Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADD and ADHD, is a brain disorder that makes it difficult to be attentive for more than short periods of time. The condition is also often marked by impulsivity and affects an estimated 2.5 percent of children and 8.4 percent of adults, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Although ADHD can occur in anyone, it is most commonly found in boys, who have a three times higher greater rate of diagnosis than girls. ADHD … [Read more...]
Green Tea for ADHD
Whether you are a parent with a child who has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) or you are the one with the condition, you recognize how difficult and stressful the condition can be. People, including children, with ADHD or related symptoms often feel worried and anxious. Children with ADHD may need special attention during school. People of all ages with the disorder may be easily aggravated or get fidgety when their medication wears off at certain … [Read more...]
CBD Oil for ADHD
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a popular product on the market today and many talk of its ability to treat and heal many health conditions – but does it work when it comes to symptoms of ADHD? With today’s booming pharmaceutical industry and the numerous side effects that accompany it, many are starting to seek alternative treatments for ADHD. Supplements, herbs, vitamins and exercises are all gaining attention as well as scrutiny when it comes to their true viability for healing. Some studies … [Read more...]
Celiac Disease and ADHD: A Connection
In recent years, a potential connection between Celiac Disease and ADHD has been suggested by health practitioners, as well as parents of children with ADHD, and adults with ADHD. Many people have reported significant improvements in their ADHD symptoms after adopting a gluten-free diet. It appears there is a strong link between Celiac disease and ADHD, with ADHD sufferers being over-represented in the population of Celiac-Disease sufferers. Many people with ADHD appear to also have … [Read more...]
How Diet Affects ADHD Symptoms
As ADHD has become more widely-known many have questioned the possible link between ADHD and diet. A range of ADHD diets have sprung up over the years, many of which seriously restrict or eliminate different types of food. Is there a link between ADHD and diet and if so how can food choices impact the ADHD sufferer? One of the main myths surrounding ADHD is that it is caused by diets high in sugar and processed food. Foods which have additives or food colorings in have often been blamed … [Read more...]
5 Foods To Avoid When You Have ADD
What if I told you there are common foods that actually magnify your ADD and ADHD? When I say common I mean really common, as in foods you probably eat every month (if not every week). I didn't believe it myself at first, and then I started researching.. and what I found shocked me. It has been not only fascinating to learn how some of the ingredients in these foods, and even raw natural foods themselves, compound the effects of my ADHD - but the effects on cutting them out, have been … [Read more...]
