Heat is a permeation enhancer (CPE) that increases the permeability of the tough skin barrier, and soaking in a hot bath is a natural way to increase the skin's permeability. Absorption, facilitated by hair follicles and glands, can also be a way to take in certain nutrients that support our body’s systems.
Read MoreSulforaphane is an organosulfur compound, found in cruciferous vegetables, that has been associated with anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and cardioprotective effects. In addition to the health benefits provided, research has shown that sulforaphane can be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms associated with autism.
Read MoreThe connection between the gut and the brain is a sensitive balance of interdependence. Healthy brain function is dependent on the neurotransmitters and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced in the GI tract. Conversely, the GI tract, and the microbiome that inhabits it, are sensitive to changes in the brain, such as stress.
Read MoreThere are a ton of gluten-free flour options available these days, but some flours achieve better results than others depending upon the recipe. If you are trying to reinvent your favorites, it's important to know which gluten-free flours and baking techniques might work best for what you are trying to make.
Read MoreHaving an unpleasant reaction to something you've eaten is a common experience. But if you have a sensitivity to a particular food, you may find you experience these symptoms frequently along with additional side effects.
Read MoreChildren sometimes struggle with loud noises, being touched, eating a variety of foods and more. These all fall under the umbrella of sensory experiences. Learn more about what types of sensory experiences can be upsetting and what you can do to help your child.
Read MoreEvery day we are exposed to a variety of environmental toxins and this can lead to chronic conditions and symptoms that can negatively impact us. However, there is a lot we can do to keep ourselves healthy. Here are some tips to help you reduce your exposure to environmental toxins.
Read MoreHow Omega-3-s can improve brain health and help alleviate symptoms in ADHD
Read MoreA guide detailing the foods and products gluten can be found in and tips on how to begin going gluten-free.
Read MoreWhether your child is playing high impact contact sports or not, knowing how to effectively offset the downstream cascade of effects from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) should be an essential part of your at home treatment. Secondary to the initial event of TBI is potential secondary damage that results from inflammation, oxidative stress due to fee radicals, chemical imbalances due to cytotoxicity and high calcium influx to neurons, loss of circulation, and insufficient oxygenation. All of these lead to permanent tissue and neuron damage if left unchecked.
Read MoreThe age old question for every parent, throughout time….
HOW DO I GET MY KID TO EAT MORE VEGGIES?!
Read MoreTesting for an MTHFR mutation is a bit of a hot topic in the Functional Medicine community lately. With a fairly simple blood draw or saliva sample, your primary care physician can easily test for the C677T or A1298C mutation.
Read MoreVitamin D levels are very often significantly lower in children with autism and ADHD.
Read MoreFront and center, gut health plays an important role in overall health and immune function. And now researchers are realizing that gut health is very important for brain health and function as well.
Read MoreEnzymes are proteins made by cells in all living organisms including our bodies. They exist in all raw food, so the more raw food you consume, the less your body need’s to produce them. Any type of cooking or processing of food destroys these necessary enzymes, which is one reason supplementing is necessary.
Read MoreIf someone has a sensitivity to a specific food, an IgG (Immunoglobulin G) response occurs in the body. This is different from the IgE response which occurs in an “allergy”. The IgE response activates an immediate release of histamine. However, with the IgG immune response there is still a reaction happening which activates cytokines (immune response chemicals) in the body, though this is very commonly a delayed response and does not have the antigen-antibody response that the IgE reaction does.
Read MoreMagnesium is required in the body for over 350 biochemical reactions! That makes this mineral quite critical in many different ailments and conditions.
Read MoreMany times, children are getting even more sugar than adults. In fact, it is estimated that children between ages of 9-18 may be getting 34 teaspoons of sugar daily!
Added sugar is one of the worst additives to foods today. We all know about “sugar highs” and the short term effects sugar can have on a child’s behavior, but there are many problems associated with excessive sugar intake over time as well.
Read MoreGABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that acts as the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in our brain. It is also responsible for keeping all the other neurotransmitters in check. Our brains need a balance of both excitement and inhibition. An unstable balance, or too much excitation will lead to restlessness, insomnia and irritability. GABA helps to balance this out, naturally.
Read MoreChia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia Hispanica which is native to South America, and they pack a powerful nutrient punch!
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