Having a Healthy Body May Be The Key To Treating Autism
In any child, or person for that matter, it is important to keep the body healthy and balanced. We hear all of the time how the body has too much of some things and not enough of others and it causing havok on the body. With more and more research pointing to the theory that Autism is in fact a biochemical disorder, the benefits of maintaining a healthy body are becoming more documented and studied especially in Autistic children.
Some of the most commonly studied and practiced methods are diet modification, and vitamin and mineral therapy. Each method has its own purpose but aim for the same goal: maintaining a healthy autistic body to reach increased functioning and decreased symptoms.
Diet Modification
We’ve spoken before about the benefits of changing your childs diet. There have been plenty of studies surrounding the omission of Gluten (wheat, bread) products and Casein (dairy) products. In many children with Autism, there are issues with stomach and gut. The first thing that doctors typically suggest is the removal of gluten and casein from the child’s diet.
Some parents report that getting their children to stop eating wheat and dairy products is similar to trying to get an addict off of drugs. Their children seem to fiend for wheat and milk, and parents end up giving in because they finally feel they can give their child something that they need and want. Think again and maybe a little more literal into the “addict” comparison.
When digested, gluten and casein are broken down into peptides; glutenin and giladin respectively, attach themselves to opiate receptors of the child’s brain. This means that wheat and dairy products can act like narcotics and children can literally be addicted to them.
So, how do you get a child off of Gluten and Casein? Luckily, these days there are many wheat and dairy substitutes in grocery stores with the boom of vegetarianism and all-around body health awareness.
Vitamin and Mineral Therapy
Because of the dietary needs and habits of children with Autism, it has been found that a great deal of children are lacking the proper vitamins and minerals in their bodies. Even as fully-grown, healthy adults we often focus on the proper amounts of vitamins and minerals each day. Specific supplements have been documented as helping aid in the alleviation of autism symptoms and increasing the level of functionality.
One specific mineral that has been often studies is DMG (Dimethylglycine). DMG is found, albeit in small amounts in brown rice and liver. Chemically it resembles vitamin B15. Some of the improvements noted by administering DMG (available over the counter in health stores) are attention span, social awareness, eye contact and speech.
Some parents report an increase in hyperactivity with DMG, but have found success with an alternative, TMG (trimethylglycine). The same improvements have been reported in TMG as in DMG.
There are quite a number of ways to keep the body healthy. Of course, parents are looking for the methods with the highest result. Which method will decrease symptoms and alleviate some of the everyday frustrations that come with Autism? You know that we can’t answer this directly simply cause each child’s body makeup is different. What might be good for one child, may be counterproductive for another. You may have to try one, two, or ten methods. Stay optimistic, even with minor setbacks, that you will find a method that will work for your child.
Tags: autism, Autism and Diet, Autism treatment
July 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
hello, I thank you about all these information. But i want to make a question to you, because here in my country is impossible to find an answer. I live in Albania. Here there are no labs that can identify the heavy metals in the body of an autistic. My child is 6 years. Please tell me is it necessary that I do a test to him about heavy metals? because if he has more than is allowed that damages him.
What can You tell me about tha spray PCA-RX. I have read that it’a a healthy metod of chelation.
What do you recomman me? should I do this test? is there any way that I can come to you to visit my child?
July 12th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Hi Figo, please contact us asap if you are thinking of getting more guidance or coming to see us for medical visit. It is best if you could to test for heavy metals before the chelation therapy and that way you know that this method is working or else.
July 12th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Hi! I live in the Philippines. I have a 17-year old autistic son. He is quite aggressive and violent to thinkhe is 215 lbs. It is very hard for us since everything is so expensive, where can we get help so we can submit him to some tests? thank you and God bless
July 12th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
How can i get in touch with you. please confirm
July 13th, 2010 at 2:20 am
Thank you very much
July 13th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Hi Atifa, please call Yvette, the Autism Counselor at +1-847-854-8052 or email her at yvette@newautismcure.com, and also you could check on the website our contacts information.
July 13th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Hi Grace, google for Generation Rescue and they can provide some scholarship for biomedical testings or treatments.
July 14th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Hi,We live in India & my son is 14 years old & high functioning Autistic,please suggest wether minerals suggested like DMG (Dimethylglycine) or TMG (trimethylglycine) can be administered to my son.Should we wait for developements after stopping his diet of Gluten and Casein.Please suggest what are alternate food available for him as we are pricipally Wheat eating people.
July 16th, 2010 at 10:16 am
thank u v much
we r waiting for mor advices
July 16th, 2010 at 10:19 am
we r wiating for more informations & details
thank u v much
July 22nd, 2010 at 12:09 am
Hi Kartick, please only make one change eah time so you know what works best or else you would be confused. If you insist on eating wheat and GFCF diet has no effect on your child, then you need to take DPP-IV protease enzyme pill to break down the gluten. I know you are going to ask me where to buy them. Please be patient as I am setting up an online store to provide this service soon.
August 1st, 2010 at 10:01 am
hi admin,
please keep me posted on maguyatanga@yahoo.fr once the on line shop is operational. i’m in cameroon , often ,i can’t find none of the poduct proposed for trial. i would have loved to try the DMG or TMG.; unfortunately.
Regards
August 1st, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Beside supositries is there any herbs or any nuteral thing that can helpto take metalsout please?
August 2nd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Hi Mary Anne, there are tons of them and it all depends on the type of heavy metals. You have the option of using DMSA, Ca-EDTA, DMPS, zeolite, bentonite clay, PCA-RX, OSR#1, probiotic, prebiotic, cilantro, chlorella, glutathione, and doing liver flush or support. Some of these I mentioned are very specific or general towards a particular heavy metal.
August 2nd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Thanks Maguy. I would keep you posted as soon the online supplements store is operational.
August 5th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
It doesn’t matter where you live, really, you should still be able to send for a hair analysis. Even if a hair analysis doesn’t show metals excreted in the sample, you can still see differences in the other levels of essential minerals, etc. that will indicate an imbalance caused by mercury and other metals. Once you actively start doing a method to remove metals, you will see them appear on tests.
For the PCA-Rx in particular, people seem to misunderstand how it works. You would not do it with any other detox method, except, perhaps, a detox bath if you are intentionally causing a detox crisis (example - you take a week off work and really need a good cleanse, or you were exposed to a large amount of toxic metals and are having a bad reaction, etc.). Otherwise, you start with the PCA at one spray a day for 3-5 days and then 2 sprays a day for 3-5 days, then 3 sprays, etc. as long as you feel good. For instance, if you are upping the dose and are at 3 sprays and decide to try for 4, and then you feel a little spacey, have a headache, are fatigued, just don’t feel well, etc., then go back to 3 sprays a day for a week or so, and try 4 sprays again. If you feel ok, keep ramping up but don’t go higher than 8 sprays a day unless you are working with a practitioner.
The PCA will get EVERY single metal that is out of balance everywhere there is blood or lymphatic fluid (brain, muscles, bone, organs, etc.) and has been found to help the function of the liver, kidneys, and other detoxifying organs at the same time. PCA is also very effective for helping with yeast die off and some yeast organisms that will present themselves as you rid the body of metals. PCA also will rid you of many types of parasites, mycotoxins, biofilm, vaccine residuals and more.
Often, I have seen that people with adrenal fatigue, brain fog, excess weight, neurological disorders and more improve with the use of just this one product and a good diet with plenty of clean water.
I hope that helps answer some questions.