Episode 40: Ravina Thomas, Functional Medicine and Nutrition

New on MissPoppins-The Art of Parenting, we sat down with Ravina Thomas, a certified Ontario educator and functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Ravina shares how gut health, nutrient absorption, and chronic inflammation can influence everything from your child’s sleep patterns to emotional outbursts.

We explore the differences between functional and conventional nutrition, why even "healthy" meals might not be helping your child, and the hidden dangers of foods like honey for infants. Ravina also breaks down her root-cause approach to supporting neurodivergent kids and gives practical advice for overwhelmed parents navigating picky eating, burnout, and daily stress.

If you're a parent who's ever felt confused by your child’s behavior or discouraged by conventional answers, this episode offers grounded, science-backed insights and a compassionate path forward.