
Most doctors will tell you that a neurotransmitter imbalance is the primary cause of your child's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. While there is no doubt that a lack of dopamine and norepinephrine makes a child more hyperactive and inattentive, it is not enough to know that a neurotransmitter deficiency causes ADHD. Where traditional doctors are satisfied with the neurotransmitter deficiency explanation and prescribing medication, alternative medicine digs deeper to find the root cause and provide natural treatments for the disorder.
Calcium and the brain
In most cases, a calcium deficiency is the reason why the brain produces less norepinephrine and dopamine. We all know that calcium is the building block of the bones, but calcium is also needed for bodily processes like enzyme digestion, vitamin absorption, and neurotransmitter production. Most of the calcium we obtain from food goes straight to our bones, leaving only 1% for the rest of the body to consume. When there isn't enough calcium for other functions, the body uses some of the calcium stored in the bones, which will eventually lead to osteoporosis. Besides that, children who suffer from a calcium deficiency also experience inattention, irritability, painful joints, and sleep disturbances.






