Experts generally agree that a poor diet cannot cause ADHD and a good one cannot cure it. But does diet have an effect on ADHD? Chances are that certain foods, drinks and substances will have some effect. Some are negative, some are positive, and some are a little bit of both.
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Sugar in all of its various forms, from high fructose corn syrup to the white stuff in the bowl, can be bad for you, mainly in terms of weight gain. So you may just tune out in general when you hear...
Over the years there has been conflicting information on how, why and even if, certain foods or drinks impact the effectiveness of ADHD... Read more »
If you believed everything that you read here, there is almost nothing that you can put in your mouth and hope to live a healthy life with... Read more »
(Of course, the legal drinking age is 21 so this shouldn’t be an issue until about your senior year in college, but we all know many... Read more »
It's been researched and tested, it has been debated over and over. Do food colorings, especially red dye and yellow dye cause... Read more »
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant medication. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat... Read more »
After my son was diagnosed with food allergies, our traveling days came to an abrupt halt. To get back in the swing of things, we started slowly... Read more »
The holiday season can be filled with parties and celebrations. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with messages that this is the season of joy. ... Read more »
Drug therapy and counseling are key factors in raising an ADHD child, but nothing can replace effective parenting. In this article from CBS News, one... Read more »
Medication is an effective treatment for the symptoms of ADHD. Commonly prescribed medications include: Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall, Dexedrine and... Read more »
Coffee (Regular and Decaffeinated) You may love your cup of Joe each morning, but your coffee may be doing you more harm than good if you suffer from acid reflux or even occasional heartburn. The high acid content in coffee along with the...
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