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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: August 21, 2019 at 4:51 PM
Parabens, phthalates, toluene, and benzene are toxins implicated in neurological disorders. Parabens are antifungal and antibacterial chemicals widely found in personal care products such as soap, shampoo, cosmetics, and perfume. These chemicals are...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: July 29, 2019 at 4:48 PM
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) testing has long been an important means of identifying delayed hypersensitivity reactions to food and other environmental irritants. One of the most prolific proteins in circulation, IgG comprises approximately 10% to 20% of the...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:43 AM
The Vicious Cycle of Celiac-Induced Nutrient Depletion
Patients with celiac disease are often deficient in key nutrients due to both low dietary intake and malabsorption. Vitamin D has been found to be deficient in 70% of children recently diagnosed with...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:41 AM
Children with ADHD are more likely to suffer from allergic diseases. In one study of 100 children with ADHD compared with 60 healthy controls, 35% of the ADHD children had allergies. Most of the allergies were a combination of allergic rhinitis and...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:40 AM
Food intolerance has been known to cause ADHD symptoms since at least the 1970s when Feingold observed hyperactivity and learning disabilities in children who ate artificial food flavors and colors. In 1992, Egger and colleagues published a study where...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:39 AM
As with ADHD, there is a relationship between autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and gluten intolerance. Researchers have observed a greater risk of ASDs in children whose mothers have celiac disease. Furthermore, compared to controls, individuals with...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:36 AM
In mice with cow’s milk allergy, diets that reduce mTOR activity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala improve behavioral problems similar to those seen in autistic children. This suggests mTOR may be a mechanism of action by which allergies can lead to...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 20, 2019 at 8:24 AM
‘Tis the season for Spring Allergies, the foods your patients are consuming can be aggravating their hay fever symptoms. In the Western developed world, birch pollen allergy is the form of allergic rhinitis most likely to be accompanied by food...