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AUTISM

2007-08-02T06:09:00.000-07:00

VERY SPECIAL THANX TO DR.JEPSON
This is a reproduction of an article which i presume cud be very helpful to the parents and caregivers of AUTISTIC Children
UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
The Physiological Basis and Biomedical
Intervention Options of Autism
Spectrum Disorders
This document is not a recommendation for diagnosis or treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................1
II. GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY ...................................................................................3
A. Metallothionein dysfunction .................................................................................................3
B. Other genetic factors..............................................................................................................3
III. ENVIRONMENTAL INSULTS..................................................................................4
A. Mercury Toxicity ...................................................................................................................4
B. Heavy viral antigen loading ..................................................................................................5
C. Antibiotic overuse ..................................................................................................................6
D. Other infections.....................................................................................................................7
IV. BIOMEDICAL DYSFUNCTIONS OF AUTISM.........................................................7
A. Poor nutrition/vitamin and mineral deficiencies ................................................................7
B. The Leaky Gut Syndrome.....................................................................................................7
C. Yeast and bacterial overgrowth............................................................................................8
D. Impaired detoxification/heavy metal toxicity......................................................................8
E. Impaired anti-oxidation ........................................................................................................9
F. Low Fatty Acids .....................................................................................................................9
G. Impaired pancreatic function ...............................................................................................9
H. Decreased immune function/ altered TH1/TH2................................................................10
V. BIOMEDICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS.................................................................11
A. Improve nutrition/vitamin and mineral supplementation. ..............................................11
B. Gluten/Casein Free Diet ......................................................................................................20
C. Antifungals/Probiotics .........................................................................................................21
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D. Heavy metal chelation..........................................................................................................25
E. Antioxidant supplementation..............................................................................................35
F. Omega-3 fatty acids .............................................................................................................35
G. Improve pancreatic function/digestion ..............................................................................37
H. Bolster Immunity/Treat autoimmunity .............................................................................38
I. Other supplements/treatments ...........................................................................................39
VI. IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS...............................................................41
A. Vaccine schedule ..................................................................................................................41
VII. REFERENCES.......................................................................................................43
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I. INTRODUCTION
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a group of diseases that is characterized by a delay in
language development, impairment of social interaction, and the use of restrictive, stereotyped
behavior patterns. It was first described in 1944, but great strides in research and understanding
of the disorder have been made only recently. It was initially felt to be a fairly rare illness (less
than 5 in 10,000) but over the last twenty years there has been an explosive increase in incidence,
growing on average around 25% per year and up to 100% per year in some areas. In the United
States, it is currently believed to affect 1 out of every 250 individuals on average (up to 1 in 150
in some areas) with a 4 to 1 male predominance. Thanks to the dedication of many researchers,
physicians and parents, we are rapidly learning much more about the biochemistry and origins of
this illness. Concurrently, many treatments are being developed and are in use across the
country with promising results. Many children who are receiving these treatments are
improving, some to the point of total or, at least, functional recovery. It must be accepted,
however, that the clinical research behind these treatments is in the early stages and as time goes
on and our understanding is improved, the treatment protocols are likely to be modified. The
treatment protocol that your child will be receiving is currently recognized as consensus among a
group of physicians who refer to themselves as DAN! (Defeat Autism Now!) practitioners and
has been implemented in thousands of children without significant danger or adverse effects.
The DAN! movement arose out of an organization called the Autism Research Institute, which
has been in the forefront of autism research for the last 40 years. The DAN! philosophy is that
we can no longer afford to wait for all of the research to be completed and mainstreamed before
we start trying things that have biological plausibility, are safe and may help. We understand the
motivation of parents to do all that they can to help their own children with autism. In fact,
many of us are parents of autistic children ourselves. Our goal is to help as many children as
possible by aggressive early intervention.
We believe that autism is caused when a child with the appropriate genetic susceptibility is
exposed to a number of environmental insults resulting in a complex series of interactions in
several body systems, primarily the central nervous system (brain), the gastrointestinal system
(the gut), and the immunological system (body defense). Understanding the biomedical model
of autism requires recognizing that your child’s body functions as a unit and that treatment
requires an integrated approach. Treatments are based on priorities and should progress in a
fairly logical and step-wise fashion. I will try to explain things with sufficient detail to help you
understand the reasoning behind the intervention but without requiring you to have a degree in
biochemistry. Try not to be overwhelmed by the amount of information contained in this packet.
It is intended for reference. You certainly will not be asked to begin these treatments all at once
or continue them all indefinitely. This is merely an explanation of the currently available
treatments and the reasoning behind them. Remember that each child with autism is a unique
individual and has unique biochemistry that has somehow become disordered. Our job is to help
you find which treatments are most effective for your child. The treatments can be time
consuming, expensive and may require a dramatic change in lifestyle but I believe you will find
that it is all worth it when you see the strides that your child is making!
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Figure 1. The size of each piece of the pie differs according to individual
variability and may change over time.
Impaired
Detoxification-
Heavy Metal
Toxicity
Leaky gut
syndrome
Yeast and bacterial
overgrowth
Impaired
antioxidation
Decreased
immune
function-altered
TH1/TH2
Impaired
pancreatic
function
Poor nutrition/
vitamin and
mineral
deficiencies
Low fatty acids
Genetic Susceptibility Environmental Insult
Heavy metals--
vaccines
Antibiotic
overuse
Heavy viral
antigen load—
MMR, others
Severe childhood
infections
Metallothionein
dysfunction
Biomedical Dysfunction of Autism
Other genetic
factors
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II. GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY
A. Metallothionein dysfunction
This hypothesis was proposed by William Walsh, PhD, who heads the Pfeiffer
Research Center in Illinois. He took extensive biochemical analyses of over 500
autistic patients that are treated at his clinic and discovered that almost universally,
these children have abnormal copper/zinc ratios with high body copper and low body
zinc. Extrapolating backwards, he discovered that the body’s control mechanism for
copper and zinc is a function of a family of proteins called metallothionein (MT).
Other functions of MT in the body include development of brain neurons,
detoxification of heavy metals, maturation of the GI tract, anti-oxidation, boosting
immune function and delivery of zinc to cells. MT dysfunction would result, then, in
many of the issues that we see with autistic children such as the leaky gut syndrome,
incomplete breakdown of casein/gluten protein by zinc dependent enzymes, disrupted
ability to combat yeast, reduced production of stomach acid and impaired stimulation
of the pancreas by secretin. It would also lead to inability to clear the body of heavy
metals, a disordered immune system and ultimately to the neurological changes seen
in autism. It would also explain the male sex predominance (4:1) seen in autism
because MT synthesis is enhanced by estrogen and progesterone. MT dysfunction
could be caused by a genetic MT defect, a genetic disorder that disables MT, or an
environmental insult that disables MT. Theoretically, if we could find a way to detect
the MT abnormality early on, autism could be prevented through avoiding
environmental insults and supplementing with MT promotional agents (zinc,
glutathione, N-acetyl cysteine, selenium, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, vitamins A,C,D,E,
others.)
B. Other genetic factors
Much research is currently being done in an effort to discover the genetic basis of
autism. It is beyond the scope of this document to describe in detail the genetic
research in this area. As yet, no single gene has been isolated as the culprit and in
fact, autism, with its wide spectrum of presentations and severity is unlikely to be
caused by a single gene defect. Clearly, autism and autism-related illnesses tends to
have a higher incidence in some families. There is also an increased incidence of
other auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes and inflammatory
bowel disease in the families of autistic children. I think that this indicates an
underlying weakness in the immune system in these families. However, the overall
rate of rise in the incidence of autism cannot be completely explained by genetics
alone. Autism has risen over 1000% in the last 20 years which is not possible if
genetic mutation is the only cause. There must be an environmental component that
is inducing these susceptible children to become autistic.
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III. ENVIRONMENTAL INSULTS
I have included below several environmental factors that I believe are playing a role in the rising
incidence of autism. It is important to note that it is unlikely that any of these factors cause
autism in isolation. I believe that it is a combination of these factors and probably many others
that is creating a toxic overload in these children who have abnormal metabolism probably based
on their genetic make-up. The worse their genetics, the fewer environmental insults it will take
to induce the abnormalities and the severity of their deficits will likely be worse and evident at
an earlier age. It is interesting to note that the regressive forms of autism (where the children
seem to regress after a period of normal development) is rising at a much higher rate than the
classic forms of autism which are evident from birth. This makes sense to me since these
children are those whom I believe have less severe deficits genetically and so the rise in
environmental exposure is starting the autism cascade, where 20 years ago, they may have
avoided it.
A. Mercury Toxicity
In April 2000, Sally Bernard, a parent of an autistic child, and several other
investigators published an article suggesting that autism is a form of mercury
poisoning. They meticulously compared signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning
with those of autism and found that there is striking similarity in almost every aspect.
They cited examples of other historically-significant disease epidemics as evidence of
autism-like illnesses created by environmental exposure to mercury. These diseases
also presented with large range of variability and susceptibility among individuals in
the population and were eradicated when the source of the exposure was eliminated.
These illnesses are acrodynia or Pink’s disease (teething powders), Mad Hatter’s
disease (occupational exposure) and Minamata’s disease (consumption of
contaminated fish.)
