At the onset of the diagnosis era of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, most physicians relied on prescription drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall due to possible lack of information and study. Since the disorder leads to symptoms like hyperactivity, lack of attention and temper tantrums, it was inevitable to point out that "altered brain normal function" was the cause of ADHD. As such, stimulants which directly react to the brain were the immediate treatment plans.

A 2001 Canadian Medical Association journal reported however, of severe negative effects brought about by the drug treatment. Decreased appetite, weight loss, personality changes, insomnia, abdominal pains were just some of them. At the mid-part of the same decade, even the F.D.A. (Food and Drug Administration) declared warnings on possible "sudden death", attributed to the intake of aforementioned ADHD stimulants.

With all the negative effects, many parents and health advocates opted to find more potable, yet natural ADHD cures. The most popular, yet very accessible natural ADHD cures preferred by families and health professional nowadays range from herbal intakes, to planned drug-free interventions, to yoga and massage.

The most popular amongst herbal treatment options, due to its being easily available in the market, is Gingko Biloba. Its popularity extends even amongst adults because of its natural remedy provided to counter memory loss and forgetfulness. As an ADHD popular cure, the famous medicinal herb helps toward mental clarity, as well as boosts brain function.

Another popular ADHD cure is the non-invasive biofeedback. In this therapy, a child is made to wear electrodes or sensor wires on the scalp and by the ear. These sensors are connected to a graphical monitoring device which should help evaluate brain activity. "Feedback-treatment" is done by the therapist through a video game-like form of guided, interactive therapy session. This has become popular because of its "fun nature" to the child patients.

Child yoga has also become a very popular ADHD cure because it help manages the disorder in two ways. First, it aids physically, as yoga partly involves exercise which leads to release of physical energy out of the hyperactive ADHD body. Second, it aids behaviorally, as yoga teaches breathing towards relaxation and discipline towards management of impulsiveness and temper tantrums.

Massage, as it is for adults, leads the body to a calming and soothing state. Hence, during tantrums or temper attacks, a slow massage, possibly with the aid of talcum powder infused with chamomile extract, should help pacify ADHD patient irritability attacks.