[This is part of our series: Getting Your Hopes Up: Stories of Healing Thru Diet and Nutrition. Each month we will be posting stories directly from mothers and fathers, on their experience using food and nutrition to help heal their child with autism, ADHD, and other...
Oxalates and Autism
In my earlier article about oxalates, I explained how oxalates influence the biochemical progression and symptomatic expression of varied chronic diseases. Through an overarching “lens” of 15 years’ research and clinical experience with autism, I identified multiple...
Grain-Free Thumbprint Cookies
GFCF, Grain-free, SCD/GAPS, Paleo, nut-free (with modification, see instructions) To make this recipe nut-free use a seed flour in place of the almond flour. Ingredients 1 ½ cups almond flour (or any combination of nut flours)*½ cup coconut flour1/3 cup coconut or...
Introducing The Methylation Diet
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Kara Fitzgerald and Romilly Hodges’ new book the “Methylation Diet and Lifestyle.” Methylation is a topic we cover extensively in our Advanced Practitioner training program at the...
Addressing Anxiety in Autism
If you have an autistic child, chances are you’ve noticed your child often displays physical and behavioral signs of anxiety such as restlessness, recurring headaches, withdrawing from family or refusing to go to school....
Common Pesticides Linked to Autism: The Role of an Organic Diet and Sulforaphane
A study out of the University of North Carolina Medical School found that pesticides, including a new class of fungicides, caused transcription (genetic) changes in the brain consistent with brain samples of individuals with autism, advanced age and neurodegenerative...
Nourishing Hope PERU 2016
In April, Julie Matthews traveled to South America to educate Doctors and Nutritionists and share her knowledge and experience using diet and nutrition to support those with autism and related disorders. She presented...
Peanut Sesame Dressing & Dip
Diet Compliance: Gluten-Free Casein-Free (GFCF), Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), GAPS Diet. Paleo, Egg-Free Use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce for a soy-free option and to make the recipe SCD, GAPS and Paleo compliant, or avoid all together for a lower...
Our Gut Bacteria Affect Our Risk of Gluten Intolerance
Nutrition Research Review Researchers wondered why only 2% to 5% of genetically susceptible individuals develop celiac disease. It turns out our gut microbiome may affect our risk of gluten intolerance. In...
Oxalates: Their Influence on Chronic Disease
New science and clinical experience reveal concerns about oxalates that far exceed traditional kidney stone pathology. In order to best support their patients and clients, integrative practitioners, and especially diet and nutrition specialists would benefit from...