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…
Read MoreSpecial Diets for Autism, PDD and ADHD
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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According to the National Institute of Health, the microbiome or balance of organisms in the digestive tract is responsible for postnatal development. Our children inherit two sets of essential genetic material from their parents. The first is the genetic information combined from mom and dad. The second is the genetics of thousands of strains of…
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Mitochondria are the energy production factories inside all of our cells. Mitochondrial disorders lead to problems with energy production in every cell. Mitochondrial dysfunction is when the mitochondria are still functioning but not creating enough energy to adequately support development. An area of significant interest in autism investigation is the role that mitochondrial dysfunction plays. A…
Read MoreHeavy Metals and Autism, PDD and ADHD
Evidence supports the role of heavy metals in causing autism, PDD and ADHD. These children often have biochemical impairments that put them at greater risk for damage caused by heavy metal accumulation. The research of Dr. William Walsh, Ph.D, and Dr. Anjum Usman, MD, have found alterations in the functioning of metallothionein protein (MT) in children…
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