Holistic Solutions for Down Syndrome
Almost 70% of patients with celiac disease (CD) develop reflux, with 30% describing their symptoms as moderate to severe. Most celiac patients with reflux aren’t well managed on reflux medication (PPI’s) but show fast improvement after starting a gluten-free diet. Previous
Nitrous Oxide, or laughing gas, is commonly used by dentists and surgeons as a sedative (or anaesthetic) that’s inhaled through a small mask. People with low levels of vitamin B12 or a MTR (B12) enzyme which isn’t fully functional
By Gabi Giacomin More than 50% of people with hypothyroidism have Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). Poor gut motility leads to chronic bacterial infection (SIBO) and subsequently hypothyroidism. In a study by Gabrielli et al. 40 people with SIBO
by Gabi Giacomin Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) such as Losec, Nexium, Pariet, Somac and Zoton are regularly prescribed in Australia to treat reflux in children. They work by permanently inactivating the proton pump responsible for stomach acid secretion. Research
by Gabi Giacomin There are no bad bacteria in your gut When speaking with Dr Henry Butt from Bioscreen a few weeks ago he told me “there are no bad bacteria in your gut”. I always thought there were. Isn’t
Sunday 9th April, 2017 Neurodevelopment and Down Syndrome Interview with Kay Ness “Nothing in creation can compare to the amazing capacity and adaptability of the human brain. Traditional thinking has believed that there are limits to the brain’s capacity. Research
Sunday 19th March 2017 Sleep Training and Down Syndrome Interview with Melissa Doman Do you jiggle, cuddle or rock your child to sleep at night? Is it wearing you down and putting a strain on your personal life? If the
Far from the one-size-fits-all approach to health of the past, Gabi explains how there are now a number of genetic and biochemical pathology tests that can be used to monitor the health of people with Down syndrome and then treat according to the unique needs of that person.
When it comes to addressing diet, a one-size fits all approach is inadequate to address a complex condition like Down Syndrome because of the diversity of factors involved.
As a Naturopath, treating a person with Down Syndrome can feel like pulling apart the pieces of a puzzle and reorganising them in a pattern which is healthier for them. The puzzle is so complex that moving one piece won’t always be enough to balance them. The pieces have to be addressed and reorganised in relation to each other.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine: talking about health + Down syndrome with Gabi Giacomin Posted on October 12, 2015 Today, Gabi Giacomin outlines various Complementary Alternative Medicine and Therapies available for our children with Down syndrome. I feel as though more and