Kelly Owens, N.D.

Dr. Kelly Owens is a naturopathic physician practicing at Battle Ground Healing Arts (360-687-0800). She specializes in treating women and children with the least invasive, non-toxic therapies available, with a special emphasis on prevention. For more information on naturopathic medicine, visit her website www.naturedr.com

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When the Foods We Eat Make Us Sick

Are you wondering if your child’s health problems could be related to the foods he or she is eating? Have you found it difficult, or darn near impossible, to “cure” simple health issues with the available over the counter and prescription medicines offered by your pharmacist and/or doctor? If the answer to either of these questions is “Yes!” then it is possible that your child may be experiencing the symptoms of food intolerances or allergy.

As the primary providers of nutrition for children, it’s crucial that parents recognize that the foods their kids eat really do affect their health, even as adults! Ask your doctor or naturopath about ways to maximize your family’s intake of healthy foods, and try to resist that Drive-Thru. It really could kill you.

As a complex disorder, AD/HD often responds well to a varied treatment approach. Parents and kids facing or living with a diagnosis of AD/HD need to educate themselves about the many treatment options available and communicate openly with their health care providers about their needs and concerns. Choosing a well-rounded treatment approach helps to ensure that all potential causes are addressed, and that 3-6% of our kids emerge as patient, productive adults.


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