ADHD Medication: Yes or No?
Almost everyone knows that ADHD can be effectively treated with medication, and yet I meet people all the time who ask me about alternative treatments. Why are people reluctant to take medication for their ADHD and are they doing the right thing by avoiding it? Research tells us that a combination of medication and ADD […]
Italian Chicken Soup
My son Andy and I made this soup last week. It fed my family for days; even my vegetarian daughter had a few bowls. What You Need Canned chicken (or frozen) Chicken stock (not broth – Swanson and Kitchen Basics make good ones) Canned diced tomatoes Frozen spinach Noodles Chicken base (look in the same […]
Chicken and Rice
Pantry meals are a Friday feature. If you like the recipe, buy the ingredients and keep them in your pantry. When you have one of those days when there’s nothing to eat or you’re short on time, pull out the ingredients and put it together. Dinner in a flash! I am a from scratch kind […]
Tuscan Bean Soup
Today I am starting a new feature here at ADD Moms called Pantry Meals. All moms, ADD or not, have days when things get out of control and they find themselves searching for something for dinner with not much in the house. Each Friday I will provide a recipe for a quick and easy pantry […]
Can You?
Have you seen Jennifer Hudson’s new ad for Weight Watchers? Here it is: I love that she talks about how her life used to be about “I Can’t” and now it is about “I Can”. Do you do that with your ADHD? See yourself as a deficit and a disorder? Do you say “I Can’t” […]
Fish Oil for ADHD
I recently mentioned to someone that she might consider adding fish oil supplements to her diet to help her ADHD symptoms. When I started taking high quality fish oil, I noticed an immediate change in the way I felt and the way my brain worked. However, it’s important to note that not all fish oils […]