Mercury

Last week, I wrote about how some scientists believe that stem cells can treat autism because they believe that autism is characterized by hypoperfusion (a reduction in the oxygen supply to the brain) and immune dysregulation. Scientists like Dr Leonard Smith believe that stem cells can increase blood flow, and therefore oxygen, to the brain and also treat inflammation in the gut. This sounds like great news but can stem cell treatment really “cure” autism?

Well, the simple answer is that it depends what you think is the cause of autism and autism symptoms. If you are of the opinion that autism is caused by a birth injury, a lack of oxygen at birth, then you will believe that stem cell treatment can be beneficial. However, if you believe, as I do, that there are many factors involved in causing autism and exacerbating symptoms, then you cannot believe that stem cell treatment is going to effectively “cure” autism, although it may offer short-term relief and recovery.

Environmental factors that may be involved in causing autism include:-

• Heavy metal exposure – Heavy metals in our environment include mercury, cadmium, manganese and lead.
• Pollutants – Chemicals like phenol, PCBs, dioxins, nicotine etc.
• Vaccines – The MMR vaccine, vaccines containing thimerosal and our program of childhood vaccines.
• Vitamin and nutrient deficiencies – Vitamin A, B and D deficiencies, deficiencies in essential nutrients like amino acids, Essential Fatty Acids and minerals.
• Food intolerances – Foods like gluten and casein causing gut inflammation or causing the production of peptides which acts as opiates on the brain.
• Candida Yeast – An overgrowth of candida yeast in the gut.

How can stem cell treatment possibly combat any of these factors?

It can’t.