Physiologically, mercury has been shown to have many harmful effects. It can bind
to sulfhydryl groups on many proteins resulting in decreased enzyme function and
loss of structural integrity. This may be contributing to or causing a “leaky gut” by
damaging intestinal lining (mucosa). Mercury can impair cell-mediated immunity
resulting in decreased ability to clear viral and yeast infections. It induces
autoimmunity (the body attacks itself) resulting in the production of anti-brain
antibodies. It can cause or worsen zinc deficiency and inactivate DPPIV (the enzyme
that breaks down casein and gluten.) It alters the brain’s ability to clear unwanted
brain cells or neurons (apoptosis), a process that is a normal and integral part of brain
development. It affects the body’s anti-oxidation ability by depleting intracellular
glutathione (a protein important in clearing toxins from the body.) The clinical effect
on the CNS includes impaired motor planning, decreased facial recognition, blurred
vision and constricted visual fields, insomnia, irritability, tantrums, excitability, social
withdrawal, anxiety, difficulty verbalizing, altered taste, impaired short-term
memory, slowed reaction time and difficulty with concentration. It has been shown
to be the most toxic to infants and males.
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So how are our kids being poisoned by mercury? Mercury is not uncommon in our
environment. Fish in our diet and dental amalgams in our mouths are common
sources, but by far the largest exposure to our infants are from vaccinations!
Thimerosal is a preservative that is included in many vaccines to prevent bacterial
contamination and thus, prolonging shelf-life and facilitating multi-use vials. It
consists of approximately 50% ethylmercury. As noted above, mercury can be highly
toxic, even in small doses. Some infants receive up to 100 times the EPA
recommended safe level of oral exposure to mercury based on adult weights, in one
day. Injecting it into their muscle also bypasses one of the main first-line defense
mechanisms, the GI tract. We now begin immunizing newborns with hepatitis B
vaccines as early as the day of birth. It doesn’t seem like much of a stretch in logic to
think that these infants’ immune systems and neurological systems are too immature
to handle such a toxic load. Fact is, most children seem to be able to tolerate it just
fine, but we believe that many children, who are genetically predisposed, are being
adversely affected. Several databases have reported an alarming increase in the
incidence of autism in the last 20-year period (over 1000% increase was reported in
California.) It is also interesting to note that in that same period, the number of
immunizations that a child receives before the age of two has increased from 8 in
1980 up to 33 in the year 2001, and more are being developed. When the Hepatitis B
and the HIB vaccine were added to the schedule in the early 1990s the load of
mercury to our children more than doubled. Largely as a result of the effort of many
DAN!-affiliated practioners and parents in 1998, the FDA has required that vaccine
manufactures remove thimerosal from their vaccines, but fell short of demanding a
recall of the existing thimerosal-containing product. This remains a hotly debated
issue among the medical and parent community. The Institute of Medicine convened
in 2001 to research this issue in more detail and concluded that there is not enough
evidence currently to prove or disprove the association between vaccines and autism
but conceded that there is biological plausibility for the interaction. They called for
more research into this issue.
Thimerosal has also been present in other commercial products such as contact lens
solution (removed in 1998), eardrops and various nasal preparations. It is interesting
that thimerosal was taken out of animal vaccines a decade ago because it was felt to
be unsafe. There is ample evidence that manufacturers of vaccines new about the
dangers of thimerosal as early as 30 years ago.
B. Heavy viral antigen loading
Mercury may not be the only way that vaccines may be harming some children. A
British researcher, Andy Wakefield, has studied the relationship between autism and
enterocolitis (an inflammatory bowel disorder). As will be discussed later, the
majority of children with autism have some abnormalities of their gastrointestinal
functioning. He did colonoscopies on a group of autistic children with
gastrointestinal problems and found a significant degree of lymph node hyperplasia
(enlargement) in the mucosa of the ileum (the last portion of the small bowel). On
biopsy, he discovered that these nodules were full of vaccine-strain measles virus. He
hypothesizes that the combination MMR vaccine overloads the autistic immune
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system with too extensive of a viral load at one time. These children are unable to
clear the virus resulting in a chronic sub-clinical infection. These initial findings have
recently been replicated in other labs. Others have found evidence of measles virus in
the cerebral spinal fluid of autistic children at rates that are significantly higher than
normal children. It may be that combination vaccinations such as the MMR and the
DPaT may also overstimulate these children’s immune systems. Many autistic
children show a hyperactive response when vaccine titers (especially measles) are
tested. Whether this reaction to viruses is a cause or merely a reflection of the
underlying immune system abnormalities is uncertain. Many epidemiological studies
have been done that have looked at this connection without finding an association.
However, these types of studies are unable to answer the question conclusively
because they cannot limit the variables that may be involved. Clinical research on
autistic children themselves is much more likely to resolve this issue. It certainly is
plausible that the MMR and exposure to other viruses (including native infections)
can be contributing to the severity of their symptoms but it is unlikely to be the sole
causative factor.
Among the problems with the autistic child’s immune system is an imbalance
between the TH1 (responsible for viral and fungal infections) and the TH2
(responsible for antibody formation and allergies) subtype lymphocytes. Autistic
children are shifted towards TH2 and away from TH1 making them less able to
defend against and rid their system of viral and fungal infections. This shift also
makes them more likely to form antibodies (resulting in multiple allergies) and
autoimmune reactions. These persistent infections and antigens result in chronic
inflammation that can lead to increased gut permeability and abnormal bowel flora.
Many autistic children also have recurrent and prolonged viral infections (upper
respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, bronchitis, etc.)
C. Antibiotic overuse
The over-prescription of antibiotics is a problem not isolated to autism and has led to
the emergence of many antibiotic-resistant organisms that have become very difficult
to eradicate. Autistic children have a particular problem with this because of the
above discussion about their low TH1 lymphocyte activity. Antibiotics are generally
broad-spectrum, meaning they wipe out all the bacteria that they come in contact
with. Our bodies harbor a microscopic ecosystem of bacteria and fungi, some
beneficial and some harmful. When we take an antibiotic, it clears our system of both
kinds, good and bad, and provides the harmful resistant organisms an opportunity to
take over. This is referred to as intestinal dysbiosis. Because autistic children have
depressed TH1 function, they have less ability to clear these harmful organisms and
to restore the normal balance of intestinal flora. This can result in yeast overgrowth
and persistent bacterial and parasitic infections of their gut. These organisms can
interfere with normal digestion and can emit harmful metabolites (break-down
products) that can affect autistic behavior.
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D. Other infections
Because of their diminished immune function and poor nutritional status, many
autistic children are prone to other infections such as recurrent ear infections, reactive
airway disease, eczema and sinusitis. This certainly exacerbates the problem with
antibiotic overuse, as described above, since much of the time, antibiotics are
prescribed to treat these illnesses. At times, other children, who seem to be
developing normally, seem to regress after a more serious infection and develop
symptoms of autism. This suggests that this infection may have been the triggering
event that started their autistic biomedical cascade.
IV. BIOMEDICAL DYSFUNCTIONS OF AUTISM
A. Poor nutrition/vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Autistic children are known to be very picky eaters. For reasons that we will discuss
as part of the casein/gluten diet section, they tend to crave carbohydrates and become
addicted to certain foods, and thus, narrowly self-limit their diet. This diet typically
does not provide them with the essential vitamins and minerals that they need for
healthy body functioning. Couple this with the fact that they have abnormal
gastrointestinal systems that prevent absorption and proper utilization of the nutrients
that are taken in. And, as mentioned in previous discussions, their body’s system to
regulate these essential nutrients is dysfunctional. For all of these reasons, children
with autism almost universally are deficient in certain vitamins and minerals. These
nutrients act as anti-oxidants and cofactors for many enzymatic pathways and are
needed in the development of healthy gastrointestinal, immunological and
neurological systems. They are also critical in detoxification. Common mineral
deficiencies include zinc, selenium, magnesium, molybdenum, manganese, vanadium
and chromium. They are deficient in vitamin C, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine or pyridoxal-
5-phospahte), vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin E, folate and niacin.
B. The Leaky Gut Syndrome
As mentioned earlier, autistic children have abnormal gastrointestinal systems. The
reasons for this are varied but include abnormal mucosal barriers from dysfunctional
intestinal metallothionein, depleted sulfate which prevents normal healing of the
mucosal layer, chronic inflammation from persistent viral infections and autoimmune
reactions, injury to the mucosa from abnormal bowel flora and abnormal pancreatic
digestive function. This leads to incomplete breakdown of proteins resulting in
partially undigested chains of amino acids called peptides, which are usually several
amino acids in length. These peptides, which would normally be broken down
further or passed through the stool, are absorbed through the damaged and overlyporous
mucosal lining. It has been shown that the peptides that most often are at fault
are from casein (milk) and gluten (wheat, barley, oats, rye). These children have
diminished functioning of an enzyme called DDPIV that is responsible for breaking
down these particular peptides. The peptides are absorbed through the intestinal tract
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into the blood stream and from there are carried to the various body tissues including
the brain. These peptides have basically the same structure of a group of hormones
called opiates. There are opiate receptors throughout the body but a particularly high
concentration exists in the brain. When activated they cause euphoria and decreased
pain response. These are the same receptors that bind opioid-like drugs including
morphine and heroin. It is hypothesized that the gluten and casein proteins are
binding to these receptors and effectively causing an opioid intoxication. That may
be why these autistic children seem to crave foods rich in gluten and casein. They
frequently will have severe tantrums when these foods are first eliminated or become
unavailable. They are potentially going through an opiate withdrawal that often
results in and is relieved by binging on these foods. All they know is that eating these
foods seem to make them feel much better, which in turn causes them to limit their
diet to these specific foods. Unfortunately, chronic opioid toxicity affects learning,
social interaction and motor/sensory neurological function. Most autistic children
have also shown to have an abnormal immune system response to gluten, casein and
soy.
C. Yeast and bacterial overgrowth
Several reasons exist for the intestinal dysbiosis (abnormal imbalance of pathogenic
gut flora) that is so common in children with autism, including low TH1 lymphocyte
functioning in the immune system, antibiotic overuse, impaired metallothionein
function and chronic inflammation with intestinal mucosal damage and altered pH.
