Promoting development with biomedical treatments is a complex journey. There are multiple aspects to address including digestive impairment, immune dysregulation, nutritional deficiency, autoimmunity, methylaiton defects, toxicity and oxidative stress. Treatment protocols need to be designed to address individual concerns that are identified by testing. It takes years to help children achieve their optimal development and…
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Cranberry Sauce Recipe Ingredients • 1 cup (200 g) sugar • 1 cup (250 mL) water • 4 cups (1 12-oz package) fresh or frozen cranberries Optional: Pecans, orange zest, cinnamon or cinnamon stick, nutmeg, allspice. Method 1. Wash and pick over cranberries. In a saucepan bring to a boil water and sugar, stirring to…
Read MoreTourette Syndrome, Tics and OCD
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The first symptoms of TS are almost always noticed in childhood often include: eye blinking and other vision irregularities facial grimacing shoulder shrugging head or shoulder jerking vocal tics including coprolalia (uttering swear words) or echolalia (repeating the words…
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The microbiome is the environment of the digestive tract. According to the National Institute of Health, the microbiome is responsible for postnatal development. There are hundreds of trillions of microbes that live in the digestive tract. Some are harmful and some are helpful microbes called probiotcs or good bacteria. A balanced microbiome is associated with…
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ADHD is a neurobehavioural developmental disorder impacting approximately 7% of children around the world. Characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractability, forgetfulness and inattention, this disorder is chronic and disrupts a child’s ability to be successful in a number of different environments. Biomedical treatment of ADHD focuses on identifying weaknesses in a child’s system through individualized…
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Asperger’s syndrome is a milder variant of autism. Both Asperger’s and autism are in fact subgroups of a larger diagnostic category referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). In Asperger’s, affected individuals are characterized by social isolation and eccentric behavior in childhood. There are impairments in two-sided social interaction and non-verbal…
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Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is an umbrella term for an array of complex neurological conditions (disorders) characterized by severe and pervasive impairment in several areas of development, including social interaction and communications skills. There are five sub-categories and Autism is one of them. Asperger’s Syndrome is also included although it does not have a designated…
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Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and developmental delay experience a higher rate of vitamin and mineral deficiency. The nutrients most commonly deficient include vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acisd, digestive enzymes and amino acids. Testing to evaluate each child’s nutrient status is very important to successful biomedical treatment. Here are some of the…
Read MoreHope for the Future
Defeating Autism Now Alive Magazine article: http://www.alivemagazine.org/article.php?catId=&objectid=94 by Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D. It’s 4:30 a.m. and I am exhausted. The effort it takes to lift myself out of my warm bed is tremendous. However, I am up to nurse my two-month-old daughter. I move quietly to the La-Z-Boy in the corner of the room and…
Read MorePregnancy, Lactation and Children
Omega 3 fatty acids Pregnancy, Lactation, Children and Adults The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, or expert opinion. Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. Brands may be made differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. The below…
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