Category Archives: Autism Symptoms
Body Detox Part I: Sources Of Environmental Toxicity
We’ve said it before, and we’re going to say it again, the Autistic body is filled with toxicities. Whether its heavy metals, acidic overload, or other toxic waste-like matter, there is often an unhealthy level of these things in the body reaking havok. The first step to all of this is detecting and diagnosing what toxic substances are in the body. We’ve discussed Hair Analysis before (and we also have this special offer for you right now), and the benefits of utilizing this test to detect metals and other materials that may be harming the body.
3 Signs That Your Child May Have Neurological Disturbances
How do you know if the child is just having bad behavior? Could it really be just their friends or sugar intake that is affecting it? Or, is it something more? Here are some sure fire signs to look for.
ASD Disorders – Their Commonalities and Differences
The universal sign for Autism, the puzzle piece is all too appropriate. There are so many pieces to this puzzle of why, where, what, and how Autism is developed and treated. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the various symptoms of Autism, as well as a few of the Autism Spectrum Disorders and how their classifications differ.
Get Off The Gluten – It’s Harder Than It Sounds
Ever tried to stop drinking coffee? Ever tried to kick a heroin habit? How about Gluten? All of these things may seem completely different, but they’re very alike in the way that our body processes them. Could you or your child be addicted to Gluten? The scientific research says Yes.
Understanding Allergies: How to Detect the Seemingly Undetectable Food Sensitivities
Now, it is known that the Autistic body is often very sensitive and children with Autism have many allergies. A lot of these prove to be IgE allergies, to where an immediate reaction is seen. But with so many potential Type II, IgG reactions, what is your child really allergic to? Could the healthy foods that you are directed to give them be really causing havok on their bodies?
The Impact of Sugar On Autism Part III: Xylitol: More Than Just a Sugar Substitute
or the past two weeks, we’ve taken a closer look at one of the world’s favorite and arguably one of the most unhealthy in some forms, sugar. You can catch up on the last two posts here and here. At the end of last week’s post, we briefly mentioned Xylitol, a beneficial sugar alternative. To recap, Xylitol is a crystaline substance that looks and tastes like real sugar, but it is not fermentable.
The Impact of Sugar On Autism Part I
Sugar is a commonly used substance. Whether its in coffee, tea, or the key ingredient in your favorite candy, sugar is something we, as humans consume everyday. Sugar also comes in many varieties, some claiming to be more healthy than the other, and being safe for consumption for those with Diabietes. Other sugar based substances, like High Fructose Corn Syrup are rumored to be very harmful to the body.
With all of these varieties of sugar; aspartame, splenda, saccharine, and high fructose corn syrup, which are really safe to consume? What is sugar anyway? What do these varieties contain and how are they made? And is it really more beneficial to avoid sugar altogether, or to consume it in moderation?
Over the next few weeks, we’re going to take a close look at sugar, what it is, what it means for Autism, and some alternatives that may be safer than Sugar.
First of all, let’s take a look at the basics:
What is Sugar?
A simple definition of sugar is : “a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative.” However, it’s much more complicated than that especially with its substitutes. When the word “sugar” is used, it usually refers to sucrose which is derived from sugar cane and sugar beet, a cultivated plant.
The problems with Sugar
The problem with sucrose is that it can contribute to tooth decay. Most experts believe that too much sugar does not in fact cause diabetes. However, excessive calories from sugar can contribute to obesity which then can heighten the risk of diabetes.
Other Sugar Varieties
Other sugar varieties, which are typically used in industrial food preparation are glucose, fructose, and high fructose corn syrup.
Glucose itself is stored mainly in the liver and is an essential, primary source of energy for the brain. When glucose…
Low Cholesterol and Autism: Is There a Link?
There are a number of tests that are conducted on a child with Autism in order to check the chemicals in their body. As we discussed a few weeks ago, the Organic Acid test is one in which can test the state that the body is in, and which chemicals may be lacking so that the proper supplements can be given. Some doctors are now conducting cholesterol tests on children with Autism as they study whether or not there is a correlation between low cholesterol levels and Autism.
The Why, What, and How of Leaky Gut Syndrome
What is Leaky Gut syndrome? What causes the gut to leak? Can it be fixed? Why are children with Autusm more at risk for this condition? That’s a lot of questions, and we only have one blog post to answer them in. Let’s get started.
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