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Do Diets High in Sugar Cause Hyperactivity in Children?
ADHD Diet for ChildrenChildren with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD face difficulties interacting with peers, performing well in school, and getting along with family members at home. Although more research into the multitude of causes of the disorder...
Make Your Own Mini Greenhouse
Spring is on its way but in some areas of the country (and world) it is still a little too cold to begin planting in your outside garden. But, what if I told you that you can make a small, portable greenhouse with just a few basic supplies? It is easy (and...
Make Your Own Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli Sprouts Made Easy 2 TBS broccoli seeds I like Johnny Seeds and Sprout People brand seeds. 1 quart sized mason jar, sterilized (or well scrubbed with really hot water and dried naturally). Put 2 Tablespoons broccoli seeds in the mason jar Fill halfway with...
Camel Milk for Autism
Drink camel’s milk? Really? And, for those who cannot drink the milk from a goat or cow, is it possible camel’s might be for you? I want to share my experience with camel milk for autism. As a nutritionist for children with autism for 20 years, my research and...
Healthy Halloween: Trick or Treat Reinvented
Halloween is almost here. This year, some families may be choosing to find new ways to celebrate that do not include trick or treating or large gatherings. There is still so much you can do to make this Halloween memorable, fun, healthy, and safe. Instead of Trick or...
Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet is Not Working
10 Strategies for the GFCF Diet Plan for Autism and ADHDStarting on a gluten-free and casein-free (GFCF) diet for your child with ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other neurological/special needs can result in profound improvements. Let’s start by defining what these things...
Helping Children with Anxiety Through Personalized Nutrition and Therapeutic Diets
An astounding 31% of children have anxiety (and 46% of adults!) To say this is a problem would be an understatement in my opinion. Symptoms of anxiety can be debilitating and can negatively impact the child’s home life, school performance, friendships, and ability to...
Top Lunchbox Picks for Back to School from a Nutritionist and Mom
I have to admit that as a nutritionist and a mom, I’m a bit obsessed with lunchboxes and finding the perfect non-toxic lunch containers for my daughter (and myself). I own and have tried many. While all of my choices at home are BPA-, phthalate- and lead-free, I’m...
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Diet for Autism
Choosing to implement a gluten-free and dairy-free diet for a child with autism can be beneficial in many ways. Reports from parents include improvements in cognition, receptive and expressive language, development, skin conditions, as well as reduction in behaviors,...