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Feeding Issues and Autism

Feeding Issues and Autism

Posted on January 11, 2012 | 0 Comment

Parents and caregivers of children with autism frequently report that feeding issues are of great concern on an ongoing basis.  Research has confirmed that the eating behaviors of children with… Read more »

WE CAN Change the State of our Children’s Health

WE CAN Change the State of our Children’s Health

Posted on January 3, 2012 | 0 Comment

As a student athlete at Villanova, I realized that if I wanted to maintain a competitive edge, I would need to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Eating organic whole foods, getting… Read more »

Healing the Gut in Teenagers… And Beyond

Healing the Gut in Teenagers… And Beyond

Posted on December 28, 2011 | 0 Comment

Pam Ferro, RN is a parent of a child with autism, the co-founder of Hopewell Associates, Inc., the Director of the Children’s Autism Program at Hopewell, a Defeat Autism Now!… Read more »

The Essential Diet for Children with Autism

The Essential Diet for Children with Autism

Posted on December 23, 2011 | 0 Comment

After the publication of my article in The Autism File (issue 5, Autumn 2000) on nutritional management of our son Nicholas, I received a lot of phone calls from parents… Read more »

Improved Nutrition Relieves Bowel Problems & Infections

Posted on December 23, 2011 | 0 Comment

Taurine, like carnitine, is synthesised from methionine and cysteine. It, too, is found only in animal products. A deficiency in intake of these three amino acids, or a metabolic defect… Read more »

Herbal Medicines Benefit Autism

Herbal Medicines Benefit Autism

Posted on December 20, 2011 | 0 Comment

The challenge of the spectrum of disorders we call autism demands that we cast a wide net in hunting down anything that might aid improvement. Herbal medicine, while not yet… Read more »

Omega-3 Oils Provide A Cornerstone To Integrated Nutritional Support In ASD.

Posted on November 28, 2011 | 0 Comment

It is now estimated that the prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) lies between 1 in every 100-200 children under the age of 5 years, with ADHD and related behavioural… Read more »

Treating the Common Cold and Flu: Special considerations for ADHD, ADD, and ASD

Treating the Common Cold and Flu: Special considerations for ADHD, ADD, and ASD

Posted on September 12, 2011 | 0 Comment

The “common cold” and the flu have become such a frequent part of our seasonal vocabulary that we rarely take the time to think about the best way to treat… Read more »

Healthy Gluten- and Dairy-Free Eating Tips – Good for the Whole Family!

Healthy Gluten- and Dairy-Free Eating Tips – Good for the Whole Family!

Posted on July 14, 2011 | 0 Comment

Healthy eating has been the subject of debate among parents, dietitians, physicians, and chefs for years. Each group, having studied their particular belief, is confident that they are correct. And… Read more »

Ten Easy Steps for Picky Eating Solutions

Ten Easy Steps for Picky Eating Solutions

Posted on June 15, 2011 | 0 Comment

Has picky eating taken over your dinner table? Are you or someone you love a picky eater? Are you unsure that your family is getting the best nutrition available? Take… Read more »

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