Category Archives: Blog

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: By Richard G. Boles, M.D.; 9/20/24

      Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a common yet under-recognized condition. In [...]

Clinical Insights in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Based on Genetic Findings

Summary on Dr. Boles’ Cyclic Vomiting Article:       Clinical Insights in Cyclic Vomiting [...]

AUTISM IS GENETIC (A DEEP DIVE); AUTISM IS TREATABLE

Autism is Genetic; Autism is Treatable; These Statements Are NOT in Conflict On 18 January, [...]

AUTISM IS GENETIC – AUTISM IS TREATABLE – THESE STATEMENTS ARE NOT IN CONFLICT

Summary of an article by Dr. Richard G. Boles entitled: Reanalysis of Trio Whole-Genome Sequencing [...]

Whole exome/genome sequencing in cyclic vomiting syndrome.

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a condition manifested as ongoing intermittent episodes of nausea and [...]

Whole Genome Sequencing in 18 patients with Chronic Fatigue

By: Richard G. Boles, M.D. - Dec. 15, 2022 Chronic fatigue is often of unknown [...]

FocusNeeds®: A New Approach for ADHD

By Dr. Richard G. Boles - 9/27/2022. Basically, ADHD is the result of inadequate executive [...]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Demonstrate Benefits in Autism

By: Dr. Richard G. Boles; You may have heard about omega-3 fatty acids (abbreviated omega-3s [...]

Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorder

By: Richard Frye, MD, Phd;This is a summary of the article published on October 2020 [...]

A Personalized Approach to Evaluating and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder

This week, an editorial was published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine, entitled: A Personalized [...]

A SECOND CVS CASE STUDY BY DR. RICHARD G BOLES 1/18/2022

Mollie presented with episodes starting at age 1.5 years. Episodes occurred every 6-8 weeks, lasted [...]

CYCLIC VOMITING CASE STUDY BY DR. RICHARD BOLES

Dec. 17, 2021;Lauren was evaluated at the age of 6 years with episodes of nausea, [...]

Western Medicine versus Eastern Medicine – Which approach works best?

By: Richard G. Boles, M.D.; 7/22/21 The center of Western (allopathic) Medicine is to identify [...]

CYCLIC VOMITING SYNDROME AND THE MITO COCKTAIL

By: Dr. Richard G. Boles; 4/20/2021 Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a functional disorder defined [...]

CYCLIC VOMITING SYNDROME EXPLAINED

By: Richard G. Boles, M.D.; March 1, 2021; Like most diagnoses, CVS is defined based [...]

AUTISM & GENETICS

By: Dr. Richard G. Boles; Autism is, by and large, a genetic condition resulting from [...]

The Temple Grandin Genome

The Temple Grandin Genome: Comprehensive Analysis in a Scientist with High-Functioning Autism By: Richard G. [...]

Why I Created EnergyNeeds®

By Richard G. Boles, M.D. November 19, 2020 Nutritional therapy for mitochondrial dysfunction can make [...]

STAYING CALM WITH CALMNEEDS®

By: Richard G. Boles, MD CalmNeeds® is a nutritional intervention designed to address behavioral over-activity, [...]

THE GUT, GI AND AUTISM

By: James Neuenschwander, M.D. Gut Abnormalities have been identified as a major co-morbidity to autism [...]

A genetic polymorphism associated with mitochondrial energy metabolism increases risk of fibromyalgia

Thus, fibromyalgia is yet another functional disorder that is associated with mtDNA, and therefore energy [...]

Treatment of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS), including supplements and medications, as informed by the latest in genetic testing

By: Richard G. Boles, M.D Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is defined by similar distinct episodes [...]

Mitochondria and Immunity – The Critical Link You Must Know About.

By: Pejman Katiraei, DO (Dr. K)Your child (like Ronny) may have a subtle, yet significant, [...]

THE RESTORATION MODEL

By: Dr. Jean-Ronel Corbier The Restoration Model is based on the concept that a return [...]

NUTRITION IN AUTISM AS INFORMED BY THE LATEST SCIENCE (ABSTRACT)

BY: DR. RICHARD BOLES; PUBLISHED 5/6/2020 Recent scientific advances have determined that there are multiple [...]

NEURO-INFLAMMATION IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

By: Dr. Michael Elice; published 4/24/2020 Neuroinflammation is inflammation of the nervous tissue initiated by [...]

Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Dietary Supplementation in ADHD & Anxiety

By: Dr. Richard Boles; 4/13/2020 Attention deficit disorder, both with (ADHD) and without (ADD) hyperactivity, [...]

Anxiety Is Not Anxiety: When Mito Errors Cause the Nervous System to Falter

By: Dr. Pejman Katiraei; (3/23/2020) Energy is the currency of life. Without it, we perish. [...]

Coronavirus COVID-19 Update (March 16, 2020). Observations from Richard Boles, MD*:

People all over the world are rightfully concerned about the novel coronavirus pandemic, particularly in [...]

A Summary of:“State of the Art Genetic Testing for Patients with Autism: A Practical Guide for Clinicians”

Summary By: Nicholas Gorra; published on 3/10/2020. Current genetic testing provides a precise diagnosis in [...]

GENETIC TESTING IN NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

By: Dr. Richard Boles; Published on 2/24/2020 The last few years have demonstrated continued rapid [...]

Who Needs a Good Night’s Sleep Anyway?

By: Nicholas Gorra; Published 2/17/2020 Researchers at the University College London found a clear clinical [...]

Micronutrients Versus Standard Medication Management in Autism: A Naturalistic Case–Control Study

ABSTRACT: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often accompanied by self-injurious behavior (SIB), aggression, and tantrums, [...]

Metabolic approaches to the treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

Written by Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, USA. ABSTRACT: Although the exact [...]

Nutritional and Dietary Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: CONTEXT Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently use special diets or receive nutritional [...]

Novel and emerging treatments for autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review.

Written by Rossignol DA. ABSTRACT:  BACKGROUND Currently, only one medication (risperidone) is FDA-approved for the [...]

Pilot study of a moderate dose multivitamin/mineral supplement for children with autistic spectrum disorder.

Written by Adams JB, Holloway C. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Determine the effect of a moderate dose [...]

Nutritional and metabolic status of children with autism vs. neurotypical children, and the association with autism severity.

Adams JB, Audhya T, McDonough-Means S, Rubin RA, Quig D, Geis E, Gehn E, Loresto [...]

Effectiveness of nutritional interventions on the functioning of children with ADHD and/or ASD. An updated review of research evidence.

Written by Martí LF ABSTRACT: Attention deficit – hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common [...]

How nutritional status, diet and dietary supplements can affect autism. A review.

Kawicka A, Regulska-Ilow B. ABSTRACT:  Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms arising that are [...]