Cranberry Sauce Recipe Ingredients • 1 cup (200 g) sugar • 1 cup (250 mL) water • 4 cups (1 12-oz package) fresh or frozen cranberries • Optional Pecans, orange zest, cinnamon or cinnamon stick, nutmeg, allspice. Method 1 Wash and pick over cranberries. In a saucepan bring to a boil water and sugar, stirring…
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Defeating Autism Now Alive Magazine article: http://www.alivemagazine.org/article.php?catId=&objectid=94 by Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D. It’s 4:30 a.m. and I am exhausted. The effort it takes to lift myself out of my warm bed is tremendous. However, I am up to nurse my two-month-old daughter. I move quietly to the La-Z-Boy in the corner of the room and…
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Omega 3 fatty acids Pregnancy, Lactation, Children and Adults The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, or expert opinion. Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. Brands may be made differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. The below…
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The recipes below have the stamp of approval from kids and parents Basic Muffin Recipe ½ cup brown rice flour * ½ cup white rice flour * ¼ cup tapioca flour * ¼ cup potato starch flour * ¼ cup flax seed meal * 2/3 cup sugar * 2 tsp backing powder *…
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This article is a review of some of the current research on ASD. It is geared to medical professionals and may help when discussing biomedical treatment with your child’s health care providers. Biomedical Update: Autism Research Review Written by: Sonya Doherty, ND, Defeat Autism Now! practitioner Research has identified a number of metabolic dysfunctions, underlying…
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“Give me a fever, and I can cure any illness” ~ Hippocrates I have provided you with information to know how to handle your child’s fever safely, effectively, and as naturally as possible. To do this you will need to to recognize warning signs and when to seek proper medical attention. Fever from…
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Diet 1 tsp of sugar lowers immune function for up to 5 hours Limit processed or pre-prepared food that contain additives Eat green leafy vegetables every day OR supplement with a greens powder Eat lots of garlic, onions and ginger – can be added to many types of food Drink 1/2 body weight in…
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… And good bacteria! A healthy digestive tract contains both yeast, clostridia, viruses and good bacteria. The balance of good bacteria to other microbes plays an important role in regulating inflammation, digestion and immune function. What is dysbiosis? Dysbiosis is an imbalance in the natural flora of the digestive tract. Bacteria in the gut has the potential to overgrow…
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Research has identified that children with autism, PDD and ADHD have complicated issues with omega 3 & 6 fatty acids including decreased usage, absorption and transfer of active elements into the cell for use to support development. Nordic Naturals is one of the leading companies in essential fatty acid production and research. If you…
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Children with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of autism, PDD and ADHD can benefit tremendously from special diets. The research is split on whether or not dietary intervention is beneficial. One of the biggest reasons why is that special diets decrease the inflammation flooding into the body. Since developmental issues like autism, PDD and ADHD…
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