 A Life Transformed by Going Gluten Free, Casein Free and Chemical Free   My son threw things, screamed, had uncontrollable meltdowns, had severe sensory challenges, very poor social skills and never changed his diet from pretty much eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, waffles, pancakes, milk, cookies, chips, pretzels, ice cream, yogurt, and cheese. He was addicted to these foods. Ever since his diagnosis of autism at age six, I searched high and low for help to find answers to help him. I did not want to put my son on drugs. I read about a special diet where you remove gluten (wheat, rye, barley and cross contaminated oats) and casein (milk protein) from your child’s diet. It sounded insane! That was all that my son ate! I told everyone that he would starve if I took away all of his favorite foods. What were these crazy people thinking?  We had my son’s IEP meeting several weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday break, The director of elementary special education told us that my son did not belong at the school, not even in the SDC (Special Day Class). They said that the only place for him was at another school for moderate to severely autistic children. His father and I were shocked, but we were willing to go visit this classroom. In the room were several non-verbal, heavily stimming children. They were being rewarded with dye filled, gluten filled cereal. Later I would gasp at the insaneness of...

Removing gluten, casein & chemicals from an autistic child's diet led to drastic behavior & sensory improvements, inspiring a guidebook.

Going Gluten, Casein and Chemical Free

Many families who live a holistic lifestyle know breastfeeding is the healthiest way to give their growing infants the nutrients they need. Countless studies show that breast milk — the most organic source for a baby’s nourishment — is the best possible way to ensure health, wellness and bonding. However, when you nurse a new baby, you pass along small amounts of organic compounds that you are exposed to each day — including environmental toxins. From perfume and deodorant, to commercial household cleaners and car exhaust, all women are vulnerable to breast milk contamination. If you plan to have a child, or if you are currently breastfeeding, now is the perfect time to consider an organic detox for the overall health of you and your child. Scientific American highlighted a nonprofit that is working toward eliminating toxic chemicals that make their way into breast milk. Make Our Milk Safe (MOMS) not only educates pregnant and nursing women about the effects of toxins in children, it also promotes alternatives to cleaning supplies, bottles and other baby products that may contain harmful substances.    A study published in Japan has shown that taking a high quality algae supplement called Chlorella pyrenoidosa can help mothers protect nursing infants from contaminants in breast milk. Pregnant women who took a daily supplement of chlorella had significantly less dioxin (a very toxic environmental pollutant) in their breast milk as compared to the control group of pregnant women who did not take the supplement. This...

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Autism has now become a household name, that wasn’t the case not too long ago. It seems we all have someone near and dear to us with an affected child. I have both a sister-in-law and close friend who have boys with severe Autism. At the ages of 9 and 13, they are both non-verbal and still in diapers. Their homes are like Fort Knox because they are always in lockdown mode due to the fact that they attempt to “escape,” sometimes out the front door and even worse, out second story windows. I admire the dedication and devotion these mothers possess in not only protecting their boys but more importantly, loving them. This is where “Becoming Friends with Poop” comes in. Both boys have become quite artistic in their ability to finger paint the walls, carpets and furniture in their homes with the remains of their soiled diapers. Children with Autism generally don’t like wearing anything itchy or confining and diapers definitely fall into that category. We have spent many Sunday dinners or days at the pool with my nephew running around stark naked. The looks of disdain from strangers are rampant and often the stress level can be very high. Not the ideal, right? Both of these moms would tell you a resounding no…life with an Autistic child is physically and emotionally exhausting. Reasoning with them is almost impossible but loving them is not! I have marveled at how these women have taken on this difficult challenge with...

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With summer here, swimming pools expose us to large concentrations of chlorine. Use NDF® or NDF Plus® to minimize chlorine in yourself and your child.  Swim safe at the beach or in your pool! A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has people reaching for their natural detox products, especially those who are headed to the beach or swimming pools. Many of America’s beaches are filled with pollution from stormwater and boats, while swimming pools expose us to large concentrations of chlorine. These toxins can be harmful to your health. A careful study published in an issue of Occupational and Environmental Medicine demonstrated chlorine used in swimming pools that sting your eyes and irritate your skin can also disrupt the sensitive tissue of your lungs. This is associated to the destruction of the cellular barriers that protect the deep lung (respiratory epithelium), making them “leaky” and more vulnerable to the passage of allergens. The effects were the same for children wherever they lived and they were strongest in the youngest children. To minimize the effects chlorine can have on you and your child we recommend taking 3 – 5 drops of NDF® or NDF Plus® in clean water before swimming and/or immediately after. Our research has shown NDF® binds to free chlorine additive, the specific type used for spas and swimming pools. After NDF® is added to chlorinated water the chlorine can no longer be detected using a conventional ‘free chlorine’ specific dipstick. Given that NDF’s method of...