We have discussed details about these previously. Suffice it to say that the problem
exists and can be difficult to eradicate, requiring consistent attention. Intestinal
dysbiosis can cause symptoms including diarrhea and/or constipation, gas, bloating,
abdominal pain and acid reflux. The organisms can also produce toxic metabolites
that enter the bloodstream and affect immunological and neurological function. Yeast
can also contribute to the leaky gut problem by forming spores that further damage
the intestinal lining.
D. Impaired detoxification/heavy metal toxicity
Because of low levels of antioxidants, an overly permeable gut, and impaired
metallothionien function, autistic children have a decreased ability to clear their body
of unwanted toxins. These children are also very commonly deficient in a molecule
called glutathione which is one of the key elements to the liver’s ability to protect the
body against harmful substances. This impaired detoxification ability has clearly been
shown with the mercury issue. Other metals are found in autistic children at above
normal levels including aluminum, arsenic, antimony, tin, and lead. The children are
exposed to these metals from a variety of sources including food, water, soil, paint,
medications and other commercial products. These metals can also create problems
and sometimes the combination of these metals acting together are much worse that
what they can do individually and thus, it is important that we assist their bodies with
removal of these harmful materials.
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E. Impaired anti-oxidation
Oxidation is a biochemical process that generates free radicals (containing an extra
oxygen molecule). These free radicals can be quite damaging to body tissues
especially the gut and the brain. Fortunately, the body has an anti-oxidation system in
place to combat this damage. For a number of reasons, children with autism have an
impaired anti-oxidation system. This relates to their poor nutrition since many of the
vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin B6 and zinc are powerful
antioxidants. Weak hepatic (liver) detoxification and greater toxic burdens also
contribute to oxidative stress. These children are also measurably low in enzymes
that normally counter oxidative stress including glutathione, GSH-reductase, lipoic
acid, and uric acid.
F. Low Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are naturally-occurring molecules that are highly concentrated in
fish oils and other sources such as flax seed oil and wild game. The western diet has
seen a significant decline in the intake of these oils as we have become less dependent
on fish and wild game for food. Researchers have found a strong link between
depletion of these acids and some psychiatric illnesses such as bipolar disorder and
major depression. Supplementation of these oils has made profound differences in
many people with these diseases. These researchers hypothesize that people with
autism could also be helped with these supplements. There has been some anecdotal
evidence that this may be the case. Other suggestive evidence of a relationship
includes the high rate of inflammatory bowel disease present with autism that also
correlates to low omega-3 fatty acids. Unfortunately, at this point, no quality research
studies exist concerning this issue. These studies are currently being designed.
G. Impaired pancreatic function
We have previously discussed how many autistic children have impaired ability to
break down certain proteins completely during digestion. There are many enzymes
and hormones that participate in normal digestive function, many of these either
secreted by or stimulate the pancreas. One of these stimulatory hormones is called
secretin. Secretin is often injected during certain gastrointestinal procedures to
stimulate the pancreas. It was discovered during one of these examinations in a child
with autism that shortly after this test, his diarrhea resolved, he had improved task
focus and he could imitate simple words. It has subsequently been used in many
other autistic children with similar results. It is believed that not only does secretin
stimulate proper digestion but works as a neurotransmitter directly on the brain.
Secretin receptors have been found in an area of the brain called the amygdala.
Functions of the amygdala include face recognition, emotion, fear, anxiety and stress
response. It also controls the autonomic nervous system, which regulates body
temperature, digestion, GI function, sensory input including taste and pressure, and
cardiac and pulmonary function. Secretin use in autism has been studied with several
placebo-controlled trials most of which have reported negative findings (i.e. it made
no significant difference in the improvement of the children with autism.) The
problem with these studies is that they had flaws in their designs and outcome
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measures that may have skewed the results or at least, made it difficult to detect
improvement. When measured by parental observation (also placebo-controlled) and
after giving a series of 3 injections, significant improvement was demonstrated in
younger children (ages less than 5). So, the findings in the research are still in debate
but in the meantime, some autistic children are receiving secretin injections and seem
to be getting better.
H. Decreased immune function/ altered TH1/TH2
Lymphocytes are cells within the body that are responsible for fighting infection.
There are many subtypes, each of which has different responsibilities. Among these
are TH1 lymphocytes that are responsible for combating viruses and fungal infections
and TH2 lymphocytes that are responsible for producing immunoglobulins
(antibodies) and responding to allergies. These are normally controlled and balanced
very closely by a complex network of messengers called cytokines. Autistic children
have an imbalance of these two types of T-lymphocytes with a predominance of TH2
and a deficit of TH1 functioning. This predisposes them to increased amount of
allergic and autoimmune disorders and a decreased ability to fight off viral and fungal
infections. For example, IgG food allergy tests show a significantly increased amount
of food sensitivities in autistic children. They are also more prone to seasonal
allergies, hay fever, asthma and allergic rhinitis. Autoimmune disorders such as
inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are much more prevalent
in families of autistic children. Autoimmunity means that the body has an
inappropriate reaction towards itself. In other words, the body misinterprets part of
itself as foreign and attacks. In particular, Dr. Vijendra Singh as done extensive
research in this area and found that a majority of the autistic children that he has
tested have antibodies directed against the myelin sheath in their own brain cells. The
myelin sheath acts as an insulator on the neuron that increases the processing time of
the signals along this brain cell. If this sheath is destroyed, it would slow down brain
processing time. This happens commonly in multiple sclerosis, another autoimmune
disorder, but affects more of the peripheral nerves resulting in muscle weakness. As
mentioned in other sections, autistic children also have impaired ability to clear
common viruses and can have persistent yeast overgrowth in their bowels.
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Figure 2. Biomedical Treatment Options
V. BIOMEDICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS
A. Improve nutrition/vitamin and mineral supplementation.
1. Decrease Additives
a) Rationale
Artificial colors and preservatives can cause various reactions in
many “sensitive” people and it seems to affect behavior in many
autistic children. Eliminating these from the diet is a good first
step.
b) Which additives are safe/which to avoid
Please refer to the diet and nutritional supplement handout for a
list. Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis is also a good
source for information in this area.
Biomedical Treatment
Options
Improve
nutrition/vitamin and
mineral
supplementation
Gluten/casein
free diet
Antifungals/
probiotics
Chelation
Antioxidant
supplements
Omega-3 fatty
acids
Secretin/
digestive
enzymes
Bolster immunity
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2. Sugar and artificial sweeteners
a) Rationale
Excessive amounts can cause disturbances in sleep, mood,
behavior, cognitive functioning and general appearance. It also
worsens yeast overgrowth.
b) Try an “elimination test”
5 days usual amount of sugar, 3-week slow taper off sugar, then a
5-day binge and see what happens. This will probably convince
you about how sugar affects behavior.
3. Increase fiber
a) Rationale
Many autistic children have trouble with constipation alternating
with diarrhea. Keeping the stools soft decreases gastrointestinal
discomfort and improves digestion.
b) Recommendation
Keep stools soft with a goal of at least one good bowel movement
each day.
c) Sources of fiber
(1) whole grains (careful about gluten), veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds,
etc.
(2) commercial fiber supplements.
(3) herbal supplements
(a) Use 1-2 tablespoons daily of ground flax seed, psillium
seed powder or food grade cellulose which is available as
Cellulose Powder from Allergy Research Group at
www.emersonecologics.com or 800-654-4432.
d) Laxatives
(1) You may need to use these occasionally to treat constipation,
but you should avoid these on a regular basis so that your child
does not become laxative-dependent. Oral magnesium is a very
good laxative and most autistic children are deficient in
magnesium anyway.
(2) Examples
(a) Smooth Move Tea (Traditional Medicinals),
(b) Herb-lax (Shaklee)
(c) Karo syrup
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(i) 1 tsp per ounce of liquid
(d) Prune Juice
(e) Miralax
4. Increase water intake
a) Rationale
Decreases constipation, improves digestion and prevents
dehydration which can aggravate side effects of certain
medications
b) Source
Filtered or bottled water would be ideal. It is less contaminated
with heavy metals and other toxins
5. Increase protein
a) Rationale
Processed carbohydrates can cause wide fluctuations in blood
sugar resulting in difficulties with behavior and attention. Protein
has more of a stabilizing affect on the blood sugar by less
immediate stimulation of body insulin.
b) Source
(1) meats, eggs, protein powders, nuts, seeds
(2) commercially available protein powder (use soy or rice based if
on gluten-free diet)
c) Amount
A good estimate of protein need would be the child’s weight
multiplied by 0.8 grams per day divided into 3-4 servings.
Providing relatively more protein in the morning will often
improve concentration throughout the day.
6. Organic foods
a) Rationale
Changing to foods that are free from artificial chemicals, hormones
and antibiotics would decrease the toxic and allergic burden on
your child.
b) Source
Many supermarkets provide organic foods. Wild Oats Market or
Good Earth are examples of local grocery stores with a good
selection of naturally-grown and organic foods.
