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
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
Fecal Transplant (Microbiota Transplant Therapy)
Fecal Transplants: A Promising Treatment for Gut Health Fecal transplants, also known as fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) and microbiota transfer therapy (MTT), have emerged as a promising treatment for various health conditions such as autism related to gut-microbiome imbalances. This ... Read More
Oral Microbiome
Most of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal system. Therefore, the mouth is the main entry point to the immune system, and the health of the mouth plays an important part in the health of the rest of the ... Read More
Neurotransmitter Imbalances Main Info Page
What Are Neurotransmitter Imbalances? Neurotransmitter imbalances are common in mood and behavior disorders such as: Bipolar disorder Depression Anxiety Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pyrrole disorder Eating disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ADHD/ADD Schizophrenia Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Addictive behaviors Many ... Read More
Elimination Diet
Why Implement an Elimination Diet? An elimination diet is one of the cornerstones of improving your child's health, mood and behavior. Children with chronic health conditions typically have undetected food sensitivities and intolerances, known as IgA and IgG reactions. These ... Read More
Why Is Digestion Important?
In this blog post, nutritionist Kelly Dorfman writes that understanding the process of digestion is necessary before understanding what goes wrong in children with chronic disorders such as autism, ADHD, allergies and asthma. What Is Digestion? Digestion starts in the ... Read More
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