83: Functional Lab Tests for ADHD with Dana Kay

Published: Nov. 16, 2023, 3 a.m.

If you have ever wondered about functional lab testing for ADHD, then this episode is for you. Dana Kay dives deep into her favorite functional lab tests. Tune in to discover:\xa0

\u2714\ufe0f Which lab tests Dana Kay recommends

\u2714\ufe0f Why she recommends these particular tests

\u2714\ufe0f What these tests can show us about your child and what's going on inside their body\xa0

Dana Kay, the host of the Soaring Child podcast, is passionate about helping families reduce their kids' ADHD symptoms using natural strategies. Medication is not the only way to help these children. She\u2019s also a board certified holistic health and nutrition practitioner, but most importantly, she\u2019s a mom of a 13 year old boy with ADHD who is thriving without medication, and she has years of experience helping other families do exactly the same.

Here are the links mentioned in this episode:\xa0

Leaky Gut Episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-80/
At-home Mold Test - https://immunolytics.com/?wpam_id=24\xa0
Kryptopyrrole Episode - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-70/
Link to book a free call - https://bit.ly/3X5ZVvT\xa0

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Key Takeaways:

[5:47] 4 Functional Lab Tests for Children with ADHD

[6:19] Test 1 - Stool Test & The Gut-Brain Connection

[9:03] Test 2 - Food Sensitivity Test & Leaky Gut

[14:50] Test 3 - Organic Acid Test & Mold

[22:37] Test 4 - Kryptopyrrole Test

[24:29] Summary of Top 4 Tests

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Memorable Moments:

\u201cYour child\u2019s body will continue to act a certain way regardless of how many medicines or supplements you use if you don\u2019t have a solid foundation of nutrition first.\u201d

\u201dJust as there are causes of the symptoms of a cough\u2026like the flu or bronchitis or tuberculosis, there are causes of chronic disorders and illnesses\u2026.Symptoms are a warning sign from the body that something else is wrong, and the only way to address it is to get the body examined further, specifically with functional lab testing.\u201d

\u201dThere is a very close connection between the gut and the brain, and one of the first signs of a disconnect in the brain is a gut that is not functioning well.\u201d

\u201dFood sensitivities are the direct result of something else that\u2019s going on in the gut. Something is CAUSING the food sensitivities.\u201d

\u201dFood sensitivities are not true allergies but they do cause inflammation in the body and so you can actually heal from sensitivities.\u201d

\u201dGetting people better is better than prescribing a pill.\u201d

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Dana Kay Resources:

Website: https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/\xa0

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/\xa0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/\xa0

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ADHDThriveInstitute\xa0

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adhd-thrive-institute/mycompany/\xa0

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ph/adhdthriveinstitute/\xa0

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/