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, and does not discriminate who it infects, with some evidence that…
WHAT’S LYME GOT TO DO WITH IT?
DIETARY ROUTES TO LOWER ANXIETY
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 and many can have unwanted and intrusive thoughts, compelling them…
COULD IT BE KPU?
THIS BRAINSTORM HEALTH ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN THE DECEMBER 2015 EDITION OF THE AUTISM EYE MAGAZINE Kryptopyrroluria (KPU) is thought to be one of the most under recognized conditions in the UK. Some estimates suggest the incidence of KPU to be as high as 80% in autism and between 40% and 70% in those…
HOW TO FEED FUSSY KIDS
This is one of the most common problems parents face when they come and see me for the first time. The most common issues tend to be eating a limited food selection, showing anxiety or tantrums when presented with new foods, and/or having ritualistic eating behaviours, such as not wanting different types of food to…
INSPIRING TALK FOR AUTISM PARENTS
I am so excited to be a speaker at the next Treating Autism Road Show at the end of November in London. I will be joined by Lucinda Miller of NatureDoc and we will be covering topics ranging from simple nutritional strategies to more novel and advanced approaches in improving health and behaviour in children…
IS YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHY EATING BEING SABOTAGED?
Whether it’s an ill-timed snack too close to mealtime, or food that is being avoided as part of a special diet, getting your extended family on board with your child’s healthy eating plan can be difficult and demoralising. And while well-meaning relatives – such as grandparents – may have the best of intentions, they could…
THE 10 MINUTE GARLIC RULE
TWO MINUTES IN THE FRYING PAN DESTROYS ALL THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARLIC The health benefits of garlic are legendary. It is high in antioxidants with powerful antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, enzymes which generate inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxanes. This is functional food at its best. In the last decade a…
