Exercise and ADHD

Did you know that exercise has been proven to have positive effects on ADHD symptoms? It’s been proven by research scientists. Exercise, especially cardio – that gets the heart pumping – has been shown to elevate the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. These chemicals monitor external stimuli and our responses to them. […]

Enzymes and Vitamins

This is part 2 of Billie’s article about digestive enzymes and their importance. While it is not strictly about ADHD, it does relate in that the enzymes will help us absorb and use our vitamins more effectively. Do you suffer with heartburn and indigestion? If so the reason could be lack of enzymes in the […]

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If you subscribe to my ADD Moms newsletter and you signed up BEFORE April 4, 2009, please take a moment to sign up again in the box on the right. Due to continuing technical problems with my current service, I have been forced to switch to a more reliable one. Ultimately, it’s to your benefit, […]

More About Vitamins and ADHD

You make all kinds of friends when you’re online, and Billie is one of my newest friends. She has agreed to share her knowledge of Naturopathic medicine with us, particularly in terms of vitamins. This is the first in the series. From Billie: I practiced as a doctor of Naturopathic medicine for over twenty years. […]

Yoga for ADHD

Like meditation, many people may think that yoga and ADHD do not mix. Yoga is a very slow, calm and deliberate practice – quite contrary to most ADDers hyperactive nature. In fact, yoga can do a lot to positively impact ADHD symptoms, especially when practiced regularly. Yoga teaches you to focus inward, to concentrate on […]