Which Supplements Are Recommended For ADHD And How They Might Help Your Child Parents often ask me whether or not they should supplement with ADHD. And, if so, which supplements are recommended for ADHD. Of course, like the rest of your child’s health plan, supplements should be recommended on an individual basis. Therefore, advice should be based on what they’re […]
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Finding the ideal ADHD diet for your child can be confusing. With so many potential food sensitivities, it can seem like almost everything is a potential trigger. Regardless of food sensitivities or which diet you choose for your child, you will want to ensure that they get enough protein. Protein is one nutrient that is crucial for managing ADHD. Why […]
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Although there are many potential food triggers in any neurodivergent condition, the absolute top food trigger for ADHD is Artificial Food Coloring. Of all the food ingredients that may aggravate ADHD, food coloring has been studied the most and is the ingredient that is consistently shown to correlate to behavioral symptoms. And it’s no wonder, it’s not actually food! These […]
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These days, parents of children with ADHD/ADD have something that is both a blessing and a curse: options. Why is it important to know the 3 things to consider before trying a new ADHD diet? Because, these days, we have way too many choices. Having a lot of options can definitely be a blessing (if Plan A doesn’t work, we can […]
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Think Getting Your Kids To Try New Foods Is An Exercise In Futility? Do your kids turn away in disgust at the sight of any new food? Guess what? They’re completely normal! And guess what else? Adults do the same thing! Think of how a typical North American reacts when they hear that in China, “Bird Nest Soup” is a […]
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How Is Self-Care Related To Health? What do 25 self-care ideas have to do with your health goals? Well, let’s face it, we are all stressed out. Even those of us who don’t want to admit it are often stressed to the point where making healthy choices becomes a challenge (discussed in this video). We have no energy, no motivation, […]
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Looking for breakfasts that are quick and easy while trying to cut back on sugar and boost nutrients can be a challenge. Often, recipes featured on “healthy lifestyle” websites and blogs are super nutritious, super delicious, but super complicated. When you’re already stressed and pressed for time, you need a quick breakfast that will fill up you and your family. […]
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Kids love choices. They love being in charge of things….and it could be anything. Something as silly as “you get to choose who gets their dinner plate first tonight” can be thrilling to a 4-year-old. And if you think about it, they don’t have much control over their lives, so if we can give them choices with little things, they’ll […]
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School is always a breeding ground for colds and the flu. This year, parents are really questioning the strength of their children’s immune systems. They’re wondering what foods to avoid and which ones to include in order to boost kids’ immune systems, in case they are exposed to COVID19. My strategy when it comes to the immune system is twofold: […]
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This year, why not make a New Year’s resolution that you will actually keep? If “getting (insert your kid’s name here)’s ADHD under control” is on your list of resolutions, then you’re likely planning to try some diet and lifestyle changes. Maybe you’ve been following me (or others like me) and are hoping to put some of my advice into […]
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