1 in 88 Children Have Autism
The CDC announced that the number of children with autism continues to rise. It is now at 1 in 88 – up 23% from the numbers the CDC reported in 2009 and a 78% increase since 2007. The number of boys who are impacted continues to outweigh the number of girls affected. The statistic […]
14 Best Natural Herbs For Anxiety And Depression
There are many different herbs for anxiety and depression, as these can often have soothing, anxiolytic, sedative or detoxifying powers. Anxiety is often misunderstood, as people are quick to write off anxiety as being stressed or overwhelmed by work or personal life. In most forms, stress is a temporary response of the body and usually passes within a few hours or days. However, […]
9 Beneficial Natural Remedies For Autism
Some of the most effective home remedies for autism include the use of fish oil, magnesium, melatonin, probiotics, antibacterial and anti-parasitic substances, dietary changes, vitamin D, turmeric, and detox baths. What Is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a long-term disability, which can manifest differently based upon ‘where an individual sits’ on the continuum of ASD. Persons with autism can have trouble interpreting social […]
ADHD in Children – Natural Alternatives to Medication
ADHD diagnoses in children have skyrocketed, with medication often presented as the only option. Many parents seek alternatives to stimulants that come with significant side effects and don’t address root causes. Natural approaches identify and correct underlying imbalances, often dramatically improving focus and behavior. Understanding True ADHD vs. Imbalances Not every inattentive or hyperactive […]
Amazing Benefits of Flower essences for Autism & ADHD
Flower Essences are homeopathically prepared remedies from the blooms of plants, bushes, and trees that were discovered by Dr. Edward Bach, a well-known bacteriologist, physician and pathologist who practiced in England. Dr. Bach believed that mental and emotional imbalances can create undesirable conditions that could be brought back into balance by taking the appropriate flower essence or blend […]
An Overview on Homeopathic Cell Salts
When I am asked where or how to start the natural healing journey, I always recommend Cell salts. Cell salts are homeopathic preparations of the minerals that are the building blocks of our bodies. Cell salts are very safe and effective and they taste sweet and dissolve almost instantly in the mouth or […]
Antibiotics and Antifungal Medication Could be Linked to Autism
Researchers at UNC School of Medicine have discovered a potential environmental cause of autism – prescription drugs that interfere with a critical process in DNA called topoisomerases. Ordinarily, DNA is wound tightly in packages to ensure efficient storage and must be unwound during cell division and gene expression. Topoisomerases make the unwinding possible that […]
Antibiotics drastically overprescribed for sore throats and bronchitis
Harvard University researchers reviewed the prescribing habits of doctors and discovered that for 60% of visits for sore throats and 73% of visits for acute bronchitis, physicians prescribed antibiotics. According to the researchers since viruses cause a majority of this illness the prescribing rate should be 10% for sore throats and nearly 0 for acute […]
Auism and Intellectual Disability Linked with Environmental Factors
An analysis of 100 million US medical records reveals that autism and intellectual disability (ID) rates are correlated at the county level with incidence of genital malformations in newborn males, an indicator of possible congenital exposure to harmful environmental factors such as pesticides. Autism rates — after adjustment for gender, ethnic, socioeconomic and […]
Autism
I’m often asked about autism by concerned parents. Autism is a complex and complicated syndrome. Many families are convinced that the blame lies with vaccines. Other possible factors include medications, environmental toxic pollutants, ultrasound in pregnancy, Pitocin during childbirth, antibiotics, and chemical toxins in our food and water. Autism is a severe developmental […]