#269 Autism & Neuro Nutrients with Dr. Emily Gutierrez

Send us a Text Message.This week on Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Emily Gutierrez. I am so excited to have Dr. Emily Gutierrez back this week to share her brilliance and fill a huge gap with neuropediatric nutrition. Last week she wowed me with her knowledge of PANDAS, and this week we are talking about autism. I ask lots of hard questions, and she fires back without batting an eye. I am thankful for her work! KEY TAKEAWAYS:The history of Autism, diagnosis, and hallmark symptomsThe spectrum & prevalence of AutismStandard Treatment, ABA Therapy, & occupational therapy optionsRule outs and rules in's when the first diagnosisThe treatment pie of Autism The correlation between vaccines & autismTesting for mitochondrial dysfunctionGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to lower inflammation in the bodySupplement recommendations to supportHow to get supplements into kidsWhat parents can do at home right nowABOUT GUEST:Dr. Emily Gutierrez is the chief scientific formulator and co-founder for Neuro Nutrients and has over a decade of clinical experience managing patients in her busy practice with Neuronutrition Associates, one of the first pediatric-focused functional medicine practices opened in the United States. Dr. Gutierrez received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University with a focus in XX translational medicine as a doctor of nursing practice. She received her master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Dr. Gutierrez is also board certified through the Institute of Functional Medicine, board certified as a clinical nutritionist, and board certified as a primary care mental health specialist. In addition to actively managing patients in her private practice in Austin, Texas, she also is adjunct faculty at Johns Hopkins University where she lectures on integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Gutierrez has published in the peer reviewed literature multiple times, however one of her favorite accomplishments was publishing the first chapter on integrative and functional medicine in a textbook for primary care providers. Dr. Gutierrez continues to be an active researcher, writer, and speaker, and her passion for formulating science based nutrient compounds that met the strictest standards of quality and efficacy continue to be her favorite tool in managing patients.WHERE TO FIND DR EMILY:Website : Neuronutrients.comWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West and empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeHave a question that you want to be answered on the Podcast? Submit it here:  https://www.christabiegler.com/questionsWork Together: christabiegler.com/fssShop our Favorites:christabiegler.com/shop