Don't mind me, just over here shaking out my auDHD! Wishing you all a bright and beautiful day, how absolutely beyond blessed we all are to be alive 🙏☀️🌅 #autism# #adhd# #asd# #autistic# #audhd#

ADHD limerence is so funny. Cause once it wears off, I realize I didn’t even really like you. My brain just needed something to hyperfixate on & unfortunately for that period of time, it was you.

ADHD is usually treated as a problem in the brain. But what if some of the factors making it harder to focus, regulate your mood, or manage your symptoms are actually coming from somewhere else in your body? By understanding the connections between diet, gut health, inflammation, nutrients, hormones, and brain function. 0:00 Understanding ADHD through a functional medicine lens 3:00 Sponsor: Function 3:07 The gut-brain axis and ADHD 7:09 Case study: Severe behavioral issues and functional medicine approach 10:55 Nutritional deficiencies and the microbiome in ADHD 13:07 Microbiome’s impact on attention and focus 15:57 Neurotransmitters, gut health, and intestinal permeability 21:23 Modern diet, nutrient deficiencies, and ADHD symptoms 26:34 Common nutrient deficiencies and their impact 31:00 Functional medicine strategies and personalized treatment plans 37:32 Rapid fire Q&A on ADHD and diet 43:26 Key takeaways: Diet, brain health, and functional medicine outcomes 44:48 Next steps: Working with practitioners and not suffering needlessly