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The Ketogenic Diet: An Answer For Autism?, Anne Perez
The Ketogenic Diet: An Answer For Autism?, Anne Perez
BU Well
Lacking substantial evidence regarding its genetic identity, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a remarkably misunderstood condition with limited options for effective treatment. As the prevalence of patients with ASD increases, medical professionals continue to search for a solution. Could the ketogenic diet, a high fat, low carbohydrate nutrition plan, provide the relief that ASD patients are searching for?
Prescribing Exercise For Chronic Pain Management, Katie Hettinger
Prescribing Exercise For Chronic Pain Management, Katie Hettinger
BU Well
In light of the opioid crisis, practitioners are looking for alternative ways to effectively treat pain. Utilizing exercise modalities as a method of pain management is becoming increasingly popular and more research is being done in this area than ever before. This article analyzes different research regarding exercise therapy for pain management, as well as what type of exercise has been found to be most beneficial for patients in pain.