Targeted Nutritional Intervention for Down Syndrome – Poster – click here to download I’ve been so busy i almost forgot I have a poster on display this long weekend at Metagenics Congress at the Pullman and Mercure,
METAGENICS CONGRESS POSTER
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DOWN SYNDROME: OPTIMISING YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS
FULL DAY SEMINAR PRESENTED BY NATUROPATH GABI GIACOMIN DATE + TIME: SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD AT 10AM – 4:45PM UTS+01 VENUE: Tobar Mhuire Retreat & Conference Centre, Crossgar, IRELAND DETAILS: A full-day seminar presented by Gabi Giacomin – MClSc
HYPOTHYROIDISM AND MTHFR
There is a link between hypothyroidism and poor MTHFR function. Basically, thyroxine (T4) is needed to convert riboflavin to riboflavin mononucleotide and then flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) the form best utilised by the body 2. In hypothyroidsim FAD levels
NUTRIGENETIC SUPPLEMENTS – LIKE NO OTHERS ON THE MARKET
‘You cannot use just anything in nature because many natural products do the opposite to neuro biochemistry in DS than it would in a typical brain. For instance, many products on the market are known antioxidants. It’s a fact
CATARACTS AND DOWN SYNDROME
Research shows that between 5 and 50% of children with Down Syndrome (DS) under the age of 17 years will develop cataracts 1. In 3-5% of cases the development of cataracts is in the infantile period or is congenital. It
DOMAN METHOD COURSE: FROM SPECIAL NEEDS TO WELLNESS
Just a few weeks ago Spencer Doman presented a parent training seminar which introduces the Doman Method course to new parents and includes invaluable information for parents. Here is the link to watch this 1 hour presentation, I hope
EGCG + NEURODEVELOPMENT FOR T21
In two weeks time I will be flying to Italy to join the staff at Doman International as a Naturopathic Consultant. I am really looking forward to this experience and working with families of brain injured children. My
THE DANGERS OF REFLUX MEDICATION
Drs are quick to prescribe Protein Pump Inhibitors (PPI) such as Prilosec to children with reflux. The medical approach suggests that reflux is caused from high levels of stomach acid which burn the esophagus. A PPI is designed to
INULIN + RAW VEGETABLES FOR EXCELLENT GUT HEALTH
The addition of raw fruit and vegetables to a child’s diet ensures their beneficial bacteria are thriving. Without a healthy diet, children are prone to many more health issues. It is really easy to add raw fruit to their diet,
SHOULD SMALL VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS BE CLOSED?
By Gabi Giacomin Appearing in the Annals of Pediatric Cardiology last year (2017) is a research article questioning the procedure of closing small Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD’s) in children. The authors claim there is a substantial amount of