selenatics

It’s surprising how long artificial dyes have stayed in school foods, considering the growing body of research linking some of them to behavioral and health issues in children. Even if it’s just one state for now, setting this kind of precedent could encourage others to take a closer look at what’s being served to kids every day.

Yeah, my cousin had something like that too. Same sound over and over all day, unless he was talking or singing. It drove everyone a bit crazy, but he couldn’t help it. Sometimes doing stuff he liked helped calm it a little.

My nephew was diagnosed around age 7, and while the journey wasn’t quick or simple, he’s doing well now, back in school, social again, and managing without constant interventions. It took about a year and a half of ups and downs, with a combination of antibiotics, dietary changes, and a few lifestyle adjustments.