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
Using Lab Tests and Assessments to Uncover Root Causes in Children’s Health
When a child is struggling with health or developmental challenges, addressing symptoms alone may not provide lasting relief. To promote true healing and development, it’s important to look for root causes—underlying imbalances in the body that may be contributing to ... Read More
What Is Causing the Autism Epidemic?
During an April 10, 2025 Presidential Cabinet meeting, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. indicated that “By September we will know what has caused the autism epidemic.” “And we’ll be able to eliminate those exposures,” Kennedy asserted ... Read More
Biomedical and Physiological Imbalances Commonly Seen in Autism
Biomedical and Physiological Imbalances Commonly Seen in Autism Autism is a subjective diagnostic label that covers a cluster of symptoms or stereotypical behaviors. While conventional medicine often describes autism as a predominately genetic condition that results in a set of ... Read More
The Importance of Whole-Systems Biology in Children’s Health
What Is Whole-Systems Biology? Children’s bodies are dynamic and rapidly developing, with their physical, mental, and emotional systems evolving simultaneously. When a child develops a chronic health condition, a whole-systems biology perspective can help to: Identify Root Causes: Symptoms in one ... Read More
Neuralli, the Psychobiotic
In this blog post, Teresa Badillo explains why psychobiotics, which have the potential to regulate many of the neurotransmitters that affect emotions and mental-health functioning, may be helpful for those with mood disorders. How often do we hear parents express ... Read More
Exploring the Link Between Prevotella, Mold and Autism
The gut microbiome plays a significant role in our overall health and well-being. Emerging research (see Sources & References, below) has begun to uncover profound connections between gut dysbiosis—an imbalance in our gut flora—and various health conditions, including autism. Recent ... Read More
Resilient Children
The one job that remains steadfast, consistent and still in existence is being a parent. Every generation feels the same pressure of not really knowing exactly what they are doing no matter how many books have been written on the ... Read More
Resilience from a Biomedical Perspective
What Is Resilience from a Biomedical Perspective? In understanding how to cultivate resilience, it is helpful to understand the connections between the body's internal systems and external stressors. Resilience is not merely a psychological attribute but a complex interplay of ... Read More
Gut Health & Microbiome Stories
Avery: Sensory Processing Disorder, OCD, Eczema, Allergies
My oldest daughter, Avery (not her real name), began to show signs of gut dysbiosis shortly after birth. About a week after she was born, Avery developed oral thrush (overgrowth of Candida in the mouth, a sign of gut dysbiosis) ... Read More
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