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Better Sleep for School

  From www.childsleep.com.au - Better Sleep for School Problem: More than half of all children with ADHD, learning and behavioural problems at school have a sleep disorder. ADHD and sleep: Approximately 6% of school aged children are diagnosed with ADHD. This condition is characterised by problems with attention, concentration, hyperactivity or impulse control. Because these are the…
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How mouth breathing can contribute to poor posture and head/neck pain.

The way we breathe can certainly influence our posture and for some, mouth breathing can be the root cause of debilitating head and neck pain.  If our airways are restricted, whether it's because of enlarged adenoids due to allergies, retruded/small jaws due to a low tongue posture because of a tongue tie, or a combination…
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Can chewing help improve your attention?

Can chewing help improve your attention?
Chewing is a basic function that we do day in/day out.  It not only is important for food breakdown and digestion, but also has the potential to improve our attention, stress and moods. According to a systematic review that 'inspected the attributes of effects on attention in studies investigating the effects of chewing on attention…
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