Phenols are the chemical compounds that give color to foods such as the red in a raspberry and the blue in a blueberry; phenolic compounds created by plants are called salicylates. Phenols are also found in artificial colors, artificial flavors and preservatives, and...
Guest blogger Erica Peirson ND writes about ways to optimize the health of a child or adult with Down syndrome. Ever since the extra chromosome was discovered in 1959, physicians and researchers have been searching for answers on how to best support the health of...
Jane Winans discusses that it's time to undo Down syndrome bias seen in medicine, education and the community. Bias About People with Down Syndrome As individuals across the world examine beliefs, actions, and the systems that perpetuate implicit bias, I implore you...
My husband and I sat there shaking, unable to hold hands, and filled with a complete hollowness. If you had poked me, I would have just deflated. All I could do was stare at our oncologist and wait…wait for him to tell us if our baby was ok. After what felt like...
Epidemic Answers was originally incorporated in CT in 2009 as “Parents Ending America’s Childhood Epidemic." Our website was launched at that time with the goal of educating parents about the "new childhood epidemics" and the many healing options available. Our...
A letter from our Executive Director -- December 2017 Dear Friends, Seven years ago when I published A Compromised Generation, and founded Epidemic Answers I knew in my heart that if we just let enough people know about the skyrocketing rates of chronic illnesses in...
Patricia Lemer, better known as Patty, has served the families and communities of children with educational and developmental challenges for over 40 years. She holds a Masters of Education in Counseling and Learning Disabilities, a Masters of Business, and a license...