http://rapidsgazette.com Weekly Article Updates Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:35:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sometimes trying to come up with activities for autistic kids that will be fun, educational and not cost a lot can be a struggle. So it's reassuring to know that there are a number of possibilities out there, it's just a matter of finding some that will appeal to your ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/10/17/10-great-activities-for-autistic-children/ If you suffer from acid reflux disease, then getting a diet program started can seem challenging, considering the number of foods that are restricted due to acid reflux symptoms.  However, as long as you arm yourself with the right tools and information, your diet should be much more rewarding than ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/09/13/acid-reflux-weight-loss-%e2%80%93-part-4-kick-off-your-acid-reflux-disease-diet-and-weight-loss-program/ Heartburn acid reflux causes isn’t the only reason that you should regularly exercise and maintain your weight-friendly diet, but it is – surprisingly enough – an important motivator.  It may not seem this way at first, but as you develop your habits and learn to maintain your weight loss, you’ll ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/08/15/maintaining-your-weight-loss-for-long-term-heartburn-acid-reflux-relief/ For those of us who have had pets in our lives, it’s no great surprise to learn that interactions with animals can have therapeutic and healing benefits.  Many animals soothe, comfort, and calm, just by their quiet presence.  And animals are now also being used as a form of autism ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/07/29/the-benefits-of-animal-therapy-for-autism/ Parents of autistic children often struggle to get them to sleep, and therefore struggle with their own sleep as well.  However, we all know the importance of ensuring children get the sleep that they need in order to get the most out of the various therapies and efforts being made ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/06/23/solving-sleeping-challenges-with-autistic-children/ One of the common symptoms in children with autism is aggressive behavior. Aggression can occur in many different ways.  Physical aggression can be directed toward you, other children, the child him or herself, or even toward inanimate objects.  Furthermore, aggression in autistic children isn’t limited to physical behaviors but also ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/05/23/tips-for-coping-with-aggression-in-your-autistic-child/ There can be many symptoms associated with acid reflux including heartburn, nausea and a sore throat, but did you know that there is also an acid reflux IBS connection?  This may sound surprising considering acid reflux is a condition that affects the esophagus, while irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/03/13/how-to-overcome-acid-reflux-ibs-and-other-gi-problems/ There are different ways to treat acid reflux symptoms, regardless of the cause.   While some treatments involve the use of medications, other treatments take a more natural approach such as the acid reflux banana treatment. Aside from being a really tasty and nutritious fruit high in vitamins and minerals, bananas contain ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/02/01/have-you-tried-the-acid-reflux-banana-treatment/ Perhaps one of the hardest aspects of an autism diagnosis is the uncertainty over the cause and the lack of a guaranteed cure. As a result there are many theories regarding the cause and one theory that seems to have taken hold is autism may be the result of heavy ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2008/01/14/a-look-at-both-sides-of-the-chelation-and-autism-debate/ Your diagnosis of gout may come with information and warnings about the foods you eat and what you can do to prevent further attacks. You may be told your condition is hereditary in many cases, and that you should follow certain steps to get rid of your pain when you ... http://rapidsgazette.com/2007/12/15/causes-of-gout-that-you-may-not-know-about/