I think we can all agree as parents — especially those of us with more sensitive children — that any change in routine can feel overwhelming. Most of you, if you’ve found this blog, are likely searching for answers. You want to help your child heal, but you’re not entirely sure where to start. Maybe READ MORE
Month: November 2025
How the Gut and Brain Communicate
Parents often recognize when their child’s symptoms are connected to something beneath the surface—especially when it comes to digestion, picky eating, or changes in behavior after consuming certain foods. In functional medicine, these clues are never ignored. The gut plays a central role in how the brain functions, how inflammation is regulated, and how a READ MORE
Understanding Apraxia and Speech Delay: A Functional Medicine View of Motor Planning and Healing
As a parent, you’ve probably asked yourself: Why doesn’t my child say what they mean? Or why can they understand something, but not reliably do it?These are often the questions that lead to the concept of apraxia—a challenge of motor planning and speech coordination rather than a lack of understanding. Two of my favorite educators READ MORE
Leucovorin and Folate Pathways in Autism
(Why this therapy may help — and why it’s only one part of the whole picture) Why Folate Matters for the Brain Folate—also known as vitamin B9—is essential for brain development, neurotransmitter production, and detoxification. It supports processes like methylation and DNA repair that help the brain grow and function well. But in some children READ MORE