I have organized the posts from this blog to make the information easier to access. If there is no link yet for a topic, that means the post hasn't been written yet but is on it's way.
Our Story
-Welcome to Our World
-Springtime in More Ways Than One
-Life as an Extreme Sport
-Roo Meet Mercury, Mercury Meet Roo
-Our Diet Intervention Experience
-The Viral Piece
-Early Reading, A Great Idea?
-Some Random Musical Pieces
-A Day in the Life 4/13/11
-Redefining the Role of the Patient
-Why I Never Mourned for Roo
-Sensory Activities for Roo
-SPEAK Supplement From NourishLife
-New Syndrome of Verbal Apraxia with Dietary Components
-The View From Recovery Land
-Emotional Fallout
-Why Comments Have Been Disabled
Commentary and Politics
-My Response to "don't Mourn for us" by Jim Sinclair
-The Most Harmful Myths About Autism
-Should We Cure Autism?
-The Loaded Language of Autism Treatment
-Autism Awareness Month
-The Semantics of Autism and the "Buffet Analogy"
-Voices From the Spectrum
-The Autism Family
-The Canary Party- Political Action to Address Our Failing Health
-Early Reading, A Great Idea?
-How Can We Unite the Autism Community?
-Jeremy Sicile-Kira's Amazing and Inspiring Graduation Speech
-You Know You're a Biomed Family When....
-Resources and Information About Giftedness in Children and Adults
-Drug Prices
-The Global Impact of Pharmaceutical Profiteering and Corruption
-The Corrupting Influence of Money in Medicine
Thoughts on Health, Healing, and the Medical System
-Connecting the Dots
-Sometimes Humor Gets the Point Across Best...
-Treating Illness or Over-Riding Healing?
-Redefining the Role of the Patient
-Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Medical Intervention
-A Change of Paradigm
-New Discoveries Highlight How Little is Known of the Immune System
-What People Who Are Chronically Ill Appreciate Hearing
-The Loaded Language of Autism Treatment
-Rampant Ethics Violations Undermine Credibility in Scientific and Clinical Research
-Is the American Healthcare System Really the Best? (spoiler- no)
-The Realities of Living with Serious Disease
-Outbreak of Acute Unexplained Hepatitis in Children in 2022
-Living with and Overcoming Brain and Neurological Injury
-The Realities of Living with Serious Disease
General Sources of Information and Resources
-The Book Shelf
-The Movie Shelf
-D.I.Y. Home Remedies
-How to Make a DIY Home HEPA Air Filter
-Where to Order Biomed Supplements and Supplies
-Online Resources for Medical Research
-Online Resources Including Webinars and Podcasts
-Financial Help For Therapy
-Resources for Advanced Medical Care and Travel
-Advocacy and Support Organizations
-Medical Dream Team
-ME/CFS information and resources
What Are the Underlying Medical Causes of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Autism, and Related Conditions?
-Many of the Diseases on the Rise Now seem to be Interconnected
-Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or ME/CFS
-New Criteria For Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
-Medical Problems that can Cause or Contribute to ME/CFS
-Affects of M.E. on the Brain
-Is There a Connection Between Sleep Problems and Myalgic Pain?
-Autism and ME/CFS- Twins Separated at Birth?
