the state of our children’s health

The State of our Children’s

HealthMichelle Perro, M.D., D. Hom.

We are healthier than our children.

Increased:ObesityAsthma/AllergiesAutistic Spectrum DisorderAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAutoimmune DiseasesChildhood 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 stepsGUT FUNCTION – Ordered US Biotek food

antibodies.While waiting for results:Organic diet – NO GMOs!Removed all gluten and dairyNo processed foodsProbioticsVit D3Omega 3sHomeopathic 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 testLactulose/Mannitol TestComprehensive Digestive stool test

3 weeks laterC.S. reports:Mood betterVery rare violent outburstsLess ‘puffy’ appearingWeight 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 flowNutritional 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 dietHomeopathic detox (kidney, liver and lymphatics)Homeopathic gut healing; drainage of the

extracellular matrix, cell regeneration and immunomodulating remedies

DMSA heavy metal challengeNeurotransmitter function testingHomeopathic constitutional remedy

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