Dianne Rishikof, MS, RDN, LDN is the owner of Dianne Rishikof, Nutrition, a nutrition counseling and consulting firm (found at www.diannerishikof.com). Dianne is an integrative & functional nutritionist, who uses innovative cutting edge techniques and a holistic approach to get to the root of health issues and heal the body from the inside out. Dianne specializes in gut health (IBS, IBD, gluten sensitivity), brain health (ADHD/ADD, anxiety and depression, Alzheimer’s prevention) and also helps people with chronic un-wellness (fatigue, inflammation, pain, high cholesterol, weight gain, skin issues and more).
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Join us as we take an extensive look at the impact of diet on ADHD, from overall best nutrition for the growing brain, to specific diets that can benefit those with ADHD. We’ll also discuss related topics such as micronutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, gut health, nutritional and herbal supplements that help, functional labs to use to test patients, and other considerations such as sleep and exercise.
After this webinar the participant should be able to:
- Understand the impact that macronutrient balance, whole foods vs. processed foods, and meal timing has on attention.
- Identify all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that positively influence the brain and ADHD.
- Describe the specific diets and supplements used in ADHD treatment.
- Bring their ADHD clients a comprehensive integrative nutrition treatment plan and improve clinical outcomes.