Autism & Asperger's Syndrome -- Natural Alternatives
It's amazing how prevalent autism is today. The current figures show that about one in every 156 children are autistic (this figure often changes a little up or down). It makes you ask the question, why? There is a theory that the cause may involve mercury in vaccines that are given to new born babies, older babies and small children. Mercury is damaging to the central nervous system and the brain.
Another theory is that children are given too many antibiotics for things such as ear infections. The antibiotics destroy the digestive system causing malnutrition as food is not assimilated efficiently. It can also create a health problem called leaky gut syndrome or irritable bowel syndrome. Both of witch also cause food allergies as well as a plethora of other health problems -- autism potentially being one of them.
Asperger's syndrome is similar to autism but milder. The child is able to socialize a little bit more than a child with autism. Children with Asperger's usually have a particular interest that they focus on -- such as math, painting, trains, etc. It is hard to get them interested in anything else. The onset of Asperger's usually occurs later in life than autism.
Possible causes for autism and Asperger's syndrome are candida overgrowth in the gut, pollution and exposure to chemicals, food allergies or intolerances, genetic defect and, as stated above, vaccinations and overuse of antibiotics.
There are some alternative methods for healing autism that have been working in many autistic children. One is heavy metal chelation therapy and another is rebuilding a healthy gut through the use of probiotics, enzymes and diet. I believe that a combination of both would be optimal. This comes from my own experience with heavy metal poisoning which caused me to have severe anxiety and the inability to go to social events. By following both protocols I have improved greatly. I have also been finding lots of information online about autistic children completely recovering from autism using these methods and who are now living normal lives.
There are also many supplements, vitamins and herbs that help lessen the symptoms of autism.
Below are some helpful resources and information to help you treat autism or Asperger's syndrome:
Articles About Autism:
Chemical Warfare: Are We Slowly Being Poisoned By Those Whom We Trust
Article Summary: It is normal to have our infants and small children injected with dangerous chemicals, such as mercury, aluminum, MSG, and formaldehyde – chemicals linked to disorders ranging from brain and nerve damage to autism and attention deficit disorder – and call it vaccination from disease.
Help with Autism
Article Summary: Seven ways you can help your autistic child.
Videos About Autism:
FAIR Autism Media Interview with Will and Lyn Redwood
Lyn Redwood of SafeMinds (www.safeminds,org) and her son Will talk about mercury toxicity. They tell how knowledge about the affliction has helped Will overcome disability. A message of hope.
The Cure for Autism and Mental Illness
The gut can cause mental illness and autism and if corrected can lead to recovery from so call incurable illness. See Donna Gates & Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride show how this is possible. See their Website where there are protocols to assist Celiac disease, Autism, ADD ADHD, mental illness, CFS, MS, IBS, bowel disease, crohns, arthritis and more -- http://www.gutandmentalillness.com
Mercury Toxicity & Autism
Dr. Boyd Haley is a professor and chair of the chemistry department at the University of Kentucky. In this interview, Dr. Haley discusses mercury toxicity as a causal factor in Autism. He also discusses the two primary sources of mercury toxicity: vaccines & dental amalgams.
Autism Web sites:
Autism Spectrum Disorders -- An Alternative and Complementary Medicine Resource Guide
A great information Web site with books, articles, research, self help and resources to help you better understand autism, get help and understand your options.
The Official Alternate Doctor Vaccination Pages
Loads of information about the dangers of vaccinations. This Website can help you make an informed decision about vaccinating your children.
A Bio-Medical Treatment Approach to Autism Spectrum Disorder, Including Heavy Metal Detoxification
This is a Web page by Jaquelyn McCandless, M.D. It is an excerpt from her recently published book: Children with Starving Brains - A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Gastrointestinal origin of mental Illness and complimentary treatment strategies
This Website is focused on another cause of autism involving the health in the gut. Many autistic children have a candida overgrowth and poor digestion. In order to cure autism the child needs a healthy gut.
Foundation for Autism Information and Research (F.A.I.R) -- Autism Media
This Website features the Internet's largest collection of video interviews with some of the top researchers, clinicians and activists within the Autism community.
Autism Forums:
Autism Alternatives Forum - Curing Autism Spectrum Disorder
Diet and Biomedical Treatments for Autism
Books About Autism:
Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery
Enzymes for Autism and other Neurological Conditions
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders
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