-Identifying Potential Biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
-Biomarkers Have Been Found for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Electro-Hypersensitivity
-Understanding the Hypothalamus/Pituitary/Adrenal Axis
-Neuroinflammation
-Autoimmune Encephalitis (including PANDAS/PANS)
-PANDAS/PANS
-Dr Susan Swedo on PANDAS
-The Neurological Basis of PANDAS/PANS
-Additional Notes from Dr Trifilleti's Presentation Slides on PANDAS/PANS
-How the Auto Antibodies in PANDAS Get into the Brain
-Insulin and Blood Sugar
-Mitochondrial Dysfunction
-Mitochondria: Up Close and Personal
-Mitochondria Are Involved in Many Diseases and Disorders
-Oxalates Impair Mitochondrial Function
-Mito Toxins
-Chronic infections
-Parasites Can Alter the Behavior of Their Hosts
-Infections Can Alter Our Genetic Expression
-Yeast and Mold
-Oxalates and Fungal Infection
-Treating Yeast
-Viruses (The Viral Piece)
-HHV6 and Other Herpes Viruses
-HHV6 and the Amygdala
-Herpes Viruses in the Brain and Nervous System
-Dysautonomia
-Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Other Connective Tissue Disorders
-Mast Cell Disease
-Mast Cell Activation in the Brain and Neurological Disorders
-Kounis Syndrome (Allergic Heart Attack)
-Anaphylaxis
-Mast Cells and the Endocrine System
-Anesthesia and Surgery with Mast Cell Disease
-Gleevec (Imatinib)
-Mast Cells in the Brain and Autism
-Mast Cell Activation in the Brain and Neurological Disorders (especially autism)
-Mast Cells and the Brain with Dr Theoharides (and the autism connection)
-Infections can Activate Mast Cells and Increase Histamine Release
-Mast Cell Disease and COVID 19
-Treatment for Allergies and Other Atopic Diseases
-Related Conditions and Issues
-Allergy and Hypersensitivity Symptoms, Conditions, and Diseases
-Serotonin Syndrome (aka Serotonin Toxicity or Serotonin Storm)
-Kounis Syndrome (Allergic Heart Attack)
-Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
-Central Sensitization Syndrome (and chronic pain)
-Migraines
-Celiac Disease
-Habba Syndrome
-Narcolepsy
-The Methylation Pathway
-The Basics of the Methylation Pathway
-Methylation and Neurotransmitters
-Autism, Methylation, and Dopamine
-The Gut and Digestion
-The Gastrointestinal/Digestive System- Relevant Symptoms, Conditions, and Disorders
-Are We Allergic to Food or What's Been Done to it?
-New Syndrome of Verbal Apraxia With Dietary Components
-Research Regarding Gut Flora and Health
-The Microbiome
-Gut Dysbiosis in Autism
-Probiotic Supplements
-Making Sense of Probiotics
-The Importance of the Gallbladder and Bile
-Gallbladder Disease- the Connection Between MTHFR, methylation, and digestion
-MALS and SMAS: Two Very Rare Syndromes to Consider When Eating Becomes Unbearable
-Toxicity
-Environmental Toxicity
-Carbon Monoxide Brain Injury
-Environmental Sources of Toxic Metals
-The Toxicity of Aluminum
-The Toxicity of Aluminum in Allergy Shots
-Melanin, Mercury, and Neurological Disorders
-Studies Suggesting a Link Between Vaccines and Autism
-Dr Bernadine Healy, former head of the NIH, speaks about the potential link between vaccines and autism
Other Basic Health Topics
-The Cardiovascular System (and Blood)- Relevant Symptoms, Conditions, and Disorders
-The Neurological System- Relevant Symptoms, Conditions, and Disorders
- Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)
-Vision and Eye Health
-Oral and Dental Health
Childhood Stress and Trauma Sets the Stage for Health Throughout Our Lifetime
-Trauma and PTSD
-Managing Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
-Epigenetics and the Stress Response
-Stress (Cortisol and Adrenaline)
-Eating Disorders
Mental Health
-Psychiatric and Mental Health Disorders and Symptoms
-Skills and Tools for Coping with Mental Illness
-Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
-Psychedelics as Mental Health Treatment
-How Do Ayahuasca and Other Psychedelics Affect the Brain?
What the Scientific Evidence Tells Us About The Causes of Autism
-Medical Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder (this is somewhat general)
-Epigenetics, or Why The Question Isn't "Environment OR Genetics"
-The Somali Autism Mystery
-The Underlying Biological Causes of Sensory Processing Issues
-Mito Dysfunction in autism
-Autism and the Gut Connection: The Science
-Studies Linking Autism to Toxic Exposures
-Immune Dysregulation
-Critique of the NYT Article "An Immune Disorder at the Root of Autism"
-Autism and Immunity
-Vertical Viral Transmission as Pathogenesis in Autism?
-Autoimmunity
-Celiac Disease
-Cerebral Folate Deficiency
-Could Autism be Related to an Auto-immune Reaction to Mitochondria?
-Neurology and Brain Research and Autism
-The Biochemistry of the "Critical Period" Concept in Neurological Development
-Neurological Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Seizures in Autism- How Common Are They?
