Episode 29: Enlarged Tonsils & Adenoids: When to Watch, When to Wait & When to Act
Holistic Health for Happy KidsShow Notes
Send us Fan Mail This week, I'm talking with Natalie, one of the naturopaths at The Paediatric Naturopath, who is also a trained oral health therapist and orofacial myofunctional therapist. We’re talking about why tonsils, adenoids, and tongue posture matter so much more than most parents realise. In this episode, we explore: Why tonsils and adenoids are so important when it comes to children's healthThe research linking obstructive sleep apnoea to IQ, attention, and growthSigns o...
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