Addressing ADHD Without Medication: Focus Training Exercises and Supplement-Based Treatments

TLDR ADHD can be managed without medication through focus training exercises and supplement-based treatments like L-tyrosine. Focusing exercises, such as meditation, can improve cognitive abilities and be beneficial for individuals with ADHD or difficulty focusing.

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00:00 ADHD can be addressed without medication through focus training exercises and supplement-based treatments like L-tyrosine.
05:07 Focusing exercises, such as meditation on the breath or the third eye center, can improve focus and cognitive abilities, and can be useful for individuals with ADHD or those who struggle with focus.
09:56 The speaker discusses the concept of space-time bridging, which involves shifting focus internally and externally, and explains how it can be useful for individuals with ADHD or difficulty focusing.
15:15 The speaker discusses the importance of pushing through discomfort and experiencing heightened levels of stress or fatigue in order to learn and gain insight about oneself, as well as the potential benefits of cold water therapy for modulating dopamine levels and increasing confidence.
20:27 The speaker discusses the relationship between stress, anxiety, and creativity, explaining that high levels of stress can diminish creativity and decision-making abilities, and suggests that controlling stress and raising stress thresholds can lead to increased confidence and creative thinking.
25:51 The speaker discusses the use of behavioral desensitization and eye movements in therapies like EMDR, and suggests that combination therapies, including pharmacologic manipulations, will be the future of trauma rewiring.
31:05 Improving gut microbiome can shift neurotransmitter systems in the brain and improve mood, but it does not cure depression.
36:08 Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the benefits of hypercapnia and the importance of surrounding oneself with enjoyable people in science and in life.
41:27 Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the genetic and physiological factors that contribute to an animal's stress response and temperament, using examples of horses and dogs to illustrate the range of autonomic arousal in different species.
46:43 Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the importance of accessing the delight system, which is fueled by dopamine and serotonin, in order to sustain motivation and discipline in pursuing one's dreams.
52:13 To succeed in chasing your dreams, you need to identify what brings you delight and continuously course correct along the way, paying attention to the subtle fluctuations in energy and being in sensory experiences rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.
57:17 Psilocybin, in the form of a single macro dose, has shown encouraging results in clinical trials for depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and end-of-life preparation, with about two-thirds of people achieving lasting relief from just one session, although caution should be exercised due to potential hazards and the need for guided sessions with physicians present; psilocybin is also perceived as having low risk compared to other compounds, such as heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and methamphetamine, and the concept of "letting go" during a session seems to be powerful for trauma and depression treatment; deliberate heat exposure, such as in a sauna, may suppress appetite through the release of the molecule dinorphin and can also lead to significant increases in growth hormone.

Addressing ADHD Without Medication: Focus Training Exercises and Supplement-Based Treatments

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