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Views: 1972 - ADHD and PTSD: What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from LuAnn PiercePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can be very difficult to manage - especially for adults with ADHD. As the name suggests, this cluster of symptoms is the result of experiencing a traumatic event. A person with PTSD may be easily triggered by a smell, sound, ...
Views: 12035(1 vote) - My Mother, My Sisters, MySelf - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from LuAnn PierceMy Mother, My Sisters, MySelf Holiday visits and reunions are often enlightening when ADHD is part of the family, as in, I get to see myself disguised in the person of my mother and sisters. It's always so much easier to see the glaringly obvious traits we deny or minimize in ourselves when ...
Views: 1657 - Art Therapy for ADHD and Anxious Children - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Pavol AlmasiRaising children is hard enough, but raising children with ADHD and anxiety problems can be downright nerve-wracking. We simply aren't taught how to communicate with a child who has such difficulties, since adults often gradually move away from the mindset of children and struggle to connect ...
Views: 2705(1 vote) - Adult ADHD: Pros and Cons of Common Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Mark RosenbergSeveral of my patients have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). It can be a frustrating condition to live with and, usually, prescription medications seem like the only recourse. However, as I share with my ADHD patients, there are some things you should know about the pros and cons ...
Views: 3924(1 vote) - ***Measuring Mineral Toxicity - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Phil BateThere are three methods of measuring mineral toxicity without actually taking a biopsy of the liver. Blood Analysis: This measures only what is in the blood at the time of taking the sample. The problem with this is not only that it is limited in time, but blood levels will vary considerably ...
Views: 1959 - ***Dealing With Pain - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Phil BateThere are lots of prescription drugs that deal with all types of pain, but there aren't as many people that know about two non drug (and safer) pain relievers. Aloe Vera is the absolute best for relief of any type of burning pain. It seals the area, and within seconds, pain is lessened if ...
Views: 2231 - Five Ways to Avoid 'Overwhelm' - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickIf you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed. And if you have ADHD you probably struggle more than most. Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we feel we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. We fall behind and we are constantly trying to catch up and keep ...
Views: 1704(1 vote) - Give Your Child the Proper ADHD Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Amit k ChaudharySome mother and father experience ruined when they find out that their kids experience from ADHD. This is quite typical but having to cope with ADHD must include comprehension it and comprehension techniques of dealing with and handling it. Attention-Deficit ADHD Problem or AHD is one tough ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - It is crucial to find out ailment - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Louella SokolskyThrough the decades, there may be tremendous amounts of exploration accomplished on solutions for little ones with ADHD. It's essential to find out that this problem is chronic. Each little one requirements to obtain an individualized treatment method approach produced for them. Regrettably, ...
Views: 1250 - ***Solving Schizophrenia With Orthomolecular and Neuroliminal Training is Pretty Simple - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Phil BateIt seems that lately, I've met a lot of people who have schizophrenic relatives or friends. So, I decided since I've had huge success in easily solving this horrible "disease" to repeat that "history here. When I first started in practice in the late 70"s, and took on one pro bono patient ...
Views: 2461(2 votes) - ADHD Diet: Nutritious Snacks for Kids - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Amit k ChaudharyKids need treats to petrol their growth and energy, and those on an ADHD diet need nutrient-dense small meals more than ever. Research that lack and man-made food substances can worsen the the signs of ADHD, and most treats promoted of the contain all these substances while providing little or ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - ADHD Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2011 from Amit k ChaudharyMost kids who have add go through traditional psychological and conduct treatments so they can adjust to the social world around them. However, conduct treatments is not the only software that can restore kids with conduct conditions. Consider giving your kid popular music treatments, a ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - ***THE SITUATION - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Phil BateIn Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that ...
Views: 2250(3 votes) - ***Johnson and Toxin - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Phil BateMany of you will have heard or seen the horrible mess that Johnson and Johnson is now in. It seems that that lovely little baby we all know on their baby shampoo has been a phony for some time. And J & J has known that for some time. According to Emily Patterson (www.sunflowernaturals.com). ...
Views: 3116(2 votes) - ***How Can High IQ MD's Be So Educationally Handicapped? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Phil BateTo even get into Med schools takes a high above average intelligence. To stay and graduate even at the bottom of the class takes even more. All "doctors" of any kind have to be smarter than average, and the MD should be above the rest. Yet, these highly intelligent people accept what they are ...
Views: 2351(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: How to Praise Children So It Doesn’t Backfire - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sherrie HardyMany parents of children with ADD and ADHD will read the title and throw up their hands. Come on. Really? Praising children has been a technique used for motivation since the beginning of time. It can backfire? Hold on. Don’t throw up the white flag yet. Here it is boiled down to three ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - ***Alternate Therapies for Autism (and All Mental Problems) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Phil BateThis article is designed to help you do research finding help and solutions to improve autism (and other mental problems.) You can use this reference article to search further on many and various therapies that have helped others. This is a very confusing subject, with lots of "expensive ...
