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Forbes article ignores abundant science on gluten-free for autism
This week an article was published in Forbes, disparaging the use of the gluten-free diet for autism - a healthful approach that has benefited thousands of families around the world for decades. The author’s “bent” seems to be to discourage parents of children with...
Anxiety Summit 5: The Gut-Brain Axis in Autism
Watch the video of me and Trudy Scott talking about our interview on the upcoming summit. (above) The title of my talk is: “Anxiety & the Gut-Brain Axis in Autism” This is the 5th Anxiety Summit (Trudy’s an expert host), and this one focuses specifically on the...
Crispy Kale Chips Recipe
Our family loves kale chips, including my daughter. And not only are the delicious, they are very nutritious. Kale is the cruciferous, or brassica family, along with other powerhouse foods like broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cabbage. Kale Nutrition Kale (particularly...
Real Results from Real Kids
Improve Their Diet and Reduce Their Symptoms When a child is diagnosed with autism or ADHD, parents go looking for solutions. They seek therapies and approaches to support their child’s well being. But with many alternative approaches being touted, it can be difficult...
Rainbow Fruit Kebabs: Healthy Treats for Kids
For holidays, kids are often looking for treats. And those are usually in the form of sugar. Fortunately summer holidays like 4th of July and Labor Day are the perfect time for a healthy fruit based dessert. And nothing is more pure than fresh fruit. So this holiday...
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The Gut Brain Axis in Autism [A Study Review]
The gut-brain axis is a well established connection suggesting that the intestinal microbiota (the good bacteria in our gut) signal to the brain in a myriad of ways. This delicate balance of gut microbes can influence emotional development, modulation of stress and...
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Zucchini Pickles [Recipe]
If you have planted a garden, by the time summer is in full swing, zucchini and summer squash are often so abundant that you just don’t know what to do with them all. These are simple refrigerator pickles, so there’s no expertise in canning necessary and no fuss....
Fecal Transplant for Autism: What We Know (& What We Don’t)
When it comes to emerging treatments to address symptoms of autism, few things have garnered the attention (or Google searches) as the fecal transplant. This treatment gained the spotlight in early 2019 after researchers in Tempe...
You just gotta do what you gotta do
From the beginning of this school year, I’ve had a story to share. I’ve been waiting for the right time. Now that the school year is complete, it's a perfect time… My daughter, Ruby, takes classes in taiko. It's a form of...