Are Allergies Contributing to Your ADHD?
Whether you or your child have problems with focus or have been diagnosed with a form of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), more than likely, there is a correlation with allergies or food sensitivities. Who would have thought we could have brain allergies? Sensitivities to food, chemicals, or inhalants can alter the chemistry of the brain. Some people may not have itchy eyes, congestion, or digestive issues due to allergies but instead have fatigue, brain fog, moodiness, or focus issues.Below we’ll dive into three things that may be playing a role and discuss how allergy treatments can help. 1. High HistaminesHistamines, which are typically responsible for allergy symptoms, are also stimulatory neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). Our bodies naturally have histamines circulating but when a foreign substance such as a toxin or insect bite is introduced, the body may produce large amounts of histamine.Histamine is an important neurotransmitter that we need to help us … Continued