Featured article in the Autism Eye Magazine December 2015. Written by Stella Chadwick. 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 with learning difficulties, ADHD, depression…
COULD IT BE KPU?
HOW TO FEED FUSSY KIDS
By Stella Chadwick BSc (hons) mBANT, CNHC This is one of the most common problems parents face when they come and see us 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…
IS YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHY EATING BEING SABOTAGED?
By Stella Chadwick BSc (hons) mBANT, CNHC 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 10 MINUTE GARLIC RULE
By Stella Chadwick BSc (hons) mBANT, CNHC 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…
