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...
Nutrition Research Review A study out of Tufts University found that coconut oil effectively controlled the overgrowth of Candida albicans (C. albicans) in mice. The research suggests the possibility of using coconut oil as an effective dietary approaches and an...
Recently, there has been quite a lot of controversy in the media (and even in the nutrition field) on whether diet and nutritional supplements can help autism. I’ve been focused on the science and application...
The following is an article written by my friend and colleague, Certified Nutritionist, Trudy Scott. Trudy was our guest speaker on the very important topic of Anxiety for our Nourishing Hope Support Club. Anxiety...
Fries and crackers. Sausage and juice. Cookies, pretzels, and chicken nuggets. Believe it or not, in some cases this is all that a child with autism eats. I had one client that only eat crackers and fries. Another that ate only sausage and juice. And the third:...
A recent study on women showed that probiotic bacteria positivity affect emotion and brain function in many areas. Dr. Tillisch states "Time and time again, we hear from patients that they never felt depressed or anxious until...
As a Certified Nutrition Consultant specializing in autism, I’ve spent the past twelve years researching and explaining the underlying scientific rationale for dietary intervention for affected children. The Research I’m surprised to still hear people say,...
It has long been known by parents (and many health professionals), that children with autism have higher prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Ask any parent of a child with autism, and they will likely tell you that...
Hooray, another scientific study that validates what autism parents and biomedical autism practitioners have known for years: that children with autism have higher rates of medical conditions. Autism parents globally have shouted...
One of the Most Comprehensive Studies on Nutrition for Autism By Julie Matthews, Certified Nutrition Consultant As a nutritionist working with children with autism for ten years, I was particularly excited to read the most recent...