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Answers What is considered autism? In 1998, Autism was
defined: Autistic children are extremely withdrawn and
tend to live in their own fantasy world. They
are often unable to express themselves verbally and do
not make eye contact. According to studies by the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, Autistic children tend to have weak immune systems, which cause decreased resistance to infections, particularly upper respiratory and ear infection, as well as autoimmune problems. Some studies indicate that autism may be the result of adverse reactions to childhood vaccinations. It was noted by Dr. Alan Cohen, an environmental physician from Connecticut, that high levels of autism and attention deficit disorder (ADD) did not occur until the mandatory use of childhood vaccinations and suggests that there is a connection. Many autistic children suffer from food allergies. The inflammatory reaction of a food allergy can cause brain allergies, which are manifested as different disorders including autism. Children with autism also tend to suffer from heavy metal toxicity. Autistic individuals also tend to have vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly shortages of zinc, selenium, vitamins B6 and magnesium. Autism can also be a result of sub clinical hypothyroidism, a problem detected not by blood tests (sub clinical means not measured by regular clinical tests), but by temperature. If low body temperature is accompanied by cold hands and feet, dry skin and memory and concentration problems, subclincal hypothyroidism may be at the root of the problem. Orthodox medicine approaches autism from a psychiatric perspective, and treats patients accordingly with behavioral modification programs and medications Although autism does manifest itself as a psychological disorder, the brain is a physical entity, whose functioning can be significantly improved through nutritional therapies. Environmental physicians, doctors who study the relationship between patients and their environment, see positive changes when nutritional programs are followed. Below are books on Autism that talks about the use of these programs: Book:
Unraveling
the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental
Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery The Encyclopedia of Dietary Interventions for the Treatment of Autism and Related Disorders - Karen Seroussi & Lisa Lewis Children
With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for
Autism Spectrum Disorder Natural Cures for Autism - http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/autism.html Autism:
Complementary Medicine Approaches by Jaqueline McCandless, M.D.
Author of CHILDREN with STARVING BRAINS – A Medical Treatment Guide for
Autism Spectrum Disorder The Encyclopedia of Nutritional Autism Treatments by Blake Graham If you would like to receive the McVitamins Newsletter, Please Sign up here: Newsletter Signup We
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