Using Naturopathic Medicine and Essential Oils to Support Mental Health and ADHD with Dr. Stoychev, ND, RD (Episode 388 of the Essential Oil Revolution)

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in kids. Approximately 10% of children are impacted by it, and it also effects 8% of adults.

The rates for ADHD have been increasing in the past decade. This is likely for many reasons. These include more awareness, less stigma of mental health, and environmental factors.

Like any mental health issue, ADHD is a brain health disorder. It is not due to a lack of willpower or a personality defect. When the brain is not functionally optimally it can impact almost every aspect of life, including relationships, school and work performance, and self-esteem.

ADHD also often co-occurs with psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. This makes proper diagnosis a challenge. Furthermore, although symptoms may look similar in people, they may be caused by different biochemical factors, lifestyle patterns, and brain signaling imbalances. As a result, the treatment of ADHD complex and why we need an approach that is personalized, comprehensive, and holistic.

Dr. Stoychev offers such a method. As a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian, he is transforming the brains of his patients that suffer with ADHD. Having struggled with it himself, he has become a leading expert in how to successfully help others with the same challenges.

I am so excited for you to listen to this episode of the Essential Oil Revolution podcast. You will discover how Dr. Stoychev is balancing people’s brains and learn more about many aspects of mental health and ADHD that most are not familiar with.

Below is a summary of our discussion, but make sure to tune in to the full episode so you don’t miss all this valuable information.

1. How Dr. Stoychev’s background in nutrition and naturopathic medicine spurred him to specialize in mental health.
2. Why mental health is a key foundation to wellness.
3. An overview of ADHD: how it presents, the prevalence, misconceptions, adult vs. childhood ADHD, and why it is often missed (especially in females).
4. How cortisol can be dysregulated in those with ADHD and what essential oils may help with these patterns.
5. How hormones impact ADHD and mental health.
6. The link between PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and ADHD.
7. How the foundations of health support someone with ADHD and PMDD.
8. How to optimize sleep in relationship to ADHD.
9. Macro and micronutrients that support brain function in those with ADHD.
10. The importance of supporting the gut-brain connection in those with ADHD.
11. How stress impacts all aspects of ADHD.
12. Why decreasing stress is imperative for brain health and overcoming ADHD.
13. Essential oils for brain focus, memory, and circulation.
14. How lavender calms the brain and why it’s important for ADHD.
15. Stoychev’s DIY oil hack that enhances brain function through essential oil diffusion. It is based on a study that showed these essential oils could boost memory by 226%!
16. Closing questions: What Dr. Stoychev does daily for self-care and what he believes we should ditch and replace with instead for optimal mental and overall health.

Find Dr. Stoychev at https://www.drgeorgistoychev.com/.

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