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7. Vitamin/Mineral supplements
a) Multivitamin/mineral supplements—some have been specially
formulated for children with autism or PDD
(1) Nu Thera
(a) Kirkman Labs 503-682-5678
(2) DAN PLEX
(a) Hopewell Pharmacy 800-792-6670
(3) Brainchild
(a) www.brainchildnutritionals.com
b) Vitamin C
(1) Benefits
(a) an important antioxidant
(2) Dose/formulation
(a) Start at 5-10 mg/kg/day and gradually increase to
tolerance up to around 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses
(average around 8,000 mg/day)
(b) Use the buffered preparation of vitamin C esters
(3) Side effects
(a) gastrointestinal distress and diarrhea, usually in higher
doses
(b) potential for kidney stones at high doses.
c) Vitamin E
(1) Benefits
(a) an important antioxidant
(2) Dose/formulation
(a) 2-4 mg/kg/day (3-6 IU/kg/day)
(b) Mixed tocopherols is preferred preparation
(c) Many are prepared from soybeans and may be a
problem if your child is allergic to soy.
d) Vitamin B6
(1) Benefits
(a) another antioxidant
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(b) has shown to be effective in about 50% of patients in
multiple well-controlled studies
(c) improvement is seen in language function, eye contact,
self-stimulatory behavior, interest in surroundings,
tantrums
(2) Dose/formulation
(a) Can be found as B6 (pyridoxine), pyridoxal-5-
phosphate (P5P) or a mixture of the two (rare).
(i) Super-Nu-Thera from Kirkman’s labs is a
multivitamin/mineral supplement with extra B6
(b) Dose up to 17 mg/kg/day of B6 or 3 mg/kg/day of P5P
(maximum of 500 mg B6 although some have suggested
that 1000 mg is better or 100 mg P5P).
(c) Start at about 25% of target dose and increase slowly
over 10-14 days.
(d) Keep in mind that there is not a correct “dose” and to
look for the most effective amount for the individual.
(e) Even very high doses have been safe.
(f) Many of the P5P preparations contain supplemental
copper so use a copper-free preparation.
(3) Duration of treatment
Do a 6-8 week trial and discontinue if no positive effect.
Benefits often start within a few days
(4) Side effects
(a) Magnesium deficiency
(i) Add magnesium supplement
(b) Peripheral neuropathy (numbness in hands and feet)
(i) Rare
(ii) improves with magnesium supplements or
discontinuing B6.
e) Vitamin A
(1) Benefits
(a) supports gastrointestinal membranes
(b) improves vision
(c) bolsters immune function.
(2) Source
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(a) cod liver oil - This is the best from as many of the
synthetic forms found in vitamin supplements have limited
absorption and a structure that prevents them from
attaching to the appropriate receptors
(b) vitamin supplements
(3) Cautions
(a) can cause fetal defects so avoid during pregnancy
(b) can develop toxicity if given in too high of doses
(i) Signs of excess include nausea, headache, dry
“dirty-skin” rash around neck.
(ii) These symptoms should go away if vitamin A is
discontinued
f) Vitamin B12
(1) Benefits
Mechanism not well understood but many autistic children
show improved behaviors with supplements. Vitamin B12
deficiency in other forms can present with a combination of
muscular, neurologic and even psychiatric symptoms.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can also result in anemia. It is also
felt that Vitamin B12 helps to build and repair the myelin
sheath that is often damaged in autistic children.
(2) Tests
(a) Serum B12
(i) level reads false B12 and may be elevated, even
if low functionally
(b) Urine or blood methylmalonic acid (MMA)
(i) better test
(ii) accumulates when Vit B12 not functioning well
(c) Tests may not be the best indicator of response—trial of
therapy is better
(3) Route
(a) Give as IM (intramuscular) injection initially
(i) It works better. Some individuals are unable to
absorb the oral form and require injections.
(ii) Helps you to assess best response of child
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(b) May substitute high oral dose if you can duplicate
child’s best response with it, indicating that they are
absorbing it orally. Theoretically, oral dose should work as
well since most of these children do not have an intrinsic
factor deficiency which creates the inability to absorb Vit
B12 orally.
(4) Indications
(a) Macrocytic anemia
(b) High methylmalonic acid
(c) Positive anti-myelin basic protein antibodies
(5) Dosing
(a) Methylcobalamin is the most effective form and you
will probably need to have this done at a compounding
pharmacy.
(i) Coastal Compounding in Georgia is a good
source, but there are some local pharmacies like
University Pharmacy in Salt Lake who are now
providing this for us.
(b) Initial loading is 1250 mcg injections twice a week for
2 weeks, followed by once a week for an additional four
weeks. This should give you your best response at which
point you can substitute oral forms of it. It is not
uncommon, however, to use the injections twice a week
indefinitely until the labs reverse or you are no longer
seeing positive effects.
g) Folic acid
(1) Benefits
(a) Helps to quench hyperactivity seen when DMG
supplement is used.
(b) Helps prevent birth defects.
(c) Helps to correct certain types of anemia related to a
deficiency in folic acid and B12.
(2) Tests
(a) Usually measures high in serum or red blood cells but
functional form of folic acid is often low.
(3) Dose
(a) 800-2400 mcg
h) Zinc
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(1) Benefits
(a) An antioxidant,
(b) couples with DMSA and is more readily absorbed
during chelation.
(c) decreases intestinal permeability.
(d) increases immune function
(e) induces many digestive enzymes
(2) Dose
(a) 1-2 mg/kg/day (maximum of 50 mg/day unless lab
evidence supports marked deficiency)
(b) I frequently use the formula of the child’s weight in
pounds plus 15 mg in zinc as a daily supplement especially
in those children who are chelating because they have a
hard time maintaining adequate zinc levels.
(c) use plasma, erythrocyte or platelet zinc levels as guide
to higher dosing. RBC levels are most accurate in reflecting
total body deficit. I usually check minerals levels every 6
months to ensure that it is in the right range.
i) Calcium
(1) Benefits
(a) Component of bone growth
(b) Important for proper skeletal and heart muscle function
(2) Signs of deficiency
(a) Muscle cramps, irritability, insomnia, weakness
(3) Dose
(a) At least 1 gram/daily
(b) This is especially important to supplement in those
children on a casein-free diet since they will not be getting
calcium from milk.
(c) There are many calcium fortified casein substitutes and
even orange juice is calcium-fortified, but I usually add a
calcium powder to ensure proper daily doses.
j) Selenium
(1) Benefits
(a) Selenium is an important mineral in that it assists
mercury detoxification in particular.
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(2) Dose
(a) Limit to 1-4 mcg/kg/day
(b) Can be toxic in excess doses, however, it has been rare
to see elevated RBC selenium levels in any autistic child
that I have tested at doses up to 200mcg a day.
k) Magnesium
(1) Benefits
(a) Important for proper muscle function and is one of the
major intracellular electrolytes that maintains our cell
membrane activity throughout the body.
(2) Signs of deficiency
(a) Muscle twitch, headache, hyperactivity, constipation,
muscle weakness, heart palpitations and arrythmias with
severe deficiency.
(3) Dose/Formulation
(a) Used as magnesium sulfate cream or Epsom salts to
improve sulfation as well as boosting magnesium levels
(i) Epsom salt bath once a day or magnesium
sulfate cream 1 gram twice a day. Available from
Kirkman Labs
(b) 3-4 mg/body pound up to 400 mg per day in adults as
oral supplement. You can use lab values to guide treatment
but needs to be from an RBC minerals test since a serum
level is maintained strictly within a narrow range by the
body and can be misleading about total body stores.
(4) Also needed in conjunction with high dose B6 to prevent
depletion
l) Other minerals
(1) Molybdenum, manganese, vanadium, chromium should also be
supplied as part of multi-mineral supplement
(a) Everyday Companion powder from Kirkman’s labs is a
good multi-mineral.
(2) Copper
(a) Most autistic children have an elevated copper level
(b) Avoid copper—use copper free supplements.
8. Avoid allergenic foods
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Using IgG and IgE antibodies food sensitivity testing, you can learn which
foods your child may be sensitive to. IgG is a marker for delayed
hypersensitivities and can produce more behavior-related and subtle
physical symptoms (red ears, red cheeks, bowel pattern changes) whereas
IgE are more likely to have immediate allergic symptoms including hives,
swelling, and trouble breathing. Most people have some food sensitivities
but autistic children tend to have more than usual. A trial of strict
avoidance of allergenic foods well help you to know which foods your
child is particular sensitive to (the antibodies test is not a perfect
indicator.) Do a 2-week trial of strict avoidance followed by
reintroduction of the food and see what happens. I typically do not order
this test until several months of vitamin therapy, gluten-free/casein free
diet and antifungal therapy because I believe that many of the food
allergies are related to leaky gut syndrome and may correct themselves
with these interventions. It has been found as well that many autistic
children are allergic to soy and so I would avoid soy-based substitutes to
casein as much as possible.
B. Gluten/Casein Free Diet
1. Casein Free
a) Casein is a milk protein—refer to diet handout.
b) no test exist that definitively detects need for diet
(1) trial is the best test
c) a 3-week trial of removal of all milk and casein should be enough to
detect benefit. If it helps, keep doing it.
2. Gluten Free
a) Gluten is a wheat protein but exists in many foods and commercial
preparations
b) Diet information/gluten-containing foods
(1) Please refer to diet handout for more information about which
foods contain gluten
(2) Special Diets for Special Kids, by Lisa Lewis
(3) The Cheerful Chemist’s No Casein, No Gluten, Sugar Optional
Cookbook by Sally Ramsey.
c) Tests exist but are not definitive, just suggestive
(1) Urine test for intestinal permeability
(2) IgG antibodies to wheat, rye, oats, barley
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(3) Antibodies to transglutaminase, endomysium, reticulin, and
gliadin (these are tests for celiac disease which occurs in a
minority of autistic children and if negative, do not rule out gluten
sensitivity.)
(4) Elevated IgA antibodies strongly correlate with celiac disease
(5) Small bowel biopsy—more specific for celiac disease, can be
negative for gluten sensitivity.
d) Gluten-free diet trial
(1) It is difficult and life-style changing but gets easier over time.
