Functional Nutrition and Learning for Kids Dr. Vaish Sarathy

In this episode of Function and Nutrition and Learning for Kids, we dive into the profound impact of nutrition on human health with Dr. John Lewis, founder and president of Dr. Lewis Nutrition. With a prolific background boasting over 180 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lewis shares his expertise on the role of polysaccharides in brain health and immune function, and his research’s implications for serious conditions such as Alzheimer's, MS, HIV, and chronic diseases. 
Join us as we explore the powerful impact of targeted nutritional intervention on brain health. 
You can find Dr. Lewis at https://www.drlewisnutrition.com/
Be sure to check out Dr. Lewis’s new book The Complete Nutrition Guide to Cognitive Function
Speaking of Neuroplasticity SUpport, there is still time to tune in to Dr. Vaish Sarathy’s  FREE workshop:
BUILDING INTELLIGENCE - at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/intelligenceworkshop
 
[00:00:00] Polysaccharides for brain health.
[00:06:38] Nutrition vs. Pharmacology.
[00:12:17] Polysaccharides and their benefits.
[00:24:14] Signs of inflammation.
[00:28:37] Big Pharma domination in research
[00:31:43] Polysaccharides for cognitive health.
[00:41:38] Aloe vera polysaccharides benefits.
[00:46:57] Daily Brain Care benefits.
 
 

Intelligence is not a constant. The brain is constantly changing, adapting, and learning new skills. Most tests, including IQ tests, do not measure intelligence accurately.
In this episode, Dr. Vaish Sarathy talks about the role of AI, Growth Mindset in what she calls Intellectual Malleability - the idea (which comes from Neuroplasticity) that intelligence can change for anyone regardless of label or diagnosis. 
You can sign up for her FREE workshop on building intelligence at the link below: 
https://www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/intelligenceworkshop 
In this workshop, Vaish talks about the 3-step method to building intelligence in your child with disability - be that Down Syndrome or Autism.

How can we help our kids cultivate a healthy relationship with food? If your child is struggling with picky eating, Stephanie Mara Fox talks to Dr Vaish Sarathy about the Art of Somatic Eating and how to navigate food restrictions in kids. 
Especially in kids with disabilities (Autism, for example), it is important to understand that:
- The nervous system plays a crucial role in our experience with food, and regulation is key to creating a safe and regulated environment.
- Trauma can impact a person's relationship with food, and it is important to approach food behavior with empathy and curiosity.
- Tools for regulation, such as body awareness and co-regulation, can be helpful in supporting children with picky eating.
 
CHAPTERS
01:14 Understanding Somatic Eating
07:24 The Nervous System and Food
08:03 Regulation and Children's Experience with Food
15:43 The Impact of Trauma on Food Behavior
30:34 Tools for Regulation
35:05 Applying Regulation Techniques to Picky Eating
 
You can reach Stephanie at: 
Website: https://www.stephaniemara.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/
 
Find Dr. Vaish Sarathy at
www.instagram.com/drvaishsarathy
And Download your free Picky Eating Toolkit HERE!

Being multi-lingual and multi-communicative may be the way that our kids with Autim / Down Syndrome find richness of language and expression. What does mean? And what’s the latest research? Stick with me for this super-short focus episode about multimodal language and brain health!
In this episode, I talk about:
What the documented results are of being bilingual How you can start right now with your child What this means for communication Enjoy! 
 
Timeline: 
 
00:56 Bilingualism and Cognitive Protection
03:12 Enhanced Memory, Attention, and Executive Function
04:11 Takeaway 1: Expose Kids to Multiple Languages
05:04 Takeaway 2: Communicate in Multiple Languages
06:00 Takeaway 3: Using Different Forms of Communication

Advocacy and Resilience are the cornerstones of parenting a child with disability. As a parent of an Autistic child or a child with Down Syndrome, how often do you find yourself navigating medical and school offices and being close to tears at the end of several meetings?
Dr. Maureen Michele guides us through the work of building resilience and understanding advocacy, and finding your strong inner Mother Bear!
Tune in to learn:
The 3 pillars of Advocacy Dr. Maureen's parent resilience toolkit that she uses herself The single most powerful tool for building inner stability You can find Dr. Maureen at 
www.maureenmichelemd.com
instagram.com/maureenmichelemd
I am also offering my Anxiety Toolkit to you today - a 10 point checklist of things that work, when nothing seems to.
You can download it for free at www.functionalnutritionforkids.com/anxietytoolkit

Why does math education seem so challenging for autistic students and those with Down syndrome? 
Join me as I flip the script and explore how focusing on input, rather than output, can revolutionize your student’s learning journey. 
There are broadly 2 things we are doing wrong:
Focusing on output as opposed to input
Prioritizing proficiency over curiosity
Listen to the episode to find out how we can flip the traditional “boring” Math script!
Non Linear Education launches in 4 weeks - get on the waitlist!