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Mar07

EP114: Healing Autism Naturally With Dr. Shelese Pratt N.D.

All you Need to Know About Autism and More

IN THIS EPISODE:

Dr. Shelese Pratt is a Naturopathic physician and an expert in neurology and complex medical conditions relating to metabolic disease. She uses functional medicine and her expertise in biochemistry (methylation) and physiology to help her patients get to the root cause of their symptoms through a strategic approach including nutrition (diet and nutritional supplements), botanicals, environmental medicine, classical homeopathy, and hydrotherapy. 

She’s best known for her breakthrough results with complex cases like Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Cerebral Palsy, PVL, Global Development Delay, Angelman Syndrome, learning difficulties (ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia), sensory processing disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, digestive system disorders/disease, endocrine disorders, autoimmune disease, and mood disorders.

Here are some of the nuggets you’re in for

  • Dr. Pratt’s story: 4:03  
  • Why autism rates keep rising:  9:12
  • Common symptoms of Autism: 13:05
  • Different Types of Autism: 17:06 
  • What her success rates are (this will make you smile!): 19:53 
  • Epigenetic’s and how they're related to Autism: 28:32
  • Common nutrient deficiencies associated with Autism: 31:20
  • How to get your children to eat more veggies: 35:45
  • Her favorite supplements for autistic children: 37:35 
  • Three practical tips for reducing environmental factors: 43:42 
  • Connect with Dr. Pratt: 51:36
  • And so much more!

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