ADD/ADHD-Friendly Jobs and Careers – Part 3
If you have read the first two installments of this series, then you already know that there are actually jobs and careers that cater to our ADD needs. These are jobs that offer stimulation, a wide variety of tasks, and the ability to work independently. Obviously, not all jobs are going to provide all three […]
Nutrition and Brain Function: The Role of Carbohydrates
The brain is the most intriguing and complex part of our bodies. It therefore needs the contributions of a variety of different kinds of food to function properly. Last week we had a look at the way in which proteins are used by the brain. This week our focus will shift to carbohydrates.
ADD/ADHD-Friendly Jobs and Careers – Part 2
Happy New Year to you all! Two weeks ago, I began a series about the fact that there are actually certain jobs that are better suited for those of us with ADD/ADHD. We tend to have needs for stimulation, change, and variety in the tasks or projects that we undertake. Of the thirty categories, let’s […]
Nutrition and Brain Function: The Importance of Protein
In a previous article we had a look at the importance of neurotransmitters in optimum brain function. These important chemical formulations can be accurately described as the ‘brain’s messengers’ as they play such a crucial role in facilitating the movement of impulses between different nerve cells. The very same things that we require from a […]
Nutrition and the “Brain’s Messengersâ€
Last week we began our look at how brain function is influenced by nutrition. One of the key points that were made was that the brain needs a sufficient amount of good quality chemicals, called neurotransmitters, in order to function properly. The primary function of neurotransmitters is to transmit, strengthen and control the transmission of […]
“ADD/ADHD-Friendly” Jobs and Careers – Part 1
If you have perused this site before, you will notice that there are plenty of reasons to be glad you, your child, or both of you have ADD/ADHD. Even though society tends to focus on the negative aspects, it’s important to not overlook the positives.
Tips for Helping Kids Manage School
School is far too often the place where a child’s ADD creates the most trouble. The teachers are overworked and underpaid so many problems get neglected. On the other hand, a lot of kids with ADD can also have behavioral difficulties and teachers are paying so much attention to those that there is little time […]
The Glycemic Index’s Clever Twin Brother
Over the past few weeks we looked at the theory behind the Glycemic Index (GI) and we specifically noted its importance in designing an anti ADD-ADHD diet. This can be found in the fact that the Glycemic Index measures the release of energy into the bloodstream. People with ADD-ADHD are often subject to wild swings […]
A Letter to My ADHD Son
Dear Henry, I am writing this letter late at night after trying to get you to go to sleep. Why? Perhaps someday you will read this and realize that while you were certainly a challenging kid, you bring me endless joy. Besides, I am so frustrated right now that I thought writing might be therapeutic […]
What’s So Great About Having ADHD???
If you are like most of us with ADHD, you have no doubt been told about the disadvantages of having it. You’ve endured negative comments and your own fears about handling this temperamental disorder! Believe it or not, there ARE advantages to having ADHD. While the ADHD brain is certainly wired differently, their are also […]
