Research

  “Give me a fever, and I can cure any illness” ~ Hippocrates   I have provided you with information to know how to handle your child’s fever safely, effectively, and as naturally as possible.  To do this you will need to to recognize warning signs and when to seek proper medical attention. Fever from…

  Diet 1 tsp of sugar lowers immune function for up to 5 hours Limit processed or pre-prepared food that contain additives Eat green leafy vegetables every day OR supplement with a greens powder Eat lots of garlic, onions and ginger – can be added to many types of food Drink 1/2 body weight in…

… And good bacteria! A healthy digestive tract contains both yeast, clostridia, viruses and good bacteria.  The balance of good bacteria to other microbes plays an  important role in regulating inflammation, digestion and immune function.    What is dysbiosis? Dysbiosis is an imbalance in the natural flora of the digestive tract.  Bacteria in the gut has the potential to overgrow…

Mitochondria are the energy production factories inside all of our cells. Mitochondrial disorders lead to problems with energy production in every cell.  Mitochondrial dysfunction is when the mitochondria are still functioning but not creating enough energy to adequately support development. An area of significant interest in autism investigation is the role that mitochondrial dysfunction plays.  A…

    Evidence supports the role of heavy metals in causing autism, PDD and ADHD.  These children often have biochemical impairments that put them at greater risk for damage caused by heavy metal accumulation.   The research of Dr. William Walsh, Ph.D, and Dr. Anjum Usman, MD, have found alterations in the functioning of metallothionein protein (MT) in children…

Antioxidants protect cells from damage and/or death caused by free radicals.  Free radicals are created when the body encounters toxins and attempts to neutralize them.  If the body does not have enough antioxidants, free radicals cause oxidative stress.  Oxidative stress has been associated with developmental delay and neurological disorders, as well as many other diseases…

        Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals that support and govern development.  Many neurotransmitters are needed to create the environment needed for optimal language, social and cognitive development.     Serotonin Serotonin is a key brain chemical that is been identified in the physiological abnormalities in ASD and AD/HD.  Serotonin is made from tryptophan with…

      Detoxification is the process by which chemicals and harmful substances are removed safely from the body.   Your child’s body has 4 different routes to remove toxins. Your child’s body removes toxins via the:  Digestive tract Kidneys Lungs Skin The first three routes of detoxification are the most effective.  When the digestive tract, kidneys and lungs…

What is Methyl-B12 (B12)? B12 (cobalamin) is a vitamin “family” with five unique family members that each do different things.  Out of the B12 family, only methyl-B12 has the ability to activate the methionine/homocysteine biochemical pathway directly which results in more “fuel” to the brain. B12 works with folic acid to make all the cells…