Straight Lines, Fireworks, and ADHD

What do straight lines, fireworks, and ADHD have in common? The ADHD brain. I’ve been thinking today about a weird thing that seems to happen to those of us with ADHD, and trying to find a way to not only explain it, but describe it, too. Wander with me through my chain of thought: I […]

Do You Remember?

My daughter is here visiting for a few days. She’s staying with us and attending a concert in Chicago while she’s here. This morning we were chatting, and more than once I would say something to her (or ask her a question) and she would say “We talked about this last night mom. Don’t you […]

Allergies and ADHD

Do you have allergies and ADHD? I know I do, as does the rest of my family. In general, I’ve noticed that a lot of people who have ADHD also have allergies of one kind or another. Did you know that allergies can make ADHD symptoms worse? And that studies have shown a link between […]

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 […]

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 […]