Gluten-Free Psychiatry

Gluten-Free Psychiatry


ADHD or Toxic Brain Syndrome?

December 24, 2024

Episode 5: Learn what neurotoxins do to objective ADHD testing results.

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These figures show raw data from a neuropsychological test. Participants are asked to look at a computer screen as different shapes with varying colors go across the screen. They are given specific instructions to click one button on a remote if, for example, a red square is different than the previous shape that has already gone off the screen. If it is the same color and shape a second button is chosen.

Therefore, the neural reflex arc involves the visual cortex, prefrontal cortex for a decision based upon a predetermined rule, and ends with a physical response (button click).

I have seen a thousand of these tests like these and got to the point that I could guess the T-score based upon visual inspection of the raw data (below) within one decimal point. The only way I could do that is because what we call ADHD is nothing more than delayed neural processing-decision-variable response (PDV) by 1/4 of a second.

Figure 1: Normal Controls (without ADHD). Green represents a correct response during a 20 minute computerized test (x-axis). The pink arrow roughly estimates the trend of responses over time.

Figure 2: Classic ADHD Pattern. Pink represents responses that are, on average, 1/4 second slower than controls. There is typically more delay and incorrect answers that worsens as the test progresses.

Figure 3: ADHD = 1/4 Second Reaction Delay. Both of the above graphs are superimposed upon each other.

Therefore, what we observe phenotypically as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is nothing more than 1/4 second PDV Response delay. This could occur from a long list of potential causes, including:

Neurotoxins

Traumatic Brain Injury

Hippocampal shrinkage due to EMF waves, neurotoxins, chronic insomnia, chronic elevated cortisol, PTSD, depression

Screen time radiation