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The State of our Children’s Health

The State of our Children’s Health. Michelle Perro, M.D., D. Hom . We are healthier than our children. Increased: Obesity Asthma/Allergies Autistic Spectrum Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autoimmune Diseases Childhood cancers.

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The State of our Children’s Health

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  1. The State of our Children’s Health Michelle Perro, M.D., D. Hom.

  2. We are healthier than our children. Increased: • Obesity • Asthma/Allergies • Autistic Spectrum Disorder • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder • Autoimmune Diseases • Childhood cancers

  3. “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.”

  4. Is the significance of finding lower levels of pesticides on child health unclear?

  5. 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.

  6. Eskenazi, 1999. Writing about organophosphate pesticides and potential adverse health effects. Eskenazi, 2010. Chamacos study (funded by EPA) Mothers’ exposures to OPs during pregnancy: • Shorter duration of pregnancy. • Poorer neonatal reflexes. • Lower IQ/decreased cognitive function. • Increased risk of attention problems. • 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.

  7. Why choose organic food?

  8. What types of children am I seeing clinically? C.S. is a 11 year old boy who comes in with: ADHD Violent outbursts in behavior – now home-schooled Obesity Environmental allergies On multiple western drugs for improving focus and anxiety. 1 of 5 boys; 3 of them with neurologic issues.

  9. First steps GUT FUNCTION – Ordered US Biotek food antibodies. While waiting for results: Organic diet – NO GMOs! Removed all gluten and dairy No processed foods Probiotics Vit D3 Omega 3s Homeopathic constitutional remedy

  10. 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 test • Lactulose/Mannitol Test • Comprehensive Digestive stool test

  11. 3 weeks later C.S. reports: Mood better Very rare violent outbursts Less ‘puffy’ appearing Weight loss “Because I am better, everyone in my family is happier which makes me happy”.

  12. Other factors leading to leaky gut Gut dysbiosis Decreased bile flow Nutritional deficiencies (A, Magnesium, Zinc, Vit D, Calcium) Leaky brain? May be link with obesity and neuroinflammation of CNS

  13. Plan with C.S. Organic, NonGMO, gluten/dairy-free diet Homeopathic detox (kidney, liver and lymphatics) Homeopathic gut healing; drainage of the extracellular matrix, cell regeneration and immunomodulating remedies DMSA heavy metal challenge Neurotransmitter function testing Homeopathic constitutional remedy

  14. IHH Marin Clinic 1350 South Eliseo Drive, Ste 120 Greenbrae, CA 94904 415.461.9000 IHH San Francisco Clinic 2300 California Street SF, CA 94115 415.600.3503 perrom@sutterhealth.org

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