Application
of Transfer Factor in Pediatrics: Autism
In a landmark study, Dr. H. Hugh Fudenberg, M.D. found that of
22 Autistic children, 21 improved significantly and 10 were considered
to be recovered and mainstreamed in their schools following Transfer
Factor treatment. After the treatment was discontinued, some showed
regression, but none returned to their prior baseline levels. Dr. Fudenberg
used the lymphocyte based Transfer Factor in his treatment, and while these
results have been replicated using that treatment protocol, they have not
been replicated using the colostrum based treatment. more
Learn about Dr. Bock numerous anecdotal reports on the use of
transfer factor in children with autistic spectrum disorders and improvement
in their clinical behaviors. more
Toxic
Metals - A Cause of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and ADD/ADHD/PDD?
Texas researchers have found a possible link between autism and mercury
in the air and water. Studying individual school districts in Texas, the
epidemiologists found that those districts with the highest levels of mercury
in the environment also had the highest rates of special education students
and autism diagnoses. "Mercury is a known neurotoxin," said Dr. Isaac Pessah
of UC Davis' MIND Institute, who was not involved in the study. "It's rather
intriguing that the correlation is so positive," meaning that there was
a strong, direct relationship between mercury and autism levels.
Nancy
Hallaway, RN, and author of the book Turning
Lead into Gold - How Heavy Metal Poisoning Can Affect Your Child and How
to Prevent and Treat It, found this out the hard way. Her twin boys
were diagnosed as hyperactive with Attention Deficit Disorder and
severe
autistic tendencies. Her doctor found unacceptable levels of lead,
arsenic, aluminum and cadmium in their bodies, and his treatments led to
immediate and spectacular improvement in both children.
These children were prescribed Ritalin, then Anafril, and then Clonidine
at age three. Since their first treatment to remove the heavy metals, they
have not needed any medications at all for their previously diagnosed disorders.
According to Nancy Hallaway, their eye contact is great, their unusual
agitation and anxieties have disappeared, and though Nancy was told that
the twins might never talk, not only are they both talking now, but they
attend regular classes in school. All this resulted from removing toxic
metals from their body tissues.
Whether the link to heavy metals, chemicals and vaccination
toxins is causal or not, there is no question among many doctors, scientists
and parents alike that children have regressed developmentally and/or shown
signs of autistic spectrum disorders and ADD upon receiving the basic childhood
vaccinations, such as MMR and DPT. more
In addition, mercury and other heavy metals can accumulate in the body
of the fetus, as these metals can and do cross over from the mother into
the unborn baby via the placenta. Particularly implicated are iron, lead,
mercury and copper. This may explain why some children who were not immunized
nevertheless have autism or show autistic tendencies.
The fact that heavy metals can and do build up in the body of unborn
children echoes the findings of doctors Walsh and Usman: If these children
are missing an enzyme to break down heavy metals, these metals that cross
over from the placenta will accumulate in the tissues of the body and cause
damage to the brain and immune system, even in unborn children.
Dylan's
Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic
Dylan’s Story is the account of one family’s journey to recover their
son from Autism through extensive research, nutrition, and the elimination
of chemicals. Readers will find that Dylan’s Story is not limited to individuals
affected by Autism. Information in this book can benefit anyone who suffers
from allergies, chronic health problems or neurological disease. Dylan’s
Story details contributing factors which were the underlying cause of Dylan’s
Autism. The book contains extensive research on sources of common food
allergens, chemicals and toxins and their effect on the digestive
system, central nervous system, brain, and immune
system. The indepth Resource Guide lists common chemicals and toxins,
food additives, GMO’s, preservatives, heavy metals, vaccinations,
refined foods, GF/CF diet and much, much more. The book is the result of
the research that enabled two parents to acquire the knowledge necessary
to make changes in their son’s diet and environment to overcome his Autism.
Home
Detoxification Programs - Herbal and Nutritional
formulas to Cleanse and Purify
Specially formulated tea, clay bath, and other natural treatement can
help improve or even reverse symptoms by removing toxic metals and chemicals
from the body. learn more
Measles-Mumps-Rubella
(MMR) Vaccine as a Potential Cause of Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation)
in Children Harold E. Buttram, MD
In 1993 Vijendra Singh, PhD University of Illinois, published a study
in which they found antibodies to myelin basic protein in 50 to 60% of
autistic children tested.4 Recently at a public meeting Dr. Singh presented
information on an unpublished, preliminary study of 27 autistic children
in which he found nearly 50% correlation between MMR antibodies and antibodies
to myelin basic protein in serum drawn from the children.7 Dr. Singh emphasized
that this study was very preliminary and that no conclusions could be drawn
from it. However, it does raise a higher index of suspicion that the MMR
vaccine may result in encephalitis and its various complications on a fairly
large scale. Once again, this leads us to question whether or not many
vaccine reactions are passing unrecognized and therefore unreported by
the US medical community.
Reasons for under-reporting of adverse vaccine reactions in the USA
As reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1990,
there is a general malaise among American physicians in reporting adverse
drug (and vaccine) reactions;.8 ,9 Based on this report, the present voluntary
reporting system appears to have resulted in very low levels of adverse
reaction reports. more
This
mercury calculator will help you determine how much mercury a child
received at previous vaccination visits or could receive in an upcoming
visit. The products are listed by brand name and manufacturer. Some vaccines
have two company names because over the past several decades there have
been many company mergers.
