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Episode 37: Beyond Medication: A Holistic Pediatrician's Approach to ADHD & Autism- Dr. Hokehe Eko

Send a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex...) What if the solution to your child's ADHD or Autism symptoms isn't just medication—but what's on their plate? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Hokehe Eko, a holistic pediatrician who transformed her own daughter's health by addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. When her 9-year-old's lips turned jet black and her grades plummeted, Dr. Eko discovered that food sensitivities were at the heart of the problem. Within six weeks of dietary changes, her daughter's lips returned to pink, behavior improved, and skin cleared up. In This Episode, We Explore: • How nutrition, sleep, and environment impact ADHD and autism symptoms • Why neurodivergent children are often 3-5 years behind developmentally—and what that means for educators • The hidden stress cycle in neurodivergent kids and how behavior is communication • Why girls with ADHD and autism are frequently missed and misdiagnosed • Practical strategies for classrooms: brain breaks, reflection corners, and strength-based approaches • The surprising connection between gut health, constipation, and focus •  How food dyes and sugar affect children's behavior (and what to do about it) • The Glow Method: a whole-child approach that includes personalized nutrition, environmental changes, and family support Key Takeaways: ✓ Your child's behavior is communication—not defiance ✓ Food is medicine: addressing inflammation can reduce aggression, improve sleep, and enhance focus ✓ Strength-based approaches work better than deficit-based thinking ✓ Small classroom changes (like reflection corners) can make massive differences ✓ Holistic care + therapy + education = best outcomes for neurodivergent children Connect with Dr. Hokehe Eko: Website: www.glowpediatrics.com If this conversation resonates with you, please share it with educators, parents, and clinicians in your community. Together, we can shift from managing symptoms to supporting whole, thriving children.  Subscribe for more conversations that challenge deficit-based thinking and reimagine what's possible for neurodivergent learners. ADHD #Autism #HolisticPediatrics #Neurodiversity #EducationReform #ChildHealth #ParentingSupport #SpecialEducation #ADHDSupport #autismsupport