Sage: Outside the Turkey

Sage is an herb that most people use once a year when they make stuffing or dressing for their Thanksgiving turkey. (I guess that’s mostly true for those of us in the States.) Sage, however, has benefits apart from seasoning the turkey. Research has shown that sage or sage extract can benefit the brain in […]

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 […]

Why YOU Are Important

Do I really even need to write this post? Do you really need someone to tell you how important you are? Based on the way you (don’t) take care of yourself, maybe I do. I know. As women we are taught to be nice and polite. Be a good girl. Share with others and never […]

Eating for ADHD

Did you know that certain foods can either help your ADHD symptoms or make them worse? It’s true. What we put in our bodies, as well as what goes on in our bodies, affects our brains. Don’t believe me? Go have a few shots of tequila and then tell me your brain hasn’t been affected. […]

5 Easy Ways to Add More Activity to Your Day

When I say “activity” I don’t mean making your day busier than it already is. I almost used the word “exercise” but that’s not really accurate either. In the last 6 months or so I’ve lost over 20 lbs. I got motivated to do something about my weight when I noticed that I was losing […]

3 Tips for Anxiety Attacks

Would you recognize an anxiety attack if you had one? Anxiety is one of the more common things that can come along with ADHD. Attention Deficit Disorder doesn’t like to come alone; it brings others along like anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, and even asthma. An anxiety attack can be mild or severe. It makes you […]