I met Abraham and his parents, Mariam and Daoud at one of my lectures in 2002. I was speaking on nutrition for Autism and Down’s Syndrome children. Mariam and Daoud spent some private time with me in regards to Abraham, who has Down’s Syndrome. I recommended various supplements and foods for Abraham to take. Fourteen […]
Gluten-Free and Bodybuilding
Gluten-Free Lifestyle and Autism
One of the most popular alternative treatments for Autism, Down’s syndrome and A.D.D/A.D.H.D. is the gluten-free and casein-free lifestyle. It has not been proven to work, and many doctors are cautious about it, but if you’re wondering if it could help your child, read the facts below. It’s a strict elimination lifestyle (with no “cheat […]
10 Key Facts about Gluten
What is Gluten? Gluten is a composite protein found in grains-wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (cross between wheat & rye). Oats are sometimes contaminated by the addition of small amounts of gluten. Why is gluten so commonly found in foods? Gluten gives elasticity to dough in breads, lots of baked goods, crackers, pasta. It allows […]