For those with ADHD, a doctor will often recommend medications that act on the dopaminergic system like Adderall or Ritalin (this is not medical advice and if your doctor recommends a medication you should follow their directives). However, there are natural ways to increase dopamine that can be...
fidgeting may allow your brain to concentrate on a difficult task longer. It may also be a response to a stressful situation, such as speaking in front of a crowd.1It can also be a symptom of a chronic health problem likeattention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) orrestless legs syndrome...
ADHD is only a “disorder” if it interferes with their lives, such as when they act impulsively, or lose focus when it would behoove them to pay better attention, such as at school or while performing some job responsibilities. However, I explain that once people co...
Instead, try to return to an anchored thought, like the breath.“Focus on breathing in a very strict way,” Francis says. Count your breaths one to five, and then focus on the importance of breath, he adds. “Without breath, there is no life. When you have distracting thoughts, gently...
I think it’s important for parents of acting-out and out-of-control teens to ask themselves this question: if your teenager is abusing you verbally, calling you disgusting names, and punching holes in the walls, what kind of husband or father do you think he’s going to make?
The adults with ADHD had been described as children as being impulsive, easily losing control, and often in trouble with authorities. Emotional symptoms of ADHD tend to persist into adulthood, with difficulties at work or school, and social and financial problems. ...
Impact of ADD/ADHD behaviors Astudyshows that almost 60% of the people who suffered from ADHD in childhood continue to be affected in the adult years. This can send many aspects of life off the rails. However, proper treatment and medication can definitely ward off the many negative impacts...
I used to fall asleep super easily, but in 2020 the combination of excessive stress and a medication that I (reluctantly) started is wreaking total havoc with my sleep. These days, I experience this struggle almost every night, much to my despair. My husband and our oldest son have also ...
As you can imagine, turning the volume control down on our HPA Axis is a complex process, and I won’t even attempt to explain how and why some of the following things work well. However, as I learned from my own experience, there are a number of activities, as well as natural suppl...
More often than not, they can find other medicines to treat high cholesterol. Ask your doctor if you may be able to control your cholesterol levels with diet. Also, make sure that you are only taking 1 medication if it is needed to control your cholesterol. Commonly prescribed statins ...