Up to half of people with anorexia nervosa also meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis. According to research conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, the place where I began …
Kryptopyrrole Testing: Identifying Functional Nutrient Loss in mental health disorders.
Among individuals who present with persistent psychological and neurological complaints standard diagnostic investigations can yield inconclusive or normal results. In such instances, functional testing can reveal biochemical irregularities that are …
Nutrients for Speech and language development.
Speech development is a complex neurological process that depends on the right nutrients to support brain function, neural connections, and neurotransmitter production. Ensuring optimal nutrition during critical developmental stages can …
Autism: Why will my child only eat certain foods?
Selective eating and autism. It is not unusual to find children with selective eating habits and it is very common in children with autism. Restricting food intake to a limited …
Key signs of phenol sensitivity in children.
Regresses after eating Eats lots of high phenol or salicylate foods ie grapes, apples or apple juices Aggressive, easily angered or injures self Red ear or red cheeks Sweating during …
Are you ready for the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) Intro Diet?
If you’ve heard of Gut and Psychology Syndrome (Gaps), then you’ve probably heard about the Introduction Diet. Despite what the name suggests the Introduction Diet is not always the right …
What is Gut and Psychology Syndrome?
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) is a nutritional protocol initially created to help people with autism, depression, mental illness and auto immune disorders. GAPSÂ was devised by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride …
The 5 biggest GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet mistakes.
When people read success stories about those that have use the GAPS protocol to improve their mental and physical health, it’s easy to get excited and jump straight in. I …
Quick guide: Understanding your child’s fussy eating.
When a child refuses to to eat or will only eat a limited selection of foods they are usually labelled ‘fussy’. There are three main reasons that a child is …
Autism: A microbe for improved social connection.
Gut feeling. Probiotics are a common supplement used to strengthen the microbiome. We know that a healthy microbiome can have a positive influence on behaviour and well-being. We also know …
