Why do you actually have ADHD/ADD?

What exactly is ADHD/ADD?

No one can be completely unaware of what is happening around them. As a result, people with attention problems often find themselves in disruptive positions with their schoolwork and in social situations where they are expected to listen, obey and learn. Although paying attention is actually quite normal, for this group of people it is something that comes almost from another dimension. Paying attention is actually very important. It is necessary for the brain to create and retain knowledge. Basically, a person needs to continuously pay attention so that they can be aware of what they are experiencing at that moment. Without this awareness and attention, everything you hear, see and experience will not translated into your memory.

Without the right attention, you become aware of nothing, and you learn and experience less. Because of the many impulses and stimuli that enter your brain from the outside, you struggle to focus. Not being able to listen while pretending to do so can cause major problems in relationships. People around you feel rejected when you “once again” fail to listen to them. You know that you have to listen, you really want to focus, but meanwhile you hear and see everything and hundreds of thoughts and ideas run through your head.

Many other health problems

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) also causes many other health problems. Doctors simply prescribe medication in the form of methylphenidates that do more harm than good. However, nothing is done about the real cause of why you have ADHD/ADD.

It is common knowledge that eating the wrong foods and nutrient deficiencies cause ADHD/ADD, but following a new lifestyle is difficult to follow through with for many.

As an epigenetics medical specialist, I can help you to turn your life around, so you can work on your health. To combat ADHD/ADD, it needs to be treated at the source through a different diet, lifestyle changes and supplements. By doing so, many other health complaints are also addressed.

What is the difference between ADHD/ADD?

In principle, it is very simple. Both conditions are similar in disposition, cause and manifestation, except that people with ADD do not exhibit hyperactivity. However, the symptoms listed below under the heading of hyperactivity can more or less occur in ADD.

Symptoms of ADHD/ADD

What exactly are the symptoms of ADHD/ADD?

• Hyperactivity;
• Unable to sit still, constantly moving hands or feet;
• Difficulty falling asleep, your thoughts do not stop, you feel the urge to keep moving your legs;
• Being unstoppable or always pushing forward;
• A feeling of inner restlessness, which does not go away;
• Not being able to stop talking or laughing;
• Difficulty relaxing, stiff muscles;
• Concentration problems;
• Being easily distracted, seeing and hearing so much;
• Making sloppy mistakes, not completing tasks, or putting things somewhere else;
• Not being able to listen properly, there is so much more that is drawing your attention;
• Difficulty remembering details;
• Not finishing things, because you just don’t know how, because you want to finish everything else as well;
• Doing everything at once;
• Being forgetful;
• Losing things;
• Concentrating for short periods of time on interesting things, such as watching TV or working on the computer, often works;
• Impulsivity;
• Not thinking, but doing, so constant impulses;
• Quickly becoming bored;
• Seeking adrenaline rushes, so doing dangerous things;
• Throwing out the answer to a question before it has even been asked, always wanting to be the first and the fastest;
• Impulsive with money, gambling, relationships and work/job;
• Addiction to drugs, alcohol, smoking, but also foods high in sugars and carbohydrates;
• Hyper focus.

Hyper focus

Sometimes you suddenly end up in a deep hyper focus in which it seems that in a few hours you make up for all the concentration lost in recent days/weeks. In a hyper focus state, you concentrate deeply and can work for hours on end with full attention, often even without eating or drinking. A hyper focus can occur when what you are doing has your full attention.

The real cause of ADHD/ADD is the malfunctioning of the neurons in the brain

The newest theories about ADHD/ADD do not focus on a single “malfunctioning” part of the brain, as older theories did. It is now understood through scientific research that ADHD/ADD develops when neurons in the brain do not function properly in communication and connections between multiple areas of the brain. Neurons are cells that specialize in transmitting information to other nerve cells, muscle cells and glandular cells. Recent research suggests that malfunctioning neurons may be caused by changes in the environment of the DNA rather than the genes themselves.

Not the right amount of neuro transmitters

In our other blog articles, you can read that when you have a leaky gut, problems occur in the production of the right amount of neurotransmitters and brain hormones. A leaky gut is therefore somewhat responsible for ADHD and ADD. The Epigenetic Health Clinic can restore the gut flora and change your diet and lifestyle thoroughly, so that all mentioned symptoms will change permanently.

Do you or your child need help in recovering from ADHD/ADD? Feel free to reach out, so I can explain what I can do for you or your child.