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3 Steps To Conquering ADD-ADHD - Member's Only Site http://3stepsadd.com/premium 3 Steps To Conquering ADD ADHD Naturally Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:08:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 3 Steps To Conquering ADD ADHD This site is dedicated to helping you eliminate your ADD ADHD symptoms with safe, natural, scientifically proven methods! Enjoy! ANNOUNCEMENT! We are undergoing renovations and major upgrades to the site! You should still be able to access all of the content... Its just a bit ugly while we are upgrading. Sorry for the inconvenience. :-) Jon http://3stepsadd.com/premium/3-steps-to-conquering-add-adhd-2/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/nutrition-and-brain-function-the-role-of-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. ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/addadhd-friendly-jobs-and-careers-part-2/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/nutrition-and-brain-function-the-importance-of-protein/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/nutrition-and-the-%e2%80%9cbrain%e2%80%99s-messengers%e2%80%9d/ “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. Just like those with other special ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/addadhd-friendly-jobs-and-careers-part-1/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/powering-up-the-nerve-centre-nutrition-and-the-brain/ Tips for Helping Kids Manage School  School is far ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/tips-for-helping-kids-manage-school/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/the-glycemic-index%e2%80%99s-clever-twin-brother/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/a-letter-to-my-adhd-son/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/whats-so-great-about-having-adhd/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/low-gi-foods-%e2%80%93-striking-the-right-balance/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/food-for-thought-and-much-more-the-gi-values-of-some-popular-foods/ Does Caffeine REALLY Affect ADHD? There's hardly a person out there who hasn't used caffeine, and who from time to time, has had too much of it. The result? Often people report feeling jittery, nervous, and hyperactive when they have used too much. That's because caffeine acts just like an amphetamine! For others who use ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/does-caffeine-really-affect-adhd/ How Glycemic Index Values are Measured Spikes, rushes, controlled release… These are all terms that are associated with the release of sugars into the bloodstream following the digestion of different kinds of foods. For some people a discussion of these effects may be mildly interesting but for those who are faced with ADD/ADHD it is of ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/how-glycemic-index-values-are-measured/ Liquid Vitamins Information and Member Discount Watch This Video First! If you have already reviewed the email AND you are an "active" member, you are eligible for a discount GO HERE. http://3stepsadd.com/premium/liquid-vitamins-information-and-member-discount/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/the-gi-index-what-it-is-and-why-it-is-important/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/addadhd-drug-guide-part-6/ Auditory Simulation of ADD-ADHD This site attempts to simulate how hard it is to pay attention with ADD. ...Interesting :-) Even thought the site is outdated, there are some really good points. You can see the entire site here.... http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/attention.html http://3stepsadd.com/premium/auditory-simulation-of-add-adhd/ Visual Simulation of ADD-ADHD This site attempts to simulate how hard it is to pay attention with ADD. ...Interesting :-) Even thought the site is outdated, there are some really good points. You can see the entire site here.... http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/attention.html http://3stepsadd.com/premium/visual-simulation-of-add-adhd/ 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 ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/addadhd-drug-guide-part-5/ Member’s Only Discounts In this section I will be adding “Member’s Only Discounts” that will help save you money! I hope to keep fighting for you to get the best possible discounts! http://3stepsadd.com/premium/members-only-discounts/ Step #3 Techniques and Mindset In this step we will learn some tips, tricks, and techniques that will allow you to not only "conquer" your ADD-ADHD, but turn it into a powerful advantage. We will continually add more and more tips and techniques as they develop! http://3stepsadd.com/premium/step-3-techniques-and-mindset/ Step #2 Fuel Up This section discusses how to "Fuel Up". In order to eliminate your ADD-ADHD symptoms you MUST give your body the building blocks it needs. It has been proven that ADD people lack certain vitamins and nutrients. ADD people also use certain vitamins and nutrients at a must faster rate. Explore the following areas to ... http://3stepsadd.com/premium/step-2-fuel-up/ Step #1 Avoid The Bad This section will help you avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes that most people make when they try to fix cure their ADD. http://3stepsadd.com/premium/step-1-avoid-the-bad/