Association of Tic Disorders and Enterovirus Infection
Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Apr; 95(15): e3347. Abstract There has been growing interest in the association between infectious disease and mental disorders, but an association between enterovirus (EV) infection and tic disorders has not been sufficiently explored. Herein, we aim to investigate the association between EV infection and incidence of tic disorders in a nationwide population-based…
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…
Vitamin D Status And ADHD
Adv. Nut. 2018 Jan 1;9(1):9-20. doi: 10.1093/advances/nmx002. An association between vitamin D and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been proposed by several researchers in recent years; however, the investigations have led to inconsistent results. The present study was conducted to summarize the published observational data on the relation between vitamin D status and the…
Dysbiotic Gut Can Promote Inflammation of The Central Nervous System
Nature volume 557, pages724–728 (2018) Research published in Nature in May 2018 focuses on the influence of gut microbes on two types of cells that play a major role in the central nervous system: microglia and astrocytes. Microglia are an integral part of the body’s immune system, responsible for scavenging the CNS and getting rid of plaques,…
Link Between The Gut Microbiome And The Anti-Seizure Effects of the Ketogenic Diet
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2018.04.027 The ketogenic diet (KD) is used to treat refractory epilepsy, but the mechanisms underlying its neuroprotective effects remain unclear. Here, we show that the gut microbiota is altered by the KD and required for protection against acute electrically induced seizures and spontaneous tonic-clonic seizures in two mouse models. Mice treated with antibiotics or reared…
Can Gut Bacteria Influence Social Development?
Molecular Psychiatry volume 19, pages 146–148 (2014 The microbiota–gut–brain axis is an emerging concept in modern medicine informed by the ability of gut microbiota to alter brain and behaviour.1 Although some clinical studies have revealed altered gut microbiota composition in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism,2, 3 the specific contributions of microbiota in early…
Low Grade Inflammation in Acute Psychiatric Inpatients
Psychoneuroendocrinology May 2018 Volume 91, Pages 226–234 Abstract Low-grade inflammation is a risk factor for depression, psychosis and other major psychiatric disorders. It is associated with poor response to antidepressant and antipsychotics, and could potentially be a treatment target. However, there is limited data on the prevalence of low-grade inflammation in major psychiatric disorders, and on…
Children With ASD Who Experience GI Symptoms May Have An Imbalance In Their Immune Response
Brain, Behavior, and Immunity Volume 70, May 2018, Pages 354-368 Abstract Many studies have reported the increased presence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Altered microbiome profiles, pro-inflammatory responses and impaired intestinal permeability have been observed in children with ASD and co-morbid GI symptoms, yet few studies have compared these…
Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Randomized, Controlled 12-Month Trial
Nutrients 2018, 10(3), 369; doi:10.3390/nu10030369 Abstract This study involved a randomized, controlled, single-blind 12-month treatment study of a comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention. Participants were 67 children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 3–58 years from Arizona and 50 non-sibling neurotypical controls of similar age and gender. Treatment began with a special vitamin/mineral…
PARENT POWER BREAKFAST
This recipe is dedicated to all the parents out there giving everything they’ve got to help their child with autism or any special needs, achieve their full potential. You are truly my heroes. This easy-to-make breakfast/snack is loaded with goodness and is not only portable but also versatile and will keep you strong and well-nourished…