(2) Get help from other parents on the diet
(3) Be ready before you start
(4) 4-month trial
(a) takes longer to see effects than with casein
(5) Every autistic child should have a trial, regardless of test
results
e) Duration
(1) If it helps, keep going as long as possible
(2) It is difficult to know when to stop the diet. Hopefully, once
the other GI system problems are fixed and they can tolerate gluten
and casein. Some children have done well coming off the diet and
substituting digestive enzymes in its place but others have
regressed when this was tried. I think this will be an individual
decision but at this point, I would recommend continuing the diet
as long as possible.
3. Enzyme Supplements
There are commercially-available enzyme supplements of DDPIV that
seem to help to some extent but should not be used as a replacement for
the diet at least initially. These may help for preventing problems with
food “accidents”. They are available through Kirkman’s labs and Houston
neutriceuticals.
a) Kirkman’s Enzyme Complete with DPPIV or Houston’s Peptizyde.
b) Work best if given just before every meal.
C. Antifungals/Probiotics
1. Antifungals
a) Tests
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(1) Stool culture
It is good for detecting aerobic yeast but cannot rule out
presence of anaerobic yeast if negative. A sensitivities test
would aid in choice of antifungal by determining drug
resistance.
(2) Urine organic acids
(a) indirect evidence of fungal overgrowth by measuring
fungal metabolites. This will detect anaerobic yeast.
(b) Elevated citramalate, B-ketoglutarate and tartaric acid
are markers for yeast overgrowth.
b) Saccharomyces boulardii
(1) It is a natural grown yeast that kills other yeasts and then clears
out of your gut when you stop taking it
(2) Can get without a prescription and works similar to antifungal
medications.
c) Medications
(1) Nystatin
(a) Dose/formulation
(i) Use powder form or have it compounded in a
stevia base
(ii) Frequent dosing (4-6 times a day)
(iii) Unfortunately, many of the yeast are resistant
to nystatin, so it usually requires stronger
antifungals to kill them.
(b) Side effects
(i) No toxicity because it is not systemically
absorbed (it stays in the bowel).
(ii) Die-off reactions
(a) along with saccharomyces boulardii, it
produces the most profound die-off
reactions of all the antifungals.
(b) transient worsening of diarrhea and
behavior after initiating therapy as all the
yeast is being killed (more of the yeast
metabolites are being released into the
blood).
(c) Activated Charcoal
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(i) May help minimize die off
reaction by absorbing toxins
(ii) dose is 4 capsules a day
(iii)do not give with food or other
medication
(2) Systemic antifungals
(a) Must moniter liver function tests every 3 months for
toxicity—has always been reversible when you stop the
medication
(b) Should also moniter kidney function tests with Lamisil
(c) Examples include Nizoral (ketoconazole), Diflucan
(fluconazole), Sporanox (itraconazole) and Lamisil
(terbinafine).
(d) I typically prescribe 3 week treatment regimens most
commonly which avoids liver toxicity.
d) Duration of therapy
Yeast can be very difficult to eradicate. It may take prolonged
duration of antifungal use, higher than usual doses, or trial of
multiple agents. It is best to moniter for yeast frequently if
your child is one of those with problems. DMSA/lipoic acid is
also likely to create yeast overgrowth, even in children who did
not have problems previously.
2. Antibacterials
a) Rationale
(1) The bowel may also be colonized by an overabundance of bad
bacteria and eliminating these can make it easier to reestablish
normal flora.
(2) Those at risk often have a history of frequent or recent
antibiotic use, or complex chronic illness
b) Testing
(1) Urine organic acids
(a) Clostridia species overgrowth is suggested by high
levels of dihydroxyphenylpropionic acid (DHPPA)
(b) There are about 7 or 8 other markers that are commonly
elevated with abnormal bacteria or parasite presence in the
bowel.
c) Medications
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(1) Biocidin
A natural supplement that fights clostridia
(2) Flagyl
(a) I usually prescribe this for about 14 days.
(3) Oral gentamycin
(a) 160 mg five times a day for 3 days
(b) not systemically absorbed so complications are limited.
(4) Oral vancomycin
(a) 250 mg five times a day for 3 days
(b) not systemically absorbed so complications are limited
(5) Oral IG
(a) Some doctors have successfully treated more severe or
resistant gut bugs with immunoglobulins given orally.
There has been some recent research that suggests that this
can be helpful. The main disadvantages of this therapy is
the cost and the small risk of contracting blood-borne
infectious illness since IG is a blood product.
(6) TOUFF
This is a new transfer factor that is specific to Clostridium
and shows promise in treating these organisms without the
risk of antibiotic use. It is made from eggs, though, and so
children who have egg sensitivities should not use it.
3. Anti-parasitics
a) Rationale
There is some controversy about the need to rid the gut of some of
these parasites—many are common in normal stool samples
(Dientamoeba fragilis, Entamoeba hartmanni, Entamoeba coli,
Endolimax nana, and Balantidium coli), others are more virulent
(Entamoeba histolytica and Giaria lamblia). Value of removing
them is felt mostly to be due to the fact that they evoke an immune
response to their presence and potentially could be causing
symptoms such as fatigue, malaise, rashes, night sweats, headaches
and a long list of other vague complaints. Some people have found
that these symptoms went away after they were treated
b) Treatment
(1) Bactrim or Septra (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole) DS one pill
twice a day plus Humatin (paromycin) 250 mg four times a day for
14 days.
(2) Metronidazole for 14 days (dose dependent on weight)
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(3) Yodoxin (diiodihydroxyquin) 650 mg three times a day for 14
days.
4. Probiotics
a) Rationale
Help to promote re-colonization with normal bowel flora
b) Sources
(1) Lactobacillus
(a) found in yogurt (not recommended on casein-free diet)
but also comes in commercial preparations (e.g. Kirkman
labs).
(i) ProCulture Gold
(ii) Culturelle
(2) Bifidobacter
(a) commercially available (eg. Kirkman labs)
(i) ProBioGold
5. Yeast-free diet
a) Rationale
Although yeast that comes from diet does not cause yeast
infection, it is felt to contribute to the immune response of the
individual who is already sensitized. High sugar and
carbohydrates provide nutrients to yeast that are already colonized.
b) Diet
Avoid leavened foods, fermented and aged products, juices, dried
fruits, condiments and sauces, mushrooms, B vitamins, sugar and
carbohydrates
c) Trial of avoidance
(1) 5-14 days then a binge and see what happens.
d) Duration
If your child has a dramatic change in behavior, it is best to try to
maintain diet as yeast-free as possible.
D. Heavy metal chelation
1. Rationale
a) Chelation is the binding of heavy metals to medications that are
subsequently eliminated from the body naturally.
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b) The obvious effect is the removal of heavy metals but it is possible
that this is a coincidental rather than treatment effect, meaning that this
may not be why the children are improving. Perhaps the effect of
chelation is to improve sulfation leading to better sulfur amino acid
balance (autistic children have elevated cysteine/sulfate ratios and other
indications of disordered sulfur amino-acid chemistry.)
c) DMSA is a strong antioxidant so that may also be why it helps.
2. Preparatory treatment
It is imperative that the intestinal dysbiosis, abnormal intestinal
permeability and nutritional derangements be corrected as much as
possible before starting chelation. Many of the drugs and supplements
used in chelation can cause an explosion of an existing yeast problem
masking the treatment effect and in fact, making the child seem worse.
3. Lab testing
Many of these are unnecessary in making decision whether to treat; a
clinical trial may still be warranted.
a) urine, blood and hair mercury
(1) typically normal or negative unless the exposure has been
fairly recent (within a few months). In fact, a low hair mercury
level (especially if from a sample from child’s first haircut)
indicates an abnormal excretion of mercury from the body and may
give indirect evidence of an abnormally high body mercury load.
Autistic children’s hair mercury level is usually much lower than
neurotypical children.
(2) Unprovoked mercury levels in the urine and blood are usually
extremely low or zero. This is because the mercury moves quickly
out of the blood and binds to body tissues.
b) Provoked excretion of mercury and heavy metals
(1) the only accurate way to estimate the total body burden of
heavy metals. Unfortunately, this can be misleading as well with a
single sample because even with chelators, individuals can
metabolize the metals and different rates.
(2) Give DMSA 10 mg/kg and collect the next six to twelve hours
of urine produced for a heavy metal analysis.
(3) No reference range exists for provoked metals so any level
over the unprovoked reference range is sufficient to warrant
treatment.
c) Glucose-6 phosphodiesterase (G-6PD) levels
(1) usually between normal and deficient in heavy metal poisoning
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d) Urine organic acids and amino acid test
(1) Uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation
(a) elevated fatty acid metabolites
(b) elevated lactate
(c) elevated hydroxymethylglutarate
(2) Partial blocks of several Krebs cycle enzymes
(3) Elevated dopamine
(a) Indicated by elevated homovanillate
(4) Impaired detoxification markers (usually several abnormalities)
(a) Classic is glutathione depletion—indicated by elevated
pyroglutamate
(5) Dysbiosis markers
(a) Classic mercury picture is elevated yeast metabolites,
but pathogenic bacteria, including Clostridium, can also be
present.
e) Glutathione reductase
(1) reduced in heavy metal poisoning
f) elevated blood or urine pyruvic acid level
g) fractionated urine porphyrins—
(1) uroporphyrin, coproporphyrin (elevated) and precoproporphyrin
(most specific but not commercially available)
analysis
h) myelin basic protein and glial fibrillary acidic protein antibodies
i) low erythrocyte glutathione level
j) low plasma essential amino acids
(1) almost universal, not correlated with diet
(2) Two known effects of mercury are inhibition of
synthesis/release of hydrochloric acid in stomach and inhibition of
various proteases and peptidases making it harder for amino acids
to be absorbed.
k) Elevated urine D-glucaric acid
(1) Doctor’s Data lab on first morning urine
l) Immune system Tests
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(1) Elevated CD4 cells, low CD8 cells, elevated CD4/CD8 ratio
(opposite of AIDS)
(2) Low NK (natural killer) cells
m) CBC with differential
(1) High MCV(can also be from Vitamin B12 or folate
deficiency), high monocytes, high eosinophils
n) Serum electrolytes
(1) Low CO2
o) Liver function test are elevated
p) RBC intracellular trace minerals (metametrix)
(1) Classic pattern is normal calcium, potassium, and copper with
low to borderline-low values of everything else.
q) Hair elements
(1) Scattered pattern—at least 2 less than 2 standard deviation
below mean, plus at least 2 more than 2 standard deviations above
mean—usually see many more than 2 both high and low.
