Archive for September, 2007
Teens Need 9 Hours of Sleep
Posted by: | CommentsTeens are notorious for staying up late and sleeping in late – if given the opportunity. This situation is even worse when we add in MSN chatting, video games, TVs and DVDs, etc.
About 40% of kids and teens with ADD/ADHD have sleep difficulties as well, so this can make it even harder for teens with ADHD to get a good night’s sleep.
Rubifen vs. Ritalin: Parents in New Zealand Want Ritalin Back
Posted by: | CommentsI just came across a news story about the funding of medication for ADD and ADHD in New Zealand. I was already aware of this story, because a reader of this blog commented here about the fact that this issue was going on.
Get More Traffic For Your Blog – Blog Rush
Posted by: | CommentsThis is an article for the bloggers out there…
I have just come across a new service – being release today – that can help you to get a lot more traffic to your blog. It is called ‘Blog Rush‘.
Ty Pennington & ADHD Experts On Call
Posted by: | CommentsSeptember 19th is ADHD Awareness Day. In honor of this day, Ty Pennington (who has ADHD) will host an event called: ADHD Experts On Call.
ADHD The Good News – Back To School Edition
Posted by: | CommentsI have recently been fortunate enough to be the guest on a talk radio series on ADD and ADHD, called ADHD The Good News (click there to listen to the previous episodes).
More Info on Food Additives and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsAfter the new and important study came out in the Lancet this past week, drawing a connection to food additives and ADD or ADHD, a number of experts are weighing in on the issue.
Food Additives and ADD/ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsA study was just released today documenting a connection between food additives and hyperactivity. It was published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet. Unfortunately, one has to subscribe to access the full text of the article. However, you can read a summary of it here – in the press release.
Fish Oils for ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI came across an article which summarizes research showing that evidence is building that people with ADD or ADHD should consider taking a fish oil supplement to help with their ADHD. The important point is to make sure that it contains more Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA) as our modern diet is quite deficient in this.
To read more, visit here.
Vyvanse for Adult ADD or ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsVyvanse is the newest medicine to come to the US for the treatment of ADHD and ADD. I have asked you (the readers of this blog) about your experiences with it, and there has been a lot of discussion (see the comments section on ‘Does Vyvanse Work?‘).
Vyvanse Dosage: How to Get the Right Dose
Posted by: | CommentsVyvanse is the newest medicine for ADD or ADHD in the USA. I have written several articles on this blog on Vyvanse, and have had great feedback and comments from readers of this blog. For example – if you want to find out if vyvanse works, visit this post to read many people’s first hand experiences.
One question which many people ask is about the dosing of Vyvanse.
This article will provide you with the answers you need to get the right dosage of Vyvanse.
