by Julie Matthews, NC | Jul 19, 2021 | All Posts, Autism & Pediatric Articles
In my years of helping children with autism, I have heard many times (erroneously) that there is no science behind diet for autism, or the gluten-free casein-free diet (GFCF diet) for autism. This is simply not true. There is a great deal of research illustrating why...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Oct 4, 2019 | All Posts, Autism & Pediatric Articles
Nutritional and dietary intervention is effective at improving non-verbal IQ, autism symptoms, developmental age in children and adults with ASD. I’m very excited to share the results of a new scientific study on autism: this is my first published paper! You read that...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Oct 4, 2019 | All Posts, Autism & Pediatric Articles
What do berries, apples, and grapes have in common? Salicylates. A vast majority of children with autism and ADHD in my nutrition practice have salicylate reactions. The most common symptoms are red cheeks. red ears, hyperactivity, and irritability.. SALICYLATES are a...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Oct 4, 2019 | All Posts, Autism & Pediatric Articles
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...
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by Julie Matthews, NC | Aug 5, 2019 | All Posts, Autism & Pediatric Articles
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...
by Julie Matthews, NC | Apr 30, 2019 | All Posts, Autism & Pediatric Articles
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...
