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Alternative therapies for autism
This page is designed to help you find help and solutions that improve the symptoms of autism. You can use this reference page to explore many and diverse therapies that have helped others. New products and theories appear all the time.
There are many different therapies that have helped many people with “mental issues” ranging from ADD/ADHD/autism to depression and even schizophrenia. Some (such as EEG Biofeedback (also known as Neurofeedback (NFB)) or End Point Titration (EPT) or Hyperbaric (oxygen tanks), etc., which now have cheap alternatives, are not included. Google these “names” if information is desired about them is.
1. The newest and certainly the cheapest “brain training” method is the Neuroliminal Training (NT) system. This has now been shown to be an excellent and inexpensive alternative to both the very expensive Neurofeedback (NFB) training and Hyperbaric Oxygen. The results are very similar to neurofeedback (both EEG and HEG BF). At a fraction of the cost of that, it provides an affordable and much better alternative to Ritalin and other dangerous drugs for middle and low income families who simply cannot afford Neurofeedback or Hyperbaric. Both NFB and NT work to eliminate allergen effects that cause all kinds of mental problems.
2. Allergens are almost always part of all “brain problems.” There is a simple and free (except for some detective work) way to track them down. This is also a good idea if you use the NT or NFB Training!
3. For the continuum from ADD to autism (as well as depression and schizophrenia) there is a good possibility that mercury used in vaccines for babies or children (or other toxic minerals) is the real underlying problem. These mineral toxins MUST be chelated from the body. There are several old and new methods of doing this:
A. Vitamin C in large amounts: This has two benefits; it is relatively cheap and it is good for overall health. In my past practice I used it with excellent success in many cases of schizophrenia. In general, it is very safe unless the patient is allergic to corn (not uncommon). For smaller children, I would recommend 1 gram (1000 mg) with each meal per 40 pounds per child. Overdosing will only cause diarrhea and you may need to work up to this amount if this happens. If a corn allergy is suspected, use calcium ascorbate, in powder or pill form. I buy the cheapest form of ascorbic acid from Cosco, but my wife (with corn allergy) has to take the calcium ascorbate.
B. Inject Chelating Chemical: A therapy in which a chelating agent (EDTA) is injected into a vein for about an hour in a clinic’s office. This is also quite expensive. Not recommended.
C. Liquid Zeolite: A newer method taken by mouth (and relatively expensive). This is actually a form of lava rock that is very porous, and this porosity attracts heavy metals (mercury, lead, copper, etc.), binds to them, and carries them out through the urinary/renal pathway. The reports are excellent, but it is marketed through a kind of MultiLevelMarketing (MLM) scheme that makes it more expensive. The base retail price is about $50, but if you become a distributor, it drops to $33 or so. You can get more details by Googling “zeolite”.
D. Glutathione Supplements: There is a (new to me) supplement specifically designed to increase glutathione levels in the body. Glutathione is a natural combination of amino acids that is a powerful antioxidant with several other interesting properties:
It is an important part of the immune system that is often overlooked by scientists. Glutathione detoxifies the body by drawing out toxins, including mercury and other toxic minerals. (Similar to chelation therapy, but with most other toxins and minerals.) It is not well absorbed when taken as a direct supplement. This is important because there are many supplements containing glutathione that are generally ineffective.
Low levels of glutathione are found in all autistic children, as well as many other sick or toxic individuals. These low levels do not allow for proper excretion. This explains why hair, blood and urine tests of mercury (and other minerals) do not accurately show what is stored in the body.
Supplement Program Price – $85 for a 28-day supply. Again not cheap but this seems worth the price if you can afford it.
4. There is a company that recommends a special “Body Ecology Diet”. This has had great success with autism and virtually all other health problems. It contains many products designed to effectively make the human body work better and more efficiently. It contains some very good probiotics and others that help get rid of excessive yeast growth and “Leaky Gut Syndrome”. Again, not cheap, but worth it, if it’s affordable for your family.
5. What do digestive enzymes have to do with ADD/ADHD and autism? A “leaky gut syndrome” causes more allergy/sensitivity, and enzymes in meals break down the food better, reducing the need for the “leaky gut”. This has helped many ADD/ADHD as well as autistic individuals.
A. There is a message board sponsored by Kirkman Labs with a forum on special digestive enzymes. Join us on: enzymesandautism-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
B. Another company with an excellent line of enzymes is New Beginnings. In addition to the enzymes, they contain many gluten-free/casein-free dietary supplements and a “purified source” of cholesterol (see below).
6. At the recent conference in Orlando, I also learned that many autistics have low cholesterol, and supplementing with two egg yolks a day can improve many symptoms. This is certainly easy and cheap to try. If the person is allergic to eggs (not uncommon), a “purified” cholesterol can be obtained from the New Beginnings supplier above that is non-allergenic.
7. For autistic (and ADD/ADHD) children, there is a lot of evidence that a gluten-free and dairy-free diet can help significantly. Google gfcf for more info. (The Caveman diet above includes this and many more of the commonly allergenic foods. Try it for a week or so and then switch to gfcf.)
8. The latest research also shows that fish oil supplementation can dramatically improve the range of ADD-Autism problems. I use Our Health Co-op’s salmon fish oil. This online health food store is one of the best for both quality and price. (I have no financial interest in this company or Solgar, but I do buy several supplements from them.)
9. There is a drug therapy called LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone). Although it is a drug, it seems that in low doses it can significantly reduce many disease problems. (symptoms) in autism, HIV/Aids, cancer, etc.
10. Another new nutritional therapy consists of supplemental glyconutrients. A company called Mannotech markets these through an MLM (which I hate), and apparently they help with some symptoms of ADD autism. For more information on glyconutrients – a newly found essential nutrient – check out both Mannotech and glyconutrients by googling them.
11. There is also a therapy technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which has also shown some good results in ADD/ADHD, depression, etc. It is composed by Gary Craig.
12. Some have had good results with NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique). However, the results are mixed and Dr. Nambudripad is unhappy with many practitioners who do not carefully follow her technique.
13. There is a system similar to NAET called Bioset. There is a book “Food Allergy Cure” by Dr. Ellen Cutler, explaining how to use Bioset to get rid of allergies. This can also be done at home, because the book explains “How To”. Check your local library and see if they can order it for you, or you can probably get it from Amazon.com. google bioset.
14. Do not forget a very important way to improve all mental “diseases”. Help resolve “leaky gut syndrome” by cleaning out the gut and supplementing with a good vitamin/mineral regimen. This should be a first step.
15. Finally, one of the oldest, cheapest and effective “remedies” of all – magnesium! It has been known as the “calming chemical” for years. In our culture we rarely get enough of it and this deficiency can exacerbate many mental problems. It is safe as if you overdose, just like vitamin C, you only get diarrhea!. Magnesia milk and Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) are two very old good products that are often overlooked these days. Especially for children with autism and ADHD, try baths with Epsom Salts. It has helped many children and adults. I prefer magnesium citrate daily for supplemental use. I get this from the Health Co-op mentioned above.
There is also a lot of free information on my “drbate.com” website, and you can get a free copy of the full book “The Health Revolution” by signing up for my free newsletter on that home page.
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