From
the Autism Research Unit, School of Health Sciences, University of Sunderland's
web site:
Autism
and Vaccination
"There is an increasing amount of research being conducted into the
possible link between autism and vaccination. Along with many other groups
throughout the world, the Autism Research Unit is committed to examining
the nature of this association through scientific research. Due to the
nature of our work conducted at the Unit and the strong contact established
with parents of people with autism, we at theUnit, have become increasingly
aware of the elevated incidence of parents claiming that their child's
autism was the result of, or compounded by, vaccination. Many times each
week, we are contacted by parents who talk about the effect they saw when
their child was vaccinated, often describing harrowing scenes of extremely
rapid regression, from perfectly ordinary children to children who exhibit
very severe behavioural and physiological problems." more
(more on the danger of
vaccines)
When
Your Doctor is Wrong: Hepatitis B and AutismWere your child's developmental
issues triggered by hepatitis B vaccine? Is a booster safe? For children
with signs of autism and multiple gastrointestinal issues from birth, this
shot may have been the first insult. Throughout the 1990s it was
given at birth, often without parental consent or awareness. It is
still given to infants and children today. Learn about this vaccine?s development,
safety record, its inappropriateness for infants and children, and what
the CDC and FDA know about it. Your doctor may have been misinformed
about this shot ? read what he or she should know, before recommending
it for one more child. Does your child need hepatitis B vaccine? How safe
is it? When Your Doctor Is Wrong… scrutinizes reportable data on the virus
and the vaccine as it follows one child through the terrible maze of adversely
reacting to this shot.
Los Angeles Times, April 26, 2000
Do Children's Shots Invite Autism?
by Bernard Rimland Ph.D.
First, do no harm. If the multibillion-dollar vaccine industry had heeded
Hippocrates' ancient dictum and concentrated on making vaccines safe, the
300% to 500% nationwide increase in autism probably would not have occurred.
Concern for vaccine safety might have prevented the simultaneous sharp
rise in other chronic and debilitating diseases such as asthma, allergies,
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, arthritis
and Crohn's disease.
Vaccinations:
The Overlooked Factors by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D director of the Autism
Research Institute
The routine administration of a live virus vaccine booster, during the
postpartum period, to previously vaccinated women who have remained rubella-susceptible,
should be reconsidered. It is likely that continued rubella susceptibility
in these women, is not due to a problem with the vaccine, but with the
woman herself, and therefore it seems reasonable not to attempt to correct
it by the administration of more boosters. Some re-vaccinated mothers are
developing unusual problems, and many remain rubella-susceptible. Their
children also appear to have an inordinate number of difficulties of their
own. Twenty out of twenty five families (80%) in this study have children
with autism. more
David
Ayoub, M.D. goes through the relations of Mercury to Autism and other disease 
Do
you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers
her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant
information. She can be reached at 206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424
(USA) or
.
Children
With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum
by Jaquelyn McCandless, MD
One of the best resources on autism that I have ever seen. If you want
to know the most effective and up-to-date biomedical approaches for autistic
spectrum disorders, then get this book. It provides a wealth of useful
and easily understood information, and is recommended by the Director
of the Autism Research Institute and the Founder of the Autism Society
of America, Dr. Bernard Rimland, PhD.
In the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD, and ADHD, this
book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey
of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children.
Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy
metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction,
and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children.
This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives
a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding
that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain
malnutrition. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired
her "broad spectrum approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed
to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies
newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and
physicians working together to improve the health of these special children.
Autism Recover - Testimonials
Autism:
Our Son's Amazing Improvement with Glyconutrients (saccharides) and Transfer
Factor Nutritionals
Our son Mason was born in November 2002 happy, healthy and beautiful.
He developed normally and reached all of his milestones. After Mason
received his 1st year immunizations, he completely withdrew from us and
the rest of the world, spending the majority of his time staring at his
fingers, spinning, or gazing into space. His preferred companion
was a pen or any other vertical object he could find. He lost
his ability to walk up and down the stairs, feed himself and began to self-select
foods leaving him with a total of 2 foods in his diet. Mason also
broke out with severe eczema all over his body and became irritable anytime
we tried to cuddle with him. Auto-Immunity, Vaccines and Autism more
Dr. Jennifer Reid, N.D. - "As a naturopathic physician, I have
been working with autistic children since 1997. I was introduced to these
nutrients three years ago and was very skeptical even though the science
looked good. I decided to try glyconutrients with five of my most extreme
cases. One of these five patients was a severely autistic child. With this
child, I saw what appears to be a recovery of all previous symptoms. I
have worked with over 150 autistic children. All children are unique, but
in general, what I am seeing is that within the first month, the child's
verbal communication increases, their "stimming" decreases, and their color
improves. As health continues to improve, behavior problems will diminish.
The need for many additional supplements will also decrease after starting
glyconutrients. Glyconutrients give the body the nutrients to naturally
chelate itself of many toxic substances. Families using glyconutrients
with their children are having amazing results with autistic characteristics.
The results and improvements are definitely undeniable." Former
Seattle Seahawks footall player find helps with Glyconutritionals for autistic
twin boys
How
Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy's Son Recovered From Autism
Carrey and McCarthy’s son, Evan, has been healed thanks to breakthroughs
that may not be scientifically proven, but have definitely helped, such
as a gluten-free, casein-free diet, vitamin supplementation,
detox of metals, and anti-fungals for the yeast overgrowths that plagued
his intestines. Once his neurological function was recovered through these
medical treatments, speech therapy and applied behavior analysis helped
him learn the skills he could not learn while he was frozen in autism.
more
Chia
Seeds, the
No-Gluten
Omega-3 Food with Healing Power. The chia seeds were the power food
of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate
the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running
food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful.
learn
more
We
Cured Our Son's Autism
When the doctors said our son would be severely disabled for life,
we set out to prove them wrong. The word autism, which once meant so little
to me, has changed my life profoundly. It came to my house like a monstrous,
uninvited guest but eventually brought its own gifts. I've felt twice blessed
-- once by the amazing good fortune of reclaiming my child and again by
being able to help other autistic children who had been written off by
their doctors and mourned by their parents. Learn
how Karyn Seroussi cured her autistic son.
Why
Don't the Amish Have Autistic Children?
