Low Vitamin D May Explain Higher Incidence of Autism in Boys
The incidence of autism continues to increase from 60 cases per 10,000 people in the 1990s to 2% of children. Low vitamin D levels are a...
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David Rivas
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Are Autistic Brains Getting Rusty or Oxidized? Analysis of almost Five thousand children
The incidence of autism continues to grow in the USA and around the world. Oxidative stress or oxidation is like the development of...
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David Rivas
Mar 7, 20212 min read
Probiotic Relieved Stress and Improved Cognition in a Clinical Trial
The connection between the gut and the brain is vital for brain health. Stress is overwhelming society, and improving your gut may be a...
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David Rivas
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Exercise Lowers the Risk of Suicide and Depression
In a study of over 50 000 people, exercise was related to a lower risk of mental health problems and suicides. Exercise can literally...
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David Rivas
Feb 13, 20212 min read
50% Lower Brain Loss in Humans with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body, and it's hungry for energy. The brain consumes around 20% of all your energy...
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David Rivas
Feb 3, 20212 min read
Feed Your Heart and Brain: The Story of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids have demonstrated effectiveness for diminishing symptoms in different neurological/psychiatric diseases like...
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David Rivas
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Alzheimer's and Autism Are more Similar Than What We Think
I have been discussing this topic of neuroinflammation and imbalances in the gut many times in autism. New research shows that brain...
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David Rivas
Jan 20, 20211 min read
Plant-Based Diet Benefit Gut Bacteria Connected to Low Risk of Disease
It is well-known in clinical research that gut bacteria is of incredible importance for lowering chronic disease risk. Healthy gut...
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David Rivas
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Folate: A Language Booster in Autism
Folate (folic acid) is essential for brain development and language in children. Children with autism have difficulties in their bodies...
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David Rivas
Jan 3, 20211 min read
Recent Research Demonstrates the Effectiveness of Vitamin D and Magnesium in Children with ADHD
The incidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is around five to seven percent of all schoolchildren worldwide. ...
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David Rivas
Dec 23, 20202 min read
It's Not All In The Brain: Probiotics Showed Benefits in Autism
The gut continues to take center stage with inflammation and mitochondria dysfunction as crucial factors associated with autism....
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David Rivas
Dec 13, 20203 min read
Nutrition Tips For Better Immune System and Resiliency Against Viral Infections
Inflammation is a key factor in the severity of the Corona Virus. Researchers have noticed that patients with coronavirus (COVID-19) with...
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David Rivas
Dec 6, 20202 min read
The Impressive Case Study of A Child with Regressive Autism- A Functional/Integrative Approach
Developmental regression is an event that occurs when a child loses the previously acquired milestones and start to show autistic...
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David Rivas
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Turning On the Brain Self-Healing Pathway Called Nrf2- Key for Autism and Brain Health
Your body is equipped with an amazing self-healing mechanism called the Nrf2 Pathway. The Nrf2 pathway's role is to activate the...
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David Rivas
Nov 22, 20202 min read
Alzheimer's in the Down Syndrome Community: Why and What to Do?
The incidence of early Alzheimer's disease is very high in the Down Syndrome population. The average age of diagnosis is fifty-five...
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David Rivas
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Can Nutrition Improve Adults with Autism?: The Powerful Case of an Adult Male with Severe Autism
I have discussed before that my son with severe autism has been transformed with nutrition and functional medicine. He had all the...
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David Rivas
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Vitamin A: Essential for Gut Health and Autism
The incidence of autism keeps rising in the United States. In 2000, the prevalence of autism was 1 in 150; in 2014 increased to 1 in 59,...
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David Rivas
Nov 1, 20202 min read
Blueberries: The Tasty Brain Powerhouse
Blueberries are rich in polyphenols, mainly anthocyanins, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (1). Also, blueberries...
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David Rivas
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Will bacteria cause hyperactivity or aggression in children with ADHD or Autism?
Children diagnosed with ADHD have increased by 43% in the last 15 years, with an incidence of more than one in 10 American children (1). ...
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David Rivas
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Energy: Key Factor For Brain Function
Energy is crucial for optimal brain function. The brain weight is 2% of your total body weight but consumes more than 20% of your energy...
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