Kimberly Rosenthal October 2015 My baby was a typical sleepy baby for the first 2 weeks of his life. I had a “colicky” baby previously (started at birth) so I was thrilled to see I made it two weeks and my son only cried when he was hungry or tired. At 3 weeks, everything changed.…
DetailsBy Sheri, MFPIx2 Hi all, Just wanted to share with you a new (at least new to me) type of food testing that our DAN has started doing. It’s called the MRT Food Sensitivity Test – which stands for Mediator Release Test. It is also sometimes called the LEAP test. This test can help determine…
DetailsFigure 1 How extra-esophageal reflux arises. Arrows show path of reflux out of the stomach. UES=upper esophageal sphincter and LES = lower esophageal sphincter. Introduction Intermittent reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus is a normal physiological process. It occurs because of transient relaxation of the sphincter located where the esophagus connects to the stomach.…
DetailsThe Benefits of Babywearing from LLI The Benefits of Babywearing from Ask Dr. Sears The Benefits of Babywearing Vs. Carseat Carrying Find a Babywearer Near You! Infant Reflux and Babywearing: A Happy Coexistence By Laura Heller, M.Ed. My name is Laura, and I found my way to the world of…
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Different Types of Allergies & Intolerances Non IgE Mediated Gastrointestinal Food Allergies — Link to full-text PDF article in the Journal of Clinical Immunology Food Allergies: IgE IgE (immunoglobulin E): Most of us recognize the following allergy symptoms: rash, hives, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. This type of allergy is caused by IgE (immunoglobulin…
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#168591094 / gettyimages.com An article written by Rebecca D. Williams in an FDA Consumer Magazine simply states, “When it comes to nutrition, the best first food for babies is breast milk.” The benefits of breastfeeding are numerous and include : Promotes digestion Fights infection Cost-free Perfect temperature. Additional studies show that another benefit of breastfeeding is that it…
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6.20.2011 Newborn Advice (specifically colic and reflux) 1 A few months ago I received an email from a new mom who was having some challenges. She had seen a post of mine on the colic forum I follow. She was at her wits end. I sent her this email with all of the tricks and…
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