Carnosine: The Brain-Protective Amino acid
Conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and autism have low levels of brain antioxidants. Brain antioxidants are helpful in...
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David Rivas
Oct 4, 20203 min read
Do Not Feed The Fire In Autism
Food can be medicine or harm to our bodies. Following the standard American diet, with a high amount of carbohydrates, salt, unhealthy...
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David Rivas
Sep 27, 20202 min read
Turn On Your Brain-Protective Genes with Broccoli, Sulforaphane, and Other Foods/Nutrients
Brain inflammation has been associated with Alzheimer's Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Parkinson's Disease, to name a few...
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David Rivas
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Sulforaphane from Broccoli, A Powerful Tool for Autism
The incidence of autism keeps rising. In the United States, it is closed to 2% of all the children, and in other areas of the world, it...
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David Rivas
Sep 10, 20202 min read
High Incidence of Autism in Sweden and Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
The prevalence of autism in the United States is close to 2% of children. Children with autism have high levels of inflammation,...
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David Rivas
Sep 1, 20202 min read
Mitochondria are Crucial for Regression in Autism
Children with autism have an altered mitochondria function or inadequate energy production in cells, especially brain cells. 30 to 50%...
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David Rivas
Aug 23, 20201 min read
Deficiency of Iron Cause Sleep Issues in Autism and ADHD
Poor sleep is a prominent characteristic of children with autism. Iron is a nutrient that is crucial for brain function and sleep. Low...
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David Rivas
Aug 13, 20202 min read
Spirulina: A Multi-Functional Food For Health
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that improves the elimination of toxins like Mercury and arsenic (1). As discussed previously, spirulina...
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David Rivas
Aug 7, 20202 min read
Spirulina: A Natural Detoxifier Agent
Toxicity is all around us, and many diseases are associated with it, including autism, allergies, and autoimmune diseases. Many toxins,...
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David Rivas
Jul 30, 20202 min read
Like A Car Engine Without Oil is The Brain Without Healthy Fats
I was reading an excellent review of the necessity of healthy fats for a proper brain function. The brain is almost 60% fat. Essential...
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David Rivas
Jul 21, 20202 min read
Depletion of Vitamins by Medications In Autism and Other Conditions
As we have discussed before, children with autism have a multitude of deficiencies of essential nutrients and vitamins like Coq10,...
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David Rivas
Jul 14, 20202 min read
Autism and Diabetes: Is there a connection?
The number of people with a diagnosis of autism continues to increase worldwide. At the same time, due to poor independent living...
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David Rivas
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Autistic Children Accumulate More Toxins Than Non-Autistic Individuals
Our exposure to environmental toxins continues to increase, and the autism population may be the most affected group. Without a proper...
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David Rivas
Jun 28, 20203 min read
Severe Symptoms Of Autism Lowered by Improving The Gut in Teenager with Autism (Case Study)
I am familiar with this situation because my son was diagnosed with severe autism, and I went through the same situation. He was...
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David Rivas
Jun 21, 20202 min read
The Importance of Sleep in Brain Detoxification and Autism
Two-thirds of children with autism have chronic insomnia, which is detrimental to brain function and cognition. Lack of sleep is...
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David Rivas
Jun 14, 20202 min read
Cow's Milk May Not Be Beneficial for Children with Autism
There is some evidence that milk products may not be beneficial for children with autism. One of the most popular diets in children with...
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David Rivas
Jun 7, 20202 min read
Another Clinical Trial Showing Improvements of Communication in Autism with Folates
As we have discussed before, children with autism may have high levels of antibodies against folic acid receptors that will prevent the...
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David Rivas
Feb 27, 20203 min read
Is there anything we can do to help patients with autism and Alzheimer's in addition to medications?
Neurologic disorders, like autism or Alzheimer's disease, are among the most difficult to treat..
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David Rivas
Feb 27, 20203 min read
Is fibromyalgia related to gut health?
Fibromyalgia is a common cause of widespread pain for at least three months without an identifiable cause.
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David Rivas
Feb 27, 20204 min read
Can gut bacteria affect metabolism and brain function in patients with autism or other neurological?
Can gut bacteria affect metabolism and brain function in patients with autism or other neurological?
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