Author: Lynn Joels

Allergies…one of the most common presentations I see in clinical practice. From the mild to the serious, from food to dust, animal fur, and the ‘general unknown’. There are growing insights and evidence of the role gut microbes play in allergies. And, as we know, the microbiome plays a huge role in immune regulation –...

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at higher risk of medical issues and are more prone to gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, which can worsen the symptoms of ASD, significantly affecting their health, learning, and development, and impacting their behavior. Gastrointestinal health in children with ASD has become an important area of research, with researchers looking...

Yep…it’s not just their direct screen time. Your use of technology while you’re in their presence may matter too. Children are sponges in their younger years, both mirroring your behaviors and absorbing what and how you respond in different situations. That means your behaviors and your “presence” really count. And with phones, tablets, and other...