Fish Oil for ADHD
Today’s post is a guest post from Rita Baldini at All Treatment. Growing awareness of the potential risks of prescription drugs like Ritalin and Adderall for ADHD have left parents searching for natural treatments. In particular, one of the most discussed alternatives comes in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that many […]
Artificial Sweeteners and ADHD
Yesterday I did something that I’ve been thinking about for a long time. I gave up artificial sweeteners and went back to sugar. You know that I’m big on eating real food, not processed, and I’m all for natural cures like herbs and essential oils if possible. (I’m not an extremist, though. Over the counter […]
Proteins and Your Brain
Proteins are important for a healthy brain. And a healthy brain – especially an ADHD one – functions better. Why is protein important for optimum brain health? For starters, a good portion of the weight of our bodies is made up of protein. Only water accounts for more body weight than protein. The neurons in […]
I Don’t Know How She Does It
“I Don’t Know How She Does It” is a movie with Sarah Jessica Parker about a working mom trying to balance work and family. Reality, of course, is not so neat and tidy and resolved in an hour or two. Real moms with small children have real struggles juggling it all, outside employment or not. […]
Magnesium and ADHD
Did you know that magnesium can possibly help your ADHD symptoms? It has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing hyperactivity and improving attention span in cases where there was a mild magnesium deficiency. Children identified as ADHD and given a magnesium supplement also showed less behavior problems including irritability. Magnesium can be […]
Cabin Fever and ADHD
Do you know what cabin fever is? It’s that feeling you get about this time of year when everything outside seems to be some shade of gray, you haven’t seen the sun in days, you’re sick of being cooped up in the house, and you just want to be warm. Those of us with ADHD […]