(2) High hair calcium
4. Physical exam findings
a) Dilated pupils (secondary to mercury inhibiting sythesis/release of
acetylcholine)
b) Sweaty hands and feet
c) Pathologic reflexes—babinski most common
d) Very brisk knee jerk reflexes
e) Slight esotropia
f) Rashes, eczema
g) Elevated heart rate
5. Concurrent testing
a) CBC, ALT, AST
(1) Test after first or second cycle then every 3 months after that if
initially normal
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(2) If abnormal, stop treatment and follow labs until returned to
baseline
(3) If abnormalities are not too severe, continue DMSA at lower
dose with careful monitering
b) Urine metal analysis
(1) Do after 2nd cycle and about every 4-6 cycles after that
(2) Collect after the second dose and within six hours of the last
dose of the cycle (morning urine on the 3rd day of the cycle is best)
(3) Timed specimens are best if able (24 hr, 12 hr or 6 hr) or first
morning urine if child continent at night (represents an 8 hr
specimen)
(4) Random or spot urines
(a) May miss peak excretion
(b) Acceptable if you collect two or more specimens and
combine them.
(c) Best time for a spot urine sample is two or four hours
after a dose.
c) Stool mercury analysis
(1) Route to measure mercury after you add lipoic acid as this is
major route of excretion, but more difficult to gauge peak
excretion in the stool. Results can also vary depending on your
child’s natural gut motility. If it is difficult to get a good
specimen, hair mercury may be the next best alternative.
(2) Obtain it once before lipoic acid is started to get a baseline of
dietary mercury intake (which hopefully will be very low.) That
way you can more accurately assess effect of the treatment and to
know when to stop.
6. Detoxification
a) DMSA (succimer, Chemet)
(1) Benefits
(a) best combination of safety and efficacy of the standard
chelators
(b) has been studied and used extensively for lead
poisoning
(c) positive effects include rapid progression of language
ability, improved social interaction, improved eye contact,
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decreased self-stimulatory behavior, improved strength and
coordination.
(d) Typically, behavior improvement is seen only after
lipoic acid is added, since this is when mercury is actually
being removed from the brain (see below).
(2) Dose
(a) No more than 10 mg/kg/dose and no more than 30
mg/kg/day (maximum of 500 mg/dose and 1500 mg/day)
(3) Dosing interval
(a) Any convenient period (no evidence that intervals
shorter than every eight hours provide any inherent
benefit). Most commonly, dose every 8 hours.
(b) Lower dose at shorter intervals may reduce side effects
(i.e. every 4 hours)
(4) Route
(a) Orally although IV is possible
(i) Mix it with orange juice or other sweet beverage
(acidic or neutral liquid)
(5) Duration/Treatment cycles
(a) Optimal is 3 days on , 11 days off (but can be anywhere
from 3 to 5 days with an equally long rest.)
(b) It commonly takes 8-12 treatment cycles before the
body tissue mercury has been eliminated and you can begin
using lipoic acid. The older the child is when you begin,
the longer it takes to remove the mercury.
(6) Side effects
(a) Common
(i) nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, flatulence, fatigue,
rash
(b) serious
(i) rare
(ii) allergic reaction, neutropenia (low white blood
cells), thrombocytopenia (low platelets), toxic
epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and erythema
multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
(iii)TEN and Stevens-Johnson syndrome are
illnesses presenting with severe rash, fever and
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systemic toxicity and are absolute contraindications
for restarting therapy.
(iv) The other side effects are more dose related and
DMSA may be restarted at a lower dose when
numbers return to normal with additional caution in
monitoring labs.
b) Other supplements
(1) alpha-Lipoic Acid
(a) Benefits
(i) a native chelating agent, powerful antioxidant
(ii) it crosses blood-brain barrier and is responsible
for removing mercury from the brain (DMSA does
not cross blood-brain barrier)
(iii)minimal toxicity (it is a natural product of
human cells)
(b) Dose
(i) 1-3 mg/kg/day and increased to 10 mg/kg/day as
tolerated
(c) Precautions
(i) should be used in conjunction with DMSA to
prevent it from facilitating movement of mercury
out of some tissues and into others. The DMSA
“grabs” the mercury and removes it from the body.
(ii) It can reduce copper excretion, but if used with
DMSA should not be a problem
(d) Tests
(i) Stool mercury
Lipoic acid is excreted in the bile, so mercury
levels in the stool should be elevated
(e) Begin after total body mercury from DMSA alone,
drops to zero. This is referred to age Stage 2 of the
chelation protocol.
(f) Improvement of symptoms from chelation will
probably not be present until this step, since it is the brain
mercury that really counts.
(2) Melatonin
(a) Benefits
(i) regulates sleep/wake cycle
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(ii) powerful antioxidant
(b) Dose
(i) up to 0.1 mg/kg at bedtime should help with
sleep disturbances, smaller doses may be as
effective
(3) Taurine
(a) Benefits
(i) A sulfur-containing amino acid important in the
production of bile salts and therefore, the native
excretion of toxins and absorption of fats and fatsoluble
substances.
(ii) It helps as a chelation support especially during
stage 2.
(b) Deficient in many autistic children
(c) Dose
(i) 250-500 mg/day (maximum 2g/day in adults)
(4) Glutathione
(a) Benefits
(i) Keystone of cellular antioxidant system
(b) Often deficient in autistic children
(c) Systemic absorption may be zero when given orally but
gut mucosal stores can be replenished so it may still have
some benefit.
(d) Dose
(i) 250-500 mg/day orally
(ii) Transdermal 1-2 grams a day.
(iii) can give IV doses (usually 400-600 mg every
2-4 weeks)
(iv) I usually start low with each of these methods
and work up slowly.
(v) Alternatives to giving glutathione directly
include N-acetyl cysteine, IV cysteine, lipoic acid.
In fact, this can be more effective in boosting levels.
These have some side effects as well (see below),
however and should be done under supervision.
(e) Side effects
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(i) Some children do not tolerate glutathione
supplementation and can exhibit temporary
regressive behavior especially if you start at a high
dose. In spite of this, I think glutathione
supplementation is fairly critical to boost their
ability to detoxify.
(5) Allithiamine
This is a fairly new addition to the armamentarum of autistic
treatment. It is a combination of thiamine (vitamin B1) and a
sulfur-based compound that binds effectively to heavy metals.
(a) Advantages
(i) Early experience with it suggests that it may be
as effective, if not more so, as a chelator than
DMSA.
(ii) It is not thought to have the same side-effect
profile and shouldn’t worsen intestinal dysbiosis
since it is metabolized mostly through the kidneys
rather than the liver.
(iii)It is also formulated as a cream which makes it
much more convenient than oral dosing.
(b) Dose
(i) ½ ml (50 mg) of cream applied to skin twice a
day.
(ii) Many people are using it in conjuction with
DMSA or other chelators without adverse effects.
(c) Disadvantages
(i) It is still new and hasn’t been extensively
researched.
(ii) It has a sulfur (skunk-like) smell.
(iii) Just with any chelator, it can bind with minerals
and the children who are nutritionally prepared do
much better when it is started.
(d) Other advantages
(i) Good source of thiamine which is a
neurologically critical vitamin and can help to
repair the myelin sheath.
(ii) Good source of sulfate which most autistic
children are significantly deficient in.
(6) MT Promoter
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This is a supplement created by Pfeiffer institute which is the
building blocks of the metallothionein (MT) protein. The idea is to
boost MT function in a natural way and allow the body to chelate
itself. Many autistic children are currently using this supplement
with anecdotal evidence of positive effects. The research that is
being done through Pfeiffer is not yet published.
(a) Advantages
(i) Allows the body to detoxify itself naturally and
may self-correct some of the other dysfunctions that
are present based on MT abnormalities.
(ii) Does not effect blood count or liver function
and does not worsen gut bugs.
(b) Disadvantages
(i) The metals do not come out in a bolus and so it
is difficult to test for them and you have to take it
on faith that it is actually chelating.
(ii) Can also deplete minerals, especially zinc and
so you must be strict about maintain adequate
mineral supplementation.
c) Supplements to be wary of
(1) Cysteine/cystine
(a) Can bind to and mobilize mercury and may worsen
mercury intoxication by spreading it to other tissues.
(b) Excellent culture medium for yeast
(c) Blood levels may already be high in autistic children
(2) N-Acteyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)
(a) Can bind with mercury and carry it across the cell
membrane
(b) Good culture medium for yeast
(c) Can rapidly increase intracellular glutathione levels
which is beneficial for treating antioxidant deficiency but
use either in conjunction with DMSA or after mercury
detox is well under way
(d) Use with extreme caution in children with elevated
cysteine levels
(3) Chlorella/other algae
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(a) Touted as herbal remedy for mercury poisoning.
