Natural Approaches to Managing ADHD
‘Natural remedies’ for ADHD symptoms span diet and nutrition, vitamins and supplements, exercise, therapy, and mindful meditation. Here, learn which approaches are science based, and which are not.
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Rhythm Notion: 10 Benefits of Music for ADHD Brains
The benefits of music are wide-ranging and well documented. From teaching empathy and improving...
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Complementary Approaches for ADHD: A Guide
The best ADHD remedies adopt a multimodal approach — combining different, complementary interventions...
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What Is Integrative Medicine for ADHD? A Holistic Health & Wellness Guide
ADHD treatments work best when they don’t just target symptoms but also promote health, calm, and...
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Can “Green Time” Help Control ADHD Symptoms?
"Will time spent outside in nature help my son better manage his symptoms? He takes medication, but I...
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What to Eat, What to Avoid
Healthy food is so powerful. A well-rounded ADD diet can have a powerful, positive effect on your...
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Music Therapy: Sound Medicine for ADHD
Take note: music therapy builds better focus, self-control, and social skills in people with ADHD....
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Free Guide to the Best Vitamins and Supplements for Managing ADHD Symptoms
Can fish oil, iron, and other natural remedies help ADHD symptoms? Here's what you s...
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10 Supplements and Vitamins for Brain Health
Can supplements — vitamins, minerals, and herbs — augment ADHD medication to help relieve symptoms...
Natural Approaches to Managing ADHD
Turmeric and Curcumin: Overview and Health Benefits
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is known for its medicinal properties — touted in recent...
Meditation for ADHD
Forget the Lotus Position: How to Meditate — ADHD Style
ADHD brains love adrenaline. For some, this means trying sky diving and roller derby. For others, it...
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Reader Favorite Non-Medical Therapies
ADDitude asked: Which non-medical therapy works best to control ADHD symptoms? Here, find 5 great...
ADHD Diet & Nutrition
How Nutrition Harmonizes the ADHD Brain
Complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and certain vitamins all help our brain...
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5 Things Kids with ADHD Should NOT Eat
Could a high-protein, low-sugar, no-additive diet plan can actually help your child manage ADHD...
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OPCs for ADHD? How This Antioxidant Improves Cognitive Function
Antioxidants promise and deliver many health benefits — including improved brain activity related to...
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“Why Do I Use CBD for Sleep? It Turns Off My Racing Thoughts.”
“CBD slowed things down almost immediately. It doesn’t make me stupid — I can still think. I can...