How Diet, Sleep, Exercise & Behavioral Interventions Can Reduce Kids' ADHD Symptoms (w/ Dr. Newmark)

Medications are an important part of the treatment toolkit for many patients with ADHD. But they don’t work for everyone, may carry side effects, and simply aren’t an option for some people with comorbid conditions. Each child with ADHD needs a holistic treatment plan — one that targets symptoms while taking into account the whole child and their interactions with family, friends, school, and community. An effective plan will include various important interventions, used with or without medication, to help your child succeed.

In this hour-long ADHD Experts webinar, Sandy Newmark, M.D., explains how food, exercise and sleep can benefit children with ADHD.

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Related Resources:
1. Download: Your Guide to Alternative ADHD Treatment
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2. The Big 3: How Nutrition, Exercise & Sleep Curb ADHD in Children
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3. More Than Just Genes: Leveraging Sleep, Exercise, and Diet to Improve ADHD

4. eBook: “A Parent’s Guide to ADHD Diet & Nutrition” /

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#Caffeine and ADHD: How Do Caffeinated Drinks Affect #ADHD

Stimulant therapy is the most commonly used treatment for ADHD. These drugs can help improve focus, attention span, and control impulsive behavior.

Caffeine is the most commonly used stimulant and most well-known drug in the world. It can be found in tea, coffee, chocolate, soda and many other foods.

Although there have been a few studies that looked into the effects of caffeine on ADHD symptoms, the results were mixed. Although caffeine is a stimulant it is not recommended for ADHD treatment. It hasn't been proven to be as effective or as safe as prescription medication.

How It Works
Caffeine and stimulants like caffeine increase the chemical levels in your brain that are needed to send messages. Dopamine is one of these chemicals. It is linked to pleasure, attention and movement.

ADHD doctors will often prescribe stimulants to improve your focus and calm. Research suggests that caffeine in tea may be effective for ADHD. Studies have shown that it can increase alertness and concentration.

Scientists believe caffeine could be used to treat ADHD. This is because it increases dopamine levels in rats, which improves memory and attention. Another study found that hyperactive rats who were given caffeine before going through a maze showed better results. This suggests that caffeine may improve spatial learning. These studies are fascinating, but rats are not people.

The Downside
Higher amounts of caffeine than 400 mgs are more likely to cause problems, including:

Migraine headaches
Insomnia
Irritability
Upset stomach


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