD is different from ADHD?
ADHD was referred to as ADD in the past, however, both
disorders are an attention deficit disorder. ADD is the
subtype of ADHD. A person with ADHD shows
hyperactivity and impulsivity, on the other hand, a person
with ADD shows mainly inattentive behaviour. A person
with ADD has no symptoms of hyperactivity and
impulsivity and carries complaints of distractibility,
disorganization, procrastination and forgetfulness.

6. Natural remedies for ADHD
Balanced diet
Exercise
Get enough sleep
Limiting screen time (mobiles, t.v.)
Spending time outdoors
Meditation