Belly Fat could be a Warning Sign for a Special Needs Health Problem

belly fatDid you know that for many of these kids, there could be a hidden problem affecting their health—something called metabolic dysfunction? You’ve probably heard the word “metabolism” before, but what does it really mean for a child’s health?

Belly fat isn’t just about how you look—it’s often a sign that your metabolism isn’t working as it should. Abdominal obesity is one of these symptoms that tells you that the metabolism has been impaired. It’s a symptom.

Read:  Belly Fat is a Warning Sign 

 

Gut Health & Autoimmune Disorders: What’s the Connection?

autoimmune disordersYour immune system is your body’s built-in security team. It’s designed to spot anything that doesn’t belong (like viruses, bacteria, or toxins) and send out white blood cells to neutralize the threat.

But sometimes, that security team gets confused. Instead of protecting you, it starts attacking your own healthy cells. That’s what happens in autoimmune disorders — and there are more than 80 different types of them.

Learn more and what things you can do to address this.

Autoimmune and the Gut