The journal Nutrition and Metabolism recently evaluated the nutritional and metabolic status of 55 children with autism spectrum disorders compared to 44 neuro-typical children of similar age and gender – here are some of the key study findings: Low levels…
The Environmental Working Group publishes the lists below (Dirty Dozen™ and Clean 15 ™); they are updated annually. Foods are listed in order of importance. Celery Peaches Strawberries Apples Blueberries Nectarines Bell Peppers Spinach Cherries Kale/collard greens Potatoes Grapes (imported)…
Rice –The majority of the world’s population lives on this diverse staple and never even touches wheat! Rice is the basis for many Asian and Latin American dishes, and Italians use it in risotto, a creamy rice dish that can…
2 cups raw almonds, soaked overnight 1 cup soaked raw hazelnuts, pistachios, coconut (pure) 4 cups water 2 tsp carob powder Yogurt starter Blanche (quick boil) almonds 3 minutes to remove skins (use gloves). Blend in blender together with 1…
A recent Harvard study has confirmed that an imbalance of good bacteria or probiotics are responsible for the trigger of IBD or inflammatory bowel disease. IBD, which includes UC and Crohn’s disease, of which approximately 30,000 new IBD cases are…
Beginning a biomedical protocol for your child is nothing short of overwhelming at first with all of the necessary dietary changes, supplements and testing you’ll begin to use. As a result, some of the important lifestyle changes are often overlooked…
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It goes without saying that the flu is at the forefront of everybody’s mind right now, with the swine flu beginning to spread its way across the globe. Though we’re not in any grave risk yet (and hopefully we won’t…
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Let’s face it: we live in a fast-paced world that’s just brimming with stress from all directions–no matter how hard we try to avoid it. Whether its environmental toxins, like the fumes from the new carpet installed in your house…
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What’s 20 feet long, home to billions of microbes and red all over? You guessed it: your gastrointestinal tract! Recognized as “the seat of health” in Eastern branches of medicine such as India’s Ayurveda, the gastrointestinal or GI tract is…
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Introduction The statistics are staggering: autism spectrum disorders are being diagnosed today at a rate of 1 in 150 children in the United States, with similar statistics being reported in other areas of the world. Autism has become the fastest…
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