134: Is It Really ADHD or Something Else? The Hidden Causes Behind Focus Problems in Kids and Adults
Hormones, Metabolism & You!Show Notes
Dr. Brandon Crawford, a functional neurologist and founder of Neuro Solutions Center in Austin, joins me to talk about what can look like ADHD in kids and adults, and why focus problems, anxiety, and restlessness may have roots beyond the diagnosis itself. We talk about light, circadian rhythm, and how brain networks and cellular energy fit into the picture.
We also get into what parents can look at first when a teacher raises concerns about attention, including sleep, light, food, movement, and screens. Dr. Crawford explains photobiomodulation in plain English, and we talk about how it connects to thyroid, insulin, and hormone health, plus his perspective on stimulants and medication.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
Why ADHD, anxiety, and chronic fatigue can look so similar
What functional neurology looks at that a standard ADHD evaluation may not
How light exposure shapes mood, sleep, and focus
The light level Dr. Crawford asks families to stay under after sunset
Why a child's behavior at school may not tell the whole story
What to look at first if a teacher says your 5-year-old has attention issues
Photobiomodulation, explained in plain English
How focus, thyroid, insulin, and hormones may be connected
If you've been wondering whether ADHD is the whole story for you or your child, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Brandon Crawford.
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Brandon Crawford on Instagram @bcrawforddc: https://www.instagram.com/bcrawforddc/
Neuro Solutions Center: https://www.neurosolutionatx.com/
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