A Meditation Practice called IBMT can help the ADHD Child

The brain of a child with ADHD is different from that of a normal child. Researchers have shown that the brain network that controls behavior and impulses is located in an area called the anterior cingulate cortex. In normal children, this area (also called ACC) is activated when conscious decisions are made. In ADHD children, however, little or no activation occurs, which explains why ADHD children have a difficult time following instructions.

However, a new meditation practice might be able to change this situation. It is called IBMT, short for Integrative Body Mind Training. Using different body and mind techniques together with mindfulness traditions, IBMT has shown remarkable effects on the human body and brain.

For one thing, it lowers cholesterol, decreases stress, engages the parasympathetic activity of the body within 6 hours of training. Practitioners experience a deep restful state. As well, significant changes in the white matter of the anterior cingulate network are evident after 11 hours of training. Enhancing white matter means better brain connectivity and activation of the executive functions of the frontal lobes. All in all, they mean a better brain and by extension, better behavior.

More about this amazing meditation technique that can within a matter of weeks produce real changes in hyperactivity, impulsiveness and anger here.