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82. ADHD Treatment beyond Meds: Exercise and Nutrition

Episode 82 Published 1 month ago
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What ELSE helps ADHD symptoms (in addition to meds?) What does the evidence say about non-medication treatment options for ADHD? We talk about...

  • behavioral therapy 
  •  exercise - which is an under-prescribed intervention, 
    •  Think 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity 3 times weekly for 8–12 weeks
  • What about Nutrition?
    • omega-3 fatty acids may help with emotional lability in ADHD 
    •  broad-spectrum micronutrients??

00:00  ADHD Treatmetn BEYOND MEDS Overview

02:16 Therapy Evidence Basics

03:47 Medication Hesitancy Case

04:53 Exercise As Treatment

06:34 How Exercise Works

08:14 Exercise Prescription Tips

08:59 Omega 3 For Mood

11:08 Micronutrients Caution

13:22 Recap And Next Steps

14:09 Wrap Up And Subscribe

 

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