Since they have been cut off for hundreds of years from American culture
and scientific progress, the Amish may have had less exposure to some new
factor triggering autism in the rest of population. The likely culprit:
vaccines.
A child with unusual behavior
gets help from homeopathy
May/June 2004 (Reaction to
an MMR vaccine) Excerpts
from Homeopathy Today magazine May/June 04 issue) I invite you to
subscribe to read the entire story. As a subscriber, you will have
access to the information online.
"One possible source of Paolo’s developmental and social delay was a
severe reaction to the MMR vaccine at 27 months old, just after he was
adopted. Paolo’s mother reported that within 24 hours of the vaccination,
he developed an inflamed lump at the site of the shot on his buttocks,
and he limped around irritably for days. Paolo also appeared to be unhappy,
screaming inconsolably. This shrieking continued with frequency, almost
every day throughout his toddlerhood. Paolo lost nearly two years of language
development—he could no longer speak Spanish at all (and he had not yet
learned English). His motor skills and balance declined as well. He seemed
to have lost his ability to play and, if given toys, didn’t seem to know
what to do with them. Prior to the immunization, despite his having been
raised in an orphanage, the boy’s development seemed normal. Actually,
Paolo had been the darling of the orphanage!"
You can read the entire article in the Homeopathy
Today magazine May/June 04 issue. As a subscriber, you will have access
to the information online.
Each child is different - Whatever may be the diagnosis or symptoms,
each child is, of course, unique, and each child may need any one of the
more than 2000 medicines in our homeopathic materia medica. It is only
through an extensive understanding of each youngster through the process
of homeopathic case-taking, that a homeopath can arrive at the indicated
medicine. This process can be even more challenging with children on the
autistic spectrum, especially when they cannot readily communicate; in
these cases, the precise words of the child can be fascinating pointers
to the correct medicine. Fortunately, there are other indicators as well
to guide a homeopath to an effective prescription. It is important to seek
the care of a qualified homeopathic practitioner, preferably one experienced
in the treatment of children with psychiatric and behavioral problems
Learn How Homeopathy Cured a Boy of Autism
Interview With the Author of "Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy"
Homeopathy
Today is a great read every month! Homeopathic remedies may be bought
over the counter in all countries, and are being used to treat both human
beings and animals. If you're interested in homeopathy, this is one magazine
to get. Each month it features articles and information from todays leading
homeopaths. The information is always timely i.e. flu remedies during the
flu season and burn rememdies during the summer. It's also a great resource
for homeopathy suppliers and schools. I wait for mine to arrive each month
and then read it cover-to-cover! Highly recommended for laypeople, students,
and professionals alike.
The
Homeopathic Treatment of Autism by Nick Ferrin Registered Homeopath
HOMEOPATHS DON’T TREAT AUTISM, THEY TREAT THE INDIVIDUAL;
EACH CASE MUST BE TAKEN ON ITS MERITS. Disease labels are
generally unhelpful in homeopathy, what is important is the characteristic
symptoms the individual is exhibiting, the unique picture that person is
presenting.
HOMEOPATHY IS RENOWNED FOR ITS
ABILITY TO REDUCE OR REPAIR THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY VACCINES LIKE NOTHING
ELSE CAN Homeopathy
is
noted for its success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of vaccines
and to re-establish balance in the organism and restore health. Certain
homeopathic remedies taken after vaccination can minimize vaccine
damage. A professional homeopath should
be consulted for more information.
"Once the diagnosis of The Post-Vaccination Syndrome (PVS) is considered
a simple and efficient treatment can restore health by giving the vaccinations
that caused the disease in homeopathic potencies. Even severe damage as
paralysis, epilepsy, general decline, etc. can partially or completely
be restored." Dr. Smits MD
Many families are now using homeopathy as an alternative
to
vaccines
Excerpts from Dr. Mercola's website
Autism
and Mercury
by Tim O'Shea,DC
Inquiry into vaccine safety is exploding like never before, even in
the popular press. Research coming from dozens of mainstream medical studies
can no longer be easily suppressed, as it has been in the past, especially
with the prevalence of online information exchange. Last September, some
2,000 people, mostly MDs, assembled at the Town and Country resort in San
Diego to hear the latest research on autism. Following the April 2000 Congressional
hearings on autism and vaccines, this epidemic can no longer be ignored.
The figure of one autistic infant for every 150 is now widely documented.
Dr. Stephanie Cave presented enlightening data on mercury toxicity, drawn
largely from the brilliant work of Sallie Bernard. Dr. Cave explained how:
By age two, American children have received 237 micrograms of mercury through
vaccines alone, which far exceeds current EPA "safe" levels of .1 mcg/kg.
per day. That's one-tenth of a microgram, not one microgram.
A few years ago, Bernard and her associates began to notice a striking
similarity between the symptoms of autism and the symptoms of mercury poisoning.
The more research she did, the more it seemed that these two diseases were
virtually identical. Autism and mercury poisoning damage the: brain/nerve
cells; eyes; immune system; gastrointestinal system; muscle control; and
the speech center.
Soaking up the Mercury In the San Diego conference on autism,
Dr. Amy Holmes gave perhaps the only lucid presentation about treatment.
She explained how chelating drugs alone, which go through the blood like
Pac Man munching up mercury, don't do much good for autism. That's
because most mercury clears from the blood very soon. Mercury in thimerosal
is stored in the gut, liver and brain, and as previously mentioned, becomes
very tightly bound to the cells. Once inside those cells, or inside the
blood-brain barrier, the mercury is reconverted back to its inorganic form.
Locked into these cells, the mercury can then do either immediate cell
damage or become latent and cause the onset of autism, brain disorders,
or digestive chaos years later. Dr. Holmes reported success using alphalipoic
acid as an agent to cross the blood-brain barrier to soak up mercury.
