Dr. Gabor Mate explains ” the destruction of American Childhood” and how it is contributing to ADD ADHD symptoms. Transcription… AMY GOODMAN: In a little bit, I want to ask you about how taking all this medication- being so heavily medicated, especially for young person- affects their development. But I want to go to the [...]
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GI Food Values and ADHD
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 [...]
Focus At Will
*This is an awesome focus tool Attention, concentration, focus, flow… These are words associated with mental states that assist in doing work. If we can focus our attention, we might be able to concentrate long enough to reach flow state, and actually get some work done. In this stimulation-rich world, focusing attention and finding flow [...]
Dr. Gabor Mate "What is ADD ADHD?"
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?"
When in Doubt, Blame the Parents: Do Parents Cause ADHD?–UPDATED – Patheos (bl…
When in Doubt, Blame the Parents: Do Parents Cause ADHD?–UPDATED – Patheos (blog) There’s an article circulating from Psychology Today about Why French Kids Don’t have ADHD by Marilyn Wedge, Ph.D. With a few exceptions, the “share” comes with a comment like “Americans always want the quick fix” or “Parents should learn to say no.” [...]
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 [...]
DSM – The Bible for Dispensing Drugs
#adhd  Psychiatry’s revamped DSM guidebook fuels debate Major changes to the DSM, which clinicians use to diagnose mental disorders, may have broad impact. View this post on Google+ DSM – The Bible for Dispensing Drugs
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! Step #3 Techniques and Mindset
Dr. Mary Ann Block – Whatever it Takes!
Many of the ideas expressed in “3 Steps To Conquering ADD” fly in the face of our current medical solution for ADD ADHD. While many countries have become more progressive (like Australia) the USA is still very entrenched in the “drug only” approach to ADD ADHD. Dr. Mary Ann Block is surely an Ally in [...]