One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is how to test for food sensitivities. Many of my clients (both kids and adults) experience physical as well as mental/emotional symptoms that they suspect may be linked to foods they’re eating. Of course, they want to know which foods might be triggering their symptoms. Food sensitivities […]
Feeling stressed? Are you getting enough magnesium? Read on to learn more about the stress-magnesium connection. The stress-magnesium connection Stress has a significant negative effect on our body’s nutrient stores. Our natural stress response rapidly depletes existing nutrient levels and can also prevent the body from absorbing essential nutrients. This is a big part of […]
Ten years ago, my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He has made tremendous progress over the past decade, in large part due to holistic, nutrition-based therapies. The knowledge base on autism and other neurodevelopmental, learning, and behavioral conditions has advanced significantly during that time as well. One area of […]
Most of us have experienced unpleasant symptoms after a meal. When we’ve eaten too much or too quickly, some bloating and stomach pain is not unusual. However, when discomfort after meals becomes a regular occurrence, that’s often a sign of a food sensitivity. And digestive discomfort is just one of many signs. What are food […]
There’s no shortage of advice on nutrition and health. In the few minutes I spent on social media before settling in to write this post, I came across articles informing me about what to eat, which supplements “everyone must take” (there’s no such thing) and garlic as a superfood (I actually agree with this and […]
In this post, we’ll explore the relationship between nutrition and mental health, with references to the latest research. But first, I’d like to share the very personal experience that opened my eyes to this connection. Ten years ago, my son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. After processing and absorbing that news for a few days, […]