Once the mercury is brought back into the bloodstream, standard chelators
like DMSA can then take it out. Dr. Holmes has used her protocol on about
300 autistics so far, and shows consistent increases in IQ scores. read
the rest of this fascinating article
Dr.
Andrew Wakefield: The Origins of the Autism Epidemic
F
Yazbak MD - "This report describes six mothers who received
live virus vaccines and one who received a Hepatitis B vaccine during pregnancy
after having received an MMR booster five months prior to conception. All
the children who resulted from these pregnancies have had developmental
problems, six out seven (85%) were diagnosed with autism, and the seventh
seems to exhibit symptoms often associated with autistic spectrum disorders."
Mary
N. Megson, M.D. - "Autism may be a disorder linked to the disruption
of the G-alpha protein, affecting retinoid receptors in the brain. A study
of sixty autistic children suggests that autism may be caused by inserting
a G-alpha protein defect, the pertussis toxin found in the D.P.T. vaccine,
into genetically at-risk children."
Rebecca
Carley, M.D. - "Although the symptoms of mercury poisoning are
identical to the symptoms of autism, it should be noted that most children
who descend into the hellish state known as autism do so after the MMR
vaccine. The MMR vaccine is one of the few vaccines that do not contain
mercury. Thus, it is self-evident that the removal of mercury will not
make vaccines "safe". (This is why the mercury is the only thing being
addressed at all; because when the people reading this paper realize that
the very mechanism by which vaccines corrupt the immune system means that
NO vaccine is safe and effective; there will be an evolution of consciousness
where the structure of lies telling us vaccines are safe and effective
disintegrates.) In the autistic community, this will lead to an exodus
from the multiple autism groups saying it is all about the mercury or worse
yet, that autism genes are "inherited", to the only group which has their
focus on the actual problem. This group is named TAAP (the Autism Autoimmunity
Project at www.taap.info/), and is
led by April Oakes. In this author's opinion, it will be TAAP in alliance
with the vaccine damaged soldiers and vets of the American Gulf War Veterans
Association at www.agwva.org led by Peter Kawaja which, working together,
will stop this holocaust on humanity called VIDS. The good news is that
these VIDS (Vaccine Induced Diseases) can be reversed using natural
remedies contained in the Hippocrates Protocol (www.drcarley.com).
This "surgical strike" detoxification approach which has the potential
to reverse ALL of the aforementioned conditions under the VIDS umbrella
as long as detoxification is started early enough (before age 10 for neurological
VIDS) will be the one truth put on top of the mountain of lies (that vaccines
are safe and effective) that will cause the entire mountain of vaccine
lies to crumble. Combined with a massive outpouring of public support to
these two organizations, the root of the tree of vaccine evil will be exposed.
Thus, the holocaust on humanity (where instead of people being put in concentration
camps, the concentration camps are being put into the people) will finally
be put to an end. more
Learn How Homeopathy Cured a Boy of Autism
in This Exclusive Interview With the Author of "Impossible Cure: The
Promise of Homeopathy"
In "Impossible
Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy," author Amy Lansky tells the incredible
story of how she used homeopathy to cure her son of autism. Although Lansky
is not a medical professional, she has a Ph.D. from Stanford and worked
for NASA as a researcher. She has more than enough scientific training
to provide a compelling and easy to understand description of how homeopathy
can be used to treat "incurable conditions" like autism. Along with this
compelling testimonial, Lansky provides an in-depth account on the history,
philosophy and practice of homeopathy, as well as dozens of other testimonials
on the power of homeopathy in curing various health problems. The following
is from an e-interview we recently had with Amy Lansky, PhD:
Who should read "Impossible Cure" and why?
“Impossible
Cure” was written for a general audience. Anyone interested in learning
more about homeopathy will enjoy it--and will learn a great deal about
the history, philosophy and practice of homeopathy. There is also an extensive
chapter on scientific studies and theories of how homeopathy works. The
one thing that this book is not, however, is a self-treatment book. It
does not explain how to treat specific ailments nor does it describe specific
remedies in detail.
Basically, the book is a general introduction to homeopathy and its
view of health, disease and cure. Its coverage is so broad and deep that
many homeopathic training programs are adopting it as a text for their
students. At the same time, even more homeopaths are adopting it as their
primary patient education book. Because the book also includes dozens of
first-person testimonials of cure, for a wide variety of ailments, people
from all backgrounds--from complete novice to seasoned practitioner--have
found it quite entertaining. One of these testimonials is a chapter on
my son's cure from autism--creating another important audience for this
book: parents of autistic children.
Overall, I can promise you that “Impossible Cure” is not a dry, boring
book on homeopathy. It takes a rather intense, personal look at how the
traditional medical system has failed us and how homeopathy may be the
answer to many people's health problems.
What do you hope to achieve with its message?
My primary motive for writing this book was to let everyone know about
homeopathy--to provide them with enough information so that they too can
find a cure. Given my own experiences, I find it completely unacceptable
that homeopathy is probably the least-understood form of alternative medicine
today.
Of course, I am especially motivated to reach other parents with autistic
children. My son's cure was a miracle, and I want other children to be
saved as well. It's not simple though. Homeopathic treatment of something
as serious as autism (or any other form of chronic disease) cannot be done
through self-treatment. People need to learn a lot about homeopathy to
find a well-trained practitioner and stick with it. A well-educated patient
is crucial in homeopathy because patients must be active participants in
their treatment. Happily, I can report that I personally know of several
families who have pursued homeopathic treatment of their autistic children
because of my book. Many of these children are already showing great improvement.
What was it that first gave you the idea of using homeopathy to treat
your son?
I read an article about homeopathy in Mothering magazine. It was focused
on the treatment of ADHD but also on other kinds of behavioral problems
in children. It really struck a chord with me; I found a homeopath the
next day. The rest is history!
What did homeopathy have to offer that traditional medicine did not?
