Not many doctors, especially pediatricians, will recognize this disorder. In fact, most will think you are a crackpot for asking about it or asking to test your child for it. They don’t recognize Pyroluria because its the disorder that PROVED that certain mental disorders are caused by a biochemical imbalance and therefore can only be cured with bio-chemicals, also known as vitamins and minerals.
Pyroluria is a genetic condition that results in an abnormality in hemoglobin synthesis. Huh?
Pyroluria was initially described by Abram Hoffer, a pioneer in orthomolecular medicine and psychiatry. He found that kryptopyrroles, a by-product of hemoglobin, bind …read more

Pyroluria has been linked to people diagnosed with ADHD, schizophrenia, autism, alcoholism, manic depression, and depression.
However, medical experts are still wary about diagnosing pyroluria or even recognizing that patients have pyroluria because it is still considered a biomedical disorder.
Why?
Because of its transparent symptoms and its vitamin and mineral therapy.
With all of AJ’s medical issues this was one of the ones we were quite concerned about. Fortunately, he tested negative despite all of his symptoms. But, if you remember from my last post, pyroluria can also be connected to high copper levels.
Common emotional and physical characteristics of pyroluria.
Little or no dream …read more

The latest news on Vitamin D is that kids need more. The previous recommendation (from 2003) from the American Academy of Pediatrics was 200 IU of vitamin D daily. Now they are saying that kids need 400 IU’s.
Dr. Frank Greer states that this could have life-long benefits.
Vitamin D helps build strong bones and prevents rickets (a common disease in developing countries and in institutionalized children like my son who was very borderline). Although rickets is uncommon in the US a recent study estimated that 40% of US infants and toddlers are deficient in Vitamin D.
The recommendation is for infants to …read more

Late last year, the FDA pulled several infant cold and cough medicine off the shelves for potential misuse. The dosage information on the medicine labels were wrongly calculated based on age, not weight. Several children died because of over-medication from these products.
And then earlier this year, the agency warned against using over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children under 2 years, and later to children up to 11 years. The American Academy of Pediatrics even weighed in that these drugs are ineffective for treating cough and cold, and so the FDA was urged to enforce a ban.
But …read more

What fun way to celebrate the Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October than giving away prizes for 31 days! That’s right, one winner each day at Pink Ribbon Review
It’s Karen’s way of raising awareness for breast cancer. And all the companies that donated the give-aways are also supporting the cause, so that’s double dip for you.
Head on over to Pink Ribbon Review everyday from October 1 to 31st.

Some things you just take for granted. Take clean water for instance.
Americans have been enjoying 100 years of clean drinking water that we wouldn’t know what to do without it. LIFE Magazine hailed the filtration and chlorination of water as “probably the most significant public health advancement of the millennium.” Chlorination of drinking water has helped eliminate waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. With it, life expectancy almost doubled from 47 years old in 1900 to 78 in 2006.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for nations outside the USA. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.1 …read more

A friend who works at a pediatric cancer ward told me it’s one of the most difficult places to be in. To see children suffering from cancer breaks the heart of anyone who works and visits there. And yet it is also a place where courage runs high.
Childhood cancers are the number 1 disease killer of children. One in every 300 children will develop cancer before the age of 19. Now while the death rate from cancer has dropped significantly, about 2,300 children still die each year from cancer. Although 75% of children are cured, some forms of cancer …read more

So your kids have been back to school, eh? How are you doing so far? Schedules, homeworks, carpool, after-school, errands… OK I get it, it can be quite stressful. But school also means more time at home without the kids (and I hear an “Amen!” out there!).
The b5media Health and Wellness have been on our toes too, prepping up for the new school year. And so we offer tips, ideas, experience and anecdotes on the road to a new school year.
Mary Emma Allen, at Alzheimer’s Notes, reminisces about lunch boxes and one-room school days, something that might …read more

From The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network –

EGG ALLERGY ALERT
September 5, 2008
T. Marzetti Company is recalling “Girard’s Honey Dijon Peppercorn” dressing due to undeclared egg.
The products were distributed in the western United States.The 12-oz. bottles being recalled were labeled on the front with Girard’s Honey Dijon Peppercorn, but the back of the bottle was labeled Girard’s French Dressing, with item number 58015 and a “best by” date of 06-11-09M.
Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a fullrefund. Consumers with questions may call (614) 846-2232.

From The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network –
MILK ALLERGY ALERT
September 5, 2008
ACH Food Companies, Inc., is recalling “Patak’s Dopiaza Curry CookingSauce Mild”  and “Patak’s Rich Tomato and Onion Cooking Sauce Dopiaza (Mild)” due to undeclared milk.The products were distributed nationally through retail stores.The affected products have “best by” dates on or before February 2010.Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase forreimbursement. Consumers with questions may call (800) 726-3648.