Is Neurofeedback Evidence Based?
Neurofeedback for ADHD: What the Science Really Says Introduction ADHD is one of the most common struggles for kids and adults today. People with ADHD often have trouble focusing, sitting still, or thinking things through before acting. While medication and therapy can help, not everyone…
WHAT 3 MEDICATIONS HELP WITH ADHD?
Did you know there are three different classes of medication that treat ADHD? They are stimulants which most people know, there is norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and there is alpha 2 agonist. Stimulants- many people may have heard of amphetamine or methylphenidate. These are drugs that…
IS SELF DIAGNOSIS VALID?
Is self-diagnosis valid? This is something that’s coming out in neurodiverse communities and many people who are autistic for example will say yes, well part of that is because it’s a pain to get an autism diagnosis. There are also people who say it is…
Back to school tips for parents of a child with ADHD
Back to school can be a scary time for children dealing with ADHD. Transitioning from lazy summer days with little routine to a very structured daily schedule is tough on any child, but more so on children with ADHD. These five tips can help reduce the stress, making it an exciting time, with little to fear.
5 science-backed dietary changes that may have an impact on your child’s ADHD
As a parent to a child with ADHD it’s only natural that you want to give them the best chance at a normal life, and providing them with a nutrition plan rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, protein and vitamins might help control some symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Even if it doesn’t, you can rest assured that your child is eating a balanced and healthy diet. These are five dietary changes that might have an impact on your child’s ADHD.
What studies have been conducted about biofeedback, neurofeedback and neurotherapy?
Neurotherapy and neurofeedback have been the subject of the study of researchers for many years with most of the clinical evidence for neurofeedback involving the treatment of ADHD. These studies are a small sample of some of the research that has been conducted into the effectiveness of biofeedback for the treatment of various psychological disorders.
Can CBD be an effective treatment for ADHD?
CBD as a treatment option is a subject that has been largely studied, and while research is still in the early stages in establishing which cannabis products represent a viable treatment for these conditions, the people who’ve used them claim an overall decrease in symptoms. But what about CBD to treat ADHD?
What Are Brainwaves And How They Can Be Changed…By You
The brain is an incredibly complex organ. In fact, it is the most complex organ in the entire human body, one that we are still learning about in modern medicine. The brain is alive with electrical activity, and is responsible for our thoughts, our emotions,…
ADHD treatment without medication
As a parent, hearing your child’s diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be incredibly frightening and daunting, signalling the beginning of a long road of medications and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment options. In almost all cases, the…
A beginners guide to biofeedback
What happens when you walk down the street and you see a friend. You might wave, stop and talk to them, before continuing to walk to your destination. All of those actions are controlled by you, by your brain. You told your brain to put…