BOOST YOUR BRAIN POWER
According to Psychology Today May/June 1996 -->The foods we eat affect the body. Foods may have even more influence on how the brain handles its tasks. Mood, motivation, and mental performance are powerfully influenced by diet.As a general rule, to turn your brain into a lean, mean thinking machine, you might consider an eating plan designed to boost your BRAIN POWER.Pick any food that is brightly colored.It will no doubt be a brain food, loaded with vitamins, minerals, and phyto-chemicals that maintain brain health and will improve your mental performance.
skinless chicken lean meats salmon tuna sardines skim & low-fat dairy products broccoli cabbage brussels sprouts tomatoes carrots squash cherries apples apricots grapefruit grapes peaches berries kale soy foods herring garlic oranges
REPETITION REPETITIONREPETITION REPETITIONREPETITION REPETITIONREPETITION REPETITION
Throughout life, repetition is important in all learning. Scientists think that seeing or hearing the same information many times improves the connections between neurons. Each time the same message travels through certain neurons, the pathways become better established.
Think about the repetition we all endure via media advertisements. Surely, the advertising honchos understand how useful repetition is in getting a *buy-it* message across. As a parent and/or teacher, consider using repetition to help students “get the message.”Daily drill is useful for acquiring skills such as – basic math facts, spelling words, learning the states and capitals, etc.Students often enjoy reading the same book over and over.
Encourage the re-reading of favorite books.Also, be repetitious in daily schedules and procedures -- in teacher “lingo” this is “structure”.ADD/ADHDers seem to do better if daily procedures are consistent. Picture Day for an ADD/ADHDer can be quite traumatic with all the shuffling around, people wearing different clothes, having to disrupt normal schedules, etc. Warning of upcoming “out of sinc” activities will allow the ADD/ADHDer to cope better.Be aware that ADDers don’t handle surprises well.
Consistency and structure is quite beneficial at school and at home.
IT'S YOUR CHOICE
Consider EATING BY THE COLORS and USING REPETITION TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
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This information is for educational purposes only. Much of the information is from classes and workshops I've taken during my 26+ years of working with ADD & ADHD students – sprinkled with my own comments, thoughts and insights.
Some information has been acquired from the INTERNET. Be aware that not all information on the WWW is accurate. Use your own judgment.
This information is not intended to replace information from your doctor, therapist, lawyer, psychologist, nutritionist or psychiatrist. Consult your child's (or your own) doctor for additional input.
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