Attention Talk Radio Non MEDS for ADHD: Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep
Aug 2, 2023
Brett Thornhill, an ADHD coach and founder of Embrace Your ADHD, shares insights on non-medicinal strategies to manage ADHD symptoms. He discusses the importance of mindfulness, outlining exercises that enhance focus and reduce rumination. The benefits of regular exercise are highlighted, including physiological and social advantages. Diet and hydration's role in brain function is examined, focusing on key nutrients. Lastly, Thornhill emphasizes the critical link between sleep and executive function, offering tips on how to make these strategies into lasting habits.
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MEDS Redefined As Natural Foundations
- Brett reframes 'MEDS' as mindfulness, exercise, diet, and sleep to broaden ADHD treatment beyond stimulants.
- Combining these four natural approaches creates a simple, accessible foundation that complements other treatments.
Practice Mindfulness As An Attention Exercise
- Practice mindfulness as an attention exercise: notice when your mind wanders and gently bring it back.
- Use short, repeatable practices (like focusing on breathing or an object) to build the pause between impulse and action.
Do Short Focus Drills Regularly
- Use short focus drills (e.g., stare at an object) and treat returning attention as practice.
- Repeatable micro-practices change brain wiring over time and improve self-regulation.
