Immaturity and ADHD

There have been previous studies that have suggested that immaturity may contribute to some behaviors that were attributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There was a recent study that supports that claim. Specifically, there was an insurance database study of >407,000 children that highlight the need for a practitioner considering the patients maturity level […]

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Probiotics are Not a Cure-All

Probiotics are very popular now and seem to be everywhere. There are also many claims out about what probiotics can and cannot be used for. (Check out the skinny on probiotics here.) I think using probiotics are great for many things, however, I also advocate for their appropriate use. One current controversial use of probiotics […]

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What to do with a Negative Screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder

I came across this new update about autism recently. Screening tests for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be interpreted on a case by case basis and in the context of overall development of the child. There was a recent prospective cohort, 228 of >68,000 children who screened negative for ASD at age 18 months were […]

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Kathmandu Clinic is going to Kathmandu!

I am very excited to announce that I will be traveling to Kathmandu, Nepal for the month of December!  I am going back to my hometown to visit family and learn more about the Ayurveda Medicine traditions in Nepal. I will try to post things as I go. We will see!  

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