Allergies
There are four different types of allergic, or hypersensitivity, reactions. The most common type is called a “Type 1” response; when a person is first exposed to an allergen, several cells of the immune system start a cascade of reactions. The Th2 type of T-helper cells (or lymphocytes) presents the allergen to B cells, which […]
Antibiotic Use in Infants Linked to Asthma
Many parents of children with autism, ADHD, asthma, and allergies (the 4 A’s) note that their children were frequently on antibiotics. A recent study found a link between antibiotic use during the first year of life and the development of asthma. How does antibiotic use cause asthma? New research published in The Lancet […]
Autism, MMR Vaccine and Homeopathy
We have heard repeatedly that the MMR and autism link has no merit and in fact, the journal that originally published the link retracted the article, so in effect, there is no link between autism and the MMR. But is that true? The truth is one journal retracted one study, but the rest of the […]
Autism, OCD and Anxiety Associated with PANDAS and PANS
For years physicians who treat children with autism and other DSM diagnosis have stated that there is a link between these conditions and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Diagnosis Associated with Streptococcal Infections). The patients they treat with biomedical interventions have experienced improvements and up until recently, mainstream medicine was not on board. This all changed […]
Autism, OCD and Anxiety Associated with PANDAS and PANS
For years physicians who treat children with autism and other DSM diagnosis have stated that there is a link between these conditions and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Diagnosis Associated with Streptococcal Infections). The patients they treat with biomedical interventions have experienced improvements and up until recently, mainstream medicine was not on board. This all changed […]
Bowel Nosodes Help Children with Gut Issues
If you have a child with autism you know that often times they struggle with their bowels and this can be for a variety of reasons. Intestinal bacteria, leaky gut, allergies and food intolerances. In fact, research demonstrates a close correlation between gut microflora and various aspects of health, such as nutritional status, behavior, and […]
Childhood Cancer – What You Need to Know
In the U.S., 36 children are diagnosed with cancer each day and more than 40,000 children undergo treatment each year. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment are the norms for kids and in the U.S. parents who have opted for other treatment options in place of chemo have been taken to court or are in jeopardy of losing their […]
Children and MSG
When some people hear Monosodium Glutamate, they immediately think of Chinese restaurants. What may not be thought of or understood is why MSG can cause issues and where else it lurks. This, as it turns out, is Jack Samuels’ passion. His knowledge regarding MSG and how it impacts children is the focus of this article. […]
Detoxing from BPA Can Help Adults and Children Recover from Chronic Issues
Environmental Health Perspectives cites endocrine disruptors such Bisphenol-A (BPA) as one of the top ten chemicals they consider highly likely to contribute to autism, ADHD and learning issues in general. So what is BPA and why is it so bad? BPA is commonly used to make polymers and resins in plastic such as in cans, […]
Detoxing from BPA Can Help Adults and Children Recover from Chronic Issues
Environmental Health Perspectives cites endocrine disruptors such Bisphenol-A (BPA) as one of the top ten chemicals they consider highly likely to contribute to autism, ADHD and learning issues in general. So what is BPA and why is it so bad? BPA is commonly used to make polymers and resins in plastic such as in cans, baby […]