Learn more about our recommendations for our top five supplements for anxiety: Magnesium, GABA, cannabidiol (CBD), vitamin D and probiotics; all of this is backed up by peer-reviewed medical literature that you'll find below under "Sources & References". Plus,...
Post contributed by Vicki Kobliner MS RD, CD-N, Registered Dietitian and owner of Holcare Nutrition. Mention the words nutrition and autism, and many people quickly but exclusively think of the gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet. While this diet has certainly helped...
The Feingold diet can improve physical reactions and behavioral changes that happen after your child eats certain foods. Your child’s behavior and learning ability may be impaired by certain chemicals such as artificial colors, artificial flavors and preservatives in...
Neurotransmitter imbalances are common in mood and behavior disorders such as: Bipolar disorder Depression Anxiety Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pyrrole disorder Eating disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ADHD/ADD Schizophrenia Oppositional Defiant...
Alyce Ortuzar fills us in on what's in a school lunch, how it relates to your child's health, how to improve it and how to get your kids involved in the process. It’s lunchtime at school. What are your kids eating? Here are some possibilities: Meat and dairy products...
A genetic mutation called MethyleneTetraHydroFolate Reductase, otherwise known as an MTHFR mutation or methylation defect, may be one reason why some children develop autism or other neurodevelopmental disorder. There are many contributing factors involved in this...
Magnesium is perhaps one of the most necessary minerals for healing and recovery. Here's a short list of its benefits; it can: Reduce anxiety Promote sleep Relieve muscle cramps and twitches Reduce sensitivity to lights and sounds Reduce feelings of stress and...
Increasing amounts of research (see Sources & References, below) point to a vitamin D deficiency as being linked to autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, autoimmune disorders, mood disorders and other children's chronic health conditions. What Is Vitamin D and How Do...
Many children with developmental delays have low muscle tone, or hypotonia, because external factors that impact the nervous system can also affect the muscles. Birth trauma, heavy antibiotic use, and exposure to toxins damage all types of cells, causing generalized...
Parents are justifiably alarmed when children are picky eaters. Inadequate and improper nutrient intake can decrease intelligence and affect brain functioning, especially during the first few years of life. Unfortunately, these indisputable facts are not enough to...