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 [...]
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Nutrition and the “Brain’s Messengers”
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 [...]
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“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. Share and Enjoy:
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Powering up the Nerve Centre: Nutrition and the Brain
Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the way in which a Low GI diet can counteract some of the effects of ADD-ADHD by releasing energy into the bloodstream in a controlled and consistent way. With this week’s article we are going to take a step back in order to emphasize why [...]
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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 [...]
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