Asad Raffi - Sanctum Healthcare

The Waiting Gap

Waiting is universal. Its cost is not. An interactive framework on why waiting can feel so hard, from rejection sensitivity and attachment to sleep, stress and hormones.

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The body keeps the score

Bendy joints, dizzy spells, gut trouble and fatigue often travel together. Explore how the same biology can shape a neurodivergent brain and body.

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ADHD symptoms in women: the signs that get missed, and why

What ADHD looks like in women, why it is missed for decades and what perimenopause changes. Drawn from our research into 98 women assessed on our adult service.

What is AuDHD? ADHD and autism together, understood as a neurotype

AuDHD means ADHD and autism in the same person. What it is, why we understand it as a neurotype, how to tell a feature from a symptom with the Five Ps, and what our research on 98 women shows about why it gets missed.

Limerance and ADHD

ADHD and limerence: why the dopamine-hungry brain is wired for obsessive romantic attachment, and what the latest neuroscience says about breaking free. Limerance and ADHD The ADHD brain is uniquely vulnerable to limerence, the state of involuntary romantic obsession. A deep dive into the neuroscience, the relationship patterns, and what actually helps. Contact us When […]

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Is ADHD Overdiagnosed?

Better ASSESSMENT PROCESS IS KEY ADHD Overdiagnosis Overdiagnosed or Overlooked- we need to rethink the approach! Contact us ADHD Is Not Overdiagnosed. It Has Been Overlooked: Why the UK Must Rethink Its Approach For decades, ADHD has been misunderstood as a narrow behavioural issue affecting children. Yet NHS data, international research, and lived experience all […]

ADHD and Diabetes

Understanding stress, body signals and metabolic health. ADHD and Diabetes Many people think of diabetes as only a blood sugar condition. In reality, your brain, stress levels, sleep, emotions and body signals all play a major role. This is particularly true if you live with ADHD and diabetes, or you are managing weight and cravings. […]

Gluten, ADHD, Inflammation and Histamine

Patient Guide A clear, practical overview of how gluten may intersect with ADHD symptoms, inflammation and histamine intolerance, who might benefit from testing, and how to trial changes safely. Overview Gluten & ADHD: Evidence Gluten, Inflammation & the Brain Gluten & Histamine Intolerance Gluten Free Diet: Practical Guide Key Takeaways FAQs What you need to […]

Switching ADHD medications

Many patients are currently facing difficulties in procuring their prescribed ADHD medication due to ongoing shortages. In such cases, switching to an alternative formulation may be necessary to maintain symptom control. This guide explains how switching works, the differences between medications and how to ensure a smooth transition. we explore the topic Overview Long-acting methylphenidate […]

Forever Chemicals (PFAS)- A link to ADHD and Autism?

PFAS Forever chemicals and links to ADHD/Autism Did you know that chemicals found in everyday items like nonstick pans and food packaging could be affecting your brain and body? These chemicals, known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) or “forever chemicals,” persist in the environment and human bodies for decades. Growing research suggests that PFAS […]

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