Gut Derived Opiates in Autism Helped by Probiotics [Podcast Episode #173]
Children with autism are known to have GI problems. What is not as commonly known is how much the gut directly affects the brain and behavior, and how part of that problem comes from opiates. Yes, studies show the same opiates that come from opiate-derived drugs come...
Causes and Prevention of Worsening Symptoms When Detoxing Your Child With Autism [Podcast Episode #172]
Rapid Detoxification Detoxification, even the initial phase when you’re changing the diet can cause some toxic “backlog” in your child’s body. You may notice some very heightened symptoms in this process. Rapid detoxification or die off can be too much for the body to...
Autism, Toxins and Improving Health and Behavior [Podcast Episode #171]
The All-Important Hypothalamus The hypothalamus is the part of our brain that tells our nervous system if we should feel calm or fearful. This is commonly known as the fight or flight response. The hypothalmus is often injured in children on the autism spectrum. The...
Learn Muscle Testing and How It Can Help A Parent Of A Child With Autism [Podcast Episode #170]
I know, first hand, what it's like to be a parent of a child with autism inside the whirlwind of confusion of not knowing if a food or supplement is right for your child, or how much to give to them in dosages. All people are unique too, so everyone’s needs will be...
9 Tools To Help Calm Anxiousness and Reduce Sensory Overload [Podcast Episode #169]
To calm anxiousness we basically want to calm the nervous system. There are many tools and resources available to help with this task. Lift Something and Exercise Exercise releases serotonin in our brain so it can actually improve our mood. It’s also healthy for us to...
Dangerous Household Toxins and Autism [Podcast Episode #168]
Autism has many contributors, but there are specific ones among them that most people use daily. These toxins affect the neurological systems of fetuses and children at an even greater rate than they do adults. Our families are the most important thing in the world to...
Lyme Disease Causes and Prevention [Podcast Episode #167]
Lyme disease is on the rise. One in every four children on the autism spectrum tests positive for Lyme disease. It is the fastest growing vector-borne infection with 300,000 new cases per year. This number is said to likely be an underestimate. It continues to be...
Natural Solutions To Thyroid Imbalance [Podcast Episode #166]
In our last podcast episode #165, we discussed adrenal fatigue. When the adrenals are taxed then the thyroid is directly affected. SOME COMMON CAUSES OF THYROID IMBALANCE Low levels of iodine, and other nutritional deficiencies, as well as certain drugs can cause the...
Adrenal Fatigue [Podcast Episode #165]
Adrenal Fatigue Stress can lead to weakened adrenal glands which leads to excessive fatigue. This can also mean trouble thinking clearly or being able to focus. Starting a new school year has multiple stressors involved, but especially so for those on the autism...
Common Causes of Seizures In Autism [Podcast Episode #164]
As I write this I want to be sure you know it’s never just one thing, but a combination of them that triggers anything, including seizures. Autism is a complicated diagnosis with many underlying biological issues that need to be addressed properly so the body can...
