Tag: autism

Autism is one of the most mysterious neurodevelopmental disorders. The condition is characterized by deficits in social skills, a lack of emotional bonding and...

My background is in psychology and neuroscience, which is why I’m actively involved in the Alzheimer’s community. New research is being conducted each and...

There’s a lot of talk these days about the GAPS diet. But what exactly is it? How does it work? Who benefits from it...

Gluten-free is all the rage these days, but what are the benefits for people who aren’t gluten intolerant? There is some evidence that a...

Camels are renowned for their ability to travel extended distances in the desert without feeling the heat. Contrary to popular belief, camels do not...

Hippotherapy has nothing to do with hippos, but it does involve another large animal. In Greek, “hippos” means horse, so hippotherapy is treatment via...

In the ever-evolving battle with trying to understand the multiple facets of autism, researchers have now found a way to diagnose which autistic children...

Glyphosate: it's everywhere. In fact, it's the most popular pesticide on the planet. It is more commonly recognized under its brand name: Roundup. It's...

In a 2012 publication by Harvard Medical School, the authors state, "the brain and the gastrointestinal (GI) system are intimately connected - so intimately...

The use of antidepressants has skyrocketed over the last two decades, and was the third most common prescription drug taken by Americans of all...