Mom’s Top 5 ADHD Survival Strategies
Managing ADHD and motherhood might sometimes feel like an impossible task. Parenting a child or teenager with ADHD isn’t just harder; it can also lead to more mental health challenges. A study from the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology found that parents of kids with ADHD face more stress, feel less satisfied as parents, and […]
Introducing Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in transmitting signals between nerve cells in the brain. It is often referred to as a “feel-good” neurotransmitter because it contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, dopamine’s role extends beyond just making people feel good. It is involved in several vital processes, including […]
Why ADHD Awareness Month Matters: The Statistics Will Surprise You
October is ADHD Awareness Month. It’s held to help people learn more about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This month-long campaign focuses on educating the public, reducing stigma, and offering support to those affected by ADHD and their families. It emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, effective treatment, management of the symptoms of ADHD, and understanding the […]
How ADHD Brain Supplements Can Help Unlock Your Brain
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects how a person behaves. Difficulty with focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsive behaviors are all features of ADHD. With natural remedies for ADHD, people can organize, prioritize, and focus on executive functions better. Without it, they can struggle with clutter, and it can cause anxiety and feelings of being […]
ADHD, Dopamine, and Desire
In most discussions about Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), when a reference is made to the neurotransmitter dopamine, it is usually followed by the catchphrase, “the pleasure molecule” or “the reward molecule.” What all contributors to the discussions about ADHD agree on is that dopamine plays a pivotal role in the cause of the condition that affects […]
Personal story: Perinatal stress and ADHD
As I cradled my newborn son for the first, joyous time as a new parent, I sensed both the deepest love and unexplained anxiety. The joy of being a mother and loving this tiny human (so darn much!) was undeniable, and at the same time, I also battled a huge wave of concerns and […]
ADHD Awareness Month Focusing on Adult ADHD and ADHD in Females
Every October, there’s a renewed focus on ADHD (Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.) The website adhdawarenessmonth.org throws light on what progress has been made in past years, with the campaign’s theme “Moving forward with ADHD” and has a few fascinating points to make which reinforce some of the topics we have covered. ADDitude.com, the most popular internet resource […]
My child was diagnosed with ADHD, what now?
When my eight-year-old son was first diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), it was a turning point in our lives. In one way, the ADHD diagnosis shed light on a wide range of his behaviors and challenges that were previously inexplicable and distressing. So, when we got the diagnosis, I felt some relief, but there was […]
Phosphatidylserine is a Health Food for the ADHD mind
Phosphatidylserine (PS) has captured the attention of the medical and wellness communities. It is safe to say it’s “trending” after Dr. Andrew Huberman, professor at Stanford, and host of the wildly popular podcast, Huberman Lab, researched its effects as a dopamine precursor and found it important as a potential (and adjunct) treatment for ADHD in […]
Did Zoomind replace Vayarin?
Simply put. The answer is yes. Prior to 2018, a pharmaceutical company based in Israel known as Enzymotec produced a very effective oral medication known as Vayarin. It was relied upon as an effective treatment for children affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by many families all over the world. It brought real relief […]
