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Researchers Identify a Cause of Food Allergies
Food allergies are very common in children with autism, ADHD, and related disorders, and have been significantly on the rise in the last decade. There are many theories and "possible" causes including: the hygiene theory (being...
Oxalates and the Low Oxalate Diet: Interview with Karla Wiersma and Julie Matthews
Oxalates are sharp crystals that are very inflammatory. Oxalates bind to minerals in the diet like calcium and can create mineral deficiencies. They can perpetuate a yeast overgrowth, even if you are on a low sugar and starch-free diet like the GAPS diet. They can...
A Great Day for Autism
Yesterday was a great day! It’s Autism Awareness Day, people learned something important about autism - that the CDC just informed us that autism rates are up 23% and the there’s no plan for helping. But something else...
Gluten-Free Playdough (RECIPE)
Playdough is a fun and creative art medium. However, for gluten-free kids, Play-doh is not an option, as Play-doh brand contains gluten. Since gluten can absorb through the skin and (if your kids are like mine) kids...
“Got Camel Milk?” in The Autism File Magazine
Interview with Author, Christina Adams I love synchronicity. I've been writing for the Autism File Magazine for a few years now. In a recent telephone conversation with the Editor, Rita Shreffler, we were tossing around ideas for...
CBS NEWS – Nutritionist Mom Livid at CDFA’s Raw Milk Meddling (VIDEO)
This news story conveys the audacity of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and the personal impact of their actions upon my natural, healthful family - and local respectful farmers. My wife, Julie Matthews...
From Autism to Eagle Scout: Nourishing Hope Success Story
Written by Terri Burges Hirning (Originally published in 2011) Whenever I tell people that my son (8 years old) is recovered from Autism they... 1) are shocked that he had a diagnosis of Autism at one time and, 2) they didn't think Autism was something that you could...
Disney World with Food Allergies: Mother’s Experience
Guest Post by Lisa Meili Note from Julie Matthews: After writing an article for the Autism File Magazine on traveling with food allergies (out in the June/July issue), I spotted this incredible post from a mother on a GFCF...
New Study: Research Finds Higher Rates of Gastrointestinal Illness (and other Medical Conditions) in Autism and ADHD
Hooray, another scientific study that validates what autism parents and biomedical autism practitioners have known for years: that children with autism have higher rates of medical conditions. Autism parents globally have shouted...