Reduce ADHD Symptoms without Medication
According to National Association of School Psychologists study, catching ADHD early on may make it possible to reduce symptoms. The most important tool is structure, or "environmental...
View ArticleChew Gum for Better Test Grades?
Can chewing gum actually increase student performance? Dr. Kenneth Allen, a professor at New York University’s College of Dentistry, found this to be true when he allowed his students to chew gum in...
View ArticleNo Long-Term Benefit with ADHD Drugs
Two recent studies could change the way doctors view the current ADHD treatment protocol. These studies showed that;- ADHD medications do provide short-term benefits.- However, ADHD medications do not...
View ArticleADHD Medications Increase the Risk of Heart Problems
A new study shows that Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants used to treat ADHD can increase the chance of your child being rushed to the emergency room for heart related problems by 20 percent.This...
View ArticleNatural ADHD Cure: No Long-Term Benefit with ADHD Drugs
Natural ADHD Cure: No Long-Term Benefit with ADHD Drugs
View ArticleNatural ADHD Cure: ADHD Medications Increase the Risk of Heart Problems
Natural ADHD Cure: ADHD Medications Increase the Risk of Heart Problems
View ArticleCatching ADD Early Helps
Catching ADD early may make it possible to reduce symptoms, says a study by the National Association of School Psychologists. The most important tool is "environmental management" (this is what...
View ArticleThe ADHD Stigma
According to a study reported in Science Daily, nearly twenty-five percent of the 1,134 parents in the study reported that they would not like their children to be friends with a child with ADHD. These...
View ArticleGreat article in ADHD newsletter
A dear friend of mine, and fellow mom of an ADHD wild child, manages the ADHD Help Center website. I want to not only introduce you all to Jeannine Virtue's website, but to direct you to a very...
View ArticleNever Miss a Blog Post Again
Did you notice the addition of the bookmarks on the right side of this blog? If you use del.icio.us, Google or Technorati, click on the icon and will know whenever there is a new post. Otherwise,...
View ArticleExercise for ADHD
I ran across an article Monday that I thought you all would find interesting. A teacher at an alternative school in Canada incorporated exercise into the daily curriculum. Here are a couple lines...
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Drug Manufacturers Accused of Faulty Advertising
Heading to the doctor’s office to get relief or comfort from what ails us has become commonplace. But when the pharmaceutical companies nudge a caregiver to give a medication a try with fancy...
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Pile on the Praise
If you want to drastically change the relationship between you and your child in a very short amount of time, shift your attention away from his shortcomings. ADHD kids are typically so accustom to...
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Blueberry Almond Smoothie
3 cups water1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)2 tablespoons almonds2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds2 tablespoons flax seeds1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon cinnamon*Coarsely grind almonds,...
View ArticleDid You Get Your Daily Dose of Pesticides?
Dr. Alan Greene, chairman of The Organic Center, estimates that the average American is exposed to between 10 and 13 pesticide residues every day. Though the levels and risks are very low in most...
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The Compliment Sandwich
As much as we try to focus on the positive aspects of our children, there are times when we need to offer a critique. If you have an ADHD child, you likely also have a long "laundry list" of actions...
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Baked Carrot Fries
I'll let you in on a little secret; If you don't make a big deal about these healthy fries being carrots, your kids will chow down and not think twice about eating them. Here's what you need to make...
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Remove the Word "Don't" from Your Vocabulary
Have you noticed how children's brains gloss right over the word "don't."You say, "Don't touch the hot stove."Your toddler hears "Touch the hot stove."You say, "Don't cross the road." Your preschooler...
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Squeaky Clean Fruits and Veggies
If your budget does not support buying organic fruits and vegetables, make sure you give your produce a good scrub-a-dub before serving. Your fruits and vegetables carry residual fertilizer and...
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HomeMade Granola
Granola is generally considered a healthy treat but if you are buying packaged granola bars, the health benefits can go south on the health scale. Way south. Let's return to granola's health roots with...
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