Yoga and Breathing Exercises Aid Children with ADHD to Focus

Re:Yoga and Breathing Exercises Aid Children with ADHD to Focus by mousepilot on Monday May 17, 2021 @02:45PM (#27186701)

> We need diverse, well-considered studies in a controlled setting.

well sure, for vaccine trials maybe. the parent's suggestion is more along the lines of, "give it a try, what could it hurt?"

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Re:Yoga and Breathing Exercises Aid Children with ADHD to Focus by falcolas on Monday May 17, 2021 @03:01PM (#27186950)

> give it a try, what could it hurt

The same can and has been said for essential oils, fat-only diets, and homeopathic dilutes.

"What can it hurt" is a terrible justification, especially in the field of psychiatric disorders.

"What can it hurt?" Alot.

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Re:Yoga and Breathing Exercises Aid Children with ADHD to Focus by mousepilot on Monday May 17, 2021 @03:06PM (#27187033)

Ok, I'll bite, what CAN it hurt?

Seriously, I didn't make a comment about essential oils, fat-only diets or homeopathic dilutes. While you are correct that the same CAN be said for these, you should note that the same WAS NOT SAID BY ME.

I posted regarding spending 5 minutes a day on breathing excersises.

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Re:Yoga and Breathing Exercises Aid Children with ADHD to Focus by swader999 on Monday May 17, 2021 @05:52PM (#27188890)

I posted similar. And the only thing I'd caution is don't do the breathing exercise while driving or near water. There's a rare potential to faint if you do it wrong.

And nobody is suggesting to replace existing approaches for ADHD with breathing exercises. It's just another tool to consider and try for focus or physical exertion.

The funny thing is there's lots of credible science with Wim Hof if you care to Google. But what's the point when it's so accessible, harmless and easy to just validate a claim for yourself?

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