Complementary Treatments
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A.D.D. WITH ZEN PRACTICE: A CO-VITALITY
Kevin Maginnis talks about the fit between ADD and Zen practice.
Brain
Supplement Strategies Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Amen (wrote Healing
ADD) lists some supplement strategies. Of course you should
consult with your naturopath and/or physician before taking
any supplements. Dr. Amen is a child and adult psychiatrist,
and brain imaging specialist who's written several books on
ADHD.
The
effects of yoga on the attention and behavior of boys with
ADHD
From the Journal of Attention Disorders 2004. Warning contains
technical language that may not be suitable for people unfamiliar
with medicalese. The group doing yoga showed a reduction in
oppositional behavior, emotional lability (mood swings), and
restlessness and impulsivity.
Yoga
for the Special Child™
is a comprehensive program of yoga techniques designed to
enhance the natural development of children with special needs
including ADHD and Learning Disabilities. She's the author
of Yoga
for the Special Child
On
a personal note, I've done yoga off and on for more than a
decade and when I finish a class it definitely helps with
my focus and energy. It gives me energy but a calm non scattered
energy. Great for stress relief, body awareness and peace
of mind.
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