The prevalence of autism has risen a shocking 400% in the last twenty years. Increased awareness and diagnosis are one piece, but there are also so many other factors to consider. Mark Hyman, MD talks with Suzanne Goh, MD, a board-certified pediatric behavioral neurologist, behavioral analyst, neuroscience researcher, and author.

Since 1975, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen in prevalence from 1 in 5,000 children to 1 in 36 children in 2016. Over the last decade in the US, the rate has been doubling every 3-4 years, and we are on target to experience 1 in 3 children with ASD by 2035. There is no economy in the world that can withstand this level of disability.

Diet plays a key role in ADHD symptoms in children. This study finds more fruits and vegetables means less inattention.

FAIM would like to introduce you to Monica Corrado’s book series Part I, II, III and IV as well as The Complete Cooking Techniques for the GAPS Diet. These cooking techniques represent a healing protocol for GAPS as well as an avenue for healthy eating.

The brain can be damaged in many ways including drugs, alcohol, tobacco, ADD/ADHD, autism, work burnout, prolonged stress, severe insomnia, PTSD and concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Humiston has developed the NeuroRecover program which uses IV nutrition to bring the brain back into balance and address addiction more effectively than counseling alone.

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder whose incidence has been rising dramatically in the past two decades, in step with the dramatic rise in the use of glyphosate (the active ingredient in the pervasive herbicide Roundup) on core food crops. While correlation does not necessarily mean causation, there are multiple mechanisms by which glyphosate's disruption of human biology, and the biology of the gut microbiome, could cause many of the observed symptoms and biological metrics associated with autism.

The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) is a source for accurate information on nutrition and health. Each year WAPF sponsors a conference to share cutting edge information. Following is a review of the 19th Annual WAPF conference in 2018 including articles on children's health, autism and learning disorders, and vaccines.

Children and adolescents with ADHD should be checked for deficiencies in zinc, iron and omega-3s. There is emerging evidence that select botanicals may be effective against ADHD. For example, preliminary findings suggest that some compound herbal formulas used in Chinese medicine may reduce symptoms on ADHD.

Research with high school students shows Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) increases student self-esteem and resilience, and decreases their fear of failure and emotional difficulties. If you have a family member, friend, or student who suffers from stress related anxiety EFT could help.

Most of what parents are told about autism is not accurate or, unfortunately, helpful. Sure, whoever diagnosed your child may have told you the symptoms of autism and how your child’s behaviors matched those symptoms, but I’m not talking about symptoms. I’m talking about the central aspect of what autism is.

Autism is not a behavioral disorder; it is a social-relational disorder. Do our kids behave differently? Sure. But those behaviors are symptoms, not causes. Learn a new approach to help those with Autism, a real life success story that has lead to a treatment center and online training.

The A4M Congress emphasized Brain Awakening at the 2018 Spring gathering. Topics included Alzheimer's, Cannabis, Autism, Hormones, Cancer, Regenerative Medicine, and Aesthetics. Read some presentation summaries.

Raun K. Kaufman, Director of Global Education for the Autism Treatment Center of America, discusses the Center’s Son-Rise Program. Diagnosed with severe autism as a child, without speech or communication, Raun was the first to benefit from the program.

Dr. Joseph Mercola interviews Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride who presents a fascinating and elegant description of the foundational conditions that contribute to autism, along with a pragmatic approach to help circumvent and stem the autism epidemic, which has been a perplexing puzzle for most of us.

Research confirms that gestational diabetes can be linked to autism in the newborn. So what is a mother to do who develops this? Gestational diabetes can be addressed with a simple vitamin supplement. If you know someone who suffers from this, read on.

The Flint Water crisis brought lead levels to the forefront but the problem goes beyond Flint. Unsafe levels of lead have been found in nearly 2,000 communities across the country and many of the most dangerous levels have been found in schools and day care centers. Toxicity can also occur long after exposure has ended. Read about what can be done.

Choosing the right probiotic can be challenge, the goal of this article is to layout some practical rules to follow so that you choose a probiotic that will actually work for you!

In order to help patients with autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD/ADD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, epilepsy and other so-called mental and neurological conditions, GAP Syndrome, we have to concentrate on treating the patient’s digestive system: we need to re-establish normal gut flora and heal and seal the damaged gut lining.

Food allergy or intolerance can produce any symptom under the sun: from migraines, fatigue, PMS, painful joints, itchy skin to depression, hyperactivity, hallucinations, obsessions and other psychiatric and neurological manifestations. However, the most immediate and common symptoms in the vast majority of patients are digestive problems: pain, diarrhea or constipation, urgency, bloating, or indigestion.

Magnesium is almost as basic as air and water for healthy living. For those who are ill and magnesium deficient taking magnesium is almost like taking a breath, when one is out of air. When one combines transdermal magnesium therapy with magnesium bicarbonate water one can expect dramatic results as one would expect in an emergency room or intensive care unit when taking these medicines intravenously.

Once upon a time, all food was organic. Then a war ended and the chemical companies that supplied toxic chemicals to the military no longer had a market. They declared war on bugs and weeds. “Let’s make farming EASIER for the farmers,” they said. “Let’s give them chemicals to spray on the land, the seeds, and the food crops.” They didn’t say “Let’s make the food more nutritious, or safer.” They didn’t test the combination of chemicals on human blood cells. They claimed that testing these chemicals on humans was unethical.

Thanks to coconut oil, a diagnosis of autism is no longer a life sentence. A cure is possible. This new approach is proving to be highly effective at stopping the progression of the disease, significantly improving symptoms, and in many cases even bringing about complete recovery.

Ever wondered how those nervous thoughts send the butterflies swooping through your stomach? Natasha Campbell-McBride explains how your brain and digestive track are linked together in her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome: Natural Treatment Of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Depression And Schizophrenia. This article presents a summary of her recent presentation for the Weston A. Price Foundation conference. Learn about some simple things you can do to improve your own brain/gut health.

Developmental disorders in children are typically diagnosed by observing behavior, but Dr. Aditi Shankardass knew that we should be looking directly at their brains. She explains how a remarkable EEG device has revealed mistaken diagnoses and transformed children's lives.