Immune System

What Is the Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is the body’s uni-directional transport network that moves dead cells and other waste products from the tissues to the veins just before they reconnect with the heart. The lymphatic system begins with ... Read More

What Is the Gut-Brain-Immune Axis? Abnormal neurological functioning of children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and Sensory Processing Disorder now takes on a whole new meaning in light of recent research on the gut-brain-immune axis, which ... Read More

The immune system is the human body’s first line of defense that protects against viruses, bacteria, foreign invaders and toxicants, both natural and synthetic. When a person’s immune system is strong and healthy, it regulates normal growth and development and ... Read More

Learn about keeping children well in this informative page from Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, author of Cure Your Child with Food: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Childhood Ailments. Keep an Eye Out for Symptoms My daughter’s friend came to ... Read More

What Is Leaky Gut? Many children with developmental delays, allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions or other chronic illnesses have what is known colloquially as a "leaky gut," or intestinal hyperpermeability. The lining of the digestive system is a selective screen. It ... Read More

Jin Shin Jyutsu® brings health and harmony to body, mind and spirit, enhancing our body’s natural ability to heal. Origins Of Jin Shin Jyutsu Jin Shin Jyutsu, a physio-philosophy, is an ancient art of harmonizing the flow of life energy ... Read More

Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND walks us through her thought process on the subject of tonsils removal. A study from 2015 showed that tonsils removal (adenotonsillectomy) resulted in a significant decrease in the severity of ADHD symptoms such as oppositional behavior, ... Read More

In this blog post, Maria Rickert Hong explains the importance of soil microbes to our gut microbiome and health. Why Are Soil Microbes Important? Kids who live and work on farms have far less allergies, asthma and autoimmune disorders. Researchers ... Read More