In our son's case, traditional medicine had nothing to offer. We were
using speech and language therapy, but aside from these kinds of behavioral
therapies, traditional medicine had nothing to offer us. I already had
a leaning toward alternative medicine and was open to new ideas. For example,
I was trying various kinds of food elimination with my son. But when I
read about homeopathy, I somehow knew it was a dramatically different approach--something
that could be truly curative, rather than something that simply "maintained"
a person to make things more manageable.
Aside from reading your book, what other resources do you recommend
for people struggling with autism?
There is so much out there, it is hard to answer! I would say that the
Internet is your best resource. There are so many alternative approaches
to autism, and you can find out about all of them on the Internet. Another
resource is a book that has just been published by the Autism Research
Institute called "Treating Autism." I also found Barry Neil Kaufman's book
about his son--"Son Rise"--very helpful,
especially with respect to the importance of parental attitude and the
power of intentionality.
Obviously, though, I believe that homeopathic treatment provides the
best hope for a true cure of autism, especially if it is pursued when a
child is fairly young--ideally before age 5 or 6. Even after, though, great
improvement can be achieved. Because we began homeopathic treatment of
our son when he was only 3 1/2 years, we never pursued other treatments
such as secretin, chelation and various supplements. We never needed that!
So I never became an expert on these treatments and, for the most part,
remained outside of the "autism community." Homeopathy was enough and it
carried us the whole way.
People often contact me because they have heard about my son's cure.
I always tell them these things:
Educate yourself about the dangers of vaccines
and don't ever vaccinate your child again!
Avoid toxic medical treatments, ideally by using homeopathy instead.
Autistic kids are super-sensitive. The last thing they need is a lot of
invasive biochemical treatments.
Try food elimination. It is my belief that autism is, in general, an
autoimmune disorder triggered by vaccination--perhaps due to vaccine adjuvants
such as mercury in combination with over-stimulation of the immune system.
This causes all kinds of reactions to things such as foods and other stimuli.
Eliminating dairy, gluten, corn, food colorings,
sugar, etc., helps many children because of this. Luckily, successful homeopathic
treatment can also eliminate these sensitivities, so that food elimination
regimens don't have to be pursued forever.
I have also found that traditional osteopathic
(or craniosacral) treatment and energy therapies such as Reiki and
prayer are helpful.
Those interested in reading more should also check out my book Web site:
http://www.impossiblecure.com.
In the future I plan to update it with more information and recommendations.
For those who have never experienced homeopathic medicine, what can
they expect to experience when they first try it out?
The most important thing is to find an experienced classical practitioner.
Two good referral lists are: http://www.homeopathy-cures.com/referral.htm
and http://www.homeopathicdirectory.com.
Unfortunately, there are not enough well-trained classical practitioners
out there.
When you go, expect your appointment to be something that's a cross
between visiting a psychologist and a physician. Chapter Eight of my book
provides a comprehensive guide to prepare you for an appointment. A practitioner
will usually take a one- or two-hour interview. It will cover all of your
physical, mental, emotional and behavioral symptoms. All of this information
is crucial, so it's helpful to think about your symptoms in advance and
mark things down.
For example, a homeopath will want to know about the exact nature of
your symptoms--when they began, what makes them worse or better (e.g.,
times of day, foods, clothing, body positions, situations, weather), what
times they occur, etc. They will want to know your food cravings and aversions,
what your personality is like, what your hobbies are--really anything and
everything about you that makes you a unique individual. The more peculiar
the better! Things like lab tests are almost completely irrelevant to a
homeopath. What's important are the symptoms you experience.
Interestingly, each homeopathic remedy is associated with a vast list
of symptoms as well--physical, emotional, behavioral, etc. The job of the
homeopath is to find the remedy whose symptoms best match yours. It's really
all about matching the symptom pattern of the patient to the symptom pattern
of a remedy. The closer the match, the more truly curative a remedy can
be. That's why peculiar symptoms are really important in homeopathy--because
they can lead to a remedy that's just right for you.
What would you say to people who are skeptical about homeopathy?
I would say: Try it! What do you have to lose? If you believe that a
homeopathic remedy is simply a little sugar pill, then it can't hurt you,
right?
I would also say, read Chapter Seven of my book. It includes pointers
to many clinical trials and a discussion of how homeopathy might work.
People who say that homeopathy has not withstood rigorous scientific trials
are simply ignorant of what's out there.
Do you have plans to write another book?
Not in the near term. I've been incredibly busy keeping up with the
promotion and distribution of “Impossible Cure,” and it's really just beginning
to take off. I do have ideas about another potential book though. “Impossible
Cure” has dozens of testimonial stories in it--they help to make the book
quite engaging. My idea is a follow-on book containing more testimonial
stories, annotated by my own comments and explanations. I've set up a facility
at my Web site to collect these stories and to make them available online.
Go to www.impossiblecure.com
to find out more and to make your own contribution.
Homeopathic Medicine for Yourself,
your Family and your Pets
Homeopathy is one of the fastest-growing alternative medicines available
today. By triggering the body's own self-healing abilities, homeopathic
remedies are a safe and effective way to treat everyday ailments as well
as acute and chronic symptoms of mind and body and are winning more converts
every day.
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Children and adults are being exposed to thousands
of trillions (quadrillions) of mercury atoms each day primarily from dental
amalgam fillings in the mouth, which leak toxic vapors twenty-four hours
a day seven days a week. Most recently though, mercury has been increasing
in the foods we eat, especially in the form of fish. It is also increasingly
in the air and the water we drink and is entering into the soil where it
is just beginning to threaten biological activity there. In the next ten
years, we will pollute the world with approximately another sixty to ninety
thousand tons of mercury after already adding over 600 thousand tons during
the past century. more
Dr. Mark Sircus, founder of Flor
de Ouro Healing a Retreat Center In Brazil, heads the International
Medical Veritas Association, an organization dedicated to unifying
the various disciplines in medicine. Dr. Sircus is also the founder of
the International Detoxification
and Chelation Clinic, which delivers health care services through
virtual communication at reasonable costs. Dr. Sircus's work specializes
with autistic children and others with intense chemical sensitivities.
