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Mar 2025
32m 35s

ADHD Hacks for a More Focused You!

NURSE DOZA
About this episode

Struggling with focus? ADHD isn't just about distraction—it's about dopamine. In this episode, Nurse Doza breaks down the connection between ADHD and dopamine, how diet and exercise impact brain function, and the best natural strategies for improving focus and productivity. Plus, discover supplements that can support cognitive health and why cold plunges might be your new secret weapon.

5 Key Takeaways
  1. ADHD and Dopamine – ADHD is linked to dopamine regulation, affecting focus, motivation, and emotional control.
  2. Diet Impacts Focus – Reducing sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and food dyes can help manage ADHD symptoms.
  3. Exercise is Essential – Movement boosts dopamine and promotes new brain cell growth, improving focus and cognition.
  4. Supplements for ADHD – Magnesium, Omega-3s, NAC, and SAMe support dopamine production and brain health.
  5. Cold Plunges for Dopamine – Ice baths naturally increase dopamine and norepinephrine, improving attention and energy.
Featured Product: Mitochondriac

Mitochondriac is designed to fuel cellular energy production, optimizing brain function and focus—key elements for anyone looking to manage ADHD naturally. Support your mitochondria, boost your mental clarity, and enhance cognitive performance.

Timestamps

00:00 START 02:15 Understanding ADHD and dopamine’s role in focus 08:42 The impact of diet: Sugar, food dyes, and ADHD symptoms 15:50 The best foods for brain health and dopamine balance 22:30 How exercise improves ADHD symptoms and brain function 30:12 Supplements that support focus, memory, and dopamine regulation 38:25 The science behind cold plunges and their ADHD benefits 45:50 Final thoughts on managing ADHD naturally

Resources Mentioned
  1. Dopamine and ADHD
  2. Connecting Biology to ADHD
  3. Sugar and ADHD: New Research
  4. Food Dyes and ADHD
  5. Exercise and ADHD: Scientific Review
  6. Omega-3 DHA and Brain Health
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