Breakfast and Your ADHD
Im sure you’ve heard it said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And yet, many people, ADHD or not, tend to skip breakfast or rely on a bagel or piece of toast and coffee to get them through the morning. If you eat a light breakfast like a piece of toast […]
Artificial Sweeteners and ADHD
Yesterday I did something that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. I gave up artificial sweeteners and went back to sugar. You know that I’m big on eating real food, not processed, and I’m all for natural cures like herbs and essential oils if possible. (I’m not an extremist, though. Over the counter […]
Proteins and Your Brain
Proteins are important for a healthy brain. And a healthy brain – especially an ADHD one – functions better. Why is protein important for optimum brain health? For starters, a good portion of the weight of our bodies is made up of protein. Only water accounts for more body weight than protein. The neurons in […]
Sage: Outside the Turkey
Sage is an herb that most people use once a year when they make stuffing or dressing for their Thanksgiving turkey. (I guess that’s mostly true for those of us in the States.) Sage, however, has benefits apart from seasoning the turkey. Research has shown that sage or sage extract can benefit the brain in […]
Magnesium and ADHD
Did you know that magnesium can possibly help your ADHD symptoms? It has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing hyperactivity and improving attention span in cases where there was a mild magnesium deficiency. Children identified as ADHD and given a magnesium supplement also showed less behavior problems including irritability. Magnesium can be […]