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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....
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...
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...
A diet for ADHD may actually be the answer for many families seeking relief not found in traditional treatment. Find out why an ADHD diet works and how to do it.
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,...
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 Mother's Day. What makes...
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...
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...
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...
"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 “Nutrition Deficit...