Mother’s Auto-antibodies: Indicator for Autism and ADHD

Autism

Research Study looks at Mother’s Auto-antibodies to determine indicators for autism and ADHD

by Frank J. Granett R.ph.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) afflicts approximately 1 in 88 children and is a primary contributor to America’s Epidemic: The Childhood Behavioral Health Crisis as described in the book Over Medicating Our Youth.  Over 12 million children and young adults consume powerful ADHD stimulant and psychiatric medications representing a consumption rate 3x times the world’s children combined.  The cumulative autism and ADHD diagnosis in young children presents difficult challenges for millions of families across the United States.

Infographic: Effective Forms of Weight Loss

 

Infographic Effective Weightloss

Most Effective Forms of Weight Loss

As parents are booking family vacations, planning beach days or BBQs and (mentally) prepping for the start of their child’s summer vacation from school, it can be difficult to get the kids involved in a healthy summer regimen. Although you may want to forego all snacking or keep the kids outside and moving, getting healthy as a family means changing up lifestyles together, as a family. Our experts at nationally recognized Pritikin Longevity Center ( www.pritikin.com)have found that the most effective way to lose weight is to undergo a complete and gradual lifestyle change, cleaning up sleep habits, food choices and getting outside to move.

What you Need to Know About Autism

Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month – What You Need to Know

by Jennifer Morrison, Ph.D.

Pediatric Neuropsychologist-Our Children’s House at Baylor

Over the past decade, awareness of autism has reached a fever pitch. Although this awareness is needed, it can bring with it much confusion—especially for the parents of young children who are constantly exposed to media coverage and new research studies about the condition. So how can parents process this information without becoming alarmed or overly concerned? Or more importantly, if their child is diagnosed with Autism, where can they turn for help?