ADHD • Gut–Brain • Focus
Dopamine Detox for ADHD Minds
Reset the brain’s reward system for focus, energy, and confidence.
Reset the brain’s reward system for focus, energy, and confidence.
Real lines and ideas from the book.
“Dopamine is the brain’s ‘positive arousal molecule’—the currency for motivation and focus.”
“Overstimulation from social media, video games, and energy drinks trains the brain to chase short-term highs.”
“A dopamine detox is a deliberate reset—reducing artificial spikes so natural rewards feel rewarding again.”
“Gut health isn’t optional—the microbiome helps shape neurotransmitters that drive mood and attention.”
“Small changes in diet, structure, and routines can transform the school day and home life.”
“Balance—not perfection—turns potential into progress for ADHD minds.”
All snippets © 2025 J.L. Sterling, B.Ed.
Evidence-aware points presented in the book.
Why dopamine is the brain’s “currency” for motivation and how dysregulation fuels inattention, impulsivity, and mood swings.
Practical tools refined across decades of teaching ADHD students.
Four practical PDFs for home and classroom use—delivered to your inbox.
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Dopamine, diet, and environment work together. These highlights show why readers act now—because the habits shaping the ADHD brain today become tomorrow’s focus, energy, and confidence.
ADHD brains struggle to regulate dopamine, fueling cycles of impulsivity, distraction, and frustration. Learn how overstimulation (social media, energy drinks, processed foods) trains the brain to chase short-term highs.
Readers often report calmer evenings within days; deeper change builds across weeks as habits stabilise.
Processed snacks and sugar create energy spikes and crashes that make focus harder. You’ll learn focus-friendly foods that support the microbiome and steadier dopamine.
“Very informative and helpful, clear explanations and actionable tips.” — Nadia (AU)
“A game changer! Diet and lifestyle insights that boosted focus and stability.” — Elaine M (AU)
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