Coffee consumption by sufferers of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) may help to calm and focus their minds. No known rigorous medical studies have as yet been conducted to confirm anecdotal evidence, but parents of hyperactive children notice beneficial effects of coffee on their ADD/ADHD-afflicted children. Observations of the effectiveness of coffee in calming kids are numerous in ADD/ADHD forums and discussion sites across the Web.

Natural health proponent and well-being guru Dr. Andrew Weil has said that coffee may be of some help to sufferers of Attention Deficit Disorder: "I'm not aware of any herbal treatment for ADHD, except possibly coffee, which may work like Ritalin for some patients." Coffee is often touted by the alternative medical community as a safe and natural way to treat ADD/ADHD.

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