Hormones and ADHD

Did you know that hormones can have an effect on ADHD? Changes in hormonal levels at any stage of life can affect your ADHD symptoms, almost always making them worse. Studies on teens with ADHD showed that ADHD medications often stopped working with the onset of puberty, or at least became less effective in treating […]

Substance Abuse and ADHD

Most doctors and scientists agree that ADHD is genetic; that it is passed from one family member to another. This same thing has been noted in families with alcohol, drug, or other addictions. Some research even claims a link between alcoholism and ADHD; that both are the result of the same gene. In fact, alcoholism […]

ADHD Medications: Side Effects

Someone asked me the other day about the side effects associated with ADHD medications. Almost any medication you take has the potential for side effects; whether or not you experience them isn’t certain until you try it. However, people who take medications for ADHD often seem to experience side effects, at least at first. There […]

Med Free with ADD Program

I have been working like crazy these last few weeks, putting the finishing touches on my Med Free with ADD Program. The program is a holistic, natural approach to managing ADD symptoms. I know I’ve been neglecting ADD Moms and all of my readers, but I promise that will change tomorrow – as soon as […]

Med Free with ADD Launches April 14!

I’m taking some time off to spend with my daughter Sarah who’s visiting from Michigan this weekend. I did want to let you know, though, that my new program, Med Free with ADD is set to launch on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. For more details, fill out the box on the right. Have a great […]

Herbs, Vitamins, and ADHD

The entire subject of diet, nutrition, vitamins, herbs and supplements that could be useful in managing ADHD symptoms is huge. It could fill a book. OK, it did fill a book – mine – and because I’m a little bit lazy today (it’s been a busy one), I’m going to give you a couple of […]