Category Archives: ADHD Health Issues
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Diet Plays a Significant Role in Affecting Your Mental Health, Says Study
Posted on March 9, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By NewsGram Desk Diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but this link is firmly established only in some areas such as the ability of a high fat and low carbohydrate diet (a ketogenic diet) to help children with epilepsy, and the effect of vitamin B12 deficiency on fatigue, poor memory, and depression, says a […]
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Feeding Kids With ADHD: 5 Concepts All Parents and Health Providers Need to Understand
Posted on March 2, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition, ADHD Health Issues.By Jill Castle ATTENTION DEFICIT hyperactivity disorder affects approximately 11% of children in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD can alter a child’s ability to pay attention, behave and learn The management of ADHD includes a focus on modifying behavior for young children and, for older kids, a combination of medication and […]
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ADHD supplements: Are they effective?
Posted on February 28, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication, ADHD Health Issues.Stimulant medications are the first-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Common symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, and difficulty paying attention. Recently, researchers have been investigating several different supplements that may help alleviate ADHD symptoms. In this article, we outline the research into some of the more promising hormone, dietary, and herbal supplements for […]
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You’re Not Perfect, So Stop Trying to Be
Posted on January 30, 2020 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.By Sandy Maynard “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is good advice for people with ADHD, many of whom try to be perfectionists. People are always telling us what we did wrong and what we missed — “You need to pay more attention in class” or “What the heck is wrong with you? I just […]
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ADHD supplements: Are they effective?
Posted on December 5, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Medication.From Medical News Today Research shows that people with ADHD often have lower levels of certain vitamins and minerals. Despite this, there is currently no conclusive evidence that mineral deficiencies cause ADHD. In some cases, vitamin and mineral deficiencies are a consequence of ADHD medication. For example, stimulant medications can suppress appetite, which can lead […]
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Why Sugar is Kryptonite: ADHD Diet Truths
Posted on September 12, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By ADHD Editorial Board Does an ADHD diet work? Yes, following an ADHD nutrition plan rich in protein and vitamins can help control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But only if you avoid sugar, artificial flavors, and common allergens as well. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid. Read the full article Please […]
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Anxiety in Adults With ADHD
Posted on August 1, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health, ADHD Health Issues.By Keith Low If you have difficulty managing the everyday demands of life, are chronically late, forgetful, have trouble meeting deadlines and obligations, become overwhelmed with finances, tune out in conversations, speak or act impulsively, lack tact in social situations—then certainly this can bring about feelings of chronic anxiety. You may worry about keeping track […]
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ADHD and Sleep Problems: Why You’re Always So Tired
Posted on July 29, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Sleep.By William Dodson, MD Does ADD make you tired? Sleep disturbances caused by ADHD have been overlooked for a number of reasons, including the late age of onset. But recent studies confirm that ADD symptoms do not go away at night. Here, understand the ADHD and sleep link and its most common manifestations. Plus, get […]
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Summer Recipes
Posted on June 24, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.BY LAURA STEVENS, M.S. Does your child refuse to eat anything besides chicken nuggets or macaroni and cheese? Add these ADHD-friendly meals to your summer dinner repertoire, and keep your little ones happy and healthy with everything from simple slow-cooker suppers to two-ingredient desserts. Read the full article Please follow and like us:
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How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain
Posted on May 20, 2019 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By Additude Editors Research shows that what you feed your body has a direct correlation to how your brain functions. Diet and nutrition impact cognition, attention, sleep, and mood. According to the Harvard Health Blog1, studies show that people who eat “clean” or “whole” meal plans high in vegetables, fruits, unprocessed grains, and lean […]
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