Wednesday, 18 May 2016 12:00

Disconnected Kids Nutrition Plan

Food may play a role in disorders like ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurological disorders.
Food may play a role in disorders like ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other neurological disorders.

Research has proven that there is a two-way street between your gut/immune system and your brain.

Dr. Robert Melillo’s Brain Balance program has helped thousands of families across the country, offering a drug-free, scientifically based method for addressing a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.

In his new book, THE DISCONNECTED KIDS NUTRITION PLAN: Proven Strategies to Enhance Learning and Focus for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders, he presents the nutritional side of the Brain Balance Program, featuring guidelines, tips, and kid-friendly recipes based on the latest scientific research on how food affects the brain.

Listen in as Dr. Melillo joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about the research he's done, as well as the many types of conditions that can be addressed with a deeper look at nutrition.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 1
  • Audio File: naturally_savvy/1620ns3a.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Robert Melillo, DC
  • Book Title: THE DISCONNECTED KIDS NUTRITION PLAN: Proven Strategies to Enhance Learning and Focus for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders
  • Guest Twitter Account: @DrRobMelillo
  • Guest Bio: Robert-MelilloDr. Robert Melillo is the author of the new release, THE DISCONNECTED KIDS NUTRITION PLAN: Proven Strategies to Enhance Learning and Focus for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders. He is an internationally known chiropractic neurologist, professor, researcher, and expert in childhood neurological disorders. His first book is Disconnected Kids: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program™ for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and other Neurological Disorders. Dr. Melillo is the creator of the Brain Balance Program, president of the Foundation for Cognitive Neuroscience, and executive director of the F.R. Carrick Institute for Clinical Ergonomics, Rehabilitation and Applied Neurosciences. He lives in Rockville Centre, New York, with his wife and three children.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Andrea Donsky, RHN and Lisa Davis, MPH