ADD Resources eNews: June 2007

Getting My Daily Dose of Nature, Vitamins and Fish Oil

Have you been reading the research that shows that exposure to the natural outdoors can reduce symptoms of ADHD? Here is an article about it.

What about the continued research into the benefits of taking fish oil as a daily diet supplement? Even Dr. Hallowell has jumped on the bandwagon (scroll down), recommending fish oil as the first treatment to try for ADHD. And Dr. Amen has long been an advocate for nutritious eating and taking a daily multi-vitamin as good for brain health.

I know I always feel great after spending time outdoors—working in our yard, walking along the waterfront (which is Puget Sound where I live) or taking hikes in the mountains.

I can't tell any difference from taking fish oil or the vitamins, but since enough people are telling me it is good for me, I have decided, "What the heck." Apparently, the best fish oil to take has a high percentage of EPA and DHA. Some of the costly brands have a 60% ratio and cost 40 cents/day at the recommended dose of 2000 mg. Fortunately, Costco sells enteric coated fish oil tablets where a daily dose of 1700 mg (2 tablets) sells for about 12 cents and the EPA/DHA percentage is 50. By being coated, these tablets don't make you smell fishy or burp a fishy taste, which I experienced with some other brands.

But truthfully, the real reason I am sold on taking fish oil and vitamins is Dr. Amen. He is living proof that good nutrition, vitamins and fish oil are good for your brain. Over the past 18 years he has had 11 brain SPECTS and he reports that his brain is getting healthier. But what I truly sold me is his great skin and youthful appearance. I want some of that so am willing to do what he is doing. I will let you know in a few months how it is going. Perhaps I should take some before and after pictures.

Until next month,

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Director

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5 Powerful Reasons Why INSPIRATION Should Be a Part of YOUR Success Strategy

Copyright © 2005, LifeOnTrack(tm) / LifeOnTrack.com, Cari Vollmer

Let's face it. Life can be difficult. It just can be. Work pressures mount, family demands become overwhelming, health suffers, stress builds.

I have to admit, it happens to me and when it does, when life gets to be too much or too hard, I put up a "CLOSED for business" sign and seek out a little inspiration.

Inspiration looks good (a beautiful photograph), smells good (a bed of roses), sounds good (Vivaldi's Four Seasons) and feels good (family photographs, your favorite movie or book).

Surrounding yourself with inspiration helps you get and keep your life on track because it returns you to YOUR spirit—to your center. When you feel inspired, it's a sign you're touching a place deep within yourself. From this place, you can create, plan, and simply live a life that feels better. And when you feel better, everything runs a bit more smoothly, creativity increases, things get done, you feel happier.

Inspiration is Heart Opening

Think about the last time you read an inspiring story. Did your heart feel 10 times bigger than normal? Inspiration opens your heart and when your heart is open you become more accepting of yourself and others. You feel more patient. Your general outlook improves. Connecting with your heart reduces stress.

Inspiration Inspires Greatness

Have you ever seen a beautiful painting and had the urge to stop by your nearest art supply store for a canvas and oil paints? Inspiring works of art touch within us our innate desire to create art that's unique to us. (art = an outward expression of your deepest joy)

Inspiration Calms and Restores

Nature. Fresh air. Wide open spaces. Sunny, hot beaches. Don't you already feel more relaxed? Exactly! Mother Nature is ready and willing to share her inspired works of art with us. She's made it highly accessible and totally free!

Inspiration Energizes and Refreshes

How did you feel watching Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France for the 7th time? Did it make you want to jump on your bike for a 2400 hundred mile bike ride on steep mountain roads? Maybe! Did it make you want to do something greater with your life? Inspiration is powerful because it touches the part of us that knows, deep inside, we're made for so much more.

Inspiration Spreads Joy

Inspiration makes you feel good. Just think of the last inspiring chain–email you received and passed on with a note that said, "I never do this but I had to share this with you!" When you feel good, when the joy in you comes alive, and you share your joy with others, you impact the world in a thousand positive ways.

The next time life feels difficult, put up a "CLOSED for business sign" and get out for a little inspiration. You'll love the results. (Or better yet, let INSPIRATION come to you! Subscribe to InspireYourDay.com today!)

Interesting Web Sites and Articles

• Eli Lily is again offerring scholarship to adults with ADHD who want to return to school. For application information, please call 1-800-LillyRx 9-5 Eastern time.
• A great site where you can submit your questions about ADHD and related issues to a physician. He selects from the questions and answers them in weekly audio newsletters and in his blog. Good stuff.
• The National Resource Center for AD/HD has a number of articles in Spanish
• Parenting ADHD Children—a free online course created by Marlene Anderson with 8 lessons.
• Parenting Tips— Think of these Parenting Tips as tools for your Parenting Tool Kit. Remember, there are no magic cures or easy answers. Children grow and change frequently--so should your parenting tools!
• Dr. Edward Hallowell has started blogging about things related to ADHD.
• Financial Aid Information for schooling
• College scholarships for those with learning disabilities
• Resources for Students with Disabilities in Need of Financial Assistance

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