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    More and more families are turning to the GFCF diet to help with Autism Spectrum Disorders and a whole host of other diseases and disorders. When people begin this diet, it can be very overwhelming. Hopefully this “cheat sheet” will offer less anxiety, less confusion and give you the power to move forward and continue to make a difference in your child and/or your family lives. Before we get to the gluten free and casein free tips, I feel it is most important to get your family healthy. Chemicals are for scientists, not for the human body to consume. This is important even for those who are typically developing. The most imperative thing to do first is to START TO READ LABELS. This will prepare you for what lies ahead.  Any food or drink items that say these following words or letters need to remain on the store shelf and never come into your home: artificial, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, aspartame, nitrites, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, preservative, MSG, and high fructose corn syrup. These ingredients can cause severe behavioral problems, sleep disorders, poor self-control, meltdowns, anxiety, aggression, hyperactivity, irritability, depression, mood swings, aches and pains and a host of other ailments and negative behaviors. To learn more go to www.Feingold.org  Let us now talk about hints for ridding your body of gluten and casein. Many people are not aware of the damage cross contamination can cause. What is cross contamination? It’s a knife...

Use the GFCF diet cheat sheet to eliminate gluten and casein, read labels to avoid harmful ingredients, and watch for cross-contamination.

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 Raise your hand if commercial non-dairy yogurt like So Delicious® and Amande have been a godsend. It sure has for this dairy-free, soy-free family!   When we travel, we hit the nearest Whole Foods or Natural Grocers to stock the hotel’s mini-fridge with yogurt goodness. Unfortunately, as convenient as it is to buy, it gets a wee bit expensive and is loaded with too much sugar for everyday yogurt consumption. Just one 6-ounce container of a popular brand of plain non-dairy yogurt contains 12 grams of sugar (let’s not even examine the label of the flavored varieties). And depending on where you shop (if you can find it at all) you fork over anywhere between $1.29 to $2.99 — for 6 ounces!   Frustrated by cost and while following the sugar-restrictive candida diet, I began fooling around with making non-dairy yogurt. First I tried almond. Then hemp milk. Then rice milk. Currently I am experimenting with a seed-based variety. So far, my all-time favorite and go-to flavor has been coconut. It is so good!   Has your interest been piqued?   Well, with the right milk, the right starter, and the willingness to follow directions to a T, you can be on your way to making some of the most delicious, dairy-free yogurt you’ve ever sprinkled your gluten-free granola on.   One thing to keep in mind when making yogurt — dairy or non — is that a thickener boosts the texture tremendously. Most...

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If you live in a large city, especially in the land of fruits and nuts, where there are Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts and health food stores all within five miles from your home, finding GFCF foods is not a problem. If you live in a tiny town, hundreds of miles from any large, or even medium sized communities, you have a much more difficult time purchasing GFCF foods, unless you order online.  Whole Foods Market www.wholefoods.com exists in thirty-eight states and D. C., with seven stores in each UK and Canada. Some states have ONE store, where as some cities have five. Whole Foods has an incredible array of GFCF foods to choose from, to whet your appetite. They even have guides in each store of the brands of GFCF foods that can be found. Ask at Customer Service for this printout.  Trader Joe’s www.traderjoes.com is in thirty-four states and in DC, with more locations being added constantly. They have a great GF list and a Vegan list, to find GFCF, read the labels and call, when in doubt. You can combine these two lists, yet Vegan also means egg free and animal product free, so it is casein free for sure. Their products are marked with a lower case “g” on the package and an upper case, “V” designating gluten free and Vegan. For their GF products see: http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-no-gluten.pdf for their Vegan items: http://www.traderjoes.com/pdf/lists/list-vegan.pdf Keep in mind, if it is GF, it is not necessarily CF...

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 I am a digestion junkie. Most of my research and education focuses on how to improve digestive function and correct the many ways that our digestive processes can go awry. For children with special needs, we must focus on creating the most optimal digestive system possible.         Why am I so focused on digestion?    Digestion is how we obtain nutrients from our food. When even one step in the digestive process is compromised, nutrients are not correctly assimilated into the body, and other parts of our physiology such as our nervous and immune systems suffer. We are losing out on valuable building blocks that are especially needed by children with autism, aspergers, schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD states in her book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome” that she has “yet to meet a child with autism, ADHD/ADD, asthma, eczema, allergies, dyspraxia or dyslexia, who has not got digestive abnormalities. In many cases, they are severe enough for the parents to start talking about them first.” She renames all of the above conditions “Gut And Psychology Syndrome,” or “GAP Syndrome.”     Dr. Campbell-McBride finds that children suffering from GAP Syndrome tend to have a very limited diet, craving only starchy or sweet foods. Through testing she finds compromised gut flora (a lack or imbalance of beneficial intestinal bacteria), damage to the small and large intestine, and compromised immunity. Ultimately, she creates the most...

Focus on improving digestion is crucial for nutrient absorption, especially in kids with developmental disorders like autism and ADHD.

