Organic Acid Test (OAT).
This type of biomedical testing can be useful for people with the following conditions:
Autism
ADHD
Depression
Anxiety
Here we take a look at some of the key information this test provides. The test examines over 70 different metabolites; we are going to take a brief look at some of them here.
Candida and other yeast overgrowths.
The organic […]
1. It’s not all in the mind.
The way we view anorexia has not changed much over the years. Despite the progress made in medical science we still have an archaic view of anorexia. It is presumed to be caused by a combination of genetics and an idealised perception of thinness along with wider familial complications […]
Stool testing is a commonly used for children with autism. It gives us useful information about gut function and the microflora which inhabit it. We are able to gather information about pathogens, yeasts and inflammation along with signs of digestive irregularities. Clinical nutritionists can use this information to infer how these findings might impact the […]
Is your child hyperactive? Or defiant? Or unfocused at school? Nutrition can help.
The importance of diet cannot be overlooked when trying to understand children’s behaviour. There are five critical areas that need to be considered when helping children with concentration and behavioural issues.
Blood sugar balance.
The body works hard to keep the glucose in our bloodstream […]
Pyroluria, the condition associated with raised kryptopyrroles in the blood, is a subject close to my heart.
This metabolic disorder is genetic and it has the capacity to ruin lives. Yet, there is no real acknowledgement of the condition in mainstream medicine.
Kryptopyrroles are a by-product of haemoglobin synthesis. In individuals with Pyroluria excess kryptopyrroles are produced and are excreted […]
Autism – more than psychological.
The use of special diets for autism is controversial. This is unfortunate as it can stop parents from discussing with others what a change of diet has done for their child. It also opens up the debate about the causes and environmental triggers of autism, a debate that some people are not willing […]
Our fully qualified nutritional therapist and Gaps Practitioner is a
registered supplier with the Caudwell Trust. The Caudwell Trust is a charity
which funds biomedical therapies for autism. This includes nutritional therapy
and Gaps consultations. If you meet their criteria they will help with the costs
of practitioner consultation fees, supplements and test fees. To find out more information […]
