About this episode
Episode Highlights With Kelly Why she transitioned from a pharmacist to a functional medicine specialist and why she now works with ADHD and anxiety patients The common root causes she sees for these chronic issues Dopamine connection and why ADHD is not just a dopamine deficiency Common gut issues and how they present in problems in the body and the brain Other factors that contribute to these issues that people don’t always realize Why ADHD and anxiety often go hand in hand The vitamin and mineral deficiencies that often play a role in why we see these issues together Importance of asking why, when there is a chemical imbalance or diagnosis instead of just treating the symptom Why ice baths help with dopamine production The importance of protein consumption for producing neurotransmitters What to understand about caffeine consumption, especially with ADHD and anxiety Another reason to get protein in the morning before caffeine and why its so important for women How underlying infections can be a huge source of stress on the body The way certain exercises boost GABA and can help reduce some of these symptoms Resources We Mention Book a time with Kelly here Depression Is Not Caused by Chemical Imbalance in the Brain article Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza B-Complex Magnesium Glycinate Thanks to Our Sponsors: HigherDOSE - Check out their sauna blanket, PEMF mat, red light face mask and so much more! I use their PEMF mat several times during the week. Use code mama15 for a discount. Wellnesse - My line of clean and non-toxic personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more!