Hi fellow ADDers. Below is a recent interview with Dr. Gabor Mate. He has some wonderful views on how we can better address ADD ADHD Issues. Transcript… Original Article – http://www.democracynow.org/seo/2010/11/24/drgabormatonadhd_bullying Please tell us what you think! – Comment Below!! Dr. Gabor Mate "What is ADD ADHD?"
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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 and Becoming Productive – Part 2
We began this series by introducing you to author David Allen’s book that addresses stress-free productivity. As you recall, there are five stages of mastering your flow of work: Collect Process Organize Review Do This article will focus on the second stage – Process. Remember that your goal is to “empty” your brain of these [...]
Beating Sugar Cravings (Part 1)
Over the past few weeks I have often referred to the ‘blood sugar rollercoaster’ as we discussed the importance of maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. One of the features of this rollercoaster is the intense cravings for a ‘sugar fix’ that often accompanies it. Giving in to these cravings can be the start of a [...]
Maintaining Balanced Blood Sugar Levels
Last week we discussed the role of the Glycemic Index (GI) in maintaining blood sugar at healthy levels. The bottom line of that discussion was that our diets should be filled with foods with a low value on the Glycemic Index as the energy in these foods will take much longer to be released into [...]
How Carbohydrates Affect Blood Sugar Levels
Last week we had a general discussion on the topic of blood sugar. One of the main things that came out of this discussion was the fact that abnormal (either too high or too low) levels of glucose in the bloodstream can have very serious consequences in terms of general health and wellbeing. For the [...]
ADHD and Blood Sugar
We have been discussing different food types affect brain function. Much of what was discussed confirmed that the old saying ‘You are what you eat!’ is perhaps more true than most people realize! The brain is the nerve centre of the body and determines our actions, thoughts and feelings. If it is not ‘powered up’ [...]
Dr. Mate explains how stress causes ADD ADHD
Dr. Mate explains how stress can cause ADD ADHD. Stress changes the brain chemistry and lowers important neurotransmitter levels. “3 Steps To Conquering ADD” teaches you how to restore these levels in a healthy naturally way, thereby eliminating ADD ADHD symptoms naturally. AMY GOODMAN: You mentioned you suffered from ADD- attention deficit disorder- yourself and [...]
Dr Mate on Dopamine and ADD Drugs
Dr. Mate discusses the role of dopamine and how ADD drugs work to increase dopamine levels. “3 Steps To Conquering ADD” promotes natural methods for increasing low dopamine levels. AMY GOODMAN: As we return to our conversation with Canadian physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté. His four books include Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates [...]
ADD ADHD NOT a Genetic Disorder
In this Video, Dr. Mate explains the importance of healthy brain development and debunks the idea that ADD ADHD is a genetic disorder. DR. GABOR MATÈ: The fundamental thing that I want to get across here is that- and I made the point in my book about addiction, as well- the human brain does not [...]