Category Archives: Diet
The Brain-Gut Connection
Our miraculous body has some amazing connections. Think about it, when you stub your toe, your brain sends a message down to your toe that it hurts. When you have a toothache, sometimes the pain can be felt in another tooth because of how many nerves there are. One of the most fascinating connections, however is that of the brain and gut.
Enhanced Biofilm Protocol – Perfecting the Process
For those of you new readers here, or even parents who are new to the Autism world, Biofilm may be something you’ve never heard of. Don’t worry, the majority of parents that come into our office aren’t sure what it is either, but once it’s explained, they completely understand. Over the last few years, Dr. Wong has been working hard at perfecting testing and treatment of Biofilm, more commonly called Biofilm Protocol, and has come up with an improved process.
3 Signs That Your Child May Have Neurological Disturbances
How do you know if the child is just having bad behavior? Could it really be just their friends or sugar intake that is affecting it? Or, is it something more? Here are some sure fire signs to look for.
Amino Acid Therapy: So Many Protein Choices, So Little Time
Protein is an essential nutrient that is needed by everybody, everyday as it helps repair body cells, provides a source of energy, as well as regulates metabolism. It also activates the production of the body’s natural detoxifying enzymes. These enzymes then break down the toxins into water-soluble substances so that they can be released from the body. Relatively easy, right? We are going to take a little bit of a turn though, and explore the different kinds of protein. Yes, there are different kinds, and each has it’s own unique benefits to the body.
The Akaline Diet – What To Eat To Sustain A pH Balanced Body
More and more studies are finding that having an excessively acidic body is the cause of many things from indigestion to severe depression to behavioral problems.
The problem lies in that many people think that they are eating good foods that are high in nutritional value, while they are in fact high in acid content.
So what foods should you give your child to assure a well balanced, lower acid diet?
The Importance of pH Balance – Alkaline VS Acidic
When it comes to diet, it’s hard to tell which is right and which is wrong. It is very important however to be sure that your child’s pH balance is….well, balanced! Which foods are acidic and could decrease the body’s ability to fight infection? Check out this week’s blog post!
Get Off The Gluten – It’s Harder Than It Sounds
Ever tried to stop drinking coffee? Ever tried to kick a heroin habit? How about Gluten? All of these things may seem completely different, but they’re very alike in the way that our body processes them. Could you or your child be addicted to Gluten? The scientific research says Yes.
Understanding Allergies: How to Detect the Seemingly Undetectable Food Sensitivities
Now, it is known that the Autistic body is often very sensitive and children with Autism have many allergies. A lot of these prove to be IgE allergies, to where an immediate reaction is seen. But with so many potential Type II, IgG reactions, what is your child really allergic to? Could the healthy foods that you are directed to give them be really causing havok on their bodies?
The Dirty Dozen – Could Vegetables Be Dangerous To Your Health?
I remember when I was two years old, my mother was like any other stereotypical mother who would say “eat your vegetables” about 15 times on average every night at dinner. Sure, I hated her in the moment, but deep down, I knew that she had my best interest at heart. I just wished my best interest at that time was delicious sugary treats. Of course, as we learned over the last few weeks, sugar is quite a dangerous substance. Could the same be true for some vegetables?
The Impact of Sugar On Autism Part II: Healthy Substitutes
As we mentioned last week, high fructose corn syrup in particular, as we’ve discussed before here on this blog, is a very dangerous neurotoxin. Yet, sugar in some forms, especially glucose is an essential substance for the body. When glucose levels are low, some neuro processes, such as self control are less active. That being said, which sugars are safe? Which should be avoided? Which sugars are best for children with Autism?
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