He also offers online counseling through instantaneous communication if
you use internet phone services or instant text chat. You can email Dr.
Sircus your question/concern and receive a professional response almost
immediately. No more waiting for weeks for an appointment with a therapist
and spending a fortune in time and money. Most online counselors promise
a 48 hour maximum response time. Dr.
Boyd Haley, Professor and Chairman of the chemistry department
at the University of Kentucky, support Dr. Sircus work.
Mark Sircus Ac., OMD author of Cry
of the Heart Newsletter.
+55-83-3252-2195 (Brazil)
Do
you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers
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(USA) or
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Neurological
and Immune Reactive Conditions Affecting Kids
The mercury connection to neurological pervasive developmental disorders(autism,
schizophrenia, dyslexia, ADD, childhood depression, learning disabilities,
OCD, etc.) and developmental immune conditions(eczema, asthma, and allergies)
The incidence of neurotoxic, allergic, and immune reactive conditions
such as autism, schizophrenia, ADD, dyslexia, allergies, asthma, eczema,
psoriasis, childhood diabetes, etc. have been increasing rapidly in recent
years. A recent report by the National Research Council found that 50%
of all pregnancies in the U.S. are now resulting in prenatal or postnatal
mortality, significant birth defects, developmental disabilities or otherwise
chronically unhealthy babies. There has been a similar sharp increase in
developmental disabilities in Canadian children over the last 2 decades,
including learning disabilities and behavioral problems, asthma and allergies,
and childhood cancer.
Exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors appear to be a
factor in as much as 28 percent of the 4 million U.S. children born each
year , with 1 in 6 having one of the neurological conditions previously
listed. The U.S. Dept. Of Education indicates that over 5 million children
attending school have neurological related disabilities reported by state
agencies, other than ADD. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics
between 4 to 12 % of all school age children are affected by ADHD and a
similar number have some degree of dyslexia. Studies indicate that over
60,000 children are born each year with neurodevelopmental impairments
due to prenatal exposure to methyl mercury and two other sources of mercury
exposure appear more common and at higher levels than this, mercury
from vaccines and amalgam dental fillings. (more
on the toxic danger of amalgam dental fillings).
- (more on the danger of vaccines)
Autism
Excerpt from a Nutritional
Research article
"After an anaphylactic reaction to a routine MMR (measles-mumps-ruebella)
vaccination Alex emotionally began to slip away into a world of his own.
Due to Alex's close bond with his parents they noticed the change in his
behavior and desperately tried to lovingly engage him in play and interaction
with others, but one month passed his second birthday Alex was diagnosed
with autism.Medical science has failed to determine the cause of autism,
but we do know through specialized testing that the impact is systemic-affecting
every system of the body." Within three months of nutritional support Alex
went from a complete absence of speech to four dozen words! Learn
what the Vaughn family did to fight back against the autism
Diet
Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet
for Autistic Children and Adults : A Practical Guide for Parents
This is the book that Marilyn wishes had been available to her when
she first did so. In it she explains what the diet is all about and how
it works, what foods can form part of the diet and what should be excluded.
She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, such as `Is
the diet too difficult and time-consuming? How strictly do I need to adhere
to it? Is the diet expensive to implement?' and gives practical advice
on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts
the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimize cross-contamination
in the kitchen. The book includes a wide selection of recipes, an extensive
list of addresses and websites of suppliers of foodstuffs in the UK, and
suggestions for finding out more information. It is the first book of its
kind to be written specifically for those living in the UK.
Chia
Seeds, the
No-Gluten
Omega-3 Food with Healing Power. The chia seeds were the power food
of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate
the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running
food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful.
learn
more
Special
Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis
amazon reviewer: "A Fabulous Resource for Beginning
a Casein-free, Gluten-free. Having a child
recently diagnosed with autism, this book is an invaluable resource for
anyone in search of the "how to" of a CFGF diet. Containing explanations
of why this diet may be effective, tests and nutritional support, lists
of foods the child can and cannot eat, recipes, and so much more! I especially
appreciated the list of mail order food companies and web sites where you
may obtain the food necessary for this diet. Every professional I have
spoken with, including those who have seen my child, have highly recommended
this book. It has became my salvation! I cannot thank Lisa Lewis enough
for writing such a comprehensive book! If you are a parent with a child
diagnosed with autism, this book is a must have!" amazon
reviewer
Scientifically Established Miracles of Bee Pollen
excerpt from Medical
Miracles of Bee Pollen (Gary Null's website)
A doctor wrote about a five year old child: "This is a severely developmentally
delayed floppy child whose differential includes a structural abnormality
in the brain or a genetic abnormality, some of which may be diagnosed by
chromosome analysis or genetic screen." Parent's tried every possible approach
with no improvement. The Easter Seals Rehab Center listed the child as
"(1) Severe receptive and expressive speech/language delay; (2) Immature
neuromotor functioning; (3) Delay in development of play/cognitive skills;
(4) Questionable hearing acuity/perception; (5) Severe delays in all areas
of development; (6) Severe hypotonia."
