ADD/ADHD: The Nutrition Connection
Since the late 1970’s the suspected connection between ADD/ADHD and nutrition has been explored by researchers. To date, there are so many reputable studies that indicate that there is a connection, that the influence of nutrition on ADD/ADHD can no longer be ignored. Yet, even with all of the information that is available, the connection […]
Dr. Mate explains how stress causes ADD ADHD
Dr. Mate explains how stress can cause ADD ADHD. Stress changes the brain chemistry and lowers important neurotransmitter levels. “3 Steps To Conquering ADD” teaches you how to restore these levels in a healthy naturally way, thereby eliminating ADD ADHD symptoms naturally. AMY GOODMAN: You mentioned you suffered from ADD- attention deficit disorder- yourself and […]
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
“If you are not prepared to be wrong, you will never come up with anything original…†In this video you will hear from Sir Ken Robinson. I am mid-way through his book “The Element†and I am astonished that I have not read this sooner. This is a MUST read… Trust Me It is relevant […]
Long-Term Effects of Medical and Recreational Use of ADD Meds
You’ve heard the names: Adderall, Ritalin, Dexedrine, Concerta. Need we go on? Did you happen to see the episode of Desperate Housewives, where one of its characters, Lynette, began taking her kids’ Adderall so that she could have more energy needed to keep up with three boys? It got a lot of people talking about […]
Dr Mate on Dopamine and ADD Drugs
Dr. Mate discusses the role of dopamine and how ADD drugs work to increase dopamine levels. “3 Steps To Conquering ADD” promotes natural methods for increasing low dopamine levels. AMY GOODMAN: As we return to our conversation with Canadian physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté. His four books include Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates […]
Alternatives to Medication for the Treatment of ADD/ADHD
Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food –Hippocrates There are currently no federally-approved treatments for ADD/ADHD other than prescription medications. Although, a significant majority of studies are discovering validity in numerous “natural†treatments, and a number of credible health professionals are recommending behavioral and dietary interventions to supplement, the U.S. […]
ADD ADHD NOT a Genetic Disorder
In this Video, Dr. Mate explains the importance of healthy brain development and debunks the idea that ADD ADHD is a genetic disorder. DR. GABOR MATÈ: The fundamental thing that I want to get across here is that- and I made the point in my book about addiction, as well- the human brain does not […]
ADD-ADHD Brains are literally “Asleep”
In this video we see how the “executive center” of the brain is literally asleep.
“Feeding” the ADD Brain
“FEEDING” THE ADD BRAIN Think about the foods you and your kids eat. Fruit Roll-Ups. Macaroni and cheese. Lucky Charms Cereal. Soft drinks. What do all of these and just about everything we eat have in common? Artificial dyes are in the majority of foods available. These colorings make food look more appetizing, at least […]
Destruction of Child Development to Blame for ADD ADHD
Dr. Gabor Mate explains ” the destruction of American Childhood” and how it is contributing to ADD ADHD symptoms. Transcription… AMY GOODMAN: In a little bit, I want to ask you about how taking all this medication- being so heavily medicated, especially for young person- affects their development. But I want to go to the […]
