By Brianna Acuesta An FDA-approved, candy-flavored amphetamine is to be used to treat children six or older that have been diagnosed with ADHD. The label itself says that the drug has a “high potential for abuse and dependence,” which is not something most parents want their children to be consuming […]
By Daily Superfood Love I can be my own worst enemy when it comes to figuring out how to focus on a specific task. I love “progress” and “forward momentum” so I can make a grand list that has lots of moving parts (sometimes, I color code it with different […]
By Yelena Sukhoterina Adderall, the most popular drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), has been used by many of the 6.4 million American children currently diagnosed with ADHD but also misused by 20-30% of all students who are trying to gain better concentration for taking tests in college. It […]
By Yelena Sukhoterina Americans are consuming 5 times more food dyes than in 1955, and it is causing some serious health issues, particularly for kids. Children are more likely to pick bright-colored processed foods, and the food industry uses if not abuses this knowledge. Artificial food dyes is commonly found […]
By Catherine J. Frompovich This is a “heads up” and “take notice” recommendation for parents whose children routinely are taking the most frequently prescribed ADHD prescription drug Ritalin®. Late in November of 2015, the prestigious Cochrane Library issued its report “Benefits and harms of methylphenidate for children and adolescents with attention […]
By Justin Gardner The medical uses of cannabis and its derivatives are continuing to be discovered at an astonishing rate. This is despite the fact that U.S. government clings to an absurd, baseless classification of cannabis as a Schedule I drug, which severely limits research and scientific advancement. We recently […]
By John Vibes Outspoken drug critic Dr. Carl Hart recently made comments in the media about how the popular big pharma drug Adderall is pretty much crystal meth. Dr. Carl Hart, an associate professor of psychology and psychiatry at Columbia University who specializes in drug abuse and drug addiction, is […]
By Natasha Longo It’s promoted as natural, gluten-free, low-calorie, no cholesterol and an excellent source of protein, iron and calcium. It’s also one of the most common sources of protein for those who pursue plant-based diets. But let’s be honest and bring tofu back to where it belongs…in the trash. […]
If you’re sitting down, don’t sit still, new research suggests New research suggests that the movements involved in fidgeting may counteract the adverse health impacts of sitting for long periods. In a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, a team of researchers, co-led by the University […]
By Amanda Froelich Of the 6.4 million children labeled to have ADHD, 20% have been improperly diagnosed. The number of kids diagnosed with ADHD has skyrocketed in recent years, with a staggering 42% increase reported between 2004 and 2011. Why the huge increase in behavioral disorders? Many theories exist, such […]