The Secret life of Plants
In collaboration with Qatar National Museum, Grade 6 students at Swiss International School Qatar have produced a magazine to preserve oral medical traditions and cultural practices. They also create ethical cosmetics and explore how football stadiums could feed hungry people. We are only young scientists so we do welcome feedback. This is a magazine written by children for children so there will be mistakes. Errata: Zaid's name is misspelled. The author is named Zade. In collaboration with Qatar National Museum, Grade 6 students at Swiss International School Qatar have produced a magazine to preserve oral medical traditions and cultural practices. They also create ethical cosmetics and explore how football stadiums could feed hungry people. We are only young scientists so we do welcome feedback. This is a magazine written by children for children so there will be mistakes. Errata: Zaid's name is misspelled. The author is named Zade.
Around 5.3 million children in the world have ADHD. Children with ADHD often struggle with school, are often injured more than normal kids and are socially isolated. The medications that doctors use to help these children have side effects. I strongly believe that plants can help children with ADHD through either the calming effects of planting or the medicinal benefits of herbs themselves.(Marketing Marketing) What is ADHD? ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders in children. It affects up to 8.7% of children and often continues into adulthood. It is usually diagnosed in early childhood. Now, you may be asking “what does neurological mean” - well let me tell you that I didn't know either but now I do because my mom, who is a neurologist, explained to me that anything neurological has to do with the nervous system like the brain, spinal cord or nerves. (CDC) ADHD is serious. It has many symptoms and two of them are: Inattentiveness & Hyperactivity. These can lead to many things; let's start with Inattentiveness: ● Having limited focus and getting frequently distracted ● Making careless mistakes, such as in homework ● Being unable to stick with difficult or time-consuming tasks ● Being unable to listen or follow instructions ● Having difficulty arranging tasks Now let's move onto hyperactivity and impulsiveness: ● being unable to sit still, particularly in peaceful or quiet settings ● unable to focus on work because of common fidgeting ● too much moving around, ● too much chatting ● not being able to wait their turn ● behaving quickly ● interrupting conversations ● no or little awareness of danger
What calms people with ADHD? According to my research, the things that help children the most with ADHD are walking, running and activities like yoga or meditation. These activities contain deep breathing and mindfulness and they are helpful to calm kids with ADHD. Even though there is no evidence that says that planting or gardening can help children with ADHD, I think that activities such as digging, planting, watering, and picking fruits and vegetables can help these kids burn out their excessive energy. (addrc) Do plants help with ADHD? Plants have been used for thousands of years for treating different illnesses. Plants can be used to manage ADHD in two main ways. Firstly, there are a number of herbs that have been shown that they can reduce symptoms of ADHD. For example: Ginkgo Biloba can help with improving memory and attention. A study was done in 2014 that showed that children who took Ginkgo Biloba for 3 - 5 weeks improved their symptoms. Other herbs that have also been used to treat ADHD include Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) and Pine bark extract.(Story second way in which plants can help with ADHD is related to activities like planting and gardening. All kids love playing in the dirt and love the outside weather. A study done in the University of Illinois found that a A study was done in 2014 on Gingko Biloba as an ADHD treatment. green environment helps kids with ADHD to concentrate better and improve their attention. Another study also showed that houseplants can help children with ADHD to focus. Gardening and caring for plants can teach children with ADHD to be organized and responsible. In addition, planting and doing fun activities in the garden with other children can help make friends and get them to learn how to socialize.(Platt Hill Nursery) (“Dig In!”) Salsabeel’s big sister, Soundus, also deserves a shout out for setting the budget and helping to plant our original medical garden at SISQ. What a great legacy to leave her little sister. Salsabeel’s mom: Dr Ruba Benini
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What calms people with ADHD?<br />
According to my research, the things that help children the<br />
most with ADHD are walking, running and activities like yoga or<br />
meditation. <strong>The</strong>se activities contain deep breathing and<br />
mindfulness and they are helpful to calm kids with ADHD. Even<br />
though there is no evidence that says that planting or gardening<br />
can help children with ADHD, I think that activities such as<br />
digging, planting, watering, and picking fruits and vegetables can<br />
help these kids burn out their excessive energy. (addrc)<br />
Do plants help with ADHD?<br />
<strong>Plants</strong> have been used for thousands <strong>of</strong> years for treating<br />
different illnesses. <strong>Plants</strong> can be used to manage ADHD in two<br />
main ways.<br />
Firstly, there are a number <strong>of</strong> herbs that have been shown that<br />
they can reduce symptoms <strong>of</strong> ADHD. For example: Ginkgo Biloba<br />
can help with improving memory and attention. A study was<br />
done in 2014 that showed that children who took Ginkgo Biloba<br />
for 3 - 5 weeks improved their symptoms. Other herbs that have<br />
also been used to treat ADHD include Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)<br />
and Pine bark extract.(Story second way in which plants can<br />
help with ADHD is related to activities like planting and<br />
gardening. All kids love playing in the dirt and love the outside<br />
weather. A study done in the University <strong>of</strong> Illinois found that a<br />
A study was done in 2014 on Gingko Biloba as an ADHD<br />
treatment.<br />
green<br />
environment helps kids with ADHD to concentrate better and<br />
improve their attention. Another study also showed that<br />
houseplants can help children with ADHD to focus. Gardening<br />
and caring for plants can teach children with ADHD to be<br />
organized and responsible. In addition, planting and doing fun<br />
activities in the garden with other children can help make<br />
friends and get them to learn how to socialize.(Platt Hill<br />
Nursery) (“Dig In!”)<br />
Salsabeel’s big sister,<br />
Soundus, also deserves a<br />
shout out for setting the<br />
budget and helping to plant<br />
our original medical garden<br />
at SISQ. What a great legacy<br />
to leave her little sister.<br />
Salsabeel’s mom: Dr Ruba<br />
Benini
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