In this episode, I discuss ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a diagnosis given to approximately 11% of children in the U.S. The prevalence of ADHD appears to be increasing. I'll talk about:
High Copper & Low Zinc - found in 68% of 5600 children and adults diagnosed with ADHD (by the Walsh Research Institute) and how this can contribute to inattention and hyperactivity
Other potential root causes of inattention and hyperactivity
How these root causes can be evaluated and addressed from a holistic/integrative/functional medicine approach.
Topics included in this episode:
02:29 A brief history of ADHD.
03:39 Symptoms and treatments of ADHD
09:35 Conditions that frequently occur with ADHD.
11:36 The role of genetics in ADHD specifically alterations in dopamine and norepinephrine.
15:28 Root causes that may contribute to symptoms of ADHD.
31:38 Controversies around ADHD.
39:33 Helpful tests for root causes.
To find a practioner trained by the Walsh Research Institute, visit:
https://www.walshinstitute.org/clinical-resources.html
Links to episodes mentioned in this podcast include:
https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Copper-Overload---A-Common-Biochemical-Imbalance-in-Brain-Disorders-e1a1hgd
https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Zinc-Zinc-Zinc-e1fpvlg
https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Candida--Carb-Craving--Brain-Related-Symptoms-e173i85
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Inattention & Hyperactivity: Copper Zinc Imbalances & Other Potential Root Causes