The Dr. Hyman Show

Rethinking ADHD: Root Causes, Real Healing, and the Power of Functional Medicine

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Jul 28, 2025
Dr. George Papanicolaou, a Family Medicine specialist trained in Functional Medicine, and Dr. Jaquel Patterson, a Naturopathic physician and author, discuss the roots of ADHD and other mental health issues as inflammatory disorders. They delve into the role of diet, environmental toxins, and lifestyle in mental health, challenging traditional diagnostic labels. Through compelling stories, they reveal how personalized approaches can transform lives, turning disruptive behaviors into thriving capabilities by addressing nutritional deficiencies and gut health.
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ADHD as Brain Inflammation

  • ADHD and other brain disorders are fundamentally inflammatory diseases of the brain.
  • This reframes mental health conditions as rooted in body inflammation, not just psychiatric issues.
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Understanding ADHD Spectrum

  • ADHD affects executive function and self-regulation, presenting on a spectrum from mild to disabling.
  • It's a brain disease influenced by biology, not just behavior or laziness.
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ADHD Culture Amplification

  • Our culture amplifies ADHD-like symptoms through social media and constant information consumption.
  • This environment worsens focus and dopamine-driven addiction, especially in those with ADHD.
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