My apologies for this tardy response; I didn’t receive a system notification about your post and have been away for much of Feb and March – almost completely missed it.

You would probably find the tissue salts are something that as time passes there is consistent improvement in terms of focus and concentration. You may find that giving him the Calc Phos in conjunction with the Kali Phos brings a calming effect, and the other one I always kept on hand for unruly children (mine and their friends) was Silicea. You may like to try our Rescue Synergy tissue salts, which has a good blend of the basic energy balancing salts (including Calc Phos and Silicea) in conjunction with the Kali Phos (this is not the same as the Flower Remedy Rescues – ours is a tissue salt rescue combination to center and balance the energy system whether over or under vitalised). This would probably do you good for your frayed nerves too! The Omega 3 fish oils do have a good reputation in working with the ADD patterns, and would be good to supplement as well.

I don’t know of anyone in particular who specialises in this, unfortunately. From my own experience, I think that finding a suitable outlet for the exuberant energy of these children can be very helpful. I took my son to soccer at the age of 4 to help manage his energy and co-ordination difficulties, and it was really good. When he became frustrated with homework, I would give him some tissue salts and encourage him to go and practice his kicking skills on the lawn (or swim if it was summer) and that usually changed the dynamic within about 10 minutes. I’d then give him some more tissue salts and he would get through his homework with more focus and concentration.

Also important would be to manage sugars in the diet with low GI foods – take a look at this article on the GI Foundation website. They are based in South Africa, and do some really good recipe books. I wouldn’t be surprised if they have a recommended diet for ADD as well. They list dieticians in all areas, and I would start with that. The entire GI story wasn’t really around in the late ’80s, and I think many children in those years could have benefited from this approach to eating. The good thing is that you can introduce it as a family dynamic, and it will benefit all of you.

Please let me know how you get on. Once again, apologies that I haven’t got back to you sooner!

Kind regards
Alison

I read through your article “Tissue salts for children with ADD / ADHD Posted on July 24, 2010″ and absolutely delighted that Tissue Salts may be an option for ADD treatment in Children.

I’ve recently started my 6yr old son on Kali phos (6) to help with his hyperactivity, inattention and aggitation but haven’t been consistent enough to report back a definite difference although there are days where he has been very manageable. I never knew about Tissue salts before hearing a radio program on it and how truly amazing it really it is.

I took my son to see a Dr last wee to discuss his behaviour and although not yet diagnosed – he did just a few tests (co-ordination tests with his hands and following instructions) and said that he could immediately see a potential ADD problem. I am totally against Ritalin and any other such medical drugs and would far rather help him with natural rememedies. We live in South Africa and I have no idea who to speak to -to help with taking that approach to treat my son. I have also heard of the need for Omega fish oils to help treat ADD. Do you know of anyone that has successful put all the required natural ingredients together (such as tissue salts, omega 3 fatty acides etc) to help our children? Currently my approach is to take one step at a time – start with Tissue salts ( and be consistent with them and start to diarise daily behaviour), then add Omega 3 etc. But as a mother I am anxious to get him help as quickly as possible as he is struggling socially with his own friends and even adults who don’t enjoy his company because he seems to lack the basics of discipline in public. He struggles with concentration at school – but isn’t lacking intelligence since he does exceptionally well with homework he enjoys. At home – in a one-on-one environment its so much easier to manage him. It breaks my heart when I see people shouting at him and or ignoring him – he seems to seek attention in such a negative way. And it seems impossible to stop him when he is at it and many times my nerves become so frayed trying to calm him down and discipline him at the same time.

I would so appreciate your advise and any direction you could recommend I take.

my kind regards
Nats

I hope you will beable to help me,my cat dissapeared last week,came back home with hes left front paw curled inwards walking only on hes wrist,he seems to have a small cut on hes paw.I assume he has radial nerve paralysis because the paw just dangles along.I try to put hes paw in water twice a day and move it around for him to hopefully regain feeling,and i also try playing with a piece of string to get some movement out of him,he can move the leg,just cant control hes paw anymore,Any tissue salts that can help him?The vet prescribed Brufen and amoxil,but i dont think its helping the main problem.He is a lovely 4 year old,very playful and healthy,i dont want to resort to amputation either,please help!