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 It’s important to have a healthy gut to keep the body functioning properly. When a person experiences problems with digestion, they may want to consider an organic detox to get their health back on track. A new study from Texas A&M University has found that one way to promote a healthy gut in children is to breastfeed them in infancy.   The study showed that breastfed babies tend to have healthier digestive systems than formula-fed infants.   “Our findings suggest that human milk promotes the beneficial crosstalk between the immune system and microbe population in the gut, and maintains intestinal stability,” said researcher Robert Chapkin.   The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first six months of life. According to the American Pregnancy Association, there are multiple benefits to breastfeeding, since breast milk contains many proteins, vitamins and healthy carbohydrates.   Among other beneficial substances is lactose, which may also promote a healthy gut. According to the organization, lactose helps to decrease unhealthy bacteria levels in the stomach, while working to improve the body’s ability to absorb calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. It also promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the stomach.   Some women may not be able to breastfeed. If this is the case, there are other options besides formula. For example, the American Pregnancy Association states that lactation consultants can be found at many hospitals and can help teach women to breastfeed effectively, or there may be milk banks...

Study finds breastfed babies develop healthier guts than formula-fed peers, boosting immunity and digestion.

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 Hungry during pregnancy? Try a bowl of cereal. A new research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that women who consumed at least 600 micrograms of folic acid daily had a 38 percent lower risk of having a child on the autism spectrum.   Folic acid, which is a synthetic form of the B vitamin folate, is an addition to many breakfast cereals and other foods containing grains. First added in 1998 in the United States, folic acid deficiencies in pregnant women was linked to brain and spine birth defects.   Folate is an important vitamin for early brain development, as it helps the brain establish those connections and basic functions. Folate deficiency might be linked to mental retardation and developmental disabilities because of its assistance with brain development in early life.   Some researchers hypothesize that too much folic acid during pregnancy actually increases the risk of autism. The researchers of this study investigated the folic acid intake of mothers of 429 preschoolers with autism and 278 neurotypical preschoolers. The findings show that mothers of children without autism had an increased intake of folic acid through fortified foods.    Of the mothers of children without autism, 69 percent of them received the recommended daily amount of 600 micrograms, and these mothers got an average of 779 micrograms of folic acid each day. These numbers compared to mothers of children with autism, who averaged 655 micrograms per day; only 54...

Study suggests 600+ mcg folic acid daily may lower autism risk by 38%, but more research is needed for conclusive evidence.

Can You Prevent Autism with Folic Acid?

 With the surge of gluten-free and casein-free (dairy-free) diets, many parents might have difficulty ensuring their children are still getting adequate nutrition. Many of us know milk products are perhaps the easiest and most well known way to get calcium, which is important for growing bones and teeth. However, there are alternate sources of calcium that will likely fit into your child’s modified diet.     Why Do We Need Calcium?    Calcium helps growing bodies build strong bones, regulates the heart’s rhythm, and helps send chemical messages through nerves. The body gets calcium in two ways; through foods you ingest or by taking it from the bones. Vitamin D is also necessary for the body to absorb calcium and strengthen bones. Muscle, nerve, and immune system function also relies on Vitamin D. The body produces Vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight. Foods such as fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, and tuna) are high in Vitamin D, and products like milk and other beverages are usually fortified with Vitamin D because they do not have much of it naturally.    Lack of calcium and Vitamin D can cause rickets, or a condition of soft bones, and it can increase the risk of osteoporosis. One easy way to ensure your child gets Vitamin D is to let them get fresh air and sunlight on a daily basis. You can also make sure they are getting calcium and Vitamin D through their diet.  ...

Explore non-dairy calcium sources such as leafy greens, nuts, and fortified milk alternatives, along with sunlight for Vitamin D.

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‘What? Gluten intolerance? Wheat allergy? Not me!’ Gluten-Free has become a fad. Many doctors, dieticians, and nutritionists today may suspect and diagnose Celiac Disease, (CD), yet are mystified about what diet to recommend. Some doctors don’t know that wheat is allergy-related and gluten is intolerance, not an allergy. Many people are sensitive to both. Some doctors tell gluten intolerant patients to avoid wheat, barley, and rye. Very few doctors and nutritionists know about cross-links that occur in many foods and especially in many gluten-free products, such as tapioca and corn. Wheat allergy should not be confused with gluten intolerance. Celiac Disease, (Celiac Sprue), affects the small intestine, and is caused by an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. Usually diagnosed by a gastroenterologist, it is an auto-immune related digestive disease that causes serious complications such as malnutrition and intestinal damage if left untreated. Wheat, a grain, contains four major proteins that can cause an allergy Gluten is found in wheat as well as barley, rye, and many other grains oats. Europeans in general are more informed about Celiac Disease than most North Americans. Italian children are tested for CD before they are allowed to go to school, and Celiacs receive a discount from the government for their special diets. It is interesting to know that Italians have the highest degree of CD on the planet. Approximately 20% of wheat-allergic children in the world also are allergic to other grains.  Friends and family commiserate, unaware they, too, may be afflicted with...

Gluten intolerance and wheat allergy are distinct; many unaware of proper diet for Celiac Disease, which is hereditary and serious.

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Recipe: Coconut Milk Yogurt from Lexie’s Kitchen

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