Is Lyme Disease Linked to Autism, Parkinson’s and Other Chronic Conditions?
The incidence of Lyme disease is increasing in the U.S., making it the NUMBER ONE vector-borne (a disease that is transmitted to humans or other animals by an insect or other arthropod) disease; rising from number five in 2009. Lyme disease is not only transferred by ticks, but by mosquitoes, spiders, fleas and mites. Up until recently, Lyme was thought […]
Anti-vaccine backlash: Thousands refuse to enroll in Austin Community College
(NaturalNews) Administrators at the Austin Community College (ACC) admit that some 10,000 students have refused to enroll at ACC because of their vaccination requirements. Meanwhile, a Washington State rock band named The Refusers is storming Youtube with their latest hit “First do no harm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9y4Pq7lXAw Vaccine refusal is a basic human right that has […]
Detoxing from BPA Can Help Adults and Children Recover from Chronic Issues
Environmental Health Perspectives cites endocrine disruptors such Bisphenol-A (BPA) as one of the top ten chemicals they consider highly likely to contribute to autism, ADHD and learning issues in general. So what is BPA and why is it so bad? BPA is commonly used to make polymers and resins in plastic such as in cans, baby […]
Online Autism Rating Tools
You have received the news that your child has autism, is on the spectrum or is ‘at risk’ for autism. There are many different treatment options available for your child, but how can you measure if they are having an impact? Bernard Rimland and Dr. Stephen Edelson developed the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) […]
1 in 88 Children Have Autism
The CDC announced that the number of children with autism continues to rise. It is now at 1 in 88 – up 23% from the numbers the CDC reported in 2009 and a 78% increase since 2007. The number of boys who are impacted continues to outweigh the number of girls affected. The statistic […]
Using Probiotics in the Treatment of Autism
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is reported in a substantial number of children with autism spectrum disorders and one study found the more severe the gastrointestinal dysfunction, the more severe the autism. What Causes the Imbalance of Intestinal Microflora? Factors that can have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora of a child can also have negative […]
Using Probiotics in the Treatment of Autism
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is reported in a substantial number of children with autism spectrum disorders and one study found the more severe the gastrointestinal dysfunction, the more severe the autism. What Causes the Imbalance of Intestinal Microflora? Factors that can have a detrimental effect on the intestinal microflora of a child can also have negative […]
Mineral Rebalancing for the Person with Autism
For years parents of children with autism have used a variety of vitamins and minerals to help improve their children’s symptoms with great success. Studies suggest that intestinal disorders and chronic gastrointestinal inflammation may reduce the absorption of essential nutrients and cause disruptions in immune and general metabolic functions that are dependent upon these essential […]
Homeopathy Can Help Children on the Autism Spectrum
Homeopathy has been utilized for hundreds of years and has been proven to help in clinical trials and studies. There is also evidence both clinical and research based that show homeopathy is effective at treating autism in the modern day era as well. One such research study demonstrated that Autistic Hyperactivity Scores (AHS) improved significantly […]
Homeopathic Anti-viral
Viruses have been linked to a number of chronic illnesses. In the case of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Tourettes Syndrome, it was commonly believed to be brought on by stress. Due to some wonderful work by Sue Swedo, M.D., at the National Institute of Health, many cases were found to be the response of the […]