(b) Does bind well to mercury but often is contaminated
with mercury that it has absorbed from the water that it is
grown in.
(c) Can also be contaminated with toxic dinoflagellates
(parasites)
d) End-of-treatment indications
(1) When improvement ceases
You may want to continue a couple of months after the
“plateau” to avoid misinterpretation of “false plateau” due
to an illness or other reason.
(2) If there is no significant progress or a regression
(a) Some children show transient regression before
significant improvement so give it some time
(b) If intestinal dysbiosis is not adequately treated before
chelation, it may be worsened leading to regression of
behavior that could be falsely interpreted as a chelation
treatment failure.
E. Antioxidant supplementation
Vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin E, zinc, magnesium, selenium, melatonin,
glutathione, NAC and lipoic acid have been addressed previously.
F. Omega-3 fatty acids
1. Precautions
a) Precede treatment with antioxidants
2. Sources
a) Fish oils
(1) Advantages
(a) well-tolerated
(b) good patient acceptance
(c) no weight gain
(d) highly concentrated forms available
(2) Disadvantages
(a) high dose required
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(b) most currently available preparations have inadequate
potency
(c) occasional fishy aftertaste
(d) potential contamination with mercury
(3) Dose
(a) 1.5-10g/day (3-5 g/day is typical) divided twice a day
(once or three times ok)
(b) Get highest EPA concentration possible--work up to a
dose of 200-500mg of EPA
(4) Side effects
(a) GI distress at high doses
(i) divide dose
(ii) add ginger root and Daikon radish
(b) theoretic risk of increased bleeding
Avoid use with anticoagulants or high dose
NSAIDS
(5) Available as
(a) OmegaBrite
(i) www.omegabrite.com or 1-888-43-OMEGA
(b) Coromega
(i) Kirkman Laboratories (503) 694-1600
(c) Nordic Naturals Pro EFA
(i) Kirkman Laboratories (503) 694-1600
(d) Cod liver oil
(i) Kirkman Laboratories (503) 694-1600
b) Flax seed oil (alpha-Linolenic acid)
(1) Advantages
(a) more palatable than fish oil
(b) more concentrated than native fish oil
(c) may be used in recipes
(2) Disadvantages
(a) not studied
(b) limited conversion to longer chain omega-3
c) Primrose oil (gamma-linolenic acid)
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(1) Rationale
Some individuals are deficient in delta 6-desaturase which
causes problems in their fatty acid chemistry.
(2) Dose
(a) Start at 50-100 mg and work up to 600 mg of GLA as
tolerated
(b) available as evening primrose oil, borage oil
(3) Duration
(a) 3 week to 3 month trial
G. Improve pancreatic function/digestion
1. Secretin
a) Available forms
(1) Victoria Pharmacy – Switzerland
(www.access.ch/victoria_pharmacy/welcome.html)
(a) Gaspretin
(i) 1 vial/10kg body wt
(ii) cost approximately $6.50/vial
(2) Secrelux (www.pharmaworld.com)
(a) IV infusion
(3) Repligen Corporation (www.repligen.com)
(a) Has available product
(b) Holds patent on uses of secretin in autism
b) Dose at 3-week intervals
2. Digestive enzymes
a) Rationale
(1) used to support peptidase, lipase, disaccharidases
(2) theoretically aids in breaking down peptides into component
amino acids. Many autistic individuals have trouble digesting
foods other than gluten and casein as well.
b) Use with meals, especially if dietary “accident” from gluten/casein
c) examples: Enzyme Complete with DPPIV (from Kirkman’s) , HN
Peptizide and HN Zyme Prime (from Houston Nutriceuticals)
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H. Bolster Immunity/Treat autoimmunity
1. Tests
a) Consider quantitative immunoglobulins (low), anti-MBP antibodies
(high), total IgE (high), NK cells (low), anti-NAFP antibodies (high).
2. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
a) Benefits
(1) supplies deficient children with additional antibodies to fight
infection
(2) effective in children with anti-MBP antibodies, low levels of
immunoglobulins
(3) majority improve in at least one DSMIV category
b) Dose
(1) 1-1.5 g/kg (max 2) every 4-6 week (Dr. Gupta currently using
800 mg/kg)
c) Precautions
(1) Do not give if IgA deficient.
(2) Risk of contracting blood-borne illnesses as IVIG is a blood
product.
3. Oral steroids
a) Benefits
(1) decreases inflammation and autoimmune response
b) Dose
(1) pulse dosing (1 mg/kg for 5-7 days) decreases side effects
c) side effects
(1) adrenal suppression, fat deposition, thin skin, ulcers, increase
susceptibility to serious illnesses if used chronically
4. Colostrum
a) Benefits
(1) provides immune factors from mother and bolsters immunity
particularly in the gastrointestinal tract. Can help with yeast
control.
b) get casein free product
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(1) Kirkman Labs—Colostrum Gold
5. Transfer factor
a) Benefits
(1) It is an immune factor derived from colostrum that promotes
production of TH1 lymphocytes and improves balance of the
immune system.
I. Other supplements/treatments
1. Anti-virals
a) Valtrex
(1) anti-herpes virus medication but has some effect against other
viruses.
(2) mechanism of action is not clear
(3) do not continue long-term unless clear effect demonstrated
b) Oral IFN-alpha
(1) proposed as an anti-measles agent, not much experience.
c) Echinacea
(1) An herbal supplement used as anti-viral agent
(2) dose
(a) Liquid, up to 10 drops in juice every 4 hours
(3) precautions
(a) Do not give if child has severe allergy to ragweed
2. Dimethylglycine (DMG)
a) Benefits
Significantly improves language and some other behaviors
b) Source
A naturally occurring product that can be purchased without a
prescription at most health food stores
c) Dose
Average dose is 125 mg three times daily, but much larger doses
have been used with efficacy and safety, in responders.
d) Duration
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(1) It is best to give it a therapeutic trial of about a month,
(2) you should see effects within days to weeks.
(3) If it is helping, then continue indefinitely.
e) Side effects
(1) Hyperactivity, which can be treated with folic acid
supplementation
3. Tryptophan
a) Benefits
(1) Improved sleep
It is an amino acid that is used in serotonin synthesis.
Serotonin is a chemical that regulates our sleep cycle and
tryptophan supplementation seems to help autistic children
sleep better.
(2) Decreased repetitive behaviors
(a) This is the rationale for including some during the day.
b) Dose
(1) Start with 250 mg and gradually increase to max of 4000
mg/day divided 2/3 in p.m. and 1/3 in a.m. You may want to
reverse the a.m./p.m. dose initially to see if it is effective in making
your child sleepy.
4. Bethanacol
a) Benefits
(1) stimulates acid production by the stomach, tightens the
gastroesophageal sphincter to stop reflux esophagitis, stimulates
digestive enzymes, supports and builds up pancreas, stomach,
small and large bowel mucosa.
(2) stimulates local immunity and ordered peristalsis (gut motility.)
(3) mimics acetylcholine which modulates language cross
pathways in the brain.
b) Precautions
(1) It can lower the seizure threshold and increase airway
secretion.
(2) The child should be monitored after the first dose in
physician’s office for one hour.
(3) Works best if preceded by a couple of months of Vitamin A
supplementation via cod liver oil.
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VI. IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Please understand that DAN! Physicians are not against immunizations. They have
been one of the major advances in public health and modern medicine and have led to
the eradication of many infectious diseases resulting in countless lives saved. We do
however suggest caution in the administering of immunizations with the following
general guidelines (a more detailed description available on our website
www.cbcutah.org ):
· Use only thimerosol-free vaccines
· Avoid all unnecessary combination vaccines
§ Use monovalent measles, mumps and rubella in separate injections on
different days as opposed to MMR. (Unfortunately, this is not currently
available) DTaP is currently not available in monovalent form.
· Space immunizations by as much time as possible
§ 6 months for live vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella) is ideal, 3 months is
reasonable
· Use single dose vials
§ Provides more uniform dosing, avoids preservatives
· Use inactivated polio (IM, not oral)
· Do not vaccinate your child if he/she is sick or still recovering from an illness
· Ensure RDA of Vitamin A (1250-5000IU based on age—1250IU equals ½ tsp of
cod liver oil) for three days before and the day of a shot. Give vitamin C 150 mg
twice daily for infants and 300 mg twice daily for toddlers for three days before
and the day of the shot.
· Prioritize vaccines that will be of most value to your child when he/she is most
likely to contract the illness. For example, hepatitis B is contracted through
sexual activity and drug abuse or from maternal infection at birth. There is no
need to vaccinate most infants for Hepatitis B unless mother falls into a high risk
category. Hemophilus B (HiB) is probably highest priority because it causes
meningitis and epiglottitis ( a severe throat infection) often in the first year of life.
Next is probably DTaP.
· Get immune titers if possible before repeating doses (these are fairly expensive
blood tests). Many children are fully immunized after the first dose and may not
require subsequent boosters.
· Avoid re-immunization with a vaccine if there is a negative reaction to it.
· Do not immunize newborns.
A. Vaccine schedule
Below is an example of an immunization schedule that provides the required vaccinations
prior to entering school. Please understand that this is just an example and does not
constitute an official recommendation. I think that there are many modifications that
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could take place depending on the individual circumstances. Notice how difficult it is to
follow the guidelines about limiting injections to two in one day if all of the currently
recommended vaccinations are included. You could extend the schedule into to 10th, 11th
or 12th month but this also decreases the chance that they will get all of the necessary
immunizations when they are most risk for the illness, especially in the cases of Hib,
DTaP and Prevnar.
