Zinc

Deficiency of zinc, a common mineral, can lead to picky eating, a less-robust immune system, and issues with the senses of taste and smell.

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Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

Gluten has become a major topic of discussion in the world of pediatric health, often at the center of conversations about digestion, allergies, and chronic health issues. Many families find themselves confused by terms like "celiac disease," "wheat allergy," and ... Read More
Addressing the Root Causes of Picky Eating

Addressing the Root Causes of Picky Eating

Many children with developmental differences, sensory processing challenges, or chronic health concerns also struggle with picky eating. When this kind of eating pattern is persistent, intense, or limiting, it’s usually not just about strong food preferences, it’s a symptom of ... Read More
Autism and Picky Eating

Autism and Picky Eating

What Distinguishes Developmentally Appropriate Picky Eating from Pediatric Feeding Disorders? Every parent knows that mealtimes with young children can present challenges. Refusals to eat certain foods, complaints about textures, and demands for favorite meals are often chalked up to “picky ... Read More
Using Lab Tests and Assessments to Uncover Root Causes in Children’s Health

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
Biomedical and Physiological Imbalances Commonly Seen in Autism

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
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
child with kryptopyroluria and spinach

Kryptopyrroluria (Pyrrole Disorder / Pyroluria) Main Info Page

What Is Kryptopyrroluria? Kryptopyrroluria (KPU) is a condition in which zinc and pyridoxine (vitamin B6) are excreted in high amounts into the urine. Elevated kryptopyrroles (HPL) are found in the urine due to abnormality in the synthesis of heme (hemoglobin) ... Read More
Healing the Gut

Healing the Gut

Healing the gut begins with Hippocrates' concept of “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates, the Greek physician in 400 BC, also stated: “All diseases begin in the gut”. The concept has definitely been around for ... Read More

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Help for a Picky Eater with Kelly Dorfman MS LND

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