Common Colds During Pregnancy May Lead to Childhood Asthma
According to a new study published in the February issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the more common colds and viral infections a woman have during pregnancy, the higher the risk her baby will have asthma. The study found that a mother’s infections and bacterial exposure during pregnancy affect the in utero environment. […]
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, […]
Encephalitis- Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
What is Encephalitis? Encephalitis (en-sef-uh-LIE-tis) is inflammation of the brain. There are several causes, but the most common are viral infection. Encephalitis literally means brain infection. Strictly speaking, “-itis” means inflammation, which includes redness, swelling, pain, and warmth, and can be due to infection or other types of irritation. The brain can become infected […]
Natural Treatments for inflammation
The word inflammation gets thrown around a lot in medical and casual spaces because it is one of the most common responses of the body. In fact, most people experience some form of inflammation in their body every single day. Granted, some of these inflammatory activities go undetected, meaning that they don’t show any notable […]
Natural Remedies for Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Processing Disorder is an unfortunate neurological condition that affects many people around the world, but there are many home remedies for this disorder that can help ease the symptoms, including cognitive practice, salt therapy, homeopathy, skullcap, increasing melatonin levels, and dietary alterations. What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? Many people confuse sensory processing disorder with other forms of autism spectrum […]
Health Benefits of Camel Milk: Natural Nutrition for Immunity, Digestion & Wellness
Some of the most important health benefits of camel milk include its ability to prevent diabetes, improve the immune system, stimulate circulation, treat autism, lessen allergic reactions, promote growth and development, protect against certain autoimmune diseases, and improve the heart health. Camel Milk As its name implies, camel milk comes from camels, just as cow […]
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 […]
Is a Sunscreen Ingredient in Your Food?
Dunkin’ Donuts recently announced that they will be eliminating titanium dioxide a whitening agent that is used in sunscreen, from its powdered sugar donuts. But what is titanium dioxide and why is it in your food and cosmetics? Titanium dioxide has actually been around for decades The FDA does not require titanium dioxide to be labeled […]
The Top 10 Chemicals Linked to Autism
The National Academy of Sciences states that 25 percent of disorders in children, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is believed to be caused by interactions between environmental factors and genetics. Further studies have found that 50% of autism cases can be attributed to environmental causes. Dr. Philip Landrigan, Director of […]
Soy Formula Linked to Autism and Seizures
hBreastfeeding is not always an option for some infants and for babies who have excessive gas or are fussy after feeding, pediatricians will sometimes recommend soy formula. But is this safe? Nearly 25% of infant formula on the market today are based on soy protein. In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement[i] […]