118: How Candida Overgrowth Affects Kids with ADHD with Dana Kay

Description: What is candida and how does it affect children with ADHD? In this episode, you'll discover that candida can actually lead to a plethora of issues, particularly for our ADHD children. It can lead to digestive problems, brain fog, inattention, and even mood swings. Though it's an underlying stressor that sometimes goes unseen, don't panic. This episode will dive into the mechanisms of candida overgrowth, the symptoms to watch for, and what to do if you suspect candida in your child.  Link Mentioned in the Show:  Candida self-assessment - https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/ortt.freegiveaways/CANDIDA+ALBICANS+Self-screening+.pdf  Book a Free Call - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/meet  Key Takeaways: [6:09] Common signs of candida overgrowth [9:06] What causes candida overgrowth? [9:14] How to tell if your child has candida overgrowth [12:27] Functional lab tests that identify candida overgrowth [17:42] The anti-candida diet [18:05] Supplements that address candida overgrowth Memorable Moments: "Candida can create a lot of chaos in the body. From digestive issues to brain fog, and even mood swings, it's an underlying stressor that often goes unnoticed." "Because Candida is opportunistic, it will grow out of balance if your health has been weakened." "Candida loves sugar. Because sugar is Candida's primary source of food, it will make you crave it so that it can get more and more food." "The functional lab tests used to investigate candida (and other important markers) are the stool test and the Organic Acid Test." Dana Kay Resources: 🔗WEBSITES: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/ https://dana-kay.com/ 👋SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute 📕INTERNATIONAL  BEST SELLING BOOK: Thriving with ADHD – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/ 💻FREE MASTERCLASS Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl ⭐COURSES & PROGRAMS ADHD Parenting Course – https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program – https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/ Dye-Free for ADHD Course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY