The Ketogenic Diet vs. a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet: Which One Works Best for Children with Autism?
With the popularity of the ketogenic (keto) diet these days and the amazing results people are reporting, my clients have been asking whether the ketogenic diet is right for their child with autism. I have been looking for good science that can guide us as to whether...
Pregnancy Edition – Nutrition Research and News
High gluten intake during pregnancy linked to increased risks of diabetes in children Prenatal fish oil supplementation may improve children’s growth Babies born at home may have a healthier gut microbiome Mom’s microbiome during pregnancy linked to child’s autism...
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The Gut Brain Axis in Autism [A Study Review]
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...
Anxiety and Depression – Nutrition Research and News
Panic attacks and hyperventilation attacks – could they be linked to nutrition? Can supplements help with depression? Effects of probiotics prebiotics, and phytobiotics on anxiety, depression, and mental health The effects of diet and probiotics on anxiety and...
Special Autism Research and News Edition
Recent advances in the understanding and treatment of autism Dietary and therapeutic strategies for inflammation in autism spectrum disorders Specific biomarkers could facilitate ASD diagnosis Fighting back with fat: the modified ketogenic diet and MCT oil for autism...
Nutrition Research and News – March 2019
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...
Research and News – February 2019
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...
Research , Studies and News – January 2019
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...
Methyl B12: Shown to reduce autism symptoms
If you are a nutrition practicing health professional you've likely heard of methyl B12. If you're a patient or this is new to you as a practitioner, you will enjoy learning about this important subject. An exciting study indicates that supplementation with...
Oxalates and Autism:
How Oxalates Can Cause the Symptoms
and Underlying Conditions We See in Autism
In my earlier article about oxalates, I explained how oxalates influence the biochemical progression and symptomatic expression of varied chronic diseases. Through an overarching “lens” of 18 years’ research and clinical experience with autism, I identified multiple...
Modern Diseases from a Mitochondrial Perspective
A growing body of research is implicating mitochondrial dysfunction as a root cause of a wide spectrum of metabolic, lifestyle and degenerative diseases including: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Autism, Cancer, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, Fibromyalgia and potentially many more....
The Methylation Diet and MTHFR
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Kara Fitzgerald and Romilly Hodges’ new book the “Methylation Diet and Lifestyle.” Methylation is a topic we cover extensively in our Advanced Practitioner training program at the BioIndividual Nutrition Institute. I’ve admired...