Nutrition Basics
What does it mean to eat “clean”? Why should a clean and nourishing diet be the cornerstone of any healing program? Learn more about nutrition basics, digestion, and the role food plays in improving symptoms of chronic health conditions. For more in-depth information about specific supplements and therapeutic diets, please refer to the Functional Nutrition category in the Therapies & Supports section.
Nutrition Basics Articles
What Is Good Food?
To answer the question what is good food, good food consists mostly of organic whole foods that are uncontaminated and free of additives and preservatives. Good Food Is GMO-Free Today, 60-70% of processed foods contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Genetically ... Read More
Why Diet Matters
Perhaps you want to know why diet matters. It's because food is foundational to healing. Starting a healing diet is a critical first step on the road to recovery. Basic Guidelines As Michael Pollan wrote in Food Rules: "Eat food ... Read More
Water Is Essential
Water is essential for all body systems to operate smoothly and should be the main source for hydration, but all water is not the same. There are ways to make healthier choices in the water that you drink. Avoid Lead ... Read More
Piracetam: A Powerful Learning Tool for Learning Disabilities and Dyspraxia
Kelly Dorfman, MS, LDN discusses how piracetam can help with ADHD and learning disabilities. Rosie had multiple learning and language disabilities related to a seizure disorder that had resisted medical treatment. "The little men in my head make the lights ... Read More
Sugar Addiction
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, offers a plan for breaking your child's sugar addiction. What Is Sugar Addiction? Sam will eat as many cookies as I give him but won't touch regular meals.” “Erin is such a ... Read More
Glutathione and Autism
Kelly Dorfman MS, LND explains the impact of the antioxidant glutathione on autism. Glutathione and autism made headlines a while ago with the publication of a research study led by Dr. S. Jill James showing that children with autism have ... Read More
Improving Cognitive Function Through Supplementation
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND discusses DMAE, carnosine and piracetam for improving cognitive function in children with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities. Convincing evidence shows that certain substances can improve specific aspects of thinking. Here are three ... Read More
Nutrient Therapy for Autism
In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND, discusses nutrient therapy such as metallothione. What Causes Autism? Every day we hear a new theory about the cause of autism. First it was “refrigerator mothers,” then sulphotransferase deficiency or DPP4 enzyme ... Read More
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