Brain Inflammation and ADHD: A Foundational, Overlooked Driver

Neuroinflammation may influence ADHD symptoms by disrupting dopamine signaling, executive function, brain energy production, and nervous system regulation. This article examines the connections between brain inflammation, oxidative stress, gut-brain signaling, cognitive fatigue, and executive dysfunction in ADHD.

Inflammation, Mental HealthMartina SturmJune 18, 2026Denver Sports and Holistic MedicineADHD, Brain Inflammation and ADHD, Neuroinflammation, Executive Dysfunction, Dopamine Signaling, Dopamine Dysregulation, Prefrontal Cortex, Brain Fog, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress, Gut-Brain Axis, Cognitive Fatigue, Chronic Stress, Nervous System Regulation, Attention Regulation

The Gut–Brain Connection: How the Gut Microbiome Affects Mood, Brain Function, Inflammation, and Digestion

The gut–brain connection links the microbiome, vagus nerve, intestinal barrier, immune system, and stress response. Disruption in these pathways can affect digestion, mood, brain fog, inflammation, cognitive function, and nervous system regulation.

Functional medicine, Digestive Health, Mental Health, TCMMartina SturmMay 8, 2023Denver Sports and Holistic MedicineGut-Brain Connection, Gut Microbiome, Gut Health, Brain Fog, Dysbiosis, Vagus Nerve, Functional Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Mental Health

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and How To Restore Gut Health Naturally

Leaky gut syndrome may contribute to chronic inflammation, fatigue, food sensitivities, brain fog, skin issues, autoimmune symptoms, and digestive dysfunction. This in-depth article explains intestinal permeability, gut barrier dysfunction, microbiome imbalance, and a root-cause functional medicine approach to restoring gut health naturally.