Holistic Solutions for Down Syndrome
I was prompted to write this post after a couple of clients of mine experienced symptoms of regression following exposure to antibiotics. People with Trisomy 21 (T21) are born with sensitive mitochondria as a result of having an extra chromosome
Studies from 2022, 1, 2 highlight the emergence of new-onset Alzheimers in older adults (>85) who contracted COVID-19. Patients with existing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) are also more prone to infection by SARS-COV-2. 2 SARS-Cov-2 infects cells via the spike protein
Luteolin and Rutin are two powerful bioflavonoids with neuroprotective benefits for people with Down Syndrome. Overview of Inflammation in Down Syndrome: Having a third copy of chromosome 21 upregulates specific gene proteins which activate neuroinflammation; interleukins, Cox2, APP, etc Luteolin
What is 7,8 dihydroxyflavone? 7,8 DHF is a plant derived flavonoid found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. It is well established that flavonoids exert health benefits due to their antioxidant capacity. Recent evidence suggests they have the
The average life expectancy of people with Down Syndrome (DS) has increased to 60 years, due to improved quality of life and social inclusion. Despite these positive advancements, chronic disease incidence remains high, and individuals with DS have the potential
“There are thousands of mitochondria in every cell of your body, providing energy to every organ in your body so they can function efficiently. When you optimise mitochondria you will optimise every body process from immunity to detoxification, brain function,
What are mitochondria? “Mitochondria are not just batteries, they are exquisitely sensitive environmental sensors – constantly tuned in to whats going on in your body, receiving input from the external as well as the internal environment; infections, toxins, inflammation, immune
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Researchers studied the several remaining Paleolithic cultures in the world to identify an ‘ideal’ microbiome, and discovered there was nothing uniform about them. What they discovered was that hunter-gatherer microbiome’s had greater bacterial diversity compared with Westerners, and this diversity
I have been using Functional Medicine (FM) testing in practice for 2 1/2 years now and I find it an invaluable tool for assessing a persons metabolic status. Its important to understand that these are not conventional medical tests that