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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