The Link Between ADHD and Hidden Dehydration

I wasn't even the slightest bit shocked when we got the diagnosis that my oldest had ADHD. 

We went thru the process because the school wanted to be able to give her extra resources (and asked us to medicate, but that's another story). We sought out many holistic solutions and one of them that was recommended was to have her see a counselor. I was open to just about anything that would lead us down a natural approach, so we went.

After her evaluation, we all sat down to share the findings and you may just be as shocked as me when I tell you her #1 advice… drink more water. 

She went on to say that the majority of our youth in the U.S. are dealing with dehydration. I have to be honest, I had to google it when we got home, I just couldn't believe it. No other generation has been so dedicated to bringing a water bottle everywhere they go than this one. I am not even sure I drank anything other than kool-aid for the better part of my youth. 

She was right. The amount of articles I found on the topic wer astounding. Dehydration is an issue not only with our youth, but us too. 

The thing is, you may be drinking all the water – but if you don't have enough minerals, it may be making you more dehydrated. In our fam, we have been consuming a high quality salt in our water + adding electrolytes.

Recently doTERRA came out with a competitor to the ones we had in our cupboards and we switched immediately.

Why?

Well of course I am biased and purchase anything they sell… but also, they are better (in so many ways) and less expensive! In related news, did you know that Liquid IV doesn't contain magnesium? It's basically gatorade wrapped in a ‘healthy’ package. 

Here are 5 signs you may be dehydrated: 

1. Lack of focus. 

2. Dull headache. 
3. Dark urine. 
4. More fatigue. 
5. No motivation.

Dealing with one or more of these? Grab your water, track it and make sure you have efficient nutrients. 

Psssst…. doTERRA has two flavors, 🍓Wild Strawberry and 🍋 Lemon Lime. You won't be mad with either one but I prefer the 🍓.