104: Lyme Disease & Its Effect on ADHD with Heather Gray
ADHD symptoms don't emerge in a vacuum, and they often have underlying hidden stressors, sometimes multiple, that need to be addressed. Without tackling these root issues, families find themselves stuck on an endless rollercoaster of symptom management.\xa0
One often overlooked stressor is Lyme disease. It\u2019s known for its broad range of symptoms, including some of those that might mimic or exacerbate ADHD.\xa0
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, meet Heather Gray. Heather is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and Bioenergetic Practitioner specializing in supporting clients with chronic and complex illnesses such as Lyme disease and similar diseases. She has 32 years of personal experience, and she understands the struggles of living with these conditions and is dedicated to helping others find relief.
Her personalized approach as a practitioner, podcast host, and author has helped countless people reduce inflammation in the body and brain, improve gut health, and achieve optimal wellness.
She helps her clients get to the root cause of their symptoms and helps them take control of their health journey.\xa0
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Link mentioned in the episode:\xa0
Dye-Free for ADHD course - https://bit.ly/4aFj6TY\xa0
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Key Takeaways:
[4:49] Heather\u2019s personal journey with chronic illness
[10:13] What is Lyme Disease & how do people get it?
[12:53] How long does it take after getting infected that someone begins showing symptoms?
[15:44] Symptoms of Lyme Disease parents should look out for in children
[19:12] What happened when Heather was finally diagnosed with Lyme Disease
[22:44] What a holistic approach to Lyme Disease looks like
[26:54] Heather\u2019s advice to parents if they think Lyme Disease might be an issue for their child
[28:57] Where to find Heather online
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Memorable Moments:
\u201dLyme disease is the great mimicer.\u201d
\u201dOne of the telltale signs is it\u2019s got migrating pain.\u201d
\u201dIt\u2019s a tick, mosquito, any blood-borne carrying insect\u2026it can be sexually transmitted and it can be congenitally transmitted.\u201d
\u201dOnly 30% of people with Lyme Disease will get that bullseye [rash].\u201d
\u201dThere\u2019s lots and lots of components that go into who gets it and who doesn\u2019t.\u201d
\u201dI can\u2019t even count how many times I\u2019ve been reprimanded\u2026when really it was an inflamed brain and lyme disease, mold toxicity, and celiac disease this whole time.\u201d
\u201dWhat a blessing it was at 34 years old\u2026to finally have a piece of paper that said\u2026there wasn\u2019t something wrong with me in the way that I was made to feel my whole entire life.\u201d
\u201dThe CDC just recognized chronic Lyme Disease as a disease for the first time last year.\u201d
\u201dI\u2019ve talked to so many people with autoimmune and Lyme and they just talk about having flares, like it\u2019s a normal part of the disease, which you don\u2019t have to have the flares if you address all the different areas that need to be addressed.\u201d
\u201dNo matter how common a symptom may be, it is never normal. It is always the body\u2019s check engine light coming on, and sadly too often we take something over the counter, which is like putting a piece of tape over that check engine light, and things just keep getting worse and worse\u2026So pay attention to those symptoms.\u201d
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How to Connect to Heather Gray
Website: www.thelymeboss.com\xa0
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lymebossheathergray\xa0
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Dana Kay Resources:
Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/\xa0
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/\xa0
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adhd_thriveinstitute\xa0
International Best Selling Book, Thriving with ADHD \u2013 https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/book/\xa0
Free Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally Masterclass - https://bit.ly/3GAbFQl\xa0
ADHD Parenting Course \u2013 https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/parentingadhd
ADHD Thrive Method 4 Kids Program \u2013 https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/packages/