Epilepsy Conference Toronto - October 14, 15th, 2011 The conference is sponsored by John Park & Ellen Novack. We are sponsoring this conference in the hope that this treatment, the Andrews-Reiter approach, will reach other patients and parents, so they will not have to go through what we experienced for the first 13 years of […]
How to Turn Your Stroller Walk into a Fitness Program
Having a special needs child can take up much of your day and leave little time for any type of fitness routine. Here are some great suggestions to help keep you active. Have you ever thought you could turn your daily walk with baby into a fitness habit? Well consider this. It’s happening all over […]
Alternative Treatments for Epilepsy Overlooked by Traditional Medicine (Video)
In a 2008 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Symposium, Dr. Frederick S. Cramer discussed epilepsy and the hyperbaric chamber. It has long been known that a high dose of oxygen causes seizures. In the past, if a person were predisposed to having seizures they would be turned down from using a hyperbaric chamber to help any other […]
Doose Syndrome and the Ketogenic Diet
Specialized Supplements for Autistic Children - Beneficial for Your Child (Video)
Any parent who is concerned about their child’s health wants to do everything possible to help them. Vitamins for autistic kids can help their bodies in many ways. While there are many different types of supplements on the market, the ones that are made specifically for autistic children target their special needs. Many parents of […]
The Importance of Supplements (Video)
Supplements for autism can be just as important as diet. When the body is functioning at less than optimal health, it is crucial to give it everything it needs to work properly. Using supplements can aid the body in getting all of the vitamins and minerals it may not be getting in the diet. Many […]
Febrile Seizures Not Linked to Epilepsy
Experiencing your child having a febrile seizure can be scary. Knowing that your child is sick and not feeling well is a horrible feeling. When coupled with seizures it can make you feel altogether helpless. A febrile seizure usually happens to a child who is experiencing a temperature over 102 degrees. While the seizure only […]
A Healthy Start for Kids (Video)
A healthy breakfast for kids starts with good nutrition. There are four basic nutrients that everybody needs: water, carbohydrates, protein, and fats. By choosing a healthy form of all of these nutrients for your child, you are enabling their body to function at its peak. Other things to take into consideration are vitamins and minerals […]
The What and Why of Probiotics (Video)
Probiotics and children’s health can go hand in hand. Probiotics are a type of healthy bacteria that are present in the digestive tract. They aid the body in proper digestion and are engaged in preventing an overgrowth of yeast in the system as well as other bacteria. Probiotics are also able to better incorporate Vitamin […]
Purple Power! (Video)
Many children don’t like to try new foods. But given the option of a healthy, vibrant colored smoothie they might just feel different. First of all, they come in fun colors (what child doesn’t like purple?), and look just like a shake. There are numerous ingredients you can add to make it healthy. With a […]