Terry Bradshaw struggled to focus in school subjects like math and history due to Attention Deficit Disorder

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Neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism increase a child's odds of having obesity

ADHD and ADD are conditions that affect the prefrontal cortex and involve problems with norepinephrine and dopamine

Confiding in AI tools poses a particular risk for vulnerable and neurodivergent children, such as those with ADHD or autism

ADHD medications help train the brain's neural circuits for focus, teaching them how to engage properly

ADHD medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Vyvanse work by increasing dopamine and epinephrine transmission in the brain

Stimulants like Ritalin can paradoxically help a child with severe ADHD to focus better, rather than making them more hyperactive

For individuals with clinically diagnosed ADHD, these medications help by enabling them to anchor their attention and focus

An ideal goal with ADHD medication is to reduce the dosage over time as the brain's focus circuits learn to activate independently

Elevated zonulin levels, a marker for leaky gut, have been associated with social functioning, OCD, and ADHD.

Perimenopause can worsen cognitive symptoms like brain fog and lack of focus, which may be mistaken for ADHD.

A case study involved a nine-year-old girl with severe ADHD-like behaviors who had an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and yeast in her gut.

ADHD is a systemic problem that affects the brain, not just a brain problem.

Assessing nutritional status is a key component of diagnostic testing for ADHD in functional medicine.

Functional medicine stool testing for ADHD can analyze digestive enzymes, fat absorption, inflammation markers, and the microbiome.

A 12-year-old boy with severe ADHD had deficiencies in zinc, magnesium, B6, and folate.

A bad diet is considered worse for ADHD symptoms than bad sleep.

Within two months of dietary changes and gut repair, the 12-year-old boy's ADHD symptoms completely resolved.

After gut-focused treatment, the nine-year-old girl's violent behavior and ADHD symptoms disappeared.

Many children with ADHD have very low levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

The 12-year-old boy's handwriting improved from illegible to perfect penmanship within two months of treatment.