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07/14/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Valproic acid-induced autism in young children reduced with curcumin

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A look at yearly data on the prevalence of ASD reveals that this figure is likely to get worse. Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the administration of curcumin […]

07/13/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

The State of Michigan declares cannabis legitimate medicine for treating arthritis, autism, chronic pain and more

Proponents of medical marijuana have faced uphill battles the world over, but one place that is embracing the potential of this curative plant is the state of Michigan. The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the state has now added a slew of new medical conditions to its list of illnesses that qualify for […]

07/02/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Curcumin shows significant therapeutic potential in attenuating autism brain damage induced by prenatal VPA exposure

Curcumin, a compound derived from turmeric, has been linked with the amelioration of chemical-induced autism. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into curcumin’s effects against autism induced by valproic acid (VPA). Valproic acid is a fatty acid used for the treatment of epilepsy in children. Its use has been […]

04/27/2017 / By Tracey Watson

CBD oil helps autistic boy speak again

At first, when Kalel Santiago of Puerto Rico survived a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma, his parents, Abiel and Gladys, were overjoyed that the two years of grueling surgery, radiation and chemotherapy treatments had worked, and their little boy was going to be okay. But while he was in the hospital, they started noticing […]

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