Karuna Health Care

15/11/2025

Vitamin D is about much more than strong bones. There are vitamin D receptors in most cells of the body, meaning that it affects many parts of the body. Two of these are the immune system, and the nervous system. Unfortunately many people, including pregnant women have below ideal levels of vitamin D This study shows that vitamin D levels in pregnancy affect the cognitive abilities of their children at 4 years old. It's easy to get your levels checked with a home kit, or from your doctor.

06/11/2025

This study appeared in my Inbox this week. Alarming data on how paracetamol/acetominophen impacts DNA, fertility and s***m. No wonder they say autism is genetic!

Paracetamol may have more side effects than previously assumed. New research led by Professor David Møbjerg Kristensen shows that paracetamol impairs DNA re ...

26/10/2025

Childhood ear problems? This is the most common reason why children are prescribed antibiotics - which research says is an autism risk factor. If you are looking for natural ways to treat your child's ear pain and fevers, Treat Your Child Yourself, which I co-wrote with Jon Gamble, has natural treatments for over 100 common ailments. Each section has a description of the complaint, practical measures, nutritional recommendations, and homeopathic medicines that treat the problem. These are great to try before heading to the medical centre. Available on Amazon and here

A PARENTS’ GUIDE TO DRUG-FREE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS & COMPLAINTS Authored by Jon Gamble BA, ND. Adv Dip Hom & Nyema Hermiston RN, ND Adv Dip Hom, BSc Hons. Children’s complaints can often strike when professional help is not readily available - at night, during weekends, o...

14/10/2025

An intro on autism risk factors for parents

In this episode, I’m joined once again by Nyema Hermiston, a homeopath and author of Planning Parenthood in the Age of Autism. While not centered solely on h...

26/09/2025

Planning Parenthood in the Age of Autism - A Research Based Guideby Nyema Hermiston RN ND Adv Dip Hom BScHons The incidence of autism is rapidly rising with no signs of slowing down. This easy to follow guide enables parents to optimise healthy neurodevelopment in their child, and learn about autism...

26/09/2025

PARACETAMOL / ACETAMINOPHEN AFFECTS THE LIVER, JUST LIKE ALCOHOL DOES
A generation or so ago, pregnant women were advised to take no medications at all, particularly in the first trimester, unless absolutely necessary. This is because when a pregnant woman takes a medication of any kind, it crosses the placental barrier and reaches her growing baby. Somehow, this cautionary message has been overlooked. Nowadays, few cautions are in place regarding women medications taken during pregnancy, other than alcohol and recreational drugs. Like alcohol, it is well known that paracetamol affects the liver too.

My first-of-its-kind book for parents offers easy to understand guidelines for this and other medications too. And don't worry - there are safer, easy to apply treatments for fever and pain.

Most books on autism are written for health professionals - not parents. This one is for you.

Planning Parenthood in the Age of Autism - A Research Based Guideby Nyema Hermiston RN ND Adv Dip Hom BScHons The incidence of autism is rapidly rising with no signs of slowing down. This easy to follow guide enables parents to optimise healthy neurodevelopment in their child, and learn about autism...

22/09/2025

PARACETAMOL AND AUTISM - THE ASSOCIATION IS REAL
There's been an abundance of research on paracetamol and autism over the past 20 years with papers streaming in each month. Hopefully Trump's announcement yesterday will alert health authorities - here in Australia they seemed to be taken by surprise. Once, no medications were deemed OK for pregnant women. In the US, around 60% of women use paracetamol when pregnant. I highlight a good amount of research, plus describing the mechanism as to how paracetamol is harmful, In my book Planning Parenthood in the Age of Autism. Also material on fever management, which is the huge issue that arises at the suggestion of paracetamol being unsafe for neurodevelopment in babies and young children.

Planning Parenthood in the Age of Autism - a Research Based Guide, with Foreword by Paediatrician Dr Leila Masson is available from any bookstore globally, or https://shop.karunahealthcare.com.au/collections/general-books/products/planning-parenthood-in-the-age-of-autism-a-research-based-guide
I am available for comment and will be publishing articles and blogs in the near future.

Planning Parenthood in the Age of Autism - A Research Based Guideby Nyema Hermiston RN ND Adv Dip Hom BScHons The incidence of autism is rapidly rising with no signs of slowing down. This easy to follow guide enables parents to optimise healthy neurodevelopment in their child, and learn about autism...