How ADHD Interferes with Self Care
You know that I’m always telling your to take care of yourself – eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, exercise, and get enough sleep – for starters. And I know that you have the best intentions of doing just that. But intentions and actions are two different things. Sometimes you don’t take very […]
Pork Roast 2 Ways (and Why it’s about ADHD)
Pork roast and ADHD? Really? Yes, really. You know that I am all about eating a healthy diet because it’s good for you, your brain and your body, and your ADHD. Feeding your brain and your body healthy food helps them function at an optimal rate. Add in some essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, and […]
Improve ADHD Symptoms Just by Breathing?
Note: This is a guest post from Michael Gelb, D.D.S., M.S. and Howard Hindin, D.D.S. Their bios are at the end of this article. October is ADHD Awareness Month; Experts Say Disorder is Preventable with Improved Breathing Physicians Offer Tips for Restoring Restful Sleep to the Brain for Developing Children What you don’t know can […]
The National Center for Learning Disabilities
Last week I had the chance to connect with other (mostly) mom bloggers and a representative from the National Center on Learning Disabilities. The call was about learning disabilities, including ADHD, how they are perceived by the general public, and how we can make some positive changes around this subject. I’ve raised a series of […]
How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 3
Last time we talked about how poor self regulatory skills and poor self awareness can affect your weight. Emotions and Your Weight Today’s topic is how your emotions can have an affect on your weight. I probably don’t need to tell you that many of us reach for food when we’re bored, upset, or […]
How ADHD Affects Your Weight, Part 2
Last time we talked about how cognitive functioning can affect your attempts at weight loss. Self Regulation and Weight This time, we are going to talk about self regulation and how that affects your weight. I can hear you thinking, you know. 😉 You’re thinking that if you didn’t have such poor self regulation […]