-Autism and the Brain- Oxidative Stress
-PANDAS/PANS- Immunity in the Brain Gone Haywire
-Dr Susan Swedo on PANDAS
-The Neurological Basis of PANDAS/PANS
-Additional Notes from Dr Trifilleti's Presentation Slides on PANDAS/PANS
-How the Auto Antibodies in PANDAS Get into the Brain
What Can We Do About it? Treatment and Resources
The Basics Of the Biomed Approach to Healing
-The Basics of Biomed for Autism
-Laboratory Testing in Autism and Related Disorders
-Myelin Repair
-Regenerative Medicine
-Supplements, Herbs, and Nutrient Deficiencies
-General Supplement Notes
-Supplement Notes (Vitamins)
-Supplement Notes (Minerals)
-Supplements for Connective Tissue, Soft Tissue, and Muscle Health and Support
-Diseases Caused by Nutrient Deficiencies
-The Amino Acids Lysine and Arginine and Herpes Reactivation
-NAC and Glutathione
-The Basics of Pyroluria
-Signs of Zinc Deficiency
-Signs of B6 Deficiency
-SPEAK Supplement From NourishLife
-Probiotics for Specific Conditions
-Orthomolecular Medicine
-The Basics of Pyroluria
-Dr Yasko's Work
-SNP Testing
-SNP Resources by Gene and by Disorder
-MTHFR Variance
-Interview with Dr Lynch About the MTHFR Gene Mutation
-Dr Rawlins on MTHFR
-Dr Ben Lynch on MTHFR Genetic Variance and Methylation
Non-Biomed Treatment Modalities
-Physical and Manual Therapies
-Meditation, Mindfulness, and Breath-work
-Essential Oils
-Homeopathic Remedies
-EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
-Sound Healing
Medications and Medical Treatments
-Notes for Pharmaceutical Drugs and Treatments
-Pharma Meds for Allergy, Asthma, and Mast Cell Disease
-Mito Cocktail (Treatment for mitochondrial disease and dysfunction)
-Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
-Water and Hydration
-Electrolytes
-Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (Feeding by Tube or IV)
-The Issue of Lipid (Fat) Sources for TPN (IV nutrition)
-Helpful Medical and Therapeutic Products
-Organizing, Managing, and Traveling with Medical Supplies
-Unconventional Cancer Treatments
-Breakthroughs in Treating Cancer
-Teriparatide Treatment for Osteoporosis (Forteo and Tymlos)
Recovery From Autism Spectrum Disorders
-More Stories of Recovery From Autism
-NIMH Study Validates the Possibility of Recovery From Autism
Special Diets and Nutrition
-Kitchen Help and Cooking Skills
-Exploring New Ingredients for Cooking
-The Risks of Gluten for Everyone
-Harm and Toxicity Concerns of the US Food Supply
-Implementing Dietary Changes with Children
-Making Food Fun
-Inspiring Food Blogs
-Recipes for Medicinal Foods
-The Brain in the Gut (and the Importance of Cooking Our Food)
-The Healing Power of Food
-Medicinal Herbs, Plants, and Other Foods
-Camel's Milk
-The Specific Nutritional Benefits of Camel's Milk
-Brain Food
-Feeding Your Mitochondria to Heal Neurological Disease
-Addressing ADHD with Dietary Changes
-Fermented Foods
-So, What IS an Optimal Human Diet
-Implementing Special Diets
-Products for Special Diets and Clean Eating and Where to Get Them
-Food Substitutions for Allergies and Special Diets
-How to Make Your Own "Ingredients"
-Special Diet Resources and Food Lists
-Health and Holidays
-Salicylates, Phenols, and Faulty Sulfation
-Dietary Lectins
-Dietary Free Glutamate and Excitotoxins
-Glutamate in Food and Excitotoxicity
-Corn and Celiac Disease
-Arginine and Lysine for Herpes Management
-Specific Special Diets
-The GAPS Diet, Our Biggest Miracle
-GAPS Diet Success Stories
-Recipes Useful for Paleo, SCD, or GAPS
-Fermented Foods
-Oxalates and the Low Oxalate Diet
-Oxalate Levels of Foods
-Oxalate Levels of Grains and Starches
-Further Reading About Oxalates
-The Low Histamine Diet
-Resources for Eating Low Histamine
-The Ketogenic Diet
-Basics of the Ketogenic Diet
-Keto Recipes and Food Ideas
-The Basics of the Paleolithic Diet (with Mark Sisson)
- Intermittent Fasting
-Recipes for Cooking From Scratch
-Favorite Online Recipes
-Favorite Ways to Cook Eggs
-Simple Breakfast Recipes and Ideas
-How to Make Hemp Milk
-Sesame Sauce Recipe
-Nomato Sauce (like tomato sauce but made without tomatoes)
-Cheez Sauce (Dairy Free)
-Ketchup Recipe
-Pesto Recipe
-Warm Arugula Artichoke Dip
-Simple Vegetable Sides and Salads
-Simple Breads and Baked Goods
-Simple Grain and Starch Sides
-How to Cook Rice and Other Grains
-Simple Savory Snacks
-Simple Sweet Snacks
-Dairy-free Flan (Spanish custard)
-Simple Fruit Desserts
-Simple Chocolate Desserts
-Frozen Desserts
-Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Making Fun Sweet Treats (Cakes, Candies, etc.)
