Reversing Autism and ADD
by Paul Newland
Having a child born with an abnormality is every parent’s worse fear – but what if you knew that problems such as autism, ADD, ADHD and other disorders were actually caused by a breakdown in a biochemical process and could be reversed.
Some Background Information
Several years ago health researchers led by Dr Paula Bickle, made a breakthrough when they found that youngsters with autism all had immune problems, high levels of toxicity and alcohol in their bodies and were lacking in most of the amino acids – especially taurine; they also lacked a number of important vitamins (particularly vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid) and many minerals – particularly magnesium, copper and zinc. These nutrients are essential for the necessary biological reactions (which convert methionine to taurine) which eliminate toxins and, very importantly break down sugar.
It is this sensitivity to sugar (along with a number of other toxins) and toxic build up that leads to hyperactivity and behavioral problems including madness. Another typical sign is the presence of dark circles under the eyes – indicating an allergic reaction.
Remarkably the researchers were able to reverse 14 of the 16 cases of autism through changes to their diet – which involved increasing their protein, fresh fruit and vegetable intake, eliminating sugar and through supplementation with essential nutrients.
This same treatment process can be applied to ADHD and ADD – a milder form of the same problem. Here's a summary of some natural and nutritonal treatments tha can be applied to ADD, ADHD and Autism.
Diet
- Total elimination of sugar – this is for the
whole family and not the child – you need to set an example; this includes all forms of refined sugar and processed or simple carbohydrates.
Eliminate or significantly reduce dairy and grain – this is a source of allergies that the child will be very sensitive to – use soy as an alternate source of food.Increase the intake of protein to replace the missing amino acids.
Nutritional Supplements
Supplements can help by providing the necessary nutrients to make the biochemical reactions start to work again; they are also needed to repair the damage caused by this toxic build up and to help children absorb nutrients.
Supplements include:
- Plant derived colloidal minerals – these are over 98% absorbable and provide all of the minerals required for normal functioning.
- Multi-vitamin / Amino acid formula in liquid or tablet form – vitamins and protein are required for correct metabolism, to replace the amino acid deficiency and to rebuild the body.
- Digestive enzymes to assist the body in digesting protein; the damage caused by sugar and other toxins will lead to very poor absorption of food.
- Antioxidants are required to reverse the affects of toxic damage caused to the body by the poor metabolism of sugar.
- A chromium/vanadium supplement will assist in helping to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Drugging Our Youth
There are many other diseases and health challenges that affect children but we focused on these particular issues because they have such devastating affects on family and school life. These
diseases can be treated or at least controlled and improved and it doesn’t involve getting our children addicted to DRUGS.
Drugs such as Ritalin and Prozac only subdue the child while the problem goes unchecked. They result in drug dependency and significant side effects such as a worsening of the condition when the child is off the drug, drooling, drowsiness and explosive and violent emotions. There have also been no long term studies into the health risks associated with putting young children onto a dangerous drug.
Summary
- Childhood diseases such as autism, ADD and ADHD result from a biochemical malfunction that results in a toxic build up in the child and their inability to metabolize sugar.
- Diet and lifestyle changes require the total elimination of sugar and increase in protein and fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Natural treatments involve supplementing with plant derived colloidal minerals, a multivitamin/amino acid, antioxidants and digestive enzymes. These will repair the damage, get the body functioning properly and ensure that the child is receiving good nutrition.
Paul Newland is a health writer, sports training consultant and martial arts instructor and runs the Global-Longevity.com website.
He is the author of numerous health information books and guides, including the Wellness Report, The Ultimate Antioxidant Report, The Selenium Report, The Ultimate Nutrient Guide and The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide - available Free (for a limited time) through Global-Longevity.com.
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