inflammation

I am often asked by families I work with: if autism is a neurological disorder, why and how can nutrition actually help improve health and function? Simply put: Because the brain and body are connected. There is a common misconception that a neurological disorder cannot be changed or improved and that the brain is an entity all its own. In fact, new research tells us that lifestyle factors can have a major impact on neurological health and wellness and can […]

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If you have not considered the role of inflammation in your child’s health and symptoms, you are probably missing a major cornerstone of biomedical nutrition. More and more research is pointing to the powerful role of inflammation in the development of and symptoms seen in autism spectrum disorders/ASD. As a reminder, Inflammation is the body’s natural way of fighting off a harmful substance or injury in attempt to induce healing, but when acute or short term inflammation turns into uncontrolled […]

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