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Gut Health & Microbiome

The term “microbiome” is referred to by experts as the collection of the genomes of microbes in a particular ecosystem. Although each system in the body has its own particular microbiome, the health of the gut microbiome is particularly important for overall health because over 70% of the immune system is influenced and shaped by the enteric bacteria or gut flora found in the microbiome of the gastrointestinal tract. There is an intrinsic, complex interaction among the gut, the immune system, and even the nervous system, which includes our brains!

Gut Health & Microbiome Articles

Low-to-No-Cost Detoxification Strategies

In today’s world, our bodies are exposed to a constant stream of toxins from food, air, water, and even household products. Detoxification, or detox, is the process of helping your body eliminate these harmful substances along with the body’s own ... Read More

GAPS Diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Main Info Page

What Is the GAPS Diet? The GAPS diet is a dietary solution to a healthier brain and improved immune activity within the body. It is often used by parents to control symptoms of autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders within their ... Read More

Gut Dysbiosis Main Info Page

The Gut – Teaming with Life The gastrointestinal system – or gut - refers to the long hollow tube that stretches from the tip of your tongue right down to your rectum. It is home to trillions of microorganisms, including ... Read More

The Mind-Body-Spirit Principle and Energy Medicine

A Helpful Lens for Health and Wellness In energy medicine, the mind-body-spirit framework is often used to describe the different dimensions through which energy is expressed, exchanged, and experienced. While conventional medicine primarily focuses on measurable physical processes, energy medicine ... Read More

Diagnosis Is Not Always Destiny

What’s in a Diagnosis (Mindset)? A diagnosis can be helpful, but it often arrives wrapped in cultural or medical expectations that may unintentionally narrow how we approach a child’s future. Labels tend to focus on what is “wrong,” rather than ... Read More

What Is Healthy Poop?

Healthy pooping patterns are an important window into digestive health, hydration status, nervous-system balance, and even gut microbial function. One of the most widely used tools for describing stool form is the Bristol Stool Scale, which categorizes poop into seven ... Read More

If Autism Is Medical and Can Be Reversed, Don’t We Have a Moral Obligation to Try?

This article can also be found on Dr. Gator's Substack here. Documenting Hope has just published another peer-reviewed case report in the medical literature showing full reversal of autism in a child. The real question is no longer whether this ... Read More

Bridging the Gaps in Autism Care: Thoughts From an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)

by Olivia Chappell RBT Does ABA Address Root Causes? From my personal experience working directly with young children with autism in an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) setting, I have had a unique vantage point into both the strengths and the ... Read More