As a functional medicine practitioner, I’m often asked to give my thoughts on what causes autism, and what its symptoms and early signs are. Inevitably, the next question is, “What’s the best way to approach autism treatment?” While there are now many treatment options, they’re not all created equal. A complex and multi-faceted approach can yield better results than behavioral …
Early Signs of Autism: How & Why Early Diagnosis Matters
Early Signs of Autism: How & Why Early Diagnosis Matters Autism spectrum disorder is often thought of as a behavioral and mental health issue. This traditional approach, in one end, helps to identify a wide spectrum of behaviors. On the other end, it is an oversimplification of the many differences in the neurological presentation of children in the autistic spectrum …
What Causes Autism? 6 Possible Triggers + Common Comorbid Conditions
It’s no secret that the frequency of autism diagnosis has increased dramatically since the 1980s. The most recent CDC report indicates one in every 59 children is diagnosed with autism, which shows a 15% increase from the report before. Boys are much more likely to be diagnosed than girls, and the statistic varies by location. As American autism rates rise …
Microbiome Rebalancing: Listen to what your gut is telling you
It would be inappropriate to describe the human body without considering the 300,000,000,000 bacteria (collectively defined as microbiome) gladly living inside us. In fact, they express ~100 fold more genes that the human genome. The microbiome is inherited from the mother, is extremely dynamic and changes from individual to individual and within the same individual over time. The diversity of …