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 […]

The Zen of ADHD

In my continuing series about alternative treatments for ADHD, we’ve talked about things like diet, vitamins and herbs. There are, however, other therapies that can have a positive effect on ADHD symptoms. I call these the Zen of ADHD, because they are about quieting the mind and focusing. Meditation is an excellent practice to develop […]

Vitamins: The List

Whenever I write a new post, I always Twitter about it to let my Twitter friends know. The other day when I tweeted about Vitamins and ADHD, I got a message from someone on Twitter who said it was “vague”. OK, that’s fair. I appreciate constructive criticism, because it helps me do my job better. […]

Vitamins and ADHD

Everybody knows how important vitamins are, right? And I bet you think that if you’re eating a fairly healthy diet, you’re doing OK as far as vitamins go. Maybe you even take a vitamin daily. Dr. Ray D. Strand, MD, on his website has this to say: For years I told my patients they could […]