Dear John,

Today’s children are getting sicker and sicker. Asthma, anxiety, anaphylactic allergies, neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD and ADHD, once-rare autoimmune diseases — and so much more — are all on the rise.

You’ve probably figured out that your family’s health conditions are caused by toxic exposures. But do you know what to do about them?

Good news! Patricia Lemer, author of CHD’s newest book, “Total Load Theory: Transforming Lives in Autism, ADHD, LD, SPD, and Mental Health,” does. She’s spent her life helping people unwind the damage done by things like mercury, aluminum, Tylenol, antibiotics, electromagnetic radiation, and so much more — and she can help you!

Whether you want to ensure your children have the best shot at living happy and healthy lives or you want to improve your own quality of life, “Total Load Theory” is the book that can help you do it. 

Why This Book Is Unlike Any Other

We’ve gathered plenty of evidence on what environmental exposures are doing to our health and that of our children. Acknowledging the overwhelming accumulation of chronic conditions is the easy part. Figuring out what to do about them is much harder. Most books — and practitioners — focus on a handful of therapies and approaches that they apply to everyone.

But we are all unique, and your journey is not the same as anyone else’s. Interventions that are lifesavers for some people can end up making the situation worse for others. Frustration is the natural result, unless we have a guide who can save us time and money.



Patricia Lemer is that guide. Drawing on her encyclopedic knowledge and half century of experience, she shows us how to identify which issues are behind our specific health issues. Then she lays out the best measures to take, and in what order, to mitigate those issues, incorporating all the latest research and modalities. She even provides an optional AI interface that can simplify finding your personal solutions.

There’s no doubt this book will become the “bible” for reversing neurological harm! 

Ready to Preorder?

“Total Load Theory” will be ready to ship on November 25. Reserve your copy today!

What Readers Are Saying

“In ‘Total Load Theory,’ Patricia Lemer distills decades of clinical acumen, scholarly rigor, and human empathy into a work of rare scope and clarity. With a masterful command of both science and storytelling, she reframes the complex interplay of genetic, environmental, societal, and physiological stressors into a coherent and actionable framework that has the power to transform lives. Lemer’s expansion of the Total Load model beyond autism to encompass the full spectrum of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric challenges is both visionary and urgently needed.



‘Total Load Theory’ is not just a book, it is a landmark contribution to the fields of developmental neuroscience and integrative health, and a guide for anyone committed to dismantling the barriers to optimal human potential.”

—Christian Bogner, MD, FACOG, CFMNP, and cofounder, Researched Elements LLC & Autism is Biomedical, Inc.

“Clearly written and informative, ‘Total Load Theory’ offers practical strategies to identify and reduce stressors. It provides a compelling case for clinicians, educators, families, and individuals to approach complex conditions through the lens of total load management. Important reading for anyone seeking a holistic, transformative approach to improving quality of life for those affected by neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health concerns.”

—Stephen M. Edelson, PhD, chief science officer, Autism Research Institute

“Patricia Lemer’s ‘Total Load Theory’ is not only a remarkable book—it’s a true paradigm shifter. In today’s world of one-size-fits-all medicine, where the ‘answers’ from health practitioners are too often pharmaceuticals and other quick fixes, this book stands apart. I cannot recommend this book more highly. It will be one of my go-to resources, a book I consult often. And while Patricia is a well-known children’s advocate, ‘Total Load Theory’ is also a ‘must read’ for adults—even those with no children!”

—Julia Schopick, patient advocate and author of “Honest Medicine” and “The Power of Honest Medicine”

“Patty has been on this journey with me for over 25 years working with patients with special needs. The ideas and strategies that Patty outlines for identifying and addressing our toxic load are the very basis for helping individuals with ADD/HD, autism, anxiety/ OCD, and neurodevelopmental delays because this population is particularly vulnerable. This book is a must-read for parents who are trying to raise healthy children in this toxic world.”

—Anju Usman Singh, MD, FAAFP, FMAPS, medical director and owner of True Health Medical Center and Pure Compounding Pharmacy

“Patricia Lemer has devoted her life to serving children with special needs, bringing not only deep expertise but also unwavering compassion. I have never met anyone with Patricia’s breadth of knowledge, experience, and heart. For years, families have struggled to navigate the overwhelming maze of ‘Total Load’ factors affecting health. In ‘Total Load Theory,’ Patty not only distills this complexity into clear, actionable guidance—she also offers an AI interface to answer your questions and gently guide you, step by step, toward healing and hope. This book is more than information—it’s a lifeline for anyone on the journey to recovery.”

—Peter Sullivan, Clear Light Ventures

“Patricia Lemer’s ‘Total Load Theory’ is an extraordinary resource for parents navigating autism, ADHD, learning challenges, and mental health struggles. Building on the brilliance of ‘Outsmarting Autism,’ this new book goes deeper—shining light on the hidden stressors that contribute to a child’s struggles and offering practical, holistic strategies to reduce the total load. It’s insightful, thorough, and deeply rooted in decades of hands-on experience. I’ve purchased ‘Outsmarting Autism’ for every single client I’ve ever worked with— because it’s that essential. Parents tell me it’s the most dog-eared, underlined, and trusted book on their shelf. And I’ll be doing the same with ‘Total Load Theory.’ Patty continues to set the gold standard—and this book is another generous gift to families everywhere.”

—Len Arcuri, cofounder of All In Parent Coaching, host of Autism Parenting Secrets Podcast

Ready to Preorder?

This book will be ready to ship November 25. Reserve your copy today!

In truth and transparency,

The Children’s Health Defense Team

P.S. CHD publishes books on topics related to children’s health, including autism, vaccines, censorship, Big Pharma, and corruption. Check out our whole collection!