· Birth—Hepatitis B, if mom Hep B positive. If unsure, check titer in mother. If
mother involved in high risk behavior in last 6 months, give vaccine.
· 4 months—Hib, IPV
· 5 months—DtaP
· 6 months—Hib, Prevnar
· 7 months—DtaP
· 8 months—Hib, IPV, Prevnar
· 9 months—DtaP
· 15 months—measles
· 17 months—Hib, IPV, Prevnar
· 18 months—DtaP
· 27 months—Rubella
· 39 months—Mumps
· 4-5 years—Varicella (if not immune already)
· 4-5 years—Hepatitis B series (you may wish to delay this until age 10-12 since
they are at low risk of contracting the disease before that)
· 4-5 years—DtaP, IPV boosters
· 4-5 years—test titers for MMR and do not give unless low
· 12 years—retest titers, boosters if needed.
Please note that as of this writing, there is a national shortage of MMR vaccinations and
therefore, Merck is no longer making monovalent measles, mumps and rubella vaccines until
the shortage is corrected. They estimated that it would take about a year.
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The following is the reproduction of an article which i feel cud be helpfull to parents of autistic children, with thanks to the ppl who wrote.
THE SPLENDOUR DIET
Based on Antiviral Foods (MMR),The Most Nutrient-Dense FoodsKnown to Mankind (Malnourished Brains),And NEUROTRANSMITTER DEFICIENCY DISEASEIn Autism Spectrum Disorder
Foreword
Once upon a time there was a clairvoyant named Miss Elsie Wheeler who was an enchanted being given to visions that were so true and forthcoming that a young astrologer named Marc Johnson just had to visit her with a set of cards that each had the degrees of the Zodiac which he wanted to put into her hands one by one to see what she would see in her mind’s eye. This happened way back in 1925 one fateful day when the sun was shining and the birds were nestled in their trees.
As she held the card that said One degree Leo, she said that it indicated an epidemic having to do with the mumps.
Those symbols were later called “Sabian symbols” and written in a book published by a man named Mr. Dane Rudhyar, a most nobly accomplished astrologer and man educated in the I’Ching. He made a lot of sense out of the symbols and wrote of them, explaining them in a book known as An Astrological Mandala: The Cycle of Transformations and its 360 Symbolic Phases: a reinterpretation of the Sabian symbols, presenting them as a contemporary American I’Ching.
Miss Elsie Wheeler didn’t know anything about astrology, but 15 years previous to when she gave her vision for One degree Leo, another bright and upcoming astrologer named Llewellyn George had said that One degree Leo meant that a person would become “involved in an epidemic.”
I was born a Zero degrees Libra on September 23, 1955 and in my star chart, there it was: One degree Leo, whose keynote was: The spreading power of individual crises through a collectivity.
My daughter, who would take me into an epidemic of autism, was born October 21, 1993. She was totally without symptoms until she got her MMR vaccine, but I hadn’t realized it at that time. All I knew was that the doctor told me she had “severe autism” and that I’d have to institutionalize her by the time she reached age 15. My husband was thrown into a devastating deep, dark depression while I was in a state of ecstasy! I could become the first one to cure autism, I thought!
I knew I was in an epidemic once Bernard Rimland, MD announced it in 1994, but I didn’t know it had anything to do with the mumps until I learned, in 2004 that Dr. Andrew Wakefield came out with findings about the MMR being linked to autism.
Wow, that Miss Elsie Wheeler was on the money in 1925, four years before autism was even all that popular! Isn’t that amazing! Of course, Mr. Llewellyn George had predicted it in his book, A to Z Horoscope Maker by Llewellyn George, Clement and Bytheriver as far back as 1910, one year before the word “autism” was even conceived of, I later learned, by looking at my star chart performed in that book, by looking at One degree Leo by Mr. George’s prophecy.
He had evidently said it first! Wow, just like Micah had prophesized that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem in the Old Testament, God had made the prophecy come true with arms a’flapping, bodies rocking back and forth, children tippy-toeing their way into the world of astronomically nearly impossible group feats of wonder that spiritually all told a fabulous story symbolically.
With arms a’flapping, tippy-toeing, rocking back and forth, they come into the world in UNISON, these soldiers demanding that they not be given anything chemicalized, carcinogenic or neurotoxic. They rock because they are protesting everything that is unnatural and everything that is natural is what makes them better.
They are human barometers of all that is wrong with the people’s ways. We’re eating the foods that grow tumors (gluten and casein), that compose tumors, and could cut our cancer rates by 50% if we didn’t eat those foods. Imagine that!
Saints International is writing a book with Jin Rong Zhou, PhD who works at Harvard Medical School’s laboratory where they work with foods that fight cancer and we’ve learned that if you eat fresh fruits and vegetables 5 times a day you additionally cut your chances of getting cancer by an additional 25%! That’s a total of 75%!
Grain is what mice eat and grow tumors with. Of course, they add the carcinogen that comes with your hams, your turkey sandwich meats, your bacon – sodium nitrate - and get liver tumors and bladder cancer, but it is the grain that they feed to the rats and mice that compromise their health with the actual size of the tumors. Grain and cow’s milk grow tumors. That’s why the autistic children rock.
Naturally, autistic children cannot eat ham, turkey sandwich meats or bacon due to the sodium nitrate or they remain autistic.
In addition, the reason God made it so that autistic children cannot eat gluten is that in countries that do not eat gluten, there are no schizophrenics.
China reported in a science study that the casein molecule is what it takes to grow a tumor. God is trying to speak through autism with hands a’flapping, children rocking and little ones tippy-toeing. He has His Messages clear and true.
They also rock because of the water. Now that’s an easy one. The waters contain rocks.
These rocks destroy the country’s mental condition. Lead causes the spectrum disorder known as mental retardation and it is rampant. The “norm” on a hair analysis in America for lead poisoning is 2.2. I got a 6.2 out of Lacey Marie when I detoxed her body of lead with chelation by putting her in gymnastics and making her run so she’d sweat it out from the top of her head into her hair. This means Americans are failing to “get the lead out.”
And that we were lead poisoned as well. We all drank the same tap waters. I had bought the powdered formula and made it with tap water.
You know now why the runners get that “high.” Their brains are so happy to detox. The spirit within is jubilant. They go the distance.
Cadmium goes to the sperm and causes oxidative damage to the DNA, causing havoc and perhaps causing Alzheimer’s or autism, who knows. I am not a scientist, but when they say cadmium goes to the sperm and the sperm tastes sweeter when the man eats celery, who knows what a radioactive vegetable is going to do to the sperm?
I’ve read plenty of Pub Med reports on the Internet wherein radioactive foods have been studied due to the acid rains coming down on our farmlands. Romaine lettuce was one of those foods. McDonald’s honey wheat buns have potassium iodate in them. Now why should they? Is the government trying to medicate our thyroids?
You should take a look at what potassium iodate is for! It is for to protect people against radioactive foods!
Fluoride decreases the IQ. In a Mexico study they gave the children an IQ test and sent them home with fluoridated water, waited a certain amount of time and then retested them to learn that they couldn’t pass the test again. Imagine why our school systems in some states are experiencing a 53 to 58% drop out rate! No imagination? It’s not just the fluoride and lead. It’s also the fish oil, too. Lack of fish oil causes ADD and ADHD, along with the BHT and other chemicalized preservatives in breakfast cereals and foods. We’ve got to oil the brains in order to protect them and make them healthier against assaults.
Autism’s messages are great.
Now comes the BIGGIE about the water that you likely didn’t know and if this wasn’t enough for autistics to rock about, the following should make you feel the boldness of their actions for Heaven’s sake, literally.
The bleach.
People are bleaching their brains, their kidneys and their hearts, but not only that, the bleach contains THE MX CHEMICAL THAT CAUSES RATS TO SUCCUMB TO CANCER.
That’s right, and you know that autistic children will not accept anything that is carcinogenic or neurotoxic.
That’s their RULE. Circumstances have made them that way. They have a nutrient-deficient brain, a weakened brain, ravaged intestines that make for malabsorption, a dried colon … they need everything this diet provides and all of the therapies I have given. This is much more than a mere diet book, as you can see. I’m sneaking in a lot more information to you. I want you to understand the CAUSE of autism and it’s full ramifications since by now you understand that God made autism for a reason, don’t you? To warn all of the people?
Like I said, they are human barometers of all that is wrong with the people. They also come to teach us all that is health, nurturing and nourishing and to broaden our insight.
They remain autistic as long as they receive the chemicals. They demand an all-natural diet. That’s what cured Raun Kaufman of the Option Institute and he’s finished an Ivy League University degree and is strolling around in a good-hearted nature with excellent humor and giving speeches in autism around the country now.
The MX chemical kills people. Here’s the website:
Study: Water-treatment byproduct linked to cancer in ratsATLANTA (CNN) -- A byproduct of chlorination in drinking water has been linked to cancer in rats, leading the government to investigate adverse effects of water disinfectants. A chemical byproduct called MX develops from organic compounds in the chlorinated drinking water, and Finnish researchers found that rats exposed to high levels of MX got several types of cancer. "The new study is showing that yet another one of the common byproducts of using chlorine in our drinking water appears to be linked to cancer," said Erik Olson of the National Resources Defense Council. The researchers report their findings in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, to be published Wednesday. "Although these findings cannot be extrapolated to humans, MX should be studied as a candidate risk factor" in the consumption of chlorinated drinking water, the study says. Scientists in the National Toxicology Program, under the auspices of the National Institutes of Health, are launching a two-year study of MX and other chlorination byproducts. They want to see how MX -- at various low doses -- affects the occurrence of cancer in rats and mice. MX a potent carcinogen in ratsIn the Finnish study, government and university scientists fed groups of 50