A Closer Look At Biomedical Treatments
Are Biomedical Treatments Effective? (via)
Over the years, it has been debated whether or not factors other than neurological ones have anything to do with Autism and other Neurological Disorders. Studies have found that many ND’s begin in the stomach and can be results of a poor or lacking diet.
Gluten has been one of the things connected to Autism, and many parents adopt a no bread - no dairty - all gluten free diet for their children. Also, it is believed that the bodies of children are often overwhelmed with heavy metals, toxins, viruses (from vaccines), and bacteria. These factors often cause a slower or even stopped biochemical pathways to the body.
Biomedical Treatments is based upon the belief that the neurological symptoms experienced are the direct result of the physical ailments that children are having, and if the physical is treated, a great deal of symptoms can be alleviated. The main steps in a Biomedical Treatment are:
1. Decrease the level of toxins
2.Help the stomach to heal
3. Increase nutrients
4. Get rid of metals and other toxins.
It is believed that once these things are achieved, the neurological impairments will greatly improve. The most important and in depth step is the first step — Decrease the level of toxins.There are numerous things that are toxic to the body, and as many, if not all must be removed in order to achieve the greatest results. The things that can and should be removed are both dietary and environmental.
- From a diet aspect: gluten, dairy, allergens, and bad sugars should all be removed from the diet.
- Household cleaners should be removed and replaced with natural forms.
- If your child needs dental work, be sure not to have silver fillings put in their mouths, as they contain mercury.
- Add a Hepa Air Filter to your child’s room.
- Ensure that any vaccinations that need to be given are Thimerosal free.
- Use a fluoride-free toothpaste
From here, it’s necessary to allow and assist the damages already infringed on the body to heal. This is often helpful if a combination of vitamins are used. Cod Liver Oil, for example has a necessary level of Vitamin A and also aids in the repairing of intestinal walls. It’s also essential to use digestive enzymes and Colostrum (a stomach healing natural supplement) to better help in the body’s repair.
Also important is to keep the level of nutrients up by giving a sufficient level of Vitamins (A, D, B, Zinc, etc.) in order for the body to not only heal, but become stronger. To restore your child to good health, getting the toxins out via detoxification is helpful. There are natural detoxifires as well as medicinal (Chelation).
Bottom line, Biomedical Treatment is still being tested among Autism and Neurological Disorder patients. There are many success stories. There are also doctors who believe that this method does not work, as they had no success with it. It’s important to keep in mind that the diets of children are traditionally very poor due to the Americanized diet. With that in mind, the removal of the poor diet and repairing of the body may take a little longer than expected due to the damages in the body.
Tags: autism, Autism Symptoms, autism treatments, biomedical treatments, Chelation, Defeat Autism Now, natural treatments
January 26th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Hi There,
I think there is allot more to it then just going GFCF in the beginning with diet. I consulted a good homeopath who gave me invaluable advice and I bought an ingredients dictionary which I read religiously in the supermarket. I would say that after 6 mths GFCF just everything is made/baked from scratch for my son so that I know it’s fresh and healthy. It sounds hard but it’s not, although it does takes a few months to get it right. It’s all about a healthy change in the way the entire family eats as well. We have seen wonderful improvements with the diet and it was a great basis for then doing testing with a good DAN doctor and implementing the right supplements/vitamins/minerals. Autism is quite an individual puzzle so that’s why you need testing. There are also many natural alternatives to treating antibacterial/fungal and viral issues. The body really changes and is able to start detoxifying itself once you get the right ground work in place. That is not to say that your child will not need chelation but you have to deal with most certainly the bacterial/fungal and dietary issues before thinking about it.
To give you a good example of what I’m saying I implemented the GFCF and soy free diet in summer. It took me a few months and then we did some testing which showed what he was deficient in. We added recommended supplements and then after a matter of weeks we noticed how alert our son was and that he had completely stopped head banging. He is now more sociable and the improvement is so marked that we are thrilled and moving onto new things.
To add a little bit to the detoxifying of things around the home get a lead testing kit of your home is older and make sure there is no lead in the building. Also reduce your electric magnetic fields (wireless internet etc..). With house cleaning products for the bathroom you don’t need expensive products and can use for example vinegar and bicarb of soda to clean the bath, shower,basin and toilets.
There are a number of excellent books out there and if I had to pick one I’d pick Children with Starving Brains, an excellent book you’ll refer back to over and over again. Go to any autism conferences in your area, you’ll be surprised what you learn. Also join up to some of the fantastic yahoo groups in your area. You will be overwhelmed with information but remember that knowledge is power and you need all you can to be the best advokat for your child.
Good luck!