Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is an affliction that many people have without even being aware that they have it. There are many cases of individuals with Attention Deficit Disorder not being diagnosed until later during their mid-life. Treatments for ADD range from the more common prescribed methods including a chemical ADD treatment (typically using Ritalin and Amphetamines) and psychotherapy to the more extreme alternative treatments. This article will focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder alternative treatments.

Depending on which ADD specialist you follow (there are many) you may be exposed to several different treatment methods. Some of the more notable ADHD specialist includes Joseph Kandel, Sari Solden, Michelle Novotni and Kate Kelly. They advocate many treatment methods that are capable of helping people diagnosed with ADD better cope with their situation. You can find out about the numerous ADHD treatments made available by reading books, magazines and doing some online research.

One of the more popular ADHD alternative treatments focuses on the use of acupressure. This form of treatment has been proclaimed successful in treating other disorders such as weight problems and anxiety attacks. Recent studies have shown that acupressure has been mildly successful at helping children diagnosed with ADHD sleep better and have a calming effect on their blood pressure and hyperactivities. More studies in this alternative ADHD treatment will hopefully yield further positive results towards the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder.

Additional research is now being conducted in another alternative treatment that has been successful in treating other disorders. Both Therapeutic Touch and Reiki (part of what