Mitochondrial Dysfunction
A red flag for mitochondrial dysfunction is when a child has more than three organ systems with problems or when a typical disease exhibits atypical qualities.
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The Importance of Whole-Systems Biology in Children’s Health
What Is Whole-Systems Biology? Children’s bodies are dynamic and rapidly developing, with their physical, mental, and emotional systems evolving simultaneously. When a child develops a chronic health condition, a whole-systems biology perspective can help to: Identify Root Causes Symptoms in ... Read More
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
How Nutrition Affects Hypotonia
In this blog post, nutritionist Kelly Dorfman explains how certain mitochondria-boosting supplements can help with hyptonia. Hypotonia Common in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders Many children with developmental delays have low muscle tone, or hypotonia, because external factors that impact the ... Read More
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Symptoms of Mitochondrial Dysfunction The following symptoms may indicate that your child has mitochondrial dysfunction or a problem in energy production: Large motor delays Failure to thrive, growth delays Low muscle tone Extreme fatigue Inability to regulate temperature Autistic symptoms ... Read More
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Autism
Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND writes about nutritional interventions for children with mitochondrial dysfunction and autism. Mitochondrial dysfunction and autism often go hand in hand. William is a six year old with an autism diagnosis. He made encouraging initial gains with ... Read More
Does Mitochondrial Dysfunction Finally Connect the Diverse Medical Symptoms We Now See in Children With Various Health Problems?
by Alyssa Davi, Parent Advocate What Is Mitochondrial Dysfunction? What is mitochondrial dysfunction and why may it be important to a child with: Developmental delays Low muscle tone Gastrointestinal problems Seizures Feeding problems Failure to gain weight Autism Diabetes Neuropsychiatric ... Read More
Autism Causes
What Is Autism? Autism is a term used to describe a spectrum of disorders that are characterized by abnormalities in communication, socialization and behavior. Autism is still believed by many to be a psychiatric or behavioral disorder--a disorder whose origin ... Read More
Mitochondrial Dysfunction Stories
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
Eric: Chronic Constipation
My four year old son, Eric was terribly constipated. He would go for several days without a bowel movement, and when he did finally go, he would sit on the toilet for what seemed like hours, straining. He seemed to ... Read More
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