Her mother began to give Bee-Young tablets, and slow progress began:
lost rag-doll floppiness, clung to mother when held. Later noted that her
eyes fixed on colorful objects with interest; able to scoot body forward
while sitting on couch; rolled over for the first time; reached with operational
arm for articles; skin color better; able to drink from cup.Improvement
continued onward: Colleen is alert and interested in things around her
-- this fact alone is "medically impossible" -- and is beginning to speak
-- she smiles and laughs, loves hugs and kisses. learn
more about the wonders of bee pollen
Beware of imported bee pollen: Virtually
all of the major U.S. manufacturers of Bee Pollen have switched from selling
domestic U.S. Bee Pollen to inexpensive imported pollen from China and
Spain. These pollen are often heat processed and dehydrated to facilitate
easy storage and increased shelf life. Unfortunately, heat destroys the
bioactivity of nutrients and enzymes which are an important component of
Bee Pollen. Granules of fresh bee pollen are semi-moist. When you buy Bee
Pollen it is important to refrigerate the product. Where
to buy organic, unheated, fresh, bee pollen and other bee produts
Understanding
and Implementing a Gluten and Casein Free Diet (GFCF)
by Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D.
In the five years since my son was diagnosed with autism, I have spent
hundreds of hours in libraries, and connected to computerized databases
and networks. Because I worked at a university, I had access to these resources,
and the training and experience to use them. Through these media, as well
as connection to the Internet I was able to gather together a great deal
of information. Three years ago, I began a dietary experiment that
has helped my son enormously. Because I spent so much time and energy searching
for answers as to why this has helped him, and how to implement this diet,
I decided to share it with other parents and professionals.
Chia
Seeds, the
No-Gluten
Omega-3 Food with Healing Power. The chia seeds were the power food
of the ancient Aztecs. According to Spanish manuscripts, the Aztecs ate
the Chia seeds to improve their endurance - they called it their "running
food" because messengers could purportedly run all day on just a handful.
learn
more
The
Neurobiology of Lipids In Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Patricia C. Kane, Ph.D.
Dr. Patricia Kane, PhD, wrote a paper in which she discusses a possible
relation between gluten and autism. The concept of opiate-like peptides
affecting children with autism was led to by investigators through examining
the breakdown products from gluten and casein (a milk protein) in the urine.
Dr. Matson found that these compounds literally are created by the patient,
evoking hallucinogenic symptoms. This led to the finding that children
with autism over-methylate. Dr. Friedman stated in a public forum that
through tandem mass spectrum analysis in 1998, abnormal peptides originally
derived from casein/gluten as well as the bacterium Clostridium created
hallucinogenic effects
Autism
and The New Law. Resources for Treatment. Hope for a Cure
This video is designed to help parents, educators and health care professionals
better understand autism or similiar diagnosis such as Pervasively Developmentally
Delayed (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome. Most importantly, this video explains
why we have great hope to find more effective treatments for autism and
even a cure! Anthony Edwards graciously and compassionaltly hosts the video
offering valuable information and inspiration to the viewers.
DR.
MERCOLA'S COMMENT "I have treated many hundreds of
children with autism and am quite confident that a severe restriction of
grains and sugars produces a profound improvement in the brain injury that
accompanies this illness. Many parents recognize that a gluten and casein
free diet is important and frequently provides benefit. However, this is
only a small portion of the dietary changes that are required. It is quite
common for many children to follow a gluten and casein free program and
receive only minimal or no improvement. This is largely related to the
fact that they are consuming other grains or grain like starches such as
potatoes, rice and corn. Once the child rigidly follows the eating plan,
there is quite a profound improvement in the disease. The new modification
of the eating plan includes generous portions of cod
liver oil that has incredibly useful omega-3 fats and vitamin D, and
also the natural (cis) form of vitamin A, that seems to provide an independent
benefit in many children with autism."
TAAP
(The Autism Autoimmunity Project) is a non-profit charity dedicated to
obtaining funding for independent research into the cause, treatment and
prevention of autism and other autoimmune disorders.
Need support? Need
feedback?
The mission of the LI Autism is to promote lifelong access and opportunity
for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to
be fully participating, included members of their community. The goal of
this website is for all of the members to help each other. If you have
any information that may be important please feel free to post it. We are
here as a support group for each other.
Join
the GFCF diet E group - it's free!
The principle aim of this list is to provide a discussion forum for
parents of children on the autism spectrum who are avoiding gluten and
casein and other substances in their children's diets. We hope that the
discussions will include practical information and tips on following a
GFCF(etc) diet; scientific research and opinion; the latest developments
in understanding GFCF(etc) diet-related health problems; your personal
stories and experiences with relation to GFCF(etc) problems; information
on what food is GFCF(etc)and what is not; tips on how to eat out of the
house; recipes and tips on how to cook and prepare GFCF(etc) food; what
vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements may be appropriate for
a child with autism, how to cope with difficult diet demands, plus support
for parents. Appropriate topics for discussion on the list include anything
at all related to diet and autism spectrum disorders-including GFCF but
also yeast, nitrates/nitrites, dyes, vitamins, minerals, supplements, dealing
with teachers, friends, schools, outings, siblings, testing, etc
The G. Therapy
is a pioneering treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental disabilities
like Cerebral Palsy, Mental Subnormality, Autism, Down Syndrome,
Global Delays, etc., invented by Dr. Gunvant Oswal.
GFCF Diet website
Autism
- Shifting Attitudes, Encouraging Wellness
Jo’s Frontier House for Autism - Kelly Jo’s Frontier
House for Autism, Inc. P.O. Box 75, Mannsville, N.Y. 13661
email: kjfh@vestedmedia.com
Margo Hazard parents a 23 year old daughter with Autism and is Founder
and President of Kelly Jo’s Frontier House for Autism, a not for profit
corporation aspiring to offer a comprehensive program of innovative approaches
for this ever increasing disorder. Margo is a passionate spokesperson of
an individual with autism’s right to reach their truest quality of life
by first addressing their “behaviors” as symptoms. She feels this is a
much more respectful approach to learn how to help them reach their greatest
potential.
