This year, I have been inspired by a number of families who were able to make the transition to 100% GFCF or SCD. The results have been remarkable so I decided to issue a 2011 challenge to all families doing special diets to GO 100% for 6 WEEKS! Let me give you an example of…
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B12 and Methylation
What is Methyl-B12 (MB12)? B12 (cobalamin) is a vitamin “family” with five unique family members that each do different things. Out of the B12 family, only methyl-B12 has the ability to activate the methionine/homocysteine biochemical pathway directly which results in more “fuel” to the brain. MB12 works with folic acid to make all the cells…
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Children with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of: Autism Spectrum Disorder PDD / PDD-NOS Asperger’s Syndrome ADHD TS -Tourrette Syndrome LDs including dyslexia Apraxia and Dyspraxia Fragile X, ACC, Rett Syndrome Global Developmental Delay Speech language delay Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety and Mood disorders
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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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What we know is true The interplay between autism spectrum disorder, genetics and environmental toxicity has been the subject of research for many years. Recently some incredible and disturbing research findings are proving what many have long suspected. One of the key reasons for the dramatic rise in autism rates in the last 15-20 years…
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Children with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of: Autism Spectrum Disorder PDD / PDD-NOS Asperger’s Syndrome AD/HD, ADD, AD/HD LDs including dyslexia Apraxia and Dyspraxia Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Fragile X, ACC, Rett Syndrome Global Developmental Delay Speech language delay Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Tourette syndrome Anxiety and Mood disorders Do you have more questions about biomedical…
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Viva Magazine: Holiday 2009 issue Autism Spectrum Disorder: Uncovering new research Written by: Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D., Defeat Autism Now! practitioner This year, 1 in every 150 children will receive the devastating diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The language, social and cognitive skills that so many parents take for granted in their typically developing children, will be…
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Viva Magazine Written by: Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D., Defeat Autism Now! practitioner Recent research suggests that autism is not simply a mental health issues but rather a complicated neurobiological disorder. This new research creates the opportunity for new treatments to help deal with common behavioural concerns commonly seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Stereotypic or…
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