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Health for family, hope for autism, healing for chronic symptoms

Hi, I’m Dave. I am not a medical professional.  I’m Simply A Dad sharing the information and advice I have learned as I work to heal my son with autism and my own chronic health issues. I created this site to help your family find health, hope, & healing.

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8 Steps To Get Started On The GFCF Diet For Autism

You’ve made the decision to get started on the GFCF Diet for autism, ADHD,…

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Have Yourself An Autism Friendly Christmas

The holidays can be very stressful for autism families. But thankfully, there are many…

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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Christmas Cookies And Treats

You came here wanting recipes for Christmas treats that will fit your special diet.…

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How To Create A Delicious Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or Keto Thanksgiving

No matter if you’re following a gluten-free, dairy-free, & keto diet, Thanksgiving dinner can…

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Mitochondrial Dysfunction And Autism

“80% Of Kids With Autism Have Mitochondrial Dysfunction.”- Dr Richard Frye Treating Autism And…

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Natural Allergy Relief For Kids

Seasonal allergies make us all miserable, and sometimes are kids even show uncommon symptoms…

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What Does Inflammation Have To Do With Autism? (and what to do about it)

Inflammation may just be the underlying root cause of autism. While no scientific consensus…

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Gluten Dairy Sugar Free Lunches Made Easy

Packing gluten dairy sugar free lunches for school is probably the trickiest thing about…

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Which Essential Oil Companies Can You Trust?

If you’ve ever had a headache, stuffy nose, or itchy bug bite, then chances…

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GFCF Diet Ebook A Parent's Guide to the gluten free casein free diet.

“We were amazed by the changes we saw after 2 weeks on the GFCF Diet.” -Lisa, Autism Mom

Get a jump start on your gluten free, casein free (dairy) journey.

  • Free Ebook: The Complete Guide To The GFCF Diet
  • Cheat Sheet: Hidden Sources Of Gluten, Casein
  • Cheat Sheet: What Can I Eat
  • 1 Week Sample Meal Plan

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Help With Special Diets For Autism and Beyond

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8 Steps To Get Started On The GFCF Diet For Autism

You’ve made the decision to get started on the GFCF Diet for autism, ADHD,…

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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Christmas Cookies And Treats

You came here wanting recipes for Christmas treats that will fit your special diet.…

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7 Ways The Keto Diet Can Help Autism

The keto diet shows a lot of potential in helping children with autism improve…

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10 Foods That Cause Inflammation And Make Behaviors Worse

By avoiding these 10 foods for their child’s autism, parents are noticing fewer behavioral…

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8 Reasons Why The Autism Diet Didn’t Work

So you’ve tried it, and the autism diet didn’t work for your child. Hopefully,…

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Gluten Dairy Sugar Free Lunches Made Easy

Packing gluten dairy sugar free lunches for school is probably the trickiest thing about…

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10 Super Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Lunches For Kids

If you’re like me, then you’re always open to new and easy ideas for…

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12 Non Candy Valentines Ideas For School (plus organic candy options)

If you’re looking for super easy, non candy Valentines ideas, then you’re in the…

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35 ideas for gluten & dairy free packaged snacks for those on a GFCF diet or just looking for healthy on the go snacks. Perfect for kids and parents alike. Find easy snacks to buy that will fit almost any diet (gluten free, dairy free, low carb, paleo, keto...) They are sorted by taste and texture from sweet treats, to savory to crunchy to high protein snacks. #gfcf #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthysnacks

35 Gluten Free Dairy Free Packaged Snacks

Let’s get straight to the point! You’re here looking for packaged gluten free dairy…

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Detoxification

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What Does Inflammation Have To Do With Autism? (and what to do about it)

Inflammation may just be the underlying root cause of autism. While no scientific consensus…

What Does Inflammation Have To Do With Autism? (and what to do about it)Read More

Why You Should Try A Coffee Enema (benefits & risks)

I know what you’re thinking. “Um no thank you-that’s freaking weird!” I thought the…

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Using an infrared sauna for autism has many benefits. Far infrared light can help with detoxing from heavy metals and other toxins, boosting the immune system, and helping fight chronic infections. Near infrared light has also been shown to improve brain health too. Full spectrum portable infrared saunas allow parents to take advantage of these benefits from the comfort of home without breaking the bank. #detox #infraredsauna #therasage

The Benefits Of Using An Infrared Sauna For Autism

We have spent years trying to help my son with autism detox heavy metals…

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The Ion Cleanse: Can a Footbath Really Help Autism?

