Understanding the Shifts in Human Nutrition – The Role of Chemicals (Part 1)
With last week’s article I began to touch on the subject of how our perceptions of food changed over the past few decades. I did this by pointing out how food was viewed in the past. When asked to describe food as a category past generations would very likely have used the following words: Scarce, […]
Understanding the shifts in Human Nutrition (1) – The way we ate
If you monitored this site over the past few months you would have seen quite a few discussions on the effects of food on our emotional and physical well being. We specifically discussed the positive impact that a Low-GI diet can have on the life of someone dealing with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. We also […]
Truly Happy Holidays (Even with ADD/ADHD) – Part 3
In the previous article we focussed on ways in which nutrition related challenges that are thrown up by the holiday season can be overcome in ways that will not leave you looking like a sad cross between the Grinch and the Scrooge. It is, however, the case that the challenges posed to people dealing with […]
Audio: Gifted or ADHD? (ADHD Misdiagnosis 2)
Trouble in the bloodstream? (ADHD Misdiagnoses 4)
In our look, over the past few weeks, at the problem of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis we came across some possible causes that seemed very straightforward and logical when you stop to think about them. I suppose most intelligent people would be able to come up with the hypothesis that giftedness or lack of sleep could cause […]
Lack of Sleep Possible (ADHD Misdiagnosis 3)
Over the past few weeks we had a look at the very real problem of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis. The bottom line of much of that was said is that it is very important to research alternative explanations for ‘ADD like symptoms’ before meekly accepting a diagnosis. This is because it is, sadly, often the case that […]
Attention Deficit. What Kind?
We are, as you are no doubt aware if you check in regularly, busy with a series examining the impact of diet on the effects of ADD/ADHD. We have already looked at the desirability of a Low-GI diet; this was followed up with a discussion about nutrition and brain function. The last few articles in […]
Truly Happy Holidays (Even with ADD/ADHD)
Well here we are again! Rapidly approaching the end of another year, with all the attendant festivities. You would have to be a real Scrooge if you are not at least a little bit excited about the tinsel, the carols and the decked out windows. If, however, you are the parent of a child with […]
Gifted or ADHD? (ADHD Misdiagnosis 2)
Last week we started our look at the huge problem of ADD/ADHD misdiagnosis. The true extent of this problem becomes apparent when you stop to analyse the diagnosis rates over the past decade and also the rate at which ADD/ADHD medication is prescribed. The results of such an analysis will astound you! When plotted on […]
Stepping away from the ‘Blood Sugar Rollercoaster’
Over the past few weeks we had a look at the effect that blood sugar levels can have on the functioning of the brain. I also drew attention to some of the best (and the worst!) ways to manage blood sugar levels. This week’s article will conclude the ‘mini-series’ on blood sugar levels by summarising […]
