How to Detect and Address Gut Issues in Autism
Published article in the Autism Eye Magazine December 2021 written by Stella Chadwick Multiple studies have shown that, children with autism are more prone to gastro-intestinal (GI) problems and in 2014 a study found that these children were four times more likely to have symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, or other GI symptoms. A 2017…
Loss of Taste and Smell Post SARS-CoV-2: Reasons and Solutions
Losing the ability to smell and taste food can be extremely upsetting. This can be made more stressful with the general lack of empathy and appreciation for the devastating impact on the person suffering. If you have struggled to get your sense of taste and smell back after recovering from SARS-CoV-2 then this is going…
Brain Draining Foods
All foods have an effect on our body and unfortunately a lot of ‘food products’ sold today have no nutritional value and are full of toxic compounds that literally cause damage to the cells in our brains. In our last newsletter we covered the best foods that help build healthy brains. This week, we’re listing ones that…
Brain Boosting Foods
There are many natural whole foods that nourish the brain, but to keep things simple, we’ve listed some that offer the most benefits below. As always, choose organic or wild when possible and don’t forget to drink enough fresh water – hydrated brains are happy brains! OILY FISH Our brains are made mostly of…
Tricks and Treats for Dental Health
With Halloween around the corner and the inevitable sweets and treats, it’s a good time to talk about dental health. Oral health is wide-ranging, covering everything from tooth decay, to gum health, tongue-tie, orthodontics, breathing and eating issues. In this newsletter we’ll start by covering how to help keep your child’s teeth free of…
Natural Solutions For Your ADHD Child
Article written by Stella Chadwick for the Autism Eye Magazine for the Autumn 2021 edition Over the past two decades, more than 10,000 papers have been published on ADHD and the conclusion is that there is no single cause for this condition. When supporting a child or adult with ADHD it is imperative to consider…
Top tips for a tip-top immune system
Now more than ever it is important to know how to take care of our kids’ immune systems as they head back to school and start mixing with other people. In this newsletter, I hope to inspire you to make some positive lifestyle changes and top tips on the types of food and supplements which…
Seven strategies for supplement success!
Many children need supplements to achieve optimal health but what to do if they refuse them? This week’s newsletter gives you some help. Starting nutritional supplement therapy with children can be very stressful for parents. Administering supplements can be overwhelming, especially when children do not swallow pills and strongly resist being forced to consume anything…
Hydrated brains are happy brains!
Even mild dehydration can cause one to feel sluggish, headachy, and a bit grumpy. Here are some simple tips to help you keep you and your family happy and hydrated this summer. 1. Clean water is key Not all water is created equal. For most of us, tap water is the most economic way to…
Food and Mood
Article written by Stella Chadwick for the Spring 2021 issue of the Autism Eye Magazine Can certain fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices cause negative behavioural issues for our children? Many of us know, or have figured out through personal experience, that food colouring, additives and flavourings can impact our children’s behaviour and mood. But…
