“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 […]
Low GI Foods – Striking the right balance
It should be clear from the issues that we discussed over the past few weeks that paying attention to the Glycemic Index can play a key role in the fight against the symptoms of ADD-ADHD. This is because foods with low GI values will keep the body ‘powered up’ at a consistent level for much […]
Food for thought (…and much more!): The GI values of some popular foods
Over the past two weeks we looked at the Glycemic Index (GI) and its importance in regulating our ‘fuel supply’. Understanding its role in doing this is especially important for people who are faced with the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. This is because the maintenance of stable blood sugar levels is one of the key factors […]
The GI index: What it is, and why it is important
Can something as ‘simple’ as proper nutrition really make a difference in the life of a person struggling with ADD/ADHD? I am convinced that the answer to this question is a resounding ‘Yes!’ I am particularly convinced of the fact that a Low-GI diet can be a force for good in terms of building higher […]
ADD/ADHD Drug Guide – Part 6
You may have heard of Wellbutrin, a common drug used to treat depression and sometimes, back pain. However, it has been used on people with ADD/ADHD. It seems to act as a stimulant and its drug manufacturer says that their research shows it is just as effective as Ritalin. Many physicians prescribe Wellbutrin if a […]
ADD/ADHD Drug GUide – Part 5
This week, we need to take a look at a non-stimulant drug used to treat ADD/ADHD. It’s brand name is Atomoxetine, but you may recognize it as Strattera. Despite its very hefty price tag, it is becoming widely used for adults and children. Strattera is known as a selective norepinephrenine reuptake inhibitor. This means that […]
