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The Role of Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities in ADHD
It is my estimation that about 9 out of every 10 phone calls I get from parents inquiring about my services are calling because they are looking for natural, holistic ways of helping their child's hyperactivity, impulsivity, and focus concerns. I very quickly explain to them that while we can make tremendous strides in those areas of concern through the implementation of very specific nutraceuticals, there is nothing that will be more beneficial to helping their child than a very individualized …
The Most Beneficial Lab Test For Brain Health
Many families that come to my office are simply not sure where to start. There are so many therapies and modalities out there and often they can be difficult to fit in the family's budget. After over a decade of working in the world of Brain Health I have found NOTHING as valuable as starting with the appropriate lab testing. It often starts a person, very quickly, on the correct food therapy and nutritional supplement program that meets their specific needs. The alternative to lab testing is th…
5 TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS WITHOUT MEDS
Dwight Franklin, DOM
Concerned and fearful because your child’s struggling with focus at school or behaving badly at home? Has your pediatrician suggested medication?
It’s common. All too common, in fact. And no parent is ever ecstatic to put their child on prescription drugs, even if it can be effective.
Trust that parental instinct. There are other ways to help your child potentially reduce or eliminate the need for medication.
I’ve worked with so many children who’ve had hyperactivi…