by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 22, 2019 | Messages from Julie, Nutrition News
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 Japanese drumming done with very...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 17, 2019 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Nutrition News
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that we learn more about each year as increasing numbers of children and adults are diagnosed. ADHD symptoms can range from decreased motivation and awareness, to frequent talking, disorganization, and...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Jun 10, 2019 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Autism, Nutrition News, Personalized Nutrition/Special Diets
What do berries, apples, and grapes have in common? Salicylates. A vast majority of children with autism and ADHD in my nutrition practice have salicylate reactions. The most common symptoms are red cheeks. red ears, hyperactivity, and irritability.. SALICYLATES are a...
by Julie Matthews, MS | May 9, 2019 | GFCFSF (for Gluten-free Casein-Free Soy-free), Holidays, Nutrition News, Recipes - Cooking To Heal
Cupcakes – Diet Compliance: GFCF/SCD/GAPS/LOD/Paleo/Nut-Free Frosting – Diet Compliance: GFCF (see further ideas below) These cupcakes are certainly not only for Mother’s Day, but the floral design lends itself so nicely to springtime and...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 17, 2019 | Nutrition News, Self-Care
As a parent, there is a lot to juggle. Getting everyone fed, to school, picked up, driven around, fed again, and to sleep… And even more to do if your child has special needs…. To finally have a few moments to ourselves. It’s possible we didn’t have any time for...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 16, 2019 | Digestion/Microbiome, Nutrition News
Gastrointestinal Problems and Developmental Delays Gastrointestinal problems and developmental delays are often connected. According to one study, children with autism, as well as ADHD and other developmental delays, have higher rates of medical conditions than their...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 11, 2019 | Nutrition News, Picky Eating
Picky eating is very common in children. 25% of children have a feeding disorder, and that number increases to 80% in children with developmental delays. [1] So if you have a child who struggles with food, know you are not alone. In fact, I’ve worked with hundreds of...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 11, 2019 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Nutrition News
“You put junk food into a child’s brain, you get back junk behavior, junk learning, and junk mood. It’s as simple as that!” The above is a powerful quote from The N.D.D. Book written by Dr. William Sears, MD. This book explores the concept of...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 9, 2019 | Anxiety/Mood/Behavior, Nutrition News, Scientific Research
Last week I presented a research poster of our autism nutrition study at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) conference. A poster session is a room of (in this case) 200 researchers presenting their research, data, and graphs on a large 4 foot...
by Julie Matthews, MS | Apr 4, 2019 | ADHD/Learning Delays, Nutrients/Biochemistry, Nutrition News
Did you know that what influences ADHD is more than the brain? ADHD is a “whole body” condition – what’s happening in the body affects how well the brain functions, and thus influences the presence and severity of ADHD symptoms. What’s amazing is that you can...
