09/17/2025
Wayne’s Wisdom ✨
A Natural Approach to ADHD
When it comes to ADHD, treatment works best when it’s multifaceted—addressing diet, lifestyle, movement, sleep, and the brain itself. Here are some powerful strategies you can start weaving into daily life:
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🥦 Nutrition Matters
• Avoid additives (aspartame, MSG, nitrates, sodium benzoate).
• Reduce glycemic spikes by pairing carbs with protein & healthy fat.
• Remove food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, artificial dyes).
• Increase fiber, colorful fruits/veggies, and omega-3s.
👉 A steady blood sugar = steady mood, focus, and energy.
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💊 Smart Supplementation
• Correct nutrient deficiencies (iron, B6, vitamin D, magnesium, probiotics).
• Omega-3s are brain fuel.
• Support neurotransmitters and gut health with targeted protocols.
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🧘 Movement & Relaxation
• Outdoor, repetitive, and coordination-based activities: biking, swimming, martial arts, juggling, yoga.
• Reduce screen time—it disrupts attention regulation.
• Daily calming practices (breathing, muscle relaxation, grounding games).
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😴 Sleep is Therapy
Kids thrive when they hit their sleep needs:
• 6–12 yrs: 9–12 hrs
• 3–5 yrs: 10–13 hrs (with naps)
Lack of sleep = more impulsivity, more distractibility.
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🧩 Brain & Social Training
• Fine motor play (putty, coloring, cutting, dancing).
• Games like red-light/green-light, Twister, and hopscotch build focus.
• Strong friendships and positive family connection are medicine.
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📱 Tools that Help
Apps designed for kids (around age 6) can support focus and routines:
• Joon – gamified chores and routines
• Goally Mood Tuner – calming & emotion regulation
• Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame – breathing & problem-solving
• Choiceworks – visual schedules for smoother transitions
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🌟 Bottom Line
ADHD is not just about medication—it’s about creating the right environment for the brain to thrive. With the right food, movement, rest, and connection, kids can flourish.