Oxalates, Sulfur & Autism- The Hidden Dietary Triggers Nobody Talks About
Most families navigating autism have heard about the gluten-free casein-free diet. Many have explored low-sugar eating and the elimination of artificial additives. Some have ventured into low-FODMAP territory. But there is a layer of dietary intervention that even many integrative practitioners rarely discuss and for a subset of children with autism, it may […]
Autism & Gut Health- The Microbiome-Brain Connection in ASD
If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you have almost certainly noticed that what happens in their gut does not stay in their gut. The stomach aches, the constipation, the diarrhea, the food refusals, the bloating and then the behavioral meltdowns, the brain fog, the irritability, the sleep disruption that follows. It […]
Gut Health & The Autism Connection- How the Microbiome Shapes the Developing Brain
If you have a child with autism, you have almost certainly noticed the gut issues. The chronic constipation or diarrhea that never fully resolves. The severely restricted diet and intense food aversions. The bloating, the discomfort, the behavioral changes that seem to worsen after certain foods. The meltdowns that correlate unmistakably with digestive distress. […]
Homeopathic and Holistic Help for Yeast Infections
By Sima Ash Yeast Infection (Candida Albicans) Yeast infections are caused by the microorganism known as Candida albicans which are a fungal disease. This form of yeast is always present, but changes in the body’s environment (acid/alkaline imbalance, antibiotics, poor nutrition, overconsumption of sugar, birth control pills, hormonal shifts, or compromised immune function) often […]