Spectrum Recovery Detox & Immune System Support

11/17/2025

Loving some of these short clips explaining retained primitive reflexes in children - and how it affects them in school👍

04/22/2025

04/17/2025

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we are offering a FREE 15 min. phone consult in case you wanted explore natural health options for your child in the areas of:
- Focus and Attention
- Digestion and Elimination
- Sleep
- Managing Transitions
- Socialization
Start your child on a road to better health and well-being TODAY by calling us at 847.987.1554. For more info, go to: www.spectrumrecovery.biz

04/15/2025

Now that Spring has finally sprung in the Chicagoland area, your family may start to experience the effects of allergies. Just wanted to share this great article from Dr. Elisa Song, MD. The only 2 things that I may add is the use of MSM as well as adding in Epsom salt baths to keep the detoxification pathways open and moving:

Read on for my Top 10 list of pediatrician-approved natural remedies that can significantly reduce allergy symptoms, without the drowsiness that many over-the-counter and prescription allergy medications can cause, or the problems that long-term steroid use can create.

04/10/2025

Love this informatic on how to decrease anxiety in school for neurodivergent students!

03/19/2024

Just have to SHARE THIS as it shows how many bodily functions are affected by the thyroid!

Thyroid health is essential to support all other body systems!

▷Immune system

Thyroid hormones can influence the activity and function of various immune cells, including T cells, B cells, macrophages, and natural killer (NK) cells.

▷Cardiovascular system

Thyroid hormones influence heart rate, blood pressure, and overall cardiac function. They can increase or decrease the heart rate and contractility, thus affecting blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues.

▷Digestion

Thyroid hormones affect the gut’s motility and function. Hypothyroidism can slow down digestion and cause constipation, while hyperthyroidism can increase gut motility, leading to diarrhea or frequent bowel movements.

▷Nervous system

In adults, thyroid hormone helps maintain normal cognitive function, mood, and sleep patterns.

▷Endocrine system

Thyroid hormones are essential for normal reproductive function in both men and women. Imbalances can lead to menstrual irregularities, infertility, and complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

▷Metabolism

Thyroid hormones regulate the body’s metabolic rate, affecting how quickly the body uses energy, produces heat, and breaks down nutrients. They help maintain a proper balance between energy storage and energy expenditure.

▷Bones

Thyroid hormones influence bone development, growth, and remodeling, which are essential for maintaining bone strength and density.

▷Skin

Thyroid hormones influence skin hydration, hair growth, and nail strength. Hypothyroidism can cause dry, rough skin, brittle nails, and hair loss, while hyperthyroidism can lead to thinning hair, warm and moist skin, and increased sweating.

▷Liver

Cholesterol synthesis, absorption, and excretion in the liver are influenced by thyroid hormones.

▷Muscles

Thyroid hormones play a role in muscle strength, growth, and repair. Hypothyroidism can lead to muscle weakness, cramps, and stiffness, while hyperthyroidism may cause muscle wasting and weakness.

▷Lungs

Thyroid hormones help regulate the central respiratory drive, which controls the rate and depth of breathing. Thyroid hormones also influence lung tissue development and overall lung function.

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02/22/2024

Here is an excerpt from the article by Lisa Matthews, MS, regarding how broccoli sprouts helps decrease the neuroinflammation seen in autism:
Autism and Sulforaphane
Studies show children with autism are low in glutathione.[10] And boosting glutathione supports the underlying systems negatively impacted in autism and can reduce the symptoms of autism.[11] So, this is one mechanism by which broccoli sprouts and sulforaphane can help autism.

Studies on sulforaphane show it improves mitochondrial function and reduces neuroinflammation (two underlying biochemical contributors to the symptoms and severity of autism) and has been shown to improve autism symptoms.[12]

In a follow up paper on these participants, researchers found that because of the beneficial results, many of the participants continued taking the sulforaphane supplement and their reduction in behavioral symptoms of ASD persisted. In fact, their benefits lasted for three years.[13]

In another clinical trial on children with autism they found that sulforaphane supplementation resulted in improvements in both urinary metabolites (biochemical markers of underlying dysfunction) and measures of behavior.[14] They measured behavior via the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC) and Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) at baseline and at the end of the 12 week study, and the improvements in SRS results were statistically significant. They found changes in 77 metabolites that correlated with improvements in symptoms. These metabolites included markers that indicated:

Decreases in oxidative stress (often high in children with autism)
Beneficial changes in amino acids associated with the gut microbiome
Improvements in neurotransmitters
Positive changes in hormones including those related to stress
Changes a type of lipid involved with the myelin sheath in nerves and the brain.
And for a concise look at some of the scientific research, this systematic review on sulforaphane for autism[15] does a great job of going through the literature and distilling down some of the key discussion points via a chart comparing 5 different studies involving autism.

This new research gives us hope and is promising news for autism!

Julie Matthews, MS
Certified Nutrition Consultant and Educator
and Author of Nourishing Hope for Autism
Founder of Nourishing Hope and BioIndividual Nutrition

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02/22/2024

If you're wondering if your child (with "tummy troubles", headaches, poor sleep patterns or difficulty focusing) could benefit from a Natural Health Consultation,, please contact Kathy O'Reilley at 847.987.1554.

In the meanwhile, I just wanted to share this awesome research on how to reduce neuroinflammation in autistic children/adults: https://bioindividualnutrition.com/the-powerful-benefits-of-sulforaphane-and-broccoli-sprouts/

Julie Matthews, MS
Certified Nutrition Consultant and Educator
and Author of Nourishing Hope for Autism
Founder of Nourishing Hope and BioIndividual Nutrition

Sulforaphane, the active compound from broccoli sprouts, has many powerful health benefits. Research shows that it is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance. It can address neuroinflammation, is neuroprotective, and is even helpful for autism. Sulforaphane is also antimicrobial. It’s...

02/02/2024

If you would like your child/family member seen to address health issues from a natural health approach, please feel free to call us today for a FREE 15 min. phone consultation at 847.987.1554. Health issues may include: difficulty with sleep, energy/stamina, allergies or sensitivities, digestion or elimination, or focus and learing. To learn more, please go to: www.spectrumrecovery.biz

Offering Natural Health Consultations to address issues in the areas of digestion, elimination, sleep, social interactions as well as focus and learning, to ensure success along the way on your child's therapy journey.

02/02/2024

As I'm moving more towards a clinical road in treating autism, I would like to share how sensory integration helps with autism:

Sensory integration therapy for autism is a neurobiological process that concentrates on tactile (touch), vestibular (movement) and proprioceptive (pressure) to organize sensory input from the body and the environment. Sensory Integration Therapy can be performed at home, school and community enviro...

11/20/2023

$500 OFF SALE only until Wed. Nov, 11/22/2023 on our Lymph Srainage XP2! We also offer online training and certification - available Dec. 1-2, 2023. Call TODAY to add electro-lymphatic therapy to your current practice or clinic at 847.987.1554

11/16/2023

To all spa owners, practitioners, or practice owners, please note that we have a $500 OFF sale of our Lymph Drainage XP2 only until Wed. Nov. 22, 2023! We are offering online training and certification Dec. 1-3, 2023. Don't miss your chance to add electro-lymphatic therapy to your current practice/business! To order, contact Kathy O'Reilley at 847.987.1554 or go to: https://www.spectrumrecovery.net/lymphatic-therapy