Holistic Solutions for Down Syndrome
There is a link between hypothyroidism and poor MTHFR function. Basically, thyroxine (T4) is needed to convert riboflavin to riboflavin mononucleotide and then flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) the form best utilised by the body 2. In hypothyroidsim FAD levels
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
Drs are quick to prescribe Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPI) such as Prilosec to children with reflux. The medical approach suggests that reflux is caused from high levels of stomach acid which burn the esophagus. A PPI is designed to
The addition of raw fruit and vegetables to a child’s diet ensures their beneficial bacteria are thriving. Without a healthy diet, children are prone to many more health issues. It is really easy to add raw fruit to their diet,
By Gabi Giacomin I often see children with Down Syndrome presenting with a slightly elevated TSH despite being on thyroid medication. Parents are often puzzled by this and physician efforts to increase the dose don’t always improve results. I
by Gabi Giacomin A significant number of children with Down Syndrome (DS) are on grain free diets. This is due to the fact that grains such as rye, barley and oats and even rice are well known triggers of celiac
Overview Decades of research has been devoted to finding the cause of seizures. Associations have been made between reduced levels of nutrients, poor mitochondrial activity, GABA imbalances, glutamate receptor 5 antagonism, calcium disorders, celiac disease, soy-based diets, DYRK1A , and
Special Feature Optimal health, luxurious hair and skin in humans has recently been attributed to beneficial bacteria. Research from Canada indicates that routinely ingesting probiotic yoghurt or L. Reuteri organisms produced a healthy glow in animal models by increasing anti-inflammatory
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 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