Bonus Episode: Healing ADHD at the UltraWellness Center
Mark Hyman
Jun 6, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Balance dopamine levels naturally with Bacopa Monnieri
The Ayurvedic herb Bacopa Monnieri can help balance dopamine levels and calm the brain, offering a natural alternative to stimulants.
Manage gut histamine to alleviate ADHD symptoms
High levels of histamine from gut imbalances can cross the blood-brain barrier and interact with brain receptors to create agitation and worsen ADHD symptoms.
Address faulty toggle switch in ADHD for improved focus
In ADHD brains, the 'toggle switch' between the daydreaming network and the task-focused network is faulty, making it hard to stop distracting thoughts while trying to focus.
Reframe ADHD as a hunter's brain for better understanding
The ADHD brain is not deficient but is designed like a hunter-gatherer's, constantly scanning, which is mismatched with modern, orderly environments.
Utilize SAMe for mood stabilization in slow COMT gene types
The supplement SAMe can be particularly effective for mood stabilization in people with a slow COMT gene, which affects dopamine breakdown.
Identify food proteins that impair cognition and focus
For some people, improperly digested proteins from gluten and dairy can cross the blood-brain barrier and act like opiates, impairing cognition and focus.
Recognize trauma as root cause of anxiety, not ADHD
The anxiety and depression often seen with ADHD may not be direct symptoms of the condition, but rather a result of the trauma from struggling with it.
Leverage your COMT gene to manage stress and anxiety
A 'slow' COMT gene causes a buildup of dopamine, which can be a superpower for focus but also makes you highly susceptible to anxiety under stress.
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