This is the story of how my son has recovered from an autism spectrum disorder and how I am managing and working to recover from a neuro-immune disease called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. I discuss the ups and downs of our lives as well as much of the information that led to my son's recovery and my own progress- autism and M.E. are both manifestations of the same underlying disease processes.
This blog is a way of sharing the information and resources that have helped me to recover my son Roo from an Autism Spectrum Disorder. What I have learned is to view our symptoms as the results of underlying biological cause, which can be identified and healed. I say "our symptoms" because I also have a neuro-immune disorder called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
And, of course, I am not a doctor (although I have been known to impersonate one while doing imaginative play with my son)- this is just our story and information that has been helpful or interesting to us. I hope it is helpful and interesting to you!
And, of course, I am not a doctor (although I have been known to impersonate one while doing imaginative play with my son)- this is just our story and information that has been helpful or interesting to us. I hope it is helpful and interesting to you!
Food and Recipes
Below are links and resources to help with the transition to cooking for special diets and health. This can be an overwhelming project and having resources in place can make all the difference.
Basic Kitchen Help and Cooking Skills
Implementing Dietary Changes with Children
Food Substitutions for Allergies and Special Diets
Special Diet Resources and Food Lists
Exploring New Ingredients for Cooking
Resources for Eating Low Histamine
Oxalate Levels of Foods
Oxalate Level of Grains and Starches
Products for Special Diets and Clean Eating and Where to Get Them
Medicinal Herbs, Plants, and Other Foods
Recipes for Making Your Own "Ingredients"
Favorite Online Recipes
Favorite Food Blogs, Sites, Podcasts, and Channels
Making Food Fun
Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Making Fun Sweet Treats (Cakes, Candy, etc.)
Working With Chocolate
RECIPES:
Recipes for Medicinal Foods
Simple Breakfast Recipes and Ideas
How to Cook Rice and Other Grains
Simple Breads and Baked Goods
Simple Sweet Snacks
Simple Fruit Desserts
Simple Chocolate Desserts
Simple Vegetable Sides and Salads
Paleo, SCD, or GAPS-legal Snacks
How to Make Hemp Milk
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