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Why Processed Foods Are Worsening Your ADD and ADHD Symptoms

The Dr. Hyman Show

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Exploring the Roots of ADHD and the Mind-Body Connection

Many psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, are influenced by factors outside of the brain itself, as the body and mind are interconnected. Addressing brain disorders often requires looking at root causes beyond just neurological treatment, highlighting the importance of nutritional psychiatry and the microbiome. The reliance on psychiatric medications, such as stimulants, to manage symptoms can be inadequate and counterproductive, as it may ignore underlying issues while only temporarily alleviating symptoms. Anxiety medications, like Ativan, are sometimes used inappropriately in adult patients overwhelmed by undiagnosed ADHD, underlining the necessity for comprehensive evaluations to understand and treat the real challenges these individuals face.

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