Category Archives: Causes of Autism
Scandal Exposed: On Autism and Mercury
Just a little over 2 months ago, a statement was released discounting an important study on the grounds that it was missing crucial data. Is the CDC partly to blame for a very large misconception?
Treating Behavioral Issues in Autism Part I: Causes
Behavioral issues such as short attention span and being short tempered are very common in children with Autism. Because Autism itself is such an intense and intricate disorder, it’s very difficult to give one ‘cure-all’ for every child.
Celiac Disease and Autism – A Startling Link
Gluten Sensitivity, Intestinal Damage, Digestive Issues; These are all symptoms of what? If you answered Autism, you’re correct. But there’s another disease out there on the rise; Could your child be being misdiagnosed and are you missing opportunities to treat their Autism?
Study Shows Link Between The Brain Function of Autistic Children and Their Siblings
A recent study has concluded that there is a similar lack of activity between siblings of those with Autism and Autistic teens in the area of the brain that controls empathy. Could we be one step closer to finding out the cause (and a cure!) for Autism?
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.
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 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…
The Importance of Mucosal Immunity: More Than Just Protection From Infection
When it comes to Autism, there are a lot of big words floating around. From Mercury to Mucosal Immunity and Hemoglobin levels to Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments (HBOT), things can get pretty overwhelming. We’ve covered the dangers of Mercury, and the vast improvements and advancements that the HBOT treatment has received. We haven’t yet discussed Mucosal Immunity and its importance, and in it’s own right, it serves a huge role in the prevention of infection.
Preventing Autism: Part III – What to Do After Giving Birth
Part Three of our study of Autism Prevention takes a look at the things that you can do right after baby is born to ensure healthy body function and neurological wellness.
Autism May Be Linked to Mutation in the STRAD-Alpha Gene
Most recently, a team at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine discovered a connection between a rare disease affecting Amish children and the commonly diagnosed Autism and Epilepsy disorders.
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