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April - May 2008

Understanding Digestive Enzymes
By Devin Houston, Ph.D.
Enzymes are the workhorses of the gastrointestinal tract. They perform the actual work of breaking down foods into their basic molecular units. This then allows the body to use these “raw materials” to build muscles and nerves; synthesize hormones, neurotransmitters, and antibodies; as well as to construct complex systems designed to detoxify and ...

Saccromyces Boulardii - The “Good” Yeast
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
With yeast overgrowth being such an issue in so many kids on the autistic-spectrum, it seems ironic that giving them a source of yeast could be a good thing. Saccromyces Boulardii (SB), however, is a valuable treatment for yeast overgrowth as well as other issues such as diarrhea, infectious organisms in the gut and inflammatory ...

Product Spotlight 
New A&I Chewables

By Nicola McFadzean N.D.
As much as we love the longer warmer days of spring, it definitely is a time of sniffing and sneezing and itchy eyes for those suffering from allergies. A&I formula has always been a great tool to help subdue that inflammatory response without the need for medications...

Recipe of the Month:
Sugar-Free Lemonade
By Lori Knowles
Ingredients:
• 2 tsp. Santa Cruz 100% Organic Lemon Juice
• 8 oz. purified water
• 4 drops SweetLeaf SteviaClear ...


December 2007- January 2008

Natural Approaches to Colds and Flu
-preventive measures,treatment options-

By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.

It is possible to keep your whole family well this winter! Although colds and flu are more common in the winter months, there are some great natural remedies that can help prevent infections, and lessen ...



Natural Treatments for Ear Infections
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
Eighty percent of children have at least one ear infection during their first five years. A child suspected of having an ear infection should be examined by a physician. Ear infections usually occur following a cold, when the eustachian tube (a structure that allows for the equalization of the ...


Recipe of the Month:
GF Ginger Citrus Cookies
Ingredients:
• 150 G. Coconut oil org.cold pressed
• ½ cup Packed brown sugar
• 1 cup Raw cane sugar
• 2 ea Egg
..

August - September, 2007

The Importance of Mineral Supplementation
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
Whether deficiency of essential minerals is a causative or compounding factor in autism, the fact is that most kids on the spectrum have a greater need for mineral supplementation. In my work with autistic kids, there are a few key minerals that I commonly see an increased need for. These include calcium, magnesium, zinc...


Product Spotlight 
Lithium Supplementation in Autism

By William Shaw, PhD.
There are many different types of EFA’s. Some contain EPA and DHA, some contain DHA only, some have alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) also. There are liquids, gelcaps and chewables. How do you know which one is best for your child? First, you can rest assured that...

Recipe of the Month:
Dari-Free Ice Cream
(for ice cream makers)
Ingredients: You will need:
- 8 oz water
- 1/3 cup dry Dari-Free (original or chocolate)
- 1/3 cup sugar...

May - June, 2007

Test Highlight: Essential Fatty Acid Profile
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
The Great Plains Laboratory, offers serum testing for essential fatty acids. This is a useful test to assess the levels of various essential fatty acids, both the “good” fats and the less desirable ones such as arachidonic acid. The test covers omegas-3, 6, and 9 plus saturated fats, giving a comprehensive reflection of EFA levels in the body...


Product Spotlight 
A review of New Beginnings’ EFA products

By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
There are many different types of EFA’s. Some contain EPA and DHA, some contain DHA only, some have alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) also. There are liquids, gelcaps and chewables. How do you know which one is best for your child? First, you can rest assured that New...

Essential Fatty Acids:
Critical Nutrients in Autistic Spectrum Disorders

By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
Increasing evidence suggests that essential fatty acids (EFA’s), which are critical nutrients for the brain, may be especially important for children suffering from developmental disorders like autism. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are needed for healthy brain...

Recipe of the Month: Protein Waffles
This recipe for GFCF waffles has a good amount of protein and is sugar-free!!

Ingredients: You will need:
- 1/3 cup Brown Rice Protein
- 1/3 cup brown rice flour
- 2/3 cup white rice flour

January - February, 2007

The Benefits of Antioxidant Supplementation in ADHD and Autistic-Spectrum Disorders
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
Most people have heard of antioxidants, but many do not truly understand what they do, or indeed realize their importance.  Antioxidants serve to counter oxidative stress within our bodies.  Oxidative stress occurs when there is an excess of free radicals...

Product Spotlight 
Pycnogenol: Nature’s Great Antioxidant

By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
Recent research has reinforced the benefit of Pine Bark Extract in autistic children. Pine Bark Extracts are high in proanthocyanidins, which are known to be 50 times more potent than Vitamin E and 20 times stronger than Vitamin C. They are one of the few...

Recipe of the Month: Corn Dogs a' la Jeff
Recipe donated by Lisa Ackerman
Ingredients: You will need:
- Applegate Farms hot dogs
- 3/4 cup corn flour
- 3 TBLS corn starch
- 1 egg (you can leave the egg out if needed...

November - December, 2006

What Does Yeast Look Like In Your Child?
By Lori Knowles
When my son Daniel was diagnosed with Autism in October 2000, I knew from the Organic Acid (OAT) and Comprehensive Stool Analysis that yeast was a big problem for him.  We had already started on the gluten/casein-free diet and had already seen big improvements with receptive and expressive language...

Outsmarting Yeast
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
With overgrowth of yeast being such a prominent part of the issues we see in autistic spectrum disorders, we must work towards maximizing the benefits of our treatments to keep this problem in check.  I estimate approximately 80% of the children I treat have significant yeast overgrowth, based on both organic acid…

Product Spotlight:  VSL#3
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.
VSL#3 is the newest addition to New Beginnings Nutritionals’ product line, and by far the most potent.  Containing no fewer than 450 billion live lactic acid bacteria per sachet, VSL#3 may be an important treatment option for kids that need intensive recolonization of their healthy flora.  It can be used as an...

Recipe of the Month:
Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

(excellent Mayonnaise too)
By Lori Knowles

Ingredients:
½ cup hulled sunflower seeds
1 Tablespoon arrowroot or potato starch

September - October, 2006

Getting Children to Take Supplements
By Lori Knowles

Starting nutritional supplement therapy with children can be very stressful for parents.  Children with developmental disabilities (such as ADD/HD, Autism, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, etc) May be required by physicians to take anywhere from 6 to 20 different nutritional supplements each day ...

Product Spotlight:  Epsom Salts Cream
By Nicola McFadzean, N.D.

Many parents of ASD kids have discovered the benefits of magnesium sulfate, both for its calming properties, as well as its ability to support detoxification.  It is well known as Epsom Salts, and is usually added to the bathwater that the child will soak ...


Recipe of the Month:
Gluten Free, Casein Free, Yeast Free & Sugar Free Bread
Ingredients:
½ cup of white rice flour
(garfava, garbanzo, buckwheat, quiona or amaranth will work)
½ cup of tapioca starch
½ cup of potato starch (arrowroot will work) ...


 


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