EP 69 –Beyond ADHD with Dr. Angela Cates

<p style="text-align:center;">To watch the video of this episode, please go to: <a href='https://youtu.be/xHynYYI9iZo'>https://youtu.be/xHynYYI9iZo</a></p> <p style="text-align:center;">What is functional medicine? </p> <p style="text-align:center;">How can it be used to help with ADHD, anxiety, and depression?</p> <p style="text-align:center;"> What is a healthy gut and how does that impact mental health?</p> <p> </p> <p>Discover these powerful insights and more in an enlightening episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which host Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Doctor of Pharmacy, board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, and certified functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Angela Cates.</p> <p>You will hear about how Dr. Angela’s desire to help her son with his ADHD and anxiety inspired her search for alternative treatments, out-of-the-box possibilities, and the creation of Beyond ADHD. </p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul><li>Angela’s story</li> <li>Her son’s ADHD</li> <li>Functional Medicine explained</li> <li>Lab tests and what they are looking for</li> <li>Nutrient deficiencies</li> <li>Gut health</li> <li>Proliferation of ADHD</li> <li>ADHD and girls</li> <li>Medications</li> <li>ADHD medications, substance abuse, and addiction</li> <li>Overdiagnosis</li> <li>Gut-brain connection</li> <li>Leaky gut</li> <li>Inflammation</li> <li>Supplements</li> <li>Candida</li> <li>Stress</li> <li>Overlapping diagnoses</li> <li>Complex ADHD: Anxiety, depression, learning disabilities and ADHD</li> <li>Trauma</li> <li>Daniel Amen</li> <li>Neurodivergence</li> <li>Honoring different learning and behavior styles</li> <li>Being your child’s advocate</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Resources mentioned in this episode: </p> <p>Dr. Angela’s website: <a href='https://beyondadhdrx.com/'>https://beyondadhdrx.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram: @drangelacates</p> <p>Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/816612982792353'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/816612982792353</a></p> <