There are many natural alternatives to treating ADHD which also improve optimal health status. Looking for specific food intolerance’s and micronutrient deficiencies is especially helpful. 

Probiotics are gaining attention for their role in improving gut health, which is intricately connected to brain function. For individuals with autism, addressing gut-brain axis imbalances through probiotic supplementation can be a valuable approach.

This Thanksgiving meal guide is designed with children with autism in mind, ensuring the dishes are gluten-free, casein-free (dairy-free), and soy-free. These recipes focus on whole foods to support gut health and optimize nutrition for children and families alike.

One crucial yet often overlooked component of overall health in autism is the vagus nerve—a key player in the gut-brain connection, emotional regulation, and digestion. Let’s explore the role of the vagus nerve in autism and five effective ways to stimulate it for improved digestion, calming, and enhanced well-being.

As parents and caregivers, it can be alarming to discover the hidden dangers in common foods marketed toward children. Often brightly packaged and cleverly advertised, these foods seem fun and enticing for young consumers but contain questionable additives, hidden heavy metals, and chemicals with potential links to serious health issues like cancer, ADHD, autism, and kidney problems. Even more concerning, many of these ingredients are banned in other countries due to health risks, yet they continue to be widely used in the United States.