-Working with Chocolate
-Frosting Recipes
Interviews, Podcasts and Presentations
-Childhood Stress and Trauma Sets the Stage for Health Throughout Our Lifetime
-Get Your Body to Heal Itself (regenerative medicine) by Anthony Galea, MD
-Are We Allergic to Food or What's Been Done to it? TED talk with Robyn O'Brien
-Donna Gates on Healing the Liver
-Gut Health Interview with SCD LifeStyle
-Dr Kharrazian on the Gut/Brain Axis
-Identifying and Treating H. Pylori Infection with Dr Kalish
-The Basics of the Paleolithic Diet According to Mark Sisson
-Healing Skin Problems by Healing the Gut with Kris Kresser
-Dr Russell Blaylock on Glutamate and Other Excitotoxins
-Salicylates, Phenols, and Faulty Sulfation with Julie Matthews
-Dr Jack Kruse on Overcoming Leptin Resistance
-Nora Gedgaudas on Adrenal Dysfunction, Hypoglycemia, and Chronic Infection
-Interview with Dr Lynch About the MTHFR Gene Mutation
-Dr Rawlins on MTHFR
-Dr Ben Lynch on MTHFR Genetic Variance and Methylation
-Methylation and Hormone Balance with Andrew Rostenberg, DC
-Dr Richard Deth on Autism, Methylation, and Dopamine
-Integrative Medicine For Mental Health with James Greenblatt, MD
-Medical Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr Bauman MD
-Neurological Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr Bauman MD
-Dr Bernadine Healy, former head of the NIH, speaks about the potential link between vaccines and autism
-Etiology of Auto-Immunity and ASIA (Autoimmune Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants)
-Autoimmune Encephalitis (including PANDAS/PANS)
-Dr Susan Swedo Presenting at the 2014 West Coast PANDAS Symposium
-The Neurological Basis of PANDAS/PANS presentation by Dr Trifilleti
-Additional Notes from Dr Trifilleti's Presentation Slides on PANDAS/PANS
-Mast Cell Activation in the Brain and Neurological Disorders (especially autism)
(Also by Dr Theoharides, similar to the one above it but goes into much more detail)
-From the lecture series The Science of Sleep
-The Neuroanatomy and Neurochemistry of Sleep
-The Neurophysiology of sleep
-Narcolepsy
-More Sleep Notes
-Synesthesia- A Window Into the Brain?
-Pelvic Floor Health
Vaccination
-Basic Vaccine Information
-A Note on Perceived Bias in the Vaccine Debate
-Vaccine Safety Research and Parental Trust
-Where to Begin Learning About Vaccines (guest post)
-Dr Bernadine Healy, former head of the NIH, speaks about the potential link between vaccines and autism
Vaccine Safety Considerations- Looking to the Science
-Problems with Clinical Research and Peer Review
-Are Vaccines Necessary, Safe and Effective?
-Is Vaccine Policy Based on Evidence?
-Studies Show That Individual Responses to Vaccination Vary Widely
-Shedding From Live Virus Vaccines
-Contaminants in Vaccines
-Etiology of Auto-Immunity and ASIA (Autoimmune Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants)
-Studies Suggesting a Link Between Vaccines and Autism
-Studies Supporting a Link Between Vaccinations and Diseases and Disorders Other Than ASD
-Studies Showing the Toxicity of Mercury and Thimerosal
-Studies Showing the Toxicity of Aluminum in Vaccines
-Peter Aaby and Long-Term Vaccination Effects
-Notes for The Vaccine Detectives, Part 1 (BBC broadcast)
-Notes for The Vaccine Detectives, Part 2
-The Federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
-How to Report an Adverse Vaccine Reaction
-The Federal VICP Has Awarded Damages For Autism Caused by Vaccines
Dr Andrew Wakefield
-An Autism One Interview with Dr Wakefield and Others
-A Response to the BMJ's Claim of Fraud in Wakefield's Work
-Rupert Murdoch and the GMC Hearing of Dr Wakefield