Views: 2699(1 vote) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: 3 Tips to Praise Children Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyPraise can be very powerful when used correctly. Here are three easy tips to help parents implement praise in a way that motivates children with ADD and ADHD and boosts their self-esteem: 1. Be Genuine “You are going to be the next Babe Ruth!” or “That is the most beautiful painting I ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: How to Correct Behavior Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyThe job description for Parent is overwhelmingly long. One of the trickier tasks involves helping to guide children’s behavior in a constructive and effective way. It requires vast amounts of patience, self control and perseverance. To be successful, it needs a pocket full of tricks able to ...
Views: 2112 - Attention Deficit Disorder: Why Tutoring Isn’t Helping - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParents of children with Attention Deficit Disorder often find that the hours and money spent on tutoring does not significantly improve their children’s grades. This is because tutoring and remedial programs do not address the root of the issue. Learning is like constructing a building. It ...
Views: 1453 - ADD and ADHD Treatment: How and When Cognitive Behavior Therapy is Helpful - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents with ADD and ADHD often feel like the world is against them. Their parents express disappointment and frustration about their poor grades, lack of self-control and unfinished chores. Their teachers consistently nag them about their missing homework, interruptions and impulsive ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - A Week in the Life of ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Meghan GehanDo you know someone who is frequently late or forgetful? Corners the market on forgotten birthday apologies, or struggles chaotically with the demanding needs of their overly busy world? This week, I lovingly tell a real-life adult-with-ADHD story, so that perhaps others can understand and ...
Views: 1585 - How You Do Anything - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Meghan GehanTwo significant things have happened to me in this last year. I turned 50 and I began working with my own business/life coach. Both have me thinking more about where I am in my life and my work. What I want to change…what I am satisfied with. Up until about six months ago I had been fairly ...
Views: 1707 - ADHD children, ADD, herbal remedies, treatment - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Veena DeoAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD or ADD is a syndrome of learning and behavioral problems that is not caused by any serious underlying physical or mental disorder and is characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention by impulsive behavior (as in speaking out of turn) and ...
Views: 2534 - The ADHD Challenge of Saying No - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Meghan Gehan“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” ~Josh Billings Sometimes I feel immense pressure to do things I don’t want to do. Other people’s priorities end up being my priorities and then I wonder why I struggle with overwhelm. ...
Views: 1332 - ADD and ADHD Treatment Without Side Effects - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with Attention Deficit Disorder should not have to suffer from insomnia, headaches or nervousness in order to be able to focus on school work. Natural ADD and ADHD treatments exist without the side effects caused by many of the common pharmaceuticals available. Millisecond Timing ...
Views: 1412 - These Famous People with ADHD May Surprise You - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Shanna Tator PearsonDoes it surprise you to learn that Howie Mandel has ADHD? He is one of the famous people with ADHD, who have come out recently to spread the word about the disorder. Why are so many people making their personal health public? They want to let the world know that ADHD is both real and ...
Views: 4055 - ADD and ADHD Treatment Options: Is There a Permanent Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParenting children with Attention Deficit Disorder is difficult and often times exhausting. Parents often find themselves yelling and nagging their children to hurry up, calm down or help out. These parents need a solution for everyone’s sanity and happiness. However, the option of using a ...
Views: 3788 - ADHD Treatment: A Natural Solution - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Sherrie HardyADHD children struggle to pay attention, control their behavior and organize themselves. At school, activities that are simple for most kids like sitting still in the circle or finishing the worksheet are a real challenge for ADHD children. At home, family dinners are not peaceful and getting ...
Views: 1465 - Home Remedies For ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) In Children - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Jhon NapierIt is a disorder which starts during childhood and children suffering from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) show symptoms of forgetfulness, inattention and poor control of impulses, repeating mistakes, excessive talking, hyperactivity and learning disability. ADD is common among school going ...
Views: 1366 - The Three Top ADHD Medication Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparOne of the most effective management strategies for minimizing the challenges and symptoms of ADHD is medication. This might not be the most popular statement I have ever made, but research over and over again has shown that ADHD medications can “level the playing field” for adults with ADHD. ...
Views: 2815(2 votes) - Are You an Adult ADHD Procrastinator or a “Time Optimist”? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from Laurie DuparAs an ADHD life coach, I get to work with some of the most amazingly creative adults living with ADHD every day. This week I met with a new client to talk about how ADHD was impacting her life and begin helping her design initial ADHD coaching strategies to better manage these challenges. For ...
Views: 2452 - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: Eliminate the Daily Arguments - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyWhen parents of children with ADD and ADHD reflect on their interactions with their children, many find that a high percentage of those communications involve negativity. Daily nagging, yelling, threatening, pleading, and punishing are not what most parents signed up for. These parents fear ...
