Autism is a metabolic disease that affects multiple organ systems, not just the brain. Families of autistic kids are assured that autism is a treatable medical condition. Most families grappling the disorder may tend to lose much time in search of a true cure, but the multi-tiered treatment approach just may prove very helpful. This is one of the featured subjects in the January/February issue of the Healthy Options Lifestyle Newsdigest.

Dr. Bryan Jepson, board certified in emergency medicine, relates his own painful introduction to Autism when his son was diagnosed with the sickness before the age of three. With his book "Changing the Course of Autism, A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians", he hopes to make a difference on how the illness is perceived and approached. He also wants to ease the suffering of the parents and children afflicted with the Autism experience.

Another article entitled "A Mother Speaks" which recounts the tale of a mother whose young son’s condition took a turn for the worse, but in time, made tremendous progress through his parents’ painstaking research and care. The article’s author, Katie Wright, is the daughter of the founders of Autism Speaks, an advocacy organization which promotes autism research.

Healthy Options Lifestyle Newsdigest publisher, Romy Sia shares also valuable excerpts from the books by Dr. Bryan Jepson and "The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook" by Pamela Compart and Dana Laake.

In Natural Remedy, magnesium, which is the key component of Epsom Salt, is hailed as a wonder mineral capable of helping lower the risk or reduce inflammation and relieve pain, making it ideal for alleviating body conditions as sore muscles, bronchial asthma, migraine headaches and fibromyalgia. Read the article Soak in Epsom Salt and find out what studies say about how sulfates help the body in many ways.

In the section, Weight Loss, take stock of the effective ways to maximize the metabolism that one is born with. Find out the role of exercise as well as low-calorie snacks and high-protein foods in regulating a person’s complex network of hormones and enzymes.

Enjoy the Valentine’s Day article, Love in the Time of Dementia, which highlights how love in the later years can in many ways be more satisfying than young love. Are older people better able to deal with the emotional changes or turmoil that comes with love? Read on to get more insights on the benefits that come with age, and why we should all aspire for love in the twilight years.

Another treat is "The Art of Kissing" which includes true accounts of kissing moments and how a kiss can make – or break – a relationship. Check out the tips to improve your kissing technique and score high or even seal a relationship with the apple of your eye.

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