Iron Deficiency Alters Dopamine Levels and Brain Function
https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1471-244X-13-161 Background A great deal of evidence has shown that iron is an important component in the cognitive, sensorimotor, and social-emotional development and functioning because the development of central nervous system processes is highly dependent on iron-containing enzymes and proteins. Deficiency of iron in early life may increase the risk of psychiatric morbidity. Methods Utilizing…
3-STEP POST SURGICAL GUIDE FOR YOUR CHILD
By Stella Chadwick BSc (hons) mBANT, CNHC 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…
DIANA’s GLUTEN & DAIRY FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE
This is a recipe provided by one of the Super Mum’s we have been working with who has done wonders with her gorgeous son through fabulous nutrition. This just shows you that even if your child has to go without gluten and dairy, for whatever reason, delicious treats like this are still very much possible….
Can Gluten Sensitivity Be Reversed?
Nutrients. 2017 Nov; 9(11): 1203. Abstract Non-coeliac/non-allergic gluten/wheat sensitivity (NCG/WS) is a gluten-related disorder, the pathogenesis of which remains unclear. Recently, the involvement of an increased intestinal permeability has been recognized in the onset of this clinical condition. However, mechanisms through which it takes place are still unclear. In this review, we attempt to uncover…
Poor Sleep Leads to Poor Gut Health
Mol Metal. 2016 Dec; 5(12): 1175–1186 Objective Changes to the microbial community in the human gut have been proposed to promote metabolic disturbances that also occur after short periods of sleep loss (including insulin resistance). However, whether sleep loss affects the gut microbiota remains unknown. Methods In a randomized within-subject crossover study utilizing a standardized…
Can Toxic Metals Be Contributing To Autism Symptoms?
Biological Trace Element Research January 2018, Volume 181, Issue 1, pp 31–37 Abstract Environmental factors have been implicated in the etiology of autism spectrum disorder (ASD); however, the role of heavy metals has not been fully defined. This study investigated whether blood levels of mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead of children with ASD significantly differ from…
New Evidences on the Altered Gut Microbiota in Autism Spectrum Conditions
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-017-0242-1 Abstract Heading Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by social and behavioural impairments. In addition to neurological symptoms, ASD subjects frequently suffer from gastrointestinal abnormalities, thus implying a role of the gut microbiota in ASD gastrointestinal pathophysiology. Results Here, we characterized the bacterial and fungal gut microbiota in a cohort of autistic…
GUT SUPPORTIVE BEET KVASS
Beet kvass is fermented beetroot juice with a treasure trove of goodness, loaded with probiotics and immune and neurological supportive B vitamins as well as naturally occurring betaine to help reduce inflammation whilst protecting our cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage. Beets can be high in natural sugars but once fermented these sugars are…
CAN SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS BE REVERSED?
Written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine. Reticular Activating System (RAS) and limbic system 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…
Movement Disorders and Gluten Sensitivity
Movement Disorders Related to Gluten Sensitivity: A Systematic Review. Nutrients 2018, 10(8), 1034; doi: 10.3390/nu10081034 Abstract Gluten related disorders (GRD) represent a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations that are triggered by the ingestion of gluten. Coeliac disease (CD) or gluten sensitive enteropathy is the most widely recognised, but extra-intestinal manifestations have also been increasingly identified and…
