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Natural Treatments for ADHD — ADHD Tip O the Day 884

Posted on January 7, 2020 by doug with ADHD

Treat ADHD without medicines? I’ve done several posts on this. I use supplements and Daytrana and strive for a healthy life style, a good idea for everyone.  But I do believe the healthy things do specifically help with ADHD : … Continue reading →

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Remedies for ADHD. Or Misinformation? — ADHD Tip O the Day 764

Posted on January 21, 2017 by doug with ADHD

ADHD Remedies and Solutions to ADHD I just found a post that’s an interesting follow up to the last two posts about treatment without medication. It’s an example of unsubstantiated claims and misrepresentations. Guy almost says that he is curing … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D for ADHD????— ADD Tip O the Day 716

Posted on May 14, 2016 by doug with ADHD

I intended this post to be about vitamin D, but I have ADD ADHD, so here: I’m not a big fan of “natural” treatments for ADHD.  There is little evidence to support using most of them and some evidence against … Continue reading →

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Diagnosis and Therapy for ADD ADHD? — ADD Tip O the Day 640

Posted on September 1, 2015 by doug with ADHD

A Response To Some Questions Everyone needs a careful thorough evaluation by a competent knowledgeable professional (good luck there) before being diagnosed with ADD ADHD.  (There are other things that can look like ADD ADHD and there are other conditions … Continue reading →

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Are Natural Substances Safe? — ADD Tip O the Day 597

Posted on March 17, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Natural Substances Many people with ADD AHD are helped by medicine – Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera, etc.- but many are concerned about medication side effects.  Some prefer “natural” substances but not all “natural” substances they use are safe.  Here’s a report … Continue reading →

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Food Coloring And ADD ADHD and Doubts— ADD Tip O the Day 596

Posted on March 14, 2015 by doug with ADHD

My Doubts: that ADD ADHD is one thing that food coloring has much effect on very many people that “natural” substances are better than medicines that stimulants are helpful to people who don’t have ADD ADHD that medicines prevent kids … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to ADD ADHD Medicine Part 3 and Beware! -More Snake Oil– ADD Tip O the Day 595

Posted on March 10, 2015 by doug with ADHD

Buyer and reader, Beware!- More ADD ADHD snake oil Here’s the headline on a recent article: “New treatment for kids with ADHD retrains their brains, reduces symptoms“ Here’s the report on the study that is being done: Researchers hope that … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to ADHD Medicines, part 2 —ADD Tip O the Day 594

Posted on March 7, 2015 by doug with ADHD

There are lots of alternatives to cover, and recent studies show that the supplements don’t contain what they claim.  What are you supposed do to? Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) for more than ADD ADHD It helps ADD ADHD some. … Continue reading →

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Alternative treatments for ADD or ADHD — ADD Tip o the Day 415

Posted on August 19, 2013 by doug with ADHD

OK, so maybe you don’t like the idea of taking ritalin, adderall, concerta or the other stimulants, or even straterra or wellbutrin.  Maybe you prefer “natural” substances, or none at all.  OK, that’s your choice;  I’m not going to argue … Continue reading →

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meds and foods — ADD Tip o the Day 309

Posted on September 2, 2012 by doug with ADHD

There is a lot of controversy around medications and food, especially in ADD and ADHD. Although there are strong believers, I don’t think there is any really good evidence that additives or diet have much effect on ADD or ADHD. … Continue reading →

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