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Chia Seed Jam

Did you know that free glutamate (aka MSG) can often be found in some of healthier food options, like jam? It is often found in higher levels in additives like citric acid, pectin, natural flavors, etc.  Not to mention, many conventional jam options are loaded with other inflammatory additives like high fructose corn syrup.   Looking for a quick clean store-bought option? Take a look at this post, where I compare two store-bought options.   Ingredients 10 oz. frozen berries 3 tbsp. water 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1-2 tbsp. sweetener of choice (honey best, maple syrup if [...]

Chia Seed Jam2020-03-05T12:12:42-05:00

Why Are More Males Affected With Autism?

While there are many theories on this, I found the glutamate and immune activation connection to be the most interesting. Often you will hear children with autism have experienced some sort of trauma (prematurity, stroke, etc.) or substantial changes to immune function, leading to immune activation (vaccines, illness, and it is now linked that mothers immune activation can trigger immune activation within the fetus, and so on) that parents believe may have triggered or caused their autism. Both trauma and immune activation cause an increase in glutamate.  “It was initially thought that autistic children had fewer glutamate [...]

Why Are More Males Affected With Autism?2019-04-07T21:38:39-04:00

Histamine Intolerance (Eczema, Allergies & MCAD)

This information is here to help support you if you struggle with histamine intolerance or mast cell activation. Not everyone will necessarily need to implement these changes. Early on, our son's eczema drastically increased while working with our integrative pediatrician on dietary changes and incorporating a handful of supplements (which we’ve since discontinued). What were once small little dime-sized rough spots on his skin grew into an angry head-to-toe rash covering most of his body.  Assuming it was something his skin was coming into contact with, I overhauled household items he was frequently exposed to – [...]

Histamine Intolerance (Eczema, Allergies & MCAD)2024-08-24T07:54:17-04:00

Phenols & Salicylates

This information is here to help support you if you struggle with phenol or salicylate intolerance. Not everyone will necessarily need to implement these changes. Phenols (salicylates are a type of phenol) are chemical compounds naturally found in foods. Typically the brighter/more colorful the food, the higher in phenols. Some Foods/Herbs Highest in Phenols & Salicylate Food coloring/dyes Apricots Dates Cherries Berries Bananas Soy Buckwheat Symptoms Associated with Phenols & Salicylate overly giggly red ears or flushed cheeks aggression defiance irritability night waking tics emotional dark circles under the eyes hyperactivity Testing Phenol Sulfotransferase Deficiency (PST) which [...]

Phenols & Salicylates2024-08-23T21:18:40-04:00

Oxalates

This information is here to help support you if you struggle with an oxalate intolerance. Not everyone will necessarily need to implement these changes. Oxalate (Oxalic Acid) is a molecule widely found in plants but can also be found in the human body- either as a result of dietary sources or endogenous production.  Like glutamate, and when in excess, oxalates can be problematic and contribute to a long list of health issues. Some Foods/Herbs Highest in Oxalate Parsley Sorrel Lambs Quarters Spinach Rhubarb Beets Potatoes (including chips/french fries) Nuts (including nut butters & many grain-free flours) Okra [...]

Oxalates2023-04-29T17:02:29-04:00

A Story of Hope with REID: Overcoming Apraxia

We occasionally get letters or comments from parents that have seen improvements in health with REID. To help provide hope to so many still in the trenches, I’ve decided to make more of an effort to share some these comments (with their permission, of course). Many of us don’t have it all figured out, but we cling to the hope and words of progress. Everyone’s journey is different, diet changes may not reap huge changes for all, but it is absolutely helping some. Like this family, glutamate and the REID diet have been a huge piece to [...]

A Story of Hope with REID: Overcoming Apraxia2019-09-29T17:10:37-04:00

A Story of Hope with REID: “This Program Has Given My Son More In Just A Few Months Then Years Of Therapies”

We occasionally get letters or comments from parents that have seen improvements in health with REID. To help provide hope to so many still in the trenches, I’ve decided to make more of an effort to share some these comments (with their permission, of course). Many of us don’t have it all figured out, but we cling to the hope and words of progress. Everyone’s journey is different, diet changes may not reap huge changes for all, but it is absolutely helping some. Like this family, glutamate and the REID diet have been a huge piece to [...]

A Story of Hope with REID: “This Program Has Given My Son More In Just A Few Months Then Years Of Therapies”2019-09-29T17:11:02-04:00

A Story of Hope with REID: “She Didn’t Test as Having Autism or Speech Delay”

We occasionally get letters or comments from parents that have seen improvements in health with REID. To help provide hope to so many still in the trenches, I’ve decided to make more of an effort to share some these comments (with their permission, of course). Many of us don’t have it all figured out, but we cling to the hope and words of progress. Everyone’s journey is different, diet changes may not reap huge changes for all, but it is absolutely helping some. Like this family, glutamate and the REID diet have been a huge piece to [...]

A Story of Hope with REID: “She Didn’t Test as Having Autism or Speech Delay”2019-09-29T17:11:31-04:00

A Story of Hope with REID: Overcoming Autism Symptoms at the Age of 23

We occasionally get letters or comments from parents that have seen improvements in health with REID. To help provide hope to so many still in the trenches, I’ve decided to make more of an effort to share some these comments (with their permission, of course). Many of us don’t have it all figured out, but we cling to the hope and words of progress. Everyone’s journey is different, diet changes may not reap huge changes for all, but it is absolutely helping some. Like this family, glutamate and the REID diet have been a huge piece to [...]

A Story of Hope with REID: Overcoming Autism Symptoms at the Age of 232019-09-29T17:12:03-04:00

A Story of Hope with REID: Attention, Sensory & Speech

We occasionally get letters or comments from parents that have seen improvements in health with REID. To help provide hope to so many still in the trenches, I’ve decided to make more of an effort to share some these comments (with their permission, of course). Many of us don’t have it all figured out, but we cling to the hope and words of progress. Everyone’s journey is different, diet changes may not reap huge changes for all, but it is absolutely helping some. Like this family, glutamate and the REID diet have been a huge piece to [...]

A Story of Hope with REID: Attention, Sensory & Speech2019-09-29T17:12:41-04:00
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I am a clinician that also engages in research. I work alongside HOHM Foundation Office of Research. All research conducted by HOHM Foundation Office of Research involving human subjects is undertaken according to human research protocols and is formally approved by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Research Ethics Board. Clients/patients may consent to have the anonymized clinical information from their case used for research purposes. I protect clients’/patients’ rights to privacy by withholding names and all other identifying information. Clients/patients have the right to give or withdraw consent to have case information used for research purposes at any time. By consenting, clients/patients do not waive any rights to legal recourse in the event of research-related harm (TCPS2-2022, article 3.2 (k)). If you have any inquiries about this research or would like to withdraw your consent, please contact HOHM Foundation Office of Research at [email protected].


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