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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
In intradermal testing, a small amount of a very diluted antigen solution (i.e., a pollen, dust, food) is injected just under the skin, forming a “wheal.” The body’s response to this antigen is carefully measured. Subcutaneous immunotherapy in this article refers to the use of specialized injections to “neutralize” the allergic reaction.
One of the biggest challenges of a rotation diet is finding alternatives to common items such as wheat and rice. Amaranth is related to pigweed and careless weed, common inhalant allergens. Patients with pollen sensitivities […]
An important food allergy connection Editor: A deficiency in immune function has recently been linked to tic disorders and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). New research from Yale University School of Medicine found low levels of immunoglobulin […]