The Gut-Brain Connection and Children with Special Needs
Gut-Brain Connection The gut-brain connection may have a direct impact on children with special needs. Deep in the walls of the digestive system is the body’s “second brain”. This enteric...
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Different Types of Soy Products: Are They Safe for Children?
Over the years, studies have shown conflicting evidence about soy products. Some studies have claimed that soy is the panacea for many health ailments, a superfood that is the solution...
Organize Your Food and Cookware to Keep Safe
Organize Your Food and Cookware to Keep Safe When someone in your house is on a special diet, it is imperative to separate their food from the rest of the...
What to Make of Portions and Serving Sizes?
Portions differ for all ages. The trick is learning how much to serve
Reiki and Children with Learning Disabilities
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese healing technique used as a therapy to achieve a variety of health-related benefits. This form of therapy involves placing a practitioner’s hands on...
Cooking with Kids: Festive Pretzel Salad
Make Cooking Fun And Educational: Festive Pretzel Salad This recipe comes from Chase Bailey,15, an aspiring chef who also happens to be autistic. He has been hosting a hugely successful...
Gift Guide from the Fitness Guy
In spoiler alert fashion I will begin by stating that most of the stuff on this year’s fitness gift guide list appeared last year. Because it’s still just as great...
A Guide to a Natural and Healthier Cookie Jar
Healthier Cookie Jar Great Resources The upcoming holidays are especially exciting because of all the delicious meals and treats that are in store for us, but worrying about special diets...
Ask the Nurse: Staying Healthy In School
The start of a new school year exposes children to many things — new friends, teachers, and lots of germs. According to the National Institutes of Health, families with school-age...
Importance of Eating Breakfast When You Are on a Special Diet
Importance of Eating Breakfast When You Are on a Special Diet Have you noticed that now, more than ever before, children and adults are developing food allergies and health problems...
