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Is it true, can one cure himself of nagging, persistent symptoms just by taking supplements?  That is a complicated question but the answer is yes and no.  First off, it’s not just the supplements, but a combination of eating right, exercising, resting and living life to the fullest.  Once these things are set in place then you can address your symptoms with supplements.

I personally know that my son has better attention and does better in school simply by taking a Vitamin B Complex daily.  I don’t have data to prove it, I just see the difference in him.  This brings me to another point… do we really need data or a study to tell us if something works or not?  Why not try it for 30 days and see what the results are, this is the only true way to measure the performance it has on your body.  Another problem I have with a study is that the findings are not always true. Look to see who funded the study and you will see a biased opinion.   (continue reading…)

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Onion-Yogurt Chicken

3 medium yellow onions
1 cup low fat plain yoghurt
8 medium chicken thighs with skin

A day before you plan to prepare this dish, cut one onion in half. Grate half onion on the large holes of a box grater and transfer grated onion and its juice to a large bowl. Dice the second half into 1/8 inch pieces and place in the. Add yogurt, half tsp salt and lots of black pepper and mix well. (continue reading…)

www.AllergyKids.com

1 out of every 3 American children has allergies, asthma, ADHD or autism. What has changed? - allergykids.com

Robyn O’Brien never expected to be an anti-establishment crusader, exposing the collusion between big government and big business and how it’s poisoning our food supply and making our children sick. Raised in a conservative Texas family, this mother of four was taught that “food is food, and if the FDA approves it, then it’s safe – period. Don’t ask any questions.”

But everything changed a few years ago when her daughter had a severe allergic reaction to scrambled eggs. O’Brien was shocked to learn that child food allergies have increased dramatically in the past 15 years, and she saw the need for a “pink ribbon” type of symbol to identify young children with food allergies. Inspired to help her daughter as well as other children and parents, she created a universal symbol for food allergies (pictured above) and launched the Allergy Kids Foundation at www.allergykids.com. (continue reading…)

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Autistic kids have an extreme situation when it comes to sensation. Their nervous systems filter differently. They perceive some things and ignore others. What they take in is sometimes diminished and sometimes amplified. With this in mind, it makes sense that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can have a widely differing experience at meal time. It really is a different world for people with ASD. There are very real differences in smell and taste processing for those with Autism. Sour and bitter are particular categories that children with ASD tend to perceive less intensely.

Now, we all have our preferences. I have serious affection for all things salty. My husband, though, has quite the sweet tooth. But the sensory issues that come with ASD can make for a far more particular diet than general preference can account for. And that is a problem for loved ones scrambling to find nutritional balance, especially since some kids may or may not get the annoying grumbling belly… so there’s little to inspire them to give in and just eat what they’re offered. (continue reading…)

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We are much more than what we eat. Often diet and nutrition is overlooked or dismissed. But it is a human fact that many of the symptoms present in autism are directly related to nutritional deficiencies, disturbances in nutritional imbalance, poor diet and negative effect of the specific food. Children with Autism respond very well to change in the diet and nutrition. If you choose carefully the food you give to an autistic child, it will help in optimizing brain and body functions. The child will respond to the all other treatments provided and give best possible outcomes. Diet and nutrition are critical components of overall treatment plan because they address underlying problems. (continue reading…)

Adapted from Feingold, www.feingold.org

Many Learning and Behavior Problems Begin in Your Grocery Cart!

Did you know that the brand of ice cream, cookie, and potato chip you select could have a direct effect on the behavior, health, and ability to learn for you or your children?

Numerous studies show that certain synthetic food additives can have serious learning, behavior, and/or health effects for sensitive people. (continue reading…)