Read about Margo and Kelly Jo's amazing journey
ANDI
Autism Network For Dietary Intervention
Providing Help And Support For Families Using A Gluten and Casein Free
Diet In The Treatment Of Autism And Related Developmental Disabilities
Current research shows that many cases of autism result from an
immune-system dysfunction that affects the body's ability to break down
certain proteins and combat yeasts and bacteria. ANDI was established by
parent researchers, Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi, to help families
around the world get started on, and maintain the diet. The ANDI mission
is simple: to help parents understand, implement and maintain a gluten
and casein free diet for their autistic children.
Available nutritional and natural herbal products and more information
on autism
How
to reach your autistic child
In 1979, the classic best-seller Son-Rise was made into an award-winning
NBC television special, which has been viewed by 300 million people worldwide.
Now, Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues presents not only the expanded and
updated journal of Barry and Samahria Kaufman's successful effort to reach
their once "unreachable," autistic child, but goes beyond to include a
sensitive portrayal of how that singular event has become a worldwide phenomenon
of reaching out to so
many other children, adults and families facing challenges.
Son-Rise
: The Miracle Continues by Barry Neil Kaufman, Raun Kaufman
"Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues" is one of the most inspiring
and beautifully written books I have ever read. In fact, I have read it
again and again, and each time I am moved and touched in new and wondrous
ways. It is a story filled with love and joy and exploration and wonder.
It is a story about real hope and the unending belief that everything is
possible. Barry Neil Kaufman describes with great beauty and honesty the
personal details of the journey he and his wife, Samahria, traveled with
their once-autistic son. The love and passion and delight surrounding their
journey spills forth from the pages. It is truly extraordinary. The totally
loving, accepting, and non-judgmental attitude that they brought to their
special son, and to themselves, seems so right and so clear. It is the
kind of love everyone would want. And while the love and attitude are central,
Mr. Kaufman also details how they made this love tangible and visible to
their child, working with him every day in this very special way, making
their love even more powerful through their actions. And it works. After
reading this book, I was inspired to do a Son-Rise Program for my own special
child, who has, as a result, completely transformed and blossomed into
the beautiful child he is today. It has changed his life and my own. What
an incredible gift! Whether you have a special child in your life, or you
want a very special book, "Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues" will truly
touch you and inspire you in wonderful ways." amazon reviewer Kris Pegno
(kyspegno@aol.com) from New York, USA
The Autism Research
Institute (ARI)
A non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily
devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research,
on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating
autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. Some topics
include:
Is Autism a G-Alpha Protein Defect Reversible with Natural Vitmain A?
Vitamin C in the Prevention and Treatment of Autism
Recovery from autism is possible
Dimethylglycine (DMG), a nontoxic metabolite, and autism
Autism
99 A National Emergency
F. Edward Yazbak, MD, FAAP
The just released Report on Autism to the California Legislature, shows
a massive and persistent rise in the incidence of this disease. "In the
past 10 years, California has had a 273% increase in the number of children
with autism who enter the developmental services system---1,685 new cases
last year alone" said State Senate President pro Tem John Burton in a press
conference, following the release of the report. This spectacular increase
reported was evident in all regional centers from San Diego to Eureka.
Help and Support Needed
My name is Christine Howarth and I am a US citizen. My son Timothy (born
April 21, 2001 in Vermont) is a dual US/Canadian citizen . My son was diagnosed
with AUTISM in July 2004. I am a single parent facing an ongoing struggle
(since May 2004) involving the notoriously over-zealous and blatantly corrupt
Ministry of Child Protection here in Victoria British Columbia Canada,
as well as a Removal Order from Canada issued by the Department of Immigration.
Basically, this Ministry has CRIMINALIZED my child's AUTISM. Please
read on
Vaccines: are they really safe
and effective? Why are a growing number of parents and health
care professionals around the world questioning vaccination? The controversy
stems from the thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed
to vaccination annually, as well as the many published medical studies,
government statistics, congressional testimonies, and other credible sources
that directly contradict commonly held assumptions about vaccine safety
and effectiveness.
"Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates
rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine
campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply
in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced."
Nicholas
Regush ABCNEWS.com
In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles
asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood
through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic
diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international
magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy,
and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and
the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic
diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues. Learn
more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and
vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection
--- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link
Law suit One hundred years ago,
children received 1 vaccine (the smallpox vaccine). Forty years ago, children
received 5 vaccines routinely (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, and
smallpox vaccines) and as many as 8 shots by 2 years of age. Children now
receive 52 vaccines, in the form of 15 shots, by the time they are 6 months
of age if they receive all the recommend shots, including the Prevnar pediatric
pneumonia shot. Vaccines contain THIMERSOL (mercury), MSG, aluminum,
formaldehyde, sucrose and phenoxyethanol, which is antifreeze, among many
other things. Thimerosal, a vaccine ingredient, is nearly 50% mercury.
Mercury is a NEUROTOXIN. EPA 'safe' levels are: .1 microgram per 1.0
kilogram of body weight per day. Vaccines contain 12.5 to 25.0 micrograms
of mercury, and a 'well baby' visit can see your child have between 50
and 62.5 mcgs of MERCURY injected into their bloodstream. The CDC (US)
has found a trend linking autism to mercury laden vaccines. Thimerosal
is a registered pesticide with the Department of Pesticide Registration
of the Environmental Protection Agency.
What Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen
Are Vaccinated! Please get informed!
F.
Edward Yazbak, MD, FAAP
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An Investigation of the Association between MMR and Autism in Denmark
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Studies that Count, Studies that Don't
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Autism in the United States: A Perspective
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Adverse Outcomes Associated with Postpartum Rubella or MMR Vaccine An interesting
study into the effects of post partum re-vaccination
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Autism: Is there a vaccine connection? Part I.
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omments on recent research including CDC.
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Comments on vaccination and pregnancy
more articles
Do
you have a question or need guidance? Patricia Wilson volunteers
her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant
information. She can be reached at 206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424
(USA) or
.
The
Autistic child - Natural, Safe and Effective Autism Treatments - Alternative
Medicine
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