Allergies in Autism and Why It’s Important to Test Your Child for Them

KEY TAKEAWAY: Because allergies can cause stress, pain, discomfort, and sleep deprivation, they can also contribute to irritability, hyperactivity, and otherwise aggravate the behavioural symptoms in autistic children.[1] “Practicing physicians should be aware of the potential impact of allergic diseases on behavioral symptoms and cognitive activity in ASD children.” Jyonouchi, H., 2010. Autism spectrum disorders […]

COVID-19: To Test or Not to Test?

I can now run an at-home stool-collection test for my clients that measures levels of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. While this test is a great response to a market need from a highly reputable lab (Diagnostic Solutions Lab), I would argue that very few people, if any, would need to run it. Why? […]

Testing for Gut Pathogens 101

Harmful organism (pathogens) in the gut are linked to a myriad of health problems. But, like many of the health issues I help my clients investigate and address, pathogenic infections or overgrowths can remain hidden for many years. All the while causing you distress. In this brief article, I’ll go over: How Pathogens Harm You […]