Therapeutic levels of omega-3's may help with sensory processing

This article discusses a study which showed that mice with proper levels of Omega-3 essential fatty acids were better able to handle sensory overload.  I have found that my ability to handle stress improved when I started taking Omega-3's.  This article just reinforces the fact that this nutrient is SOOOOOOOOOO important to our kids - especially those with special needs.  I think it is also important to note that a change in DIET effected how animals related to STRESS.  Interesting!!!  Click on the link for the full article.

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Video about sensory processing.

This is a great video to explain sensory processing.  I think it would even be good to show to children to help explain why they feel the way they do.

A great interview with Ms. Grandin.

I have had the privilege to see Ms. Grandin speak on a few occasions. She has some really great, practical advice for parents on how to help their child with autism.  This short interview is a condensed version of her speeches.

Mystery of Sleep

Here is a great article by Dr. Mercola.  We are learning every day how important sleep is to all the functions of our body.  I know I can't function when I don't get good quality sleep.

Sleep article

Great Webcast Video - DAN doctor

I am so proud of DAN for making all this cutting edge information available for free on their website.  You can see they really want to get this information out to the public, and I applaud them for that.  

Videos

How sound effects us.

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A nice compact example of how sound can effect us emotionally and physically.

Coconut Oil - healthy, who knew?

Over the past year or so, I have found myself being drawn to this kind of information.  Information that seems oxymoronic and counter cultural.  The more I read and learn, the more I realize that the information we get from our governmental agencies more often than not is not true.  This is a very interesting article about the health effects of coconut oil.  I will be switching over to this oil in my own life, and I'm excited about the effects I should see.  I'll keep you posted.

Coconut Oil