the state of our children’s health michelle perro, m.d., d. hom
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The State of our Children’s
Health
Michelle Perro, M.D., D. Hom.
We are healthier than our children.
Increased:
Obesity
Asthma/Allergies
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autoimmune Diseases
Childhood cancers
“Little Evidence of Health Benefits from Organic Food”, study finds; Sept. 3, 2012.
Dr. Bravata (lead author) states:
“Two studies of children consuming organic and conventions diets did find lower levels of pesticide residues in the urine of children on an organic diet, though the significance of these findings on child health is unclear.”
Is the significance of finding lower levels of
pesticides on child health unclear?
America’s Children and the Environment; Jan. 2013
(Environmental Protection Agency)
Organophosphate pesticides (OPs)
Can interfere with nervous system function in children;Low capacity to detoxify.Association between prenatal exposure and
ADHD, neurodevelopmental deficits; reduced IQ, perceptual reasoning and memory.
Eskenazi, 1999. Writing about organophosphate pesticides and potential adverse health effects.
Eskenazi, 2010. Chamacos study (funded by EPA)
Mothers’ exposures to OPs during pregnancy:
1. Shorter duration of pregnancy.
2. Poorer neonatal reflexes.
3. Lower IQ/decreased cognitive function.
4. Increased risk of attention problems.
5. PON1 gene and enzyme – helps body detoxify OPs: certain genetic polymorphisms were associated with increased risk of pervasive developmental disorder – category of developmental disorders that include autism spectrum disorders.
Why choose organic food?
What types of children am I seeing clinically?
C.S. is a 11 year old boy who comes in with:ADHDViolent outbursts in behavior – now home-schooledObesityEnvironmental allergiesOn multiple western drugs for improving focus and anxiety.1 of 5 boys; 3 of them with neurologic issues.
First steps
GUT FUNCTION – Ordered US Biotek food antibodies.
While waiting for results:
Organic diet – NO GMOs!
Removed all gluten and dairy
No processed foods
Probiotics
Vit D3
Omega 3s
Homeopathic constitutional remedy
Leaky Gut Syndrome vs Food Allergy
Also known as Increased Intestinal Permeability:
GMOs cause intestinal wall abnormalities. Toxins, undigested fats, proteins, waste, bacteria, etc., enter the blood stream
Food antibody test
Lactulose/Mannitol Test
Comprehensive Digestive stool test
3 weeks laterC.S. reports:
Mood better
Very rare violent outbursts
Less ‘puffy’ appearing
Weight loss
“Because I am better, everyone in my family is happier which makes me happy”.
Other factors leading to leaky gut
Gut dysbiosis
Decreased bile flow
Nutritional deficiencies (A, Magnesium, Zinc, Vit D, Calcium)
Leaky brain?
May be link with obesity and neuroinflammation of CNS
Plan with C.S.Organic, NonGMO, gluten/dairy-free diet
Homeopathic detox (kidney, liver and lymphatics)
Homeopathic gut healing; drainage of the extracellular matrix, cell regeneration and immunomodulating remedies
DMSA heavy metal challenge
Neurotransmitter function testing
Homeopathic constitutional remedy
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