Nutrition Tips for Optimum Brain Function
Over the past few weeks we looked at the impact of different food groups (carbohydrates, protein, fats and vitamins and minerals) on optimum brain function. One thing that stood out throughout this discussion is the fact that brain nutrition is not something that we can simply leave to chance. Eating whatever takes your fancy and […]
ADD/ADHD’s Impact on Self-Esteem
ADD/ADHD is sometimes called a “hidden disability.” It seems that most people are not readily aware of our ADD/ADHD. Our disability has its roots in biology as well as behavior, and half the time, we don’t even understand why we act the way we do! After hearing for years that we are lazy, daydreamers, impulsive […]
Nutrition and the Brain: The Role of Vitamins and Minerals
Over the past few weeks we looked at the impact of the major food groups (carbohydrates, protein and fats) on brain function. This week we turn our attention to the last major nutritional category namely vitamins and minerals. The body, and the brain, needs a wide variety of vitamins and mineral to grow and to […]
ADD/ADHD-Friendly Jobs and Careers – Part 4
There are still more careers areas for you to explore if you have ADD or ADHD. If you haven’t seen anything to your liking yet, consider these other categories.
Nutrition and Brain Function: Fats, the Good and the Bad
We often tend to think of fat as the big taboo when it comes to nutrition. The fact is however that, although we need to be weary of certain kinds, fats are essential building blocks for healthy brains. This can be seen in the fact that almost two thirds of the weight of the human […]
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 […]
