Celiac Disease: A New Nonprofit and Book
Caryn Talty Editor: After Caryn Talty learned that her young son’s frequent illness, symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder, and tics were due to celiac disease she determined first to heal him, and second to help […]
How We Lost our Son to PANDAS and Brought Him “Home” Again
By Ian’s mother, Nancy After our son had spent a few exceptionally stressful days in 1st grade, my husband and I noticed his little hands were red and raw. A quick phone consult with his […]
Altered Expression of Genes in Autism
Study finds that children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms have altered expression of genes involved in digestion. These changes may also affect the mix of bacteria present in the digestive tract Researchers at the Center for […]
8 Nutritional Supplements as Effective as Ritalin for ADHD (Premium)
Research suggests that nutritional supplements can work as effectively as Ritalin for ADHD. This evidence supports the growing consensus that many of the underlying causes of ADHD brain chemistry imbalances are factors such as lead […]
Tackling a Moldy Washing Machine!
Mold can cause so many health problems that I decided to investigate my own home. While on my own “mold safari” I hit all the key places mentioned in my article “Mold Hide and Seek” and […]
ADHD Linked to the Western Diet
Research now confirms what our Latitudes.org readers have known all along – that diet can impact brain function. The study results were published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. This research is an important step […]
Ear Infections: The Overlooked Food Connection
Pediatricians see more children because of middle ear problems than any other health issue. The condition, otitis media, and can occur with or without “effusion” (OME). In a case of OME, fluid in the ear […]
Dealing with Misguided Advice for Tourette Syndrome
I received a compelling letter from the mother of a child with Tourette syndrome. It reminded me of what usually happens when parents see physicians regarding this disorder. Typically, families are told (often in front of […]
Digestive Enzymes for Food Intolerance and Allergy
Editor: When researchers suggested that autism was linked to imbalances in the gut, the findings were met with fierce opposition. Yet, as physicians and parents began to correct problems in the digestive tract, positive results were […]
Autism, Allergy, Chemicals, and Recommendations (Premium)
Suspicions are growing among scientists that autism is linked to exposure to chemicals in the prenatal environment. Many environmental chemicals have the potential to cause injury to the developing brain and to produce neurodevelopmental disorders. […]