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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- Examining Drugs For ADHD - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Dr. Dan EdmundsIn memory of 14 year old Matthew Smith; 11 year old Stephanie Hall; and 10 year old Shaina Dunkle and other children who have died from the use of psychotropic drugs for "ADHD". The Eli Lilly company has been marketing a new drug for those who are labeled as ADHD known as Strattera. This drug ...
Views: 2337 - ADHD -Proper Diagnosis is the Key - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2004 from Patrick Hurley********************************************* ADHD NEWSLETTER from Patrick J. Hurley www.addcorridorcoaching.com ADHD – Proper Diagnosis the Key June 2004 Volume I Issue VI Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own ...
Views: 2323 - ADD/ADHD and Midlife Career Change - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Ted BehrGoing through a midlife career change is tough enough. Having ADD and going through a midlife career change can be a lot tougher. ADD can make both the process of deciding on a new career and the actual choice of career more difficult. ADD and the Midlife Career Change Process The ...
Views: 2322 - Adderall and Coffee: Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2015 from Brian WuAdderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It acts to speed up the transmission of electrical and chemical signals throughout the central nervous system. Caffeine is also a stimulant. Each of these substances has an effect on the brain, and when taken together, their effects may be ...
Views: 2320 - 5 Ways To Counter Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Greg FrostChildren are not the only ones who suffer from ADD, many intelligent adults are struggling with this condition as well. Whilst it is nothing to be ashamed of, it is important that you seek help and treatment, as this can significantly improve your quality of life. Most sufferers are apt to hide ...
Views: 2319 - Generation Huh? The impact of hand-held devices on kids and teens - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jim HagueBeing a teenager from the 1980's, I had a good life. After school, I would put away my books, change my clothes, grab a Coke and a cupcake, and then hang around watching MTV (when they were playing videos). Then the doorbell rang. I answer and see a neighbor friend of mine holding a bat and a ...
Views: 2319(1 vote) - Food Additives Affects Behavior - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2009 from Jane OelkeIf you are a typical American, at least 30% of your daily diet is from processed foods. Most processed foods come in a box or a can, and contain food starches, gums, preservatives, and colorings. Many processed foods have to be enriched, adding inorganic nutrients to compensate for the vitamins ...
Views: 2303 - The Impact of Bullying - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dore' FrancesWho is Likely to Become a Bully? Bullying can have a wide-ranging impact on teens - from victims, to those who witness bullying, to the bullies themselves - and affect each one well into adulthood. Bullying can lead teenagers to feel tense, anxious, and afraid. It can affect their ...
Views: 2300(2 votes) - 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: 2297 - Top 5 Kitchen Organization Tips for a Stress-Free Diet for ADHD, Autism and Allergies - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2012 from Stephani McGirrBeing organized and efficient in the kitchen is a must for stress-free maintenance of a special diet for autism, ADHD or food allergies. When things get out of control and chaos takes over, it’s not pleasant to work in the kitchen. You are more likely to avoid it and make a run for the ...
Views: 2296 - How Good of a “Relaxer” are You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2016 from Laurie DuparOk, I’ll admit it…I don’t relax very well.relax In fact the thought of not “doing” something is a bit terrifying to me. If I had to use a metaphor to describe myself, I would say I am like that big pink Energizer Bunny. It is the perfect example of how I go through life and a key ingredient ...
Views: 2287 - Is My Child Too Young for Counseling? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Peggy Ann Serena Hemmer"Is My Child Too Young for Counseling"? Children, like any of us, have troubles and worries. Sometimes their troubles and worries are bigger than they know how to express or manage. A child may have experienced separation or divorce of their parents, the loss of a loved one or even ...
Views: 2283(1 vote) - Modafinil (Modalert): The Rise of a Safe Smart Drug - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2018 from Helen ParkerModafinil, discovered in the 1970s by Prof Michel Jouvet together with other researchers from Lofan Laborites in France is the world’s first safe smart drug. It is currently sold under different names such as Modalert that is manufactured by India’s Sun Pharma. However, the effectiveness of this ...
Views: 2283(1 vote) - File Like a Champ: ADHD & Taxes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Carol GignouxIt’s tax time! Are you ready? If your answer is a loud “NO” – you’re not alone. Tax season seems to be one of those universal experiences that makes everyone grumpy and anxious. The whole system seems especially designed to confound ADHDers: first, keep track of every little expense for 365 ...
Views: 2278(1 vote) - ***Solving Health Problems Using the Unconscious Mind - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Phil BateStress is a major cause of all disease, and this stress is stored in the unconscious or subconscious mind. (Either description is the same phenomenon.) Our egos would like to believe that our "conscious" mind is in charge, but that just isn't the case. The unconscious mind really controls ...
