Holistic Solutions for Down Syndrome
Brief Summary: The health of your gut has a significant impact on the way your genes express themselves. In the case of people with Down Syndrome, this includes the expression of genes located on Chromosome 21, which are triplicated (3
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.