Views: 1219 - Adult ADHD: Speak Up! I'm not Listening - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from LuAnn PierceListening well is the most important part of communication. Many misunderstandings and hurt feelings can be prevented by using good listening skills. If you begin to track disagreements or miscommunications in your life, you will probably find that poor listening skills (yours or the other ...
Views: 3386 - ADHD, Mindfulness and Me: Keeping My Head and My Body Together - All Day - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from LuAnn PierceI sat on my front porch this morning, journal and pen in hand, enjoying a bit of sunshine and quiet time. As I tuned in to the sensory-rich environment, I wondered again if others experience things as I do. I could hear a long, lonely train whistle in the ‘far distance’, the sound of the ...
Views: 2292 - Natural Treatments for ADHD/ADD - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Adam GravesADHD/ADD a growing crisis By: Adam Graves ND, LAc Treating children with ADD/ADHD medication can be a doubled edge sword. One side is that the medications can be effective and help provide relief; the other side is that they can have severe adverse effects and don’t provide a real long term ...
Views: 1352 - Omega 3 ADHD Study and How This Natural Oil Can Help - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Ric HawkinsThere has been a lot of press recently about an omega 3 ADHD study from the University of South Australia that showed many improvements were found, but much more research is needed. Here are the main benefits and how to find the right oil. Although improvements were shown, there is still a ...
Views: 1162 - Magenta: The Colourful Way to Help ADHD Children and Their Stressed Parents - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDMany children struggle with ADHD and behavioural problems, and we parents end up suffering with stress, exhaustion and feeling generally frazzled. Would you like to learn how to make both yourself and your children feel more relaxed and focused using only colour and the power of your mind? In ...
Views: 1490 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Searching for Alternative Treatments - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Janet VesselsDanny can’t sit still in his Kindergarten classroom and while on the carpet he constantly disrupts the other students with fidgeting. He is unable to focus on learning to read and his writing is messy with so many mistakes if it were correct the best deciphering could not make it out. ...
Views: 1381 - Top 3 Practices for Successful ADHD Couples - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Carol GignouxToday it is more important than ever to learn good strategies for having meaningful and happy relationships. For couples where one or both of the partners have ADHD, this can prove to be particularly challenging. With ever increasing demands on our time and energy, it is easy to neglect ...
Views: 1759 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Paul FletcherDrug Free Treatment and Prevention of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder The number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) continues to grow each year. In parallel, the use of prescription drugs in treating the disorder has increased too, even ...
Views: 1564 - ADHD Doesn't Mean You Don't Have the Right Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparUnfortunately, many people with ADHD or ADD are incorrectly thought to be unmotivated or to somehow lack the “right stuff” in order to enjoy a successful, satisfying and purposeful life. This misperception baffles me as it is so far from the truth for most persons I know who live with the ...
Views: 3187 - Diagnosing ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparDo I have ADHD? Does my child have ADHD? Simple words, but the answers to these questions can be life changing for people and/or parents who are unsure as to whether or not they or their child have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It amazes me in this age of advanced science, ...
Views: 2539 - 10 Tips to Better Manage Your Time for ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Laurie DuparIs it a struggle to accomplish even everyday tasks and do you often find yourself distracted until time is wasted? The challenges of ADHD/ADD are very real. But there is hope. When you understand how ADHD has been affecting all the areas of your life, you can learn to minimize its impact and ...
Views: 2361 - Ideas to Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with ADHD and ADD are intelligent and capable. However, they need extra support to help them manage their ADHD symptoms. Implementing the following suggestions will increase children with Attention Deficit Disorder’s ability to manage their ADHD symptoms while minimizing factors ...
Views: 1105 - ***Integrated 4 Part Therapy for Autism (and most other Mental Problems) - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Phil BateThere seem to be hundreds of therapies for autism on the market today and "on the market" seems to be the reason - money. However, there is no real integration of any of these therapies and little information for the "poor" parents with an autistic child (and "poor" is often correct as ...
Views: 2631(1 vote) - Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAttention Deficit Disorder affects each individual differently. It is hard for “Dylan” to sit still during circle time. He fidgets with his shoe lace and squirms in his spot. His movement distracts other students from listening to the story. When the teacher asks the class to predict what ...
Views: 1275 - Selecting Your Produce for your basket of LOVE ! - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Dilani Diva-If you are grieving today remember that all things will pass. Surely this will too. - Pick Up the Basket of Love. I see love as a basket of many things. Those we love and care have attributes that can really make us smile or make us feel broken. Sometimes these attributes can change ...
Views: 1976 - How To Handle ADHD Children - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Emily KensingtonAs a doctor who treats Attention Deficit Disorder, I am often asked about how to handle ADHD children. As the mother of a son with ADHD, I understand how challenging and nerve-wracking it can be for families struggling with the condition. During the course of my personal and clinical ...
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