ADHD

The Brain Boosting Benefits of Bacopa

The Brain Boosting Benefits of Bacopa

May 20th, 2024 8 minute read

Bacopa - Bacopa monniera Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why? Bacopa is one of my favorite herbs to recommend when my ADHD, both young and old, struggle with forgetfulness, chronic mental... more »

Aluminium Overload Can Exacerbate ADHD

Aluminium  Overload Can Exacerbate ADHD

February 25th, 2024 6 minute read

Aluminum Overload Can Exacerbate ADHD and Affect Gut Health Heavy metal accumulation, including aluminium burden, poses a significant threat to our health, impacting both our nervous system and gut function,... more »

Nutrigenomics & Precision Nutrition

Nutrigenomics & Precision Nutrition

February 17th, 2024 4 minute read

Nutrigenomics is a subcategory under genomics and is the study of how nutrients interact with and express our genes specifically to prevent chronic illness and disease. Precision nutrition considers genetic,... more »

GI Map for ADHD, Gut Health and Immunity

GI Map for ADHD,  Gut Health and Immunity

February 17th, 2024 8 minute read

The GI Map w/ Zonulin from Diagnostic Solutions is one my favorite microbiome tests. This is an important stool test to assess ADHD symptoms, gut health and immune system function. The zonulin add-on... more »

Red Clover - ADHD Herbal Ally

Red Clover - ADHD Herbal Ally

April 10th, 2023 9 minute read

Red Clover Trifolium pratense Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)Plant parts used: leaves & flowers Where this plant grows: Meadows & gardens. Native to Asia + Europe. Also grows all over North... more »

Organic Acids Test (OAT) for ADHD

Organic Acids Test (OAT) for ADHD

April 4th, 2023 6 minute read

Organic Acids Test (OAT) is an at-home urine test that includes markers for vitamin and mineral levels, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter levels that affect ADHD symptoms. If abnormalities are detected... more »

Functional Lab Testing for ADHD

Functional Lab Testing for ADHD

April 1st, 2023 4 minute read

Functional lab testing for ADHD is a relatively new approach to assessing and treating ADHD symptoms. It involves looking for underlying causes of ADHD, such as nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities,... more »

Saffron for ADHD - Effective but Is it Always Safe?

Saffron for ADHD - Effective but Is it Always Safe?

September 1st, 2022 7 minute read

Saffron - Crocus sativus for ADHD Have you heard about the benefit of Saffron for ADHD? Saffron is a culinary spice that has shown to be effective in supporting ADHD symptoms, and combatting depression, and... more »

Neurotransmitters in ADHD

Neurotransmitters in ADHD

January 23rd, 2022 5 minute read

Neurotransmitters in ADHD Neurotransmitters in ADHD are the chemical messages sent to neurons and other cells to convey information within the brain and from the nervous system to other body parts. They process... more »

Get to know GABA

Get to know GABA

December 21st, 2021 4 minute read

Let’s take a look at GABA - Gamma-aminobutyric Acid ADHD is commonly linked with deficits of the neurotransmitter dopamine and deficits in our noradrenergic neurotransmitter system. This system is... more »