Research Collected: June 2014
autism, celiac disease, pertussis, IBS, sleep and Alzheimer’s, microbiome, marijauna
Archive of posts tagged autism
Research Collected: March 2014
biomarkers, omega-3’s, ketones, oral microbiome, flu, autism, fats
Mounting evidence of link between environmental pollantants and risk of autism
I have found 5 studies between 2006 and 2013 which have shown a significant correlation between air pollutant exposure and higher risk for autism in children. As observational studies they cannot prove causation but the consistency of the data is worth noting. All but 1 of these research papers have the full text version available …
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Some research on Autism involving genetics and environmental factors
I think I started trying to find the evidence linking MTHFR with Autism and came across some interesting studies suggesting that a combination of genetic and environmental factors (including toxin exposure and/or nutrient deficiency) might be one model for the development of Autism. Obviously if Autism had a simple, single cause it seems almost certain that it …
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Thoughts on celiac and autism
So here is a case study of a 5-year-old boy whose symptoms led to a diagnosis of severe autism but who was actually suffering from gluten sensitivity (improper diet) leading to digestive dysfunction and nutritional deficiencies. As I’ve stated before, it’s not that I’m suggesting that “Gluten Causes Autism” but rather that “improper diet, digestive …
Study shows NAET is an effective treatment for Autism
A randomized control trial shows Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) is an effective treatment for autism. I think the most impressive result was that 23 of the 30 autistic children in the experimental group (23 of 26 who completed the treatment) were able to leave special education classes and return to normal school classes while …
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This article combines 2 fun things – Roller Derby and Positive Diet Changes
A roller derby mom with a son diagnosed with Autism changed her son’s diet to be “gluten-free, soy-free and casein-free” with extremely positive results. By now, his mom said, he is high-functioning, and she credits a lot of that to his gluten-free, soy-free and casein-free diet, which his doctor recommended after his diagnosis. (Casein is …
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