Views: 2275(3 votes) - The Myths & Facts About ADHD - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been widely debated over for the last couple of decades as more and more children are being diagnosed. Some people think that people with ADHD are lazy, stupid and lack will power, however ADHD has been recognized by the National Institute of Health ...
Views: 2268(1 vote) - 6 Benefits of Exercise for Children with ADHD and Autism - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Stephani McGirrA special diet is critically important for children with autism and ADHD to promote a healthy digestive system and heal the gut. But it is only one part of the puzzle. Exercise is just as important and the following reasons explain how it can help your child: 1. Immune System – The more ...
Views: 2256 - Eleven Key Answers for Organization when you have ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Carol GignouxStructure gives you the ability to follow a routine and daily agenda; get your bills paid, keep up with your professional tasks at work, manage your relationships, get places on time, know where you put things, etc. A lack of structure causes the opposite result. So there is great importance in ...
Views: 2254 - ***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: 2253(3 votes) - Transcendental Meditation Reduces ADHD Symptoms Among Students: New Study - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2008 from Tom BallDissatisfaction with medication spurs interest in meditation The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective and safe non-pharmaceutical aid for treating ADHD, according to a promising new study published this month in the peer-reviewed online journal Current Issues in ...
Views: 2252 - Life After the ADHD Diagnosis - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2013 from Carol GignouxWhen your ADHD diagnosis arrives, it can be overwhelming. Hopefully most of your feelings about it are positive. In some respects, years or decades of frustration and missteps suddenly make a lot of sense. There is also comfort from the revelation that many of the bad habits and problem ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - Are You Sleeping? Is it ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, or a Sleep Disorder? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickDo you or your child toss and turn at night and experience daytime sleepiness? Have you or your child been diagnosed with ADHD, depression, or anxiety. Fifty percent of children in a recent study that had been diagnosed with ADHD had difficulty sleeping. They felt tired on awakening, had ...
Views: 2245(2 votes) - ***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: 2234 - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Codrut TutuRealising and reorganizing the synapses' polarity, for the noradrenaline (norepinephrine) and dopamine receptors Balancing the secretion of neurotransmitters Balacing cerebral biocurrents Rejuvanating the destabilised neuronal connections and the disfunctional cerebral tissue ...
Views: 2234 - 6 Ways to Slow Down the Adult ADD Brain - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2005 from Jennifer KoretskyIf you have adult ADD, then you know that sometimes, slowing down is a very hard thing to do. There are so many tasks to accomplish and so little time to get them done. So your mind goes into high speed, trying to accomplish it all and more, or worrying about the fact that it seems impossible ...
Views: 2233 - Technology: The Ritalin Cure For ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from William CottringerTechnology: The Ritalin Cure For ADHD By Bill Cottringer “For normal people, the artificial urgency created by today’s hyper-speed technology is a demon to be tamed; for people with ADHD, it turns out to be an angle in disguise just needing to fly itself into being tired.” ~The author. ...
Views: 2230 - Actions Against AD/HD Distractions - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Geraldine MarkelActions against AD/HD Distractions: How to Ensure a Better Bottom Line for Your Business By Geraldine Markel, Ph.D. A primary characteristic of AD/HD is distractibility. Distraction is a significant barrier to achieving efficiency and productive in business. You are diverted from ...
Views: 2213 - ADHD – Regulating Emotions during Holiday Season - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2004 from Patrick HurleyStatement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position from time to time. I wanted to let you know that our book is ...
Views: 2211 - ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Patrick HurleyMarch 2006 - Volume III - Issue III ADHD - Coaching vs. Psychology Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to rethink my position ...
Views: 2195 - Psychiatric Fraud: Are Psychiatrists Making Up Disorders to Sell Drugs? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearSales of psychiatric drugs are big business. Worldwide sales of antidepressants, stimulants, anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic drugs top $82 billion a year and fuel the $330 billion psychiatric industry. Psychiatrists continue to label millions of Americans with “mental illnesses” and to ...
Views: 2190 - Drive a Stake through the Heart of Your Vampire Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Carol GignouxThis is the third in a series of articles that focuses on a new concept I recently conceived of called Vampire Thinking©. In a nutshell, Vampire Thinking© is the thinking we do that short circuits our growth when we second guess ourselves and rationalize ourselves out of great opportunities and ...
Views: 2188(2 votes) - Definition: Adult ADD / ADHD - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Shelly WalkerAlthough the exact prevalence of ADHD is unknown, studies thus far reveal that the condition, marked by inattentiveness, difficulty getting work done, procrastination, and/or organization problems, according to epidemiological data, involves approximately 4% to 6% of the U.S. population. It ...
Views: 2185 - Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Jef Gazley,Attention Deficit Disorder is a complex condition that is not well understood at the present time by many clinicians and the general public. New information is being discovered rapidly however. Dr. Amen is one of the pioneers in this field and this article is meant to summarize his ...
