The gut-brain axis is a well established connection suggesting that the intestinal microbiota (the good bacteria in our gut) signal to the brain in a myriad of ways. This delicate balance of gut microbes can influence emotional development, modulation of stress and pain, mental health, and neurotransmitter systems in the brain.  The gut-brain axis is a well established […]

Home cleaning products may increase risk of children becoming overweight by altering their microbiome Mom’s microbiome during pregnancy linked to child’s autism risk People with type 2 diabetes may reverse or reduce their insulin use with intermittent fasting Children with developmental disorders are more likely to be overweight or obese Short questionnaire may help identify […]

Autism and gluten intolerance – what do genes say? High gluten intake during pregnancy linked to increased risks of diabetes in children Early disturbance of the microbiome and the rise in autism FDA-approved artificial sweeteners are toxic to gut bacteria PANDAS and the gut microbiome Autism and gluten intolerance – what do genes say? Did […]

Could targeting the immune system improve ASD symptoms?Gut health and inborn errors of metabolismEffects of probiotics prebiotics, and phytobiotics on mental healthThe gluten-free diet, ASD and Down SyndromePrenatal fish oil supplementation may improve children’s growth     Could targeting the immune system improve ASD symptoms? Numerous studies indicate that the immune system, which usually protects the […]

Histamine and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome – Everything You Need to Know Do you experience random headaches? Or perhaps your tongue gets all swollen when you eat tomatoes? As you’ll discover in this article, these symptoms aren’t ‘all in your head’ but could be related to how your body handles histamine. I’ll also talk about […]