If you are a parent or relative of a child with ADHD, this might be the answer that all parents of children with ADHD are always seeking- a healthy way to manage ADHD!
How I learned about this product was totally serendipitous. Seema Lindskog is a mom with a mission, a woman who is willing to move mountains to get help for her son.
Getting a diagnosis of ADHD for her son was more than a little shocking but she took the challenge and started her search for better tools to manage this situation.
Seema Lindskog is my guest expert for today. She has a powerful story to share and a product that you should check out if you have a child or know friends or family members dealing with this diagnosis. Please leave comments at the bottom of the page if you want. If you want more information, check out ther fundraising page which has more information as well as the website!
A mom’s journey to natural care of ADHD
Let’s start with a few truths. I love my son. I believe in science and data. I believe in natural wellness and reducing harmful chemicals in our lives.
How do you react when you get less than ideal news? Me, I try to gain a semblance of control by becoming an expert on the topic. A year ago, my 10-yr old son was diagnosed with ADHD. So I started reading, and reading, and reading. And I talked for hours to a pediatrician, a psychologist, a pharmacist, and many, many parents.
I found that the most common first step is prescription medication. However, this comes with potent negative side effects like loss of appetite, sleeplessness, depression, and aggression. Many kids on ADHD meds commonly take melatonin and anti-depressants as well. Medication does have a role in the treatment of ADHD, but it should be used prudently, after exhausting other options.The CDC agrees1. It lists therapy as the first treatment of choice, with medication added, as needed.
I spent months researching alternative treatments that are scientifically proven to be effective, have no serious side effects, and are easy to implement — perfect for the busy parent. Turns out, there are quite a few options. Here’s our experience.
Natural supplement
I spent weeks reading clinical studies. I finally found 12 natural ingredients that have been shown in 20+ independent clinical studies2 to significantly reduce the symptoms of ADHD without the serious side effects of medication.
I bought all 12 of them in as child-friendly a formulation as I could find and tried to give them to my son. It was an epic disaster. Some were capsules to swallow, some powders to mix into a smoothie. Of the 12, only 3 were tasty and easy to take. The rest are gathering dust in the back of the cabinet. So I started looking into how to combine them in a way that my son could take them.
I spoke to dozens of supplement manufacturers and finally found an amazing one who is GMP-certified3 (FDA Good Manufacturing Practice standards), based in California, and sources only the highest quality organic ingredients. Together, we combined the 12 ingredients into one single supplement. It’s just 4 chewable tablets plus a spoonful of omegas per day – in 3 tasty flavors that kids love. I started a company called FreshMynd to bring this supplement to market because if I have this need, so do many of you.
Our supplement is the only kid-friendly ADHD supplement to significantly reduce the symptoms of ADHD without the serious side effects of medication, and the only one to use the dosages shown in the clinical studies to have an impact.
We designed our supplement (https://www.freshmynd.com/our-difference) with input from parents and kids and a pediatrician to ensure it’s tasty and easy to take. Because we’re all busy and I don’t have time to make a smoothie for my son every morning. A pharmacist has reviewed it to ensure it can be taken safely by itself or in combination with ADHD medication. Of course, you should always check with your doctor as everyone’s medical history is different.
We are doing a crowdfunding campaign right now to raise funds to get our supplement to market. If you believe it is a worthwhile goal to give millions of ADHD kids worldwide a safer alternative to medication, please invest in us. Visit https://republic.co/freshmynd.
Ways to work with ADHD:
Essential oils
Vetiver has been shown(4) to significantly reduce symptoms of ADHD. You can dab it on directly if your child doesn’t mind the earthy scent, use a diffuser, or sprinkle a few drops on a diffuser bracelet or necklace that your child can wear through the day. There are tons of them on Etsy. My son hated the scent so dabbing it on was out. I now diffuse it sometimes at home. I haven’t tried the diffuser bracelet but many parents say it’s worked well for them.
Meditation
A study on mindfulness5 found that 78% of the study participants reported reductions in ADHD symptoms. Even 15 min of meditation a day makes a difference. You can do it anywhere, it’s free, and anyone can learn to do it. What’s not to like? It’s been a great bonding experience for me and my son to do 15 min together at bedtime. He has even started using it by himself as a tool to self-calm in times of stress or self-focus before a test. There are several great free apps available that offer all types of guided meditations. I can’t speak highly enough of the benefits of meditation, for yourself and your child.
Music
Believe it or not, there’s a research study6 that shows that certain types of music help the ADHD brain focus better. Play it in the background for 20 min before homework time. After I read this research, I made a playlist7 on Spotify of all the music that was shown to be effective. It’s classical music so it doesn’t distract my son, which, believe me, is not easy to do with an ADHD child. So create a free Spotify account and you’re on your way to better focus!
Exercise
Exercise has been shown in multiple studies8 to help alleviate anxiety, stress, depression, poor impulse control, and more. It functions much the same way as Adderall by triggering the brain to release more dopamine and serotonin. Regular exercise, even just 30 min a day, helps children with ADHD function better and offers lifelong benefits in general health and fitness. Kids with ADHD often don’t do well in team sports, so try things like martial arts, swimming, tennis, and running. My son did soccer for years and loved it but he would often end up standing daydreaming in the field while the other kids ran after the ball. He now does martial arts and adores it.
It is possible to manage ADHD in a natural and safe way, free of harmful side effects.
You don’t need to do all the things I’ve listed here. Try them and see what works for you and your child. What works best for us is supplements, meditation, and exercise. It’s more work than swallowing a pill, but it offers the added benefit of lifelong wellness and mind-strengthening habits. That’s a goal worth striving for.
Meet the Drapers Crowdfunding Reality Show Appearance from Seema Lindskog on Vimeo.
External links for additional information you might require or seek to determine how effective this product is:
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html
https://www.freshmynd.com/research-papers
https://www.fda.gov/drugs/developmentapprovalprocess/manufacturing/ucm169105.htm
http://files.meetup.com/1481956/ADHD%20Research%20by%20Dr.%20Terry%20Friedmann.pdf
https://mindfullyadd.com/adhd-mindfulness-craze/
https://www.additudemag.com/study-music-to-focus-the-adhd-brain/
https://open.spotify.com/user/seema3366/playlist/1ACpMbPTfPyCpI9ccWo4Nd
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/exercise-seems-to-be-beneficial-to-children/380844/
Bio of Seema Lindskog
Seema has 20+ years of experience in marketing leadership at companies like Kraft Foods, Western Digital, Roku, and Evernote. She is an expert in marketing – strategy, brand identity, e-commerce, retail marketing, international, product marketing, global product launches, and more. Seema is mom to a little boy and loves spending time with her family and dog. She is passionate about wellness and health and tries to instill those values in her family’s daily life.
Bio of Devesh Sharma
Devesh has 30+ years experience in Finance, M&A, Strategy, and Operations at companies which include Carrier, Allied Signal, Bosch, Alstom, CMC, Tomlin Investments. He is the financial and operational wizard gluing all the pieces together at FreshMynd. Devesh loves spending time with his 3 kids, cooking gourmet meals, going for seriously long 10+ mile walks, and enjoying life and friendships. He firmly believes that a healthy, fit life is within reach of all of us.
Follow FreshMynd on these social platforms:
Website – https://www.freshmynd.com/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/freshmynd/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/freshmynd
Thank you to Seema Lindskog for contributing this piece. ADHD is so very challenging and she has come up with a very smart, safe supplement as well as other modalities that can help manage an ADHD child effectively! Please contribute to her project fundraising opportunity!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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