How to Know If Pediatric Functional Medicine Is Right for Your Child?


Pediatric functional medicine is the extension of the practices of functional medicine — treating the mind, body, and spirit collaboratively with a dedicated healthcare practitioner — to pediatrics. For many parents, it’s the answer to their child’s illness; for some, it’s an ongoing relationship…

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Functional Medicine Services We Offer


If you’re interested in a holistic approach to your child’s health, consider visiting The M Center for Pediatric Wellness in Roswell, GA. We specialize in pediatric functional medicine, allowing us to prioritize patient-centered and science-based care. Read on to learn about some of our functional…

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What is Pediatric Functional Medicine?


At The M Center for Pediatric Wellness, we are an integrative wellness center located in Roswell, GA. While we offer a variety of holistic healing services for children, we specialize in pediatric functional medicine for conditions included but not limited too: developmental delays, autism,…

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Functional and Genetic Nutrition for Autism


As scientists learn more about the link between the foods we eat and how they influence almost our bodies, we understand more and more how important it is to eat the right foods. Food is medicine, and functional and genetic nutrition for autism can make a tremendous impact. Yes, autism spectrum…

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Does ADHD go away?


Let’s cut to the chase about what you want to know. Does ADHD go away?  The short answer: ADHD can change or improve over time, but it depends on treatment and the severity of the case. Most, but not all, children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) carry the condition into…

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Emotional Regulation & Special Needs: Causes, Strategies & Skills


I’m excited to be talking about emotional regulation and ADHD for the next series of blogs, as they are topics extremely personal to me. My son (almost 7) has struggled with ADHD and the emotional regulation associated with it since he was a toddler. Of course, it’s inappropriate to diagnose ADHD…

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How are ADD and ADHD different? Symptoms, Treatments & Types


There are many questions swirling around the difference between ADD and ADHD, but in recent years, the American Psychiatric Association compounded these medical conditions into one diagnosis under the umbrella of ADHD. So instead of Googling old-school articles, let’s break down the difference…

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Parent’s Guide to ADHD: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments


What is ADHD? As a parent in the current age, it’s impossible to navigate your child’s development without wondering about ADHD. Diagnoses are increasing significantly, and it’s difficult to tell some symptoms from childhood energy.  As the mothers of special needs children ourselves, we know that…

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How Does Caffeine Affect ADHD? Benefits, Dangers & Drug Interactions


In our busy world of early mornings and late nights, most of us can relate to the words of Lorelai from Gilmore Girls: “What I need now is lots and lots of coffee.”  However, how does the caffeine in a cup of coffee or tea, common energy drinks, or even chocolate affect those with Attention Deficit…

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Special Needs: Common Types, Challenges & Resources


Sometimes, trying to help your child can leave you feeling like a character in Stranger Things: looking for clues about what’s really going on, and sometimes even wondering if everything is upside-down. This experience is something both Dr. Maia and I have and continue to personally experience with…

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