Toxicity

Environmental toxicity can cause neurological, immune, sensory and nervous system damage and is a root cause of children’s chronic health conditions.

Toxicity Articles

What Is Autism, Really?

What Is Autism, Really?

Autism is a term that is reasonably new in the modern lexicon. While the term autism was first coined in 1912, a neurological presentation that has similar characteristics to what we call autism has likely been around for a very ... Read More
Acetaminophen and The Autism Connection

Acetaminophen and The Autism Connection

Acetaminophen is the generic name for Tylenol, and it is also known as paracetemol in countries outside of the United States. Parents, doctors and researchers have been questioning its potential link to autism and ADHD for decades. In this blog ... Read More
How to Reduce Inflammation Without NSAIDs

How to Reduce Inflammation Without NSAIDs

The current treatment protocol for inflammation in PANS/PANDAS and autism is an anti-inflammatory such as Motrin, Aleve, Tylenol or Ibuprofen. These NSAIDs effectively reduce inflammation, brain-swelling and pain in a relatively short period of time. However, PANS/PANDAS is not like ... Read More
Home Inventory

Home Inventory

In order to assess any child’s “total load,” it is critical to perform an inventory of products and materials in the home. Josie Nelson, Programs Director, and Beth Lambert, Executive Director, performed a Home Inventory for Ty’s family, cataloging what ... Read More
What’s in Your Water (and Air and Soil…)? FLIGHT™ Study Environmental Assessments

What’s in Your Water (and Air and Soil…)? FLIGHT™ Study Environmental Assessments

As part of the FLIGHT™ Study, each family is visited by certified industrial hygienists or environmental consultants to identify any potential environmental and health hazards in and around their home. Soil Testing A soil sample and a water sample are ... Read More
Study: Many Small Stressors Add up to Cause Big Health Problems

Study: Many Small Stressors Add up to Cause Big Health Problems

The CHIRP™ Study In 2018, Documenting Hope opened enrollment for the CHIRP™ Study which features the most comprehensive pediatric survey of children’s health, growth and development in the context of the modern world – a place with innumerable toxic and ... Read More
Anesthesia and Autism

Anesthesia and Autism

Parent advocate Alyssa Davi explains the risks of anesthesia and autism in this article. Why Some Types of Anesthesia Can Be Harmful The purpose of this article is to highlight the medical issues surrounding anesthesia and autism so parents are ... Read More
Neurotransmitter Imbalances

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

Toxicity Webinars

How Modern Living ​Can Help or Hurt Your Child with Chris D'Adamo PhD
Rising Autism Rates: Why and What You Can Do
What's Making Our Children Sick? with Michelle Perro MD

Toxicity Stories

Marilee and Douglas: Overcoming Kidney Failure and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Marilee and Douglas: Overcoming Kidney Failure and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

This story is used with permission from Marilee Nelson, the founder of Branch Basics. Perspective and Awareness: What I Wish I Had Known Years Ago Perspective on any topic is based on an understanding of the available information that pertains ... Read More
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
Tony: Recovery from PDD-NOS/Autism with Homotoxicology

Tony: Healing from PDD-NOS/Autism with Homotoxicology

Where to begin on this eight-year journey… Regression at 17 Months My son had a developmental regression at 17 months old and as a new mother, I heard a lot of “you’re crazy” talk from family and friends, but I ... Read More
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Toxicity Books

The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: Integrating Deep Nutrition, the Ketogenic Diet, and Nontoxic Bio-Individualized Therapies
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics
Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health
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