by Tara Hunkin | Oct 27, 2018 | Diet/Nutrition
Multiple studies have demonstrated that children with symptoms of ADHD and other learning disabilities have low iron stores, and that increasing their iron stores with supplementation and/or diet improves symptoms such as verbal learning and memory.1 2 3 4 One of the... by Tara Hunkin | Oct 20, 2018 | Diet/Nutrition
Several studies have linked essential fatty acid (EFA) deficiencies to symptoms of ADHD, like hyperactivity. 1 2 3 Fatty acids play many important roles in our bodies, some which aren’t as obvious as others. This overview of essential fatty acid deficiencies... by Tara Hunkin | Mar 1, 2018 | Gut Health, Diet/Nutrition
If your child is constipated on a regular basis, you are not alone. Many of our children struggle with constipation. It is one of the most challenging yet pressing concerns you need to resolve in order for your child to thrive. Constipation is at the root of a number... by Tara Hunkin | Apr 20, 2017 | Digestion, Case Management, Diet/Nutrition, Gut Health, Podcast
On today’s podcast, I decided to revisit the topic of digestion. Good digestion is a fundamental piece of the puzzle impacting our children's’ health. Understanding how digestion is supposed to work and what happens when it doesn’t work properly will give you... by Tara Hunkin | Oct 27, 2016 | Case Management, Diet/Nutrition
Children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders often experience symptoms that are triggered by certain foods, habits, or environmental factors, or a lack of certain nutrients or habits. The many possible contributors to...