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,...
Patricia Lemer MEd NCC describes the five levels of healing from autism and other chronic health conditions according to Dietrich Klinghardt MD PhD. On several occasions I have written about practitioners whose work has profoundly influenced my thinking: Dietrich...
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...
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...
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...
Understanding the process of digestion is necessary before understanding what goes wrong in children with chronic disorders such as autism, ADHD, allergies and asthma. Digestion starts in the mouth. Each bite of food that enters the mouth mixes with saliva and is...
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! We’ve all heard that maxim. Manage Glucose Levels What is a “good” breakfast, and why is it so important, especially for kids with neurodevelopmental disorders and mood disorders? It’s all about glucose levels. Fasting...