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 ADHD Starting 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,...
5 Reasons You and Your Kids Will Love Leafcutter and Mason Bees
Bees! Do they strike fear or joy? I didn’t realize how much I love bees. It’s really a new affinity I have gained in recent years. As I have gotten more and more into gardening, I have realized the importance of bees. I could have tons of tomato or squash flowers but...
Mother’s Day Guide
Mother’s Day is coming up and I wanted to share a new guide I created just for moms! I know how much of our everyday energy, care, love, attention, focus, and thought goes into supporting others. Whether it is our immediate family, our extended family, our friends,...