Views: 2179 - Gifted with a Glitch: The Twice Exceptional Leader - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Geraldine MarkelWilliam was one of those kids who breezed through most of public school with his great brain. He had a few academic close calls as a college undergrad, but he always pulled it off in the end. He completed his MBA at the top of his class at an extremely competitive university. Sure, there were a ...
Views: 2176 - Ritalin and Alcohol: Do They Mix? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuRitalin Methylphenidate, brand name Ritalin, is a central nervous system stimulant drug. Stimulants have been approved to treat ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and inattention. They do so by helping to activate the areas in your brain responsible for paying attention and ...
Views: 2176 - How ADHD Affects Your Child’s Development and the Best Natural Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2018 from Nelly DanielAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) commonly affects children and interferes with their quality of life. ADHD is commonly referred to as a mental disorder that can continue into adulthood. While acknowledging the fact that mental causes contribute to this condition, many parents have ...
Views: 2137 - ***Myths ADD / ADHD Adults Hold About Everyone Else - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Bonnie MincuAs a Coach for Attention Deficit Disorder Adults, I am continually struck by the fantastic beliefs that so many of those with ADHD / ADD have about the 'rest of the world' - people who are not ADD. It seems that many people with ADD think that other people carry around a magic internal clock, ...
Views: 2134 - ADHD - Teeth Brushing and Hot Air Hand Dryers - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Patrick HurleyAugust 2007 - Volume IV - Issue VIII ADHD - Teeth Brushing and Hot Air Hand Dryers Statement: My intent in this newsletter is to express as quickly as possible my own beliefs and opinions on matters. I have no problems with people who disagree with my opinion and have even been swayed to ...
Views: 2133 - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Distractability/Impulsivity - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 2133(3 votes) - From Crisis Parenting to Nurtured Heart Parenting - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from Mark NorrisParenting an intense, challenging child is an energy draining experience that can significantly influence family relationships. Parents often find themselves in a disempowered position because of the many challenges thrust upon them. When the challenges seemingly become impossible to overcome, ...
Views: 2128 - Book Review: Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Adult ADD / ADHD. Adult ADD or AADD are alternate terms commonly used to describe the neurological disorder attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when it occurs in adults. Bonnie Mincu is the Official Guide to Adult ADD / ...
Views: 2125 - 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: 2115 - Ever Wonder if YOU Have Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickWe often hear about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) in our lives today. Have you ever wondered if you have it, or perhaps your child or spouse? In fact, ADHD was diagnosed in approximately 8%-10% of the school-age population in the 2000 census, 60% of whom eventually become ...
Views: 2107 - Remove Your ADHD Vampire Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Carol GignouxTo live as an asset, we must live fully in the present. Most of us live as if we were half alive. The Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, observes that we walk around more dead-like than alive-like. He says we tend to live in the past where life has already happened or we live in the future where we ...
Views: 2104 - ADHD and Neurofeedback - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Gary AmesADD or ADHD is a common and serious problem that causes difficulty at home and in school. The hallmarks are distractibility and impulsivity. “You don’t listen” or “Sit still” are commonly heard. Variants of ADHD may involve mood problems, defiant attitudes or ...
Views: 2100 - ADD/ADHD and Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisThis is an area that has not had enough research. The general consensus is that either ADD causes sleep disturbances like insomnia and fragmented sleep (sleep that is not continuous.) Or that sleep deprivation can bring on the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. So how do you know what to look for? How do you ...
Views: 2098 - Help! I think I have ADD! - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Linda SapadinA New Normal - for kids and for adults. Constantly busy. Always on the go. Rush, rush, rush. So much to do. We don’t “go” to the store anymore; we “run” to the store. We’re not just “busy” anymore; we’re “crazy busy.” We don’t rest and relax anymore; we have stuff to do 24/7. We ...
Views: 2094 - ***What is the "Unconscious" Mind? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Phil BateThere are thousands of theories about what the unconscious mind is what it can and cannot do. Some believe that it is the "soul" of the person, and is unique to we humans. It separates us from the "lower" animals on this planet. Others believe further that it makes us unique in the universe, ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - “5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Reading--In Just 2 Months” - by Submitted on May 13, 2018 from George Stancliffe“5th Grade Class Jumps Forward 2 Grade Levels in Just 2 Months” Over HALF of all American children are READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. (This could be corrected pretty fast if somebody showed these kids how to Speed Read, and then had them use the skill each day for 20 ...
Views: 2082(3 votes) - This is “Why” You Can't Get Focused - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2016 from Julie DohertyDo you ever have one of those days, maybe weeks, and months even a year: Where nothing is going according to plan, even if you seem to have had a plan? There are interruptions, just what you don’t need, things going wrong. But you are determined that you are going to achieve something for the ...
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