The Rising Tide of Youth Mental Health Disorders
Across Australia and the United States, mental health challenges among young people are escalating at an alarming rate. Anxiety now affects roughly one in three
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Across Australia and the United States, mental health challenges among young people are escalating at an alarming rate. Anxiety now affects roughly one in three
A recent study published in Pediatric Allergy & Immunology (Nieto et al., 2025) looked at whether
personalised support for the gut microbiome could help infants born via caesarean section (C-section)
develop a healthier gut and reduce the risk of immune-related conditions.
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a press release announcing “bold new actions to confront the nation’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD) epidemic”.
April is Autism Awareness month – a perfect time to recognise the inspiring teamwork of the Integrative Health practitioners and their ASD patients in addressing physical health challenges that are common in those with Autism.
Recent findings emphasize the importance of dietary choices in fostering a healthy gut microbiome, which can significantly impact overall health and help prevent heart disease, diabetes, metabolic conditions, autoimmune disease and more.
Why Is This Important? On average, Americans make 200+ decisions about food daily, including choices about 2-3 snacks. These snacks account for, on average, 400-500
Thyroid physiology changes dramatically during both gestation and the postpartum period. There are powerful relationships between thyroid health, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health for mother and
Is Cellular Crosstalk between the Microbiome and the Mitochondria possible? From a clinical perspective, the relationship between the microbiome and the mitochondria is now increasingly
Everybody excretes a small amount of a substance in their urine called hydroxyhermopyrrolin-2-one, or for short, HPL (also called Mauve Factor or Mauve).1 However, early research
By Nora Gedgaudas, CNS, CNT The reasons for avoiding dietary grains are beyond innumerable and far more extensive and well documented in the literature than
Dr. N. Campbell-McBride MD We live in the world of unfolding epidemics. Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), schizophrenia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression, obsessive
Blog by Martha R. Herbert, PhD, MD Posted July 12, 2012 on www.autismWHYandHOW.org In my opinion the recent research paper, Differences in White Matter Fiber Tract Development
By Stephanie Seneff, February 26, 2014 Few people today are unaware of the fact that bees worldwide are suffering from a mysterious malady that threatens
In ‘Gut Bacteria: The Microbes We Simply Cannot Live Without’ we discussed the important functions of the 100 000 billion bacteria living in our bodies,
Imagine a living being whose gastrointestinal tract alone contains 100 000 billion bacteria from over 500 bacterial species, secretes at least 20 neurotransmitters and produces
It is vital to consider anecdotal evidence as well as the results of clinical trials, to accurately assess chronic illness. It is essential to recognize that the
What Is Digestive Health? Digestive Health is vitally important as the digestive system is designed to absorb nutrients and block out toxins. Nutrients are converted into: proteins hormones neurotransmitters growth…
Mindd Foundation: Keeping you Informed on Integrative Healthcare The mission of Mindd Foundation is to help practitioners, carers, patients, educators and families discover, understand and implement effective integrative healthcare for…
In analysing Childhood Sleep patterns, children who sleep less have been shown to be prone to a higher body mass index (BMI), and increased anxiety or low self-esteem. Paradoxically, anxiety…
Functional Neurology and Nutrition is the subject of Brandon Brock’s Masterclass at the Mindd International Forum 2017. In this podcast he covers; What are the top three things that children…
Sydney-based GP, Dr Robyn Cosford has been compiling research over many years including the use of Ritalin. As a mother of five, she recognised the association between diet and behaviour…
A healthy home environment may be as crucial as eating healthily and exercising to prevent disease and stay energetic and well. While a nutritious diet and regular movement are essential,…
Growing healthy kids in our modern world is a challenge. With nutrient-poor soil and the ever-increasing list of chemicals that infiltrate our lives, the challenges continue to grow. Dr Shetreat-Klein –…
April is Autism Awareness month, an important time to recognise the valuable contributions that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder make to their families and communities. It is also a perfect…
Mast cell activation may induce allergic reactions that could affect the stomach, skin, and respiratory system. To manage these allergic reactions, individuals should avoid triggers and work with their Integrative practitioner to apply topical therapies.
Functional Medicine is a new way for practitioners and patients to interact so the best outcome can be achieved for the patients’ health. As Dr Mumper explains: “Functional Medicine is not your 10-minute doctor visit.” It is much more about looking at the complexity of the body and how all the various networks work together, she explains.
It’s Earth Day today so it’s time to check up on our earth’s health – after all if we have a healthy planet it’s far
HOPE To wish for a particular event that one considers possible To have confidence; trust. To desire and consider possible. It’s hard to have hope when your child gets…
Preconception care should ideally take at least 6 months for both men and women, longer if specific health issues are of concern. Why do
Is there a definite link between Autism, ADHD and Glyphosate? A growing body of experts believe that glyphosate (an organophosphate in herbicides like Round-Up and
Mindd Foundation welcomes Brittany Darling to our team of Ambassadors Brittany Darling, nutritionist, herbalist and autism mum has joined our community of influencers as a
Understanding the role and impact of Mitochondrial Health on overall human health has been in the focus of research in the last decade. There is a good
Increasing concerns about the weed killer Glyphosate [Updated April 16 2019] In recent years, the herbicide glyphosate has been making the news for all the
Stealth infections which are good at hiding from the immune system, may be the underlying cause of many chronic conditions such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia,
The production and synthesis of Neurotransmitters is a vital process in human health as these tiny molecules are the messengers between the central nervous system
Vagus Nerve Stimulation May Be the Key to Improving Your Health. Inflammation is the underlying cause of most diseases as the immune system launches an
Functional Diagnostics and Testing provides an effective way for practitioners to identify the root cause of disease. This focus on cause over symptoms, combined with
It is valuable to discuss the different aspects of a Leaky Brain and how to make the blood-brain barrier whole Inside the Blood-Brain Barrier The
Thyroid diseases are more common than you may believe and affect millions of people worldwide. Recently, thyroid diseases have been increasing, and this has motivated
Endometriosis is a somewhat mysterious condition, one that involves many factors, especially genetic or environmental, yet its etiology is largely unknown. With more research going
If you’re feeling unusually tired all the time, can’t concentrate and are crankier than usual, then you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue and not
As a patient, Health Coaching can transform the experience and the outcome of any personalized integrative health care program. Facilitating Lasting Changes with Health Coaching
Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are two common forms of a larger family of diseases called Autoimmune Thyroid Disease, or AITD. How autoimmune thyroid disease
Sleeping problems in children occur far too often. Sleep deprivation affects everyone negatively. However, when children don’t sleep, other family members don’t sleep. In this
Natural fertility management is about improving the general health of everyone. This includes male and female partners and ideally will include the family who may
Bone Broth is, without doubt, one of the most nourishing foods for our gut. So if we can include it in our diet so much
Conventional or Orthodox Medicine centers around addressing a person’s symptoms, whereas Functional Medicine also focuses on why those symptoms exist in the first place. Functional
At the Mindd Foundation, we advocate the value of consulting with integrative health practitioners for all health conditions. As part of a team of health professionals, Health Coaches can