Episode 160 Q&A: 5 Key Food Strategies to Improve ADHD and Behavior Challenges

<p>This weeks question is from <strong>Monica</strong>,</p> <p><em>“My <strong>seven-year-old son has been diagnosed with ADHD</strong>, and I do recognize that the diagnosis describes the symptoms he has: <strong>poor attention, especially in school, problems managing his emotions and behaviors, he doesn't think before he acts</strong> a lot of the time. But he's also very smart and <strong>quite talented with art</strong>, and he really <strong>enjoys playing sports</strong>. I'm considering all of the treatment options, and want to try as many non-medication supports as I can before deciding if we want to try prescription medication. I've heard about food changes that can <strong>improve symptoms of ADHD</strong>, but I'm not sure what information to believe or really where to start. I trust you as a source of accurate information, so I'd love your thoughts on this.”</em></p> <p>In this episode, I will address the important role nutrition and diet play in ADHD or any type of behavior challenges. Plus you'll learn my 5 key food strategies to start improving ADHD symptoms. You may want to take notes.  </p> <p>You can <strong>submit a question</strong> by emailing us at <strong>support@drbeurkens.com</strong> with the subject line <strong>"Podcast Question."</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on...</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drnicolebeurkens/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Facebook</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.drbeurkens.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Drbeurkens.com</span></a></p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p>