Why Women Need Fat

Following is a book review for “Why Women Need Fat” by William D. Lassek, M.D. and Steven J.C. Gaulin, PhD. I was compensated for the review, but the opinions are mine. You may wonder how that is relevant to a blog about women who have Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, it is very relevant. If […]

Happy 2012!

Happy New Year! I hope that your New Years celebrations were happy and safe. You know most of us look at the new year as a new beginning. A chance to do things better than we did the year before. You know all about New Years Resolutions. I think most people tend to slip on […]

Hormones and ADHD

I have always believed in a holistic approach to Attention Deficit Disorder because ADHD doesn’t just live in one part of your brain; things that go on in your body can affect your ADHD too. As ADD Moms, we already know how hormones can affect our lives. Our weight, our shape, our emotions and even […]

ADHD: The Basics

There are always people newly diagnosed with ADHD who have questions about what it is, so I thought a little ADD 101 was in order. ADD, ADHD, Attention Deficit Disorder – which one is it? Many years ago when Attention Deficit Disorder was first being recognized, it was thought that there were two kinds: ADD […]

The Not Paying Attention Part

If you have ADHD, you know that one of our biggest problems is not being able to pay attention. Duh. That’s why they call it Attention Deficit Disorder. Not being able to pay attention is a whole lot of what we struggle with in our lives. For instance, after my daughter Sarah got engaged, I […]

It’s A Dinner Revolution!

You know sometimes I write about meal preparation and the importance of a good balanced diet. Those things may not seem to be related to ADHD but they really are. A good diet is essential for maintaining your body and brain health. A healthier brain functions better and if you’re making sure to include lean […]