Powerful Ways to Help Manage ADD and ADHD
ADD and ADHD has seen exponential growth in the last two decades and affects millions of children and adults worldwide. Conventional treatment includes behavioral therapy and stimulant drugs, but we want to take a look at the root of the issue. What if contributing factors like society, foods, environment, and toxins were playing a larger role than what conventional medicine might believe? If that’s the case, small changes in your or your child’s life might have an enormous impact!
On this week’s episode we take a closer look at how to overcome many of those factors and explain how they can easily be replaced with healthier options. From following a low carb diet, saffron supplements, and breathing techniques, this episode is packed with effective recommendations to help manage ADD and ADHD naturally.
Some Topics We Discussed:
Why has there been an increase in the diagnosis of these disorders over the years? (2:04)
What is the conventional approach of dealing with ADD and ADHD? (6:48)
What is the holistic approach? (9:12)
How much omega-3 should we take? (16:54)
What are some supplements that we can take? (18:25)
What are some environmental issues we need to address? (22:51)
How can you choose healthier foods? (33:42)
Key Takeaways From This Episode:
7-11% of all kids are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. (2:41)
Don’t expect to see instant results. This protocol can take 3-6 months. (9:41)
Reduce carbohydrates. Start your day with a low carb breakfast as step one. (10:16)
Take omega-3s. The ability they have to work on the brain is incredible. (15:01)
Even after implementing this protocol, there are still going to be imperfect days. That goes even with medications. (29:26)
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“There was nothing like this in the eighties and nineties as far as the diagnosis of ADHD and ADD. In fact, right now, 7-11% of all children are diagnosed with this disorder. This diagnosis can linger with you a long time and cause negative consequences later in life.”
-ED JONES