Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders such as acid reflux are a common soft sign of children who later develop chronic health conditions such as autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions. Microbial dysbiosis is a common cause of these disorders, and neurotransmitter imbalances are a common result.

Gastrointestinal Disorders Articles

From Tongue Ties to Sleep Issues: Structural-Functional Dental and Airway Issues in Kids

From Tongue Ties to Sleep Issues: Structural-Functional Dental and Airway Issues in Kids

Many families don’t realize how deeply oral‑motor function, breathing patterns, and structural development are connected, especially when a child struggles with feeding, speech, sleep, attention or behavior. Research and clinical experience show that early patterns like breastfeeding challenges or chronic ... Read More
SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)

SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)

What Are SIBO and SIFO? SIBO stands for Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, a gastrointestinal condition characterized by an excessive rise in the population of bacteria in the small intestine—bacteria that are typically found in greater numbers in the large intestine ... Read More
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs and Children: What Families Deserve to Know

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs and Children: What Families Deserve to Know

Parents today are being told to trust a medical fix for their child’s weight. In exam rooms across the country, doctors are prescribing injectable GLP-1 drugs to children within minutes of raising weight concerns. Families are reassured these medications are ... Read More
Mighty Mitochondria – The Body’s Master Regulators

Mighty Mitochondria – The Body’s Master Regulators

Tiny Mitochondria Are Mighty Our mighty mitochondria perform some of the most amazing aspects of health because of their ability to convert food into energy. Mitochondria are tiny, microscopic “organelles” (essentially ancient bacterium passed down from mother to child that ... Read More
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten has become a major topic of discussion in the world of pediatric health, often at the center of conversations about digestion, allergies, and chronic health issues. Many families find themselves confused by terms like "celiac disease," "wheat allergy," and ... Read More
Addressing the Root Causes of Picky Eating

Addressing the Root Causes of Picky Eating

Many children with developmental differences, sensory processing challenges, or chronic health concerns also struggle with picky eating. When this kind of eating pattern is persistent, intense, or limiting, it’s usually not just about strong food preferences, it’s a symptom of ... Read More
How to Prioritize Therapies for Autism, SPD, ADHD and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions

How to Prioritize Therapies for Autism, SPD, ADHD and Other Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Learning How to Prioritize Therapies Can Seem Overwhelming When your child is showing signs of developmental delays or has a neurodevelopmental diagnosis such as autism, SPD, ADHD or a learning disability, it can feel overwhelming to know how to prioritize ... Read More
Autism and Picky Eating

Autism and Picky Eating

What Distinguishes Developmentally Appropriate Picky Eating from Pediatric Feeding Disorders? Every parent knows that mealtimes with young children can present challenges. Refusals to eat certain foods, complaints about textures, and demands for favorite meals are often chalked up to “picky ... Read More

Gastrointestinal Disorders Expert Interviews

Soft Signs of a Compromised Immune System
Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder with Maria Rickert Hong
GAPS Intro: How to Get the Whole Family Started with Melanie Christner NTP CHFS CGP

Gastrointestinal Disorders Stories

Noelle: How Tossing the Toxins Improved PMS, Mood and Digestion

Noelle: How Tossing the Toxins Improved PMS, Mood and Digestion

My story started with stomach pains, fatigue, and overall brain fog that I had experienced for several years. I had a lot of bloating and painful periods and thought this was normal. My husband and I were also trying to ... Read More
Syler: Recovery from Autism

Syler: Healing from Autism

Regression Into Autism Syler was born with autoimmune neutropenia and a urinary tract infection (UTI). He was under observation for a couple weeks to see if his white blood cells went up on their own, but first they put a ... Read More
Noah: Iatrogenic Autism

Noah: Iatrogenic Autism

Noah’s Journey Noah, just turned 10. He was diagnosed with iatrogenic autism when he was 17 months. His syndrome of symptoms included: autistic enteritis, autistic colitis and gut dysbiosis that resulted in up to 20 diarrhea filled diapers a day ... Read More

Gastrointestinal Disorders Books

The Holistic Rx for Kids
Nourishing Hope for Autism
Cure Your Child with Food
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