“Holy Cow! We actually won!” This past Christmas, my wife and I entered the…

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The goal of any autism detoxification protocol is to help kids rid their body of toxins, so they can feel better, and live their best life. Click to learn our detox plan for #autism. & discover powerful tools like the #ioncleanse, ACC chelation for heavy metals, that you & you doc may want to implement for your kiddo.

Our Autism Detoxification Protocol

Detox has become a popular buzzword these days. The interwebs are filled with promises…

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Who Is I'm Simply A Dad?

Hi, I’m Dave. I used to be stressed-out & addicted to fast food & sweet treats. This left me with many issues like extreme fatigue, brain fog, & chronic pain.

My son’s autism diagnosis pretty much saved my life!

It wasn’t until I began learning how to help my son heal and improve his autism symptoms that I finally began to take steps to improve my own life.

There is still work to be done for us both, but we are on the right track. I started this site for those following a similar journey. I hope to make the road to health, hope, & healing, a little bit easier for your family.

Eating Well

How To Create A Delicious Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or Keto Thanksgiving

No matter if you’re following a gluten-free, dairy-free, & keto diet, Thanksgiving dinner can…

How To Create A Delicious Gluten Free, Dairy Free, or Keto ThanksgivingRead More

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10 Foods That Cause Inflammation And Make Behaviors Worse

By avoiding these 10 foods for their child’s autism, parents are noticing fewer behavioral…

10 Foods That Cause Inflammation And Make Behaviors WorseRead More

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The Herbalist’s Healing Kitchen w/Devon Young (HHF #35)

Cooking with Herbs & The Secret Language Of Food Food is medicine & the…

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Gluten Dairy Sugar Free Lunches Made Easy

Packing gluten dairy sugar free lunches for school is probably the trickiest thing about…

Gluten Dairy Sugar Free Lunches Made EasyRead More

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10 Super Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Lunches For Kids

If you’re like me, then you’re always open to new and easy ideas for…

10 Super Easy Gluten Free Dairy Free Lunches For KidsRead More

8 Simple Tips To Help Your Family Stay Healthy On Vacation

A lot of people think of vacation as a time they can just let…

8 Simple Tips To Help Your Family Stay Healthy On VacationRead More

35 ideas for gluten & dairy free packaged snacks for those on a GFCF diet or just looking for healthy on the go snacks. Perfect for kids and parents alike. Find easy snacks to buy that will fit almost any diet (gluten free, dairy free, low carb, paleo, keto...) They are sorted by taste and texture from sweet treats, to savory to crunchy to high protein snacks. #gfcf #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthysnacks

35 Gluten Free Dairy Free Packaged Snacks

Let’s get straight to the point! You’re here looking for packaged gluten free dairy…

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These cauliflower tots are so delicious even your kids will eat them up. This easy recipe is gluten & dairy free, paleo, and low carb (keto). This may be the best healthy vegetable side you’ve ever made for dinner! #cauliflower #recipe #gfcf

How To Make Cauliflower Tots Your Family Will Love

If you’re like me, then you remember loving those frozen tater tots when you…

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Keto For Kids: Is It Safe For Kids To Be Low Carb Too?

We all know that kids are eating too much sugar. As parents, we do…

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Recent Episodes

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The Herbalist’s Healing Kitchen w/Devon Young (HHF #35)

Cooking with Herbs & The Secret Language Of Food Food is medicine & the…

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Chronic Inflammation: Finding The Source w/Dr Madiha Saeed (HHF podcast #34)

Figuring out what’s causing your chronic health symptoms is easy. The driving force behind…

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Improve Gut Health & The Microbiome w/Kiran Krishnan (HHF 33)

If you want to prevent or heal from chronic health issues, then you must…

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Traditional Chinese Medicine & Detox w/Michael Max (HHF #32)

Functional medicine tells us that detoxification is a critical step on the path toward…

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Mast Cell Activation w/Dr Elisa Song (HHF #31)

The term mast cell activation has become quite the trendy health topic lately. For…

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Grain Free, Dairy Free & Sugar Free w/Leah Webb

It’s not easy switching to a grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free diet especially when you’re doing…

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Stress: It Does A Body NO Good w/Dr Madiha Saeed (HHF pod #28)

Chronic stress is brutal on your health. We all know that, but many of…

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3 Body Systems Approach To Healing w/Evan Brand (HHF pod #27)

Have you been trying to get over your chronic symptom(s), but not getting the…

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Hydration: Why 8 Glasses A Day Is Not The Way w/Dr Dana Cohen (HHF pod 26)

Believe it or not, water or more specifically optimal hydration is a quite fascinating…

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The Benefits Of CBD Oil & Medical Cannabis w/Dr Mary Clifton (HHF pod #25)

Everywhere I turn someone else is talking about the amazing CBD oil benefits. BUT,…

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Everything We Know About Omega 6s Is Wrong w/Ann Louise Gittleman (HHF Pod #24)

Over the years, I heard various “experts” repeatedly say how terrible omega 6 fats…

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Feel Better Fast With Coffee Enemas w/Wendy Myers(HHF Pod #23)

I am a huge fan of coffee enemas, but when I first heard about…

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Phase 2.5 Detox, Inflammation, & Why Healthy Bile Is Critical In Detoxification Take a deep dive into detoxification and learn the factors that prevent you from detoxing properly. We discuss how sluggish bile & inflammation closes your detox door and prevents you from true healing. I welcome detox expert, Dr Kelly Halderman. We discuss mast cells, inflammation, herxheimer reactions, and Dr Kelly shares with us the best strategies and supplements to help us restore our detox pathways. #detox

Is Your Detox Door Closed w/Dr Kelly Halderman (HHF pod #22)

Many of us have been working on a detox protocol or attempting to rid…

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How The Ion Cleanse Can Help Us Detox (HHF pod #21)

From skeptic to total believer. That describes so many of us that decide to…

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Sleep is vital to detoxing your brain. The glymphatic system clears toxins from your brain, but it only works while you sleep. Learn what affects this system & how to optimize the brain’s drainage pathway. Dr Christine Schaffner discusses the impact of toxins like glyphosate, aluminum, & EMFs. Plus we dive into melatonin supplementation & other ways to improve sleep. #detox #glymphaticsystem #podcast

Why Sleep Is Critical In Detoxing Your Brain w/Dr Christine Schaffner (HHF pod #20)

Getting a good night’s sleep is the best thing you can do to make…

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Learn about the many health benefits of using an infrared sauna including weight loss, detoxification from heavy metals and other toxins. We also share tips for using saunas with kids, why full spectrum beats far or near infrared light therapy, & why a portable sauna may be safer for the brain. #infrared #detox #happyhealthyfamily

The Healing Power Of Infrared Saunas w/Robby Besner(HHF pod 19)

There are certain wavelengths of sun that creates a vibration inside our cells and…

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Herbalist Devon Young and I discuss the benefits of herbal medicines, how to make tinctures, extracts, & other home remedies. We also talk about how to grow your own herbs, and the best herbs for sleep, energy, adrenal fatigue, mental health and more. #podcast #herbs #herbsforhealth

Herbs For Health and Healing w/Devon Young (HHF pod #18)

Have you ever purchased bulk herbs for health and healing, but then you had…

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The Right Steps To Healing Chronic Illness w/Dr Jay Davidson (HHF pod #17)

In this episode of The Happy Healthy Family Podcast, I talk with Dr. Jay…

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Healing & treating mold illness, when to remediate your house, & how to protect your family’s health with Dr. Scott Richmond (HHF pod: Ep 16) Learn the symptoms of mold exposure, treatment, detoxifying mold toxins, & recovering from biotoxin illness. We also talk prevention, remediation, & how to get rid of mold from your body and home. #toxicmold #mold

Is Hidden Toxic Mold Making your Family Sick w/Dr. Scott Richmond (HHF pod Ep. 16)

Lately, I have been increasingly concerned that toxic mold may be lurking in my…

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Create a big vision for your family, achieve your goals, and live the life you want. Let go of worry & limiting beliefs through visualization & EFT tapping. My guest Melanie Moore and I discuss creating a vision for your family, vision boards, & other tools to help us make our vision a reality. We also discuss overcoming limiting beliefs, fears & worry by using #EFT #tapping. #lawofattraction

Create A Big Vision For Your Family w/Melanie Moore (HHF pod ep15)

Creating A Big Vision For Your Family: Dream It. Tap It. Do It. Be Happy…

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