Category Archives: Autism Medications
Is Your Child Being Misdiagnosed As Bipolar?
It seems as though everyone is being treated with some kind of anxiety disorder these days. It’s true, acknowledging that there is a problem is the first step, discovering what it is is second. But what if your child is misdiagnosed? What if they’re given the wrong medication to treat the wrong disorder?
A Body With Bacteria Is A Healthy Body
When you hear the word “bacteria” you’re sure to get the urge to wash your hands and your child’s hands multiple times. The surprising fact is that the body needs bacteria. There is such a good thing as “good bacteria” and it could be the answer to improving Autism Symptoms.
The Discovery of Zonulin
Zonulin. It sounds like a new Pokemon character, but we assure you it isn’t, at least that we know of.
Truth be told, it wasn’t until 2009 that the actual identity of Zonulin was identified. Thanks to the University of Maryland Schoool of Medicine, it was determined that Zonulin is a protein that plays a large role in a number of autoimmune disorders
Amino Acid Therapy And Autism
Amino Acids are the ‘building blocks of proteins. From them, we get neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters, or lack thereof, are often the cause of many psychological conditions including anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. When the body lacks serotonin, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine, it effects the messages between nerve cells.
There are 20 amino acids. 10 of them are considered to be non-essential amino acids and 10 are essential amino acids. The difference between the two are that non-essential amino acids can and are produced by the body, whereas essential amino acids are not able to be produced by the body and must be obtained from the foods that we eat. But, What do Amino Acids Have To Do With Autism?
What The Autistic Body Needs To Stay Healthy
In addition to diet, the autistic body is often lacking proper nutrition. This isn’t hard to believe considering many children in general have picky appetites. The truth is though, is that the body cannot fight off sickness nor can the brain operate at its full potential without the proper food and nutrition. If your child won’t sign onto the idea of eating an array of foods with vital vitamins, a supplement may be the answer. Below are some of the most common vitamins and supplements that have been found beneficial in treating Autism.
Sublingual Immunotherapy: Treating the Problem, Not Just The Symptom
When you or your child are diagnosed with an allergy, you probably walk our of the doctor’s office with a prescription for an allergy medication. When you have an allergy reaction, you’re instructed to take the medication to treat the reaction. What if instead of treating the reaction, we treat the source: the body’s reaction to the allergen. Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) revolves around the idea that the body be trained not to be allergic to specific foods or substances.
TSO Therapy – Autism Is For The Worms
Could it be that having a few worms living in your stomach could be life altering…in a good way?
Vitamin B3 Showing Promise of Being a Helpful, Natural Autism Treatment
Many Vitamins have proven benefits in Autism and other neurological disorders. More recently, Vitamin B3 has been a focal point for many studies concerning it’s affect on Autism
A Closer Look at OSR#1 And Autism
This day in age, it’s no big surprise to see something that was created for one purpose to be used in another. For example, I had a toothache a few weeks ago, and a website recommended using Pure Peppermint Extract. I gave it a whirl, and I had a decent amount of relief from the pain until I was able to make it to the dentist. There are countless examples of this in medicine, and one of the more controversial examples is the use of OSR#1 specifically for the treatment of Autism.
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