THE BIG PICTURE The first human trials using seaweed by Dr. Pia Winberg, from the University of Wollongong in Australia, has shown that after just a few weeks of using seaweed fibre supplements, as many as 15 completely new groups of good bacteria were discovered in the colon of those taking the seaweed supplement. What…
INSPIRING HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING FOR THOSE ON SPECIAL DIETS
WHY CAN’T MY CHILD SLEEP?
Our article published in the Autism Eye Magazine in December 2018 It is estimated that between 50% to 80% of children with ASD have sleep issues. In this article, we will consider the underlying contributory factors to poor sleep and will assess environmental, medical and nutritional influences. Sleep disturbance has been shown to impact concentration,…
3-STEP POST SURGICAL GUIDE FOR YOUR CHILD
Has Your Child Ever Regressed After a Surgical Procedure? Many families report that their child with autism or other autoimmune conditions such as PANS or PANDAS suffered a definite shift in behaviour and mood as well as a decline in cognitive skills following a surgical procedure. It is thought that there may be a number of…
CAN SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS BE REVERSED?
Written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine. Regardless of the label your child has, amongst the broad spectrum of ASD, almost all disorders are related to the abnormal functioning of two key areas of the brain; the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and the limbic system. RAS is responsible for wakefulness and processing of…
The Relationship between Sleep Problems, Neurobiological Alterations, Core Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Psychiatric Comorbidities
J. Clin. Med. 2018, 7(5) Abstract Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at an increased risk for sleep disturbances, and studies indicate that between 50 and 80% of children with ASD experience sleep problems. These problems increase parental stress and adversely affect family quality of life. Studies have also suggested that sleep disturbances may…
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE BEST DAIRY FREE MILK
DAIRY based milk from cows, goats or sheep is considered a staple in many people’s diets and whilst they are a popular choice for many, some people can’t or choose not to drink dairy milk due to personal preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies or intolerances. Fortunately, if you’re looking to avoid dairy-based milk, there are…
HIGH HISTAMINE – LOW HEALTH
Featured in the Autumn 2017 edition of the Autism Eye Magazine. Written by Stella Chadwick. Histamine Intolerance. Some children with autism can present with “allergic-like” symptoms, when there is no obvious elevation in serum level of IgE or chronic urticaria, as expected during a typical histamine reaction. There appears to be non-allergic mast cell activation,…
CONSTIPATION – WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
Featured in the Summer 2017 edition of the Autism Eye Magazine. Written by Stella Chadwick. Gastrointestinal (GI) issues are some of the most common health concerns parents raise with regards their children on the autism spectrum. Studies have repeatedly shown that the prevalence of GI symptoms in those with an autism diagnosis is consistently and…
WHAT’S LYME GOT TO DO WITH IT?
Featured article in the Autism Eye magazine. Written by Stella Chadwick. OVERVIEW Over the last decade two conditions have increased to near epidemic proportions. The first is autism. The second is Lyme disease. Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood diseases of our time. It is not a new disease, but it is controversial,…
DIETARY ROUTES TO LOWER ANXIETY
Featured article in the Autism Eye magazine. Written by Stella Chadwick. OVERVIEW Anxiety is the most common symptom experienced by a vast percentage of children and adults with autism. Anxiety disorders can manifest as persistent, excessive worry about everyday things, or anxiety and fear in social situations. There can also be irrational fear of things…
