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09/25/2025

Autism is much more complex. While it almost always involves neuroinflammation, the trigger is unique/buoindividual to each child.

Just like symptoms and presentation of Autism *spectrum* disorder can be varied, there is also a wide array of underlying contributing factors. It’s typically a complex series of environmental events and exposures over time.

The bottom line is that I’m really glad Autism is getting much attention so we can do our best to understand it and help these families find the appropriate treatments and support they need.

06/25/2025

Looking for some healthier swaps for the 4th of July? I’ve got you covered! No need to serve processed foods full of artificial dyes and synthetic ingredients to celebrate our beautiful country 🇺🇸I’ll try to tag as many brands as I can that are doing things better for the future health of our country!

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04/13/2024

📈Cancer is the #1 cause of disease related death in children in the US.⠀
📈Autism is now 1 in 30 children, a 50% jump from 2017.⠀
📈1 in 5 children have asthma.⠀
📈1 in 6 have ADHD.⠀
📈1 in 6 have a developmental disability.⠀
📈1 in 5 children are obese.⠀
📈1 in 5 have a mental health disorder.⠀
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Big food, big ag + big pharma are at the root of it all.⠀
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Food regulation agencies have known for decades about the harmful affects of pesticides, herbicides and glyphosate on children’s health and childhood cancer rates but they have done little to nothing to regulate the use of them on our food supply.⠀
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These herbicides and pesticides disrupt the delicate gut microbiome and contribute to the toxic burden of children.⠀
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💫 The only way we can make an impact is by demanding and buying better for our families.⠀
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💫By refusing to buy ultra processed foods, GMOs, supporting brands who care about children’s health and making food at home from real foods, were demanding better options for children and helping to keep the food industry in check.⠀
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💫Here are some practical ways parents can make an impact at the grocery store. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, these are just some examples of MANY amazing companies that are working to make safer food products for kids and a few of many practical ways you can make simple swaps in your home.⠀
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1. Opt for grains that are low in glyphosate or certified glyphosate free⠀
2. Buy more “real food” snacks from protein, fruits and veggies instead of ultra-processed processed snack foods⠀
3. Buy grass-fed, pasture raised, wild and local meat and seafood as is feasible for your family ⠀
4. Opt for treats and cereals that are food dye free

07/26/2023

Are humans becoming more allergic to food or is our food and environment becoming increasingly more toxic?

What do you think?

I would argue that it is the latter. Granted, food allergies are real and on the rise more than ever -- In the United States, food allergies are a widespread epidemic. 1 in 12 children (8%) have food allergies and the prevalence has risen by 50% since the year 1997.

I would argue that the rise of food allergies has much more to do with toxicity, synthetic chemicals and pesticides on our food than genetics. Since the implementation of mass food production and caged farming practices that began around the early 1900's, our food has become increasingly void of nutrients and increasingly more synthetic and toxic. Environmental triggers and toxicants in our environment also play a large role in molding the gut microbiome and immune system.

Epigenetics, or the study of how your behaviors and environment cause changes that affect the way your genes work, is much more likely the cause.

05/24/2023

What does glutathione, oxidative stress and Autism have to do with each other?⠀
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✨Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant that plays many protective roles in the human body - primarily as it relates to reducing oxidative stress in our brain 🧠 and at a cellular level (see slides for all it’s important roles within the body) It is a primary nutrient involved in the detoxification process.⠀
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🧪Many research studies show children with Autism have significantly lower levels of serum glutathione. This compromises their ability to detox and defend against every day toxicants and free radicals. ⠀
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🧬There are also many studies that show oxidative stress is much higher in children with ASD, which makes sense since their glutathione levels are typically compromised.⠀
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The two play off of eachother -- less glutathione -- more oxidative stress and free radical damage.⠀
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🔬Oxidative stress happens when there is an imbalance between pro-oxidants and antioxidants in the body. This imbalance causes cellular damage, compromises the blood brain barrier and can cause a cascade of inflammation in the brain.⠀
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✨The good news? Children with Autism can benefit from glutathione supplementation which can decrease their oxidative stress levels. (See the study referenced above)⠀
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Always work with a provider before starting any supplements of course and this is not medical advice.⠀
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Topical glutathione to be best tolerated by children in my opinion. (it can be absorbed through the skin)⠀
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🫐Other ways to increase glutathione levels and decrease oxidative stress in the body naturally:⠀
-consume antioxidant rich foods⠀
-decrease/limit toxicant exposure in food/water/air⠀
-NAC⠀
-Vitamin E⠀
-Liposomal vitamin C⠀
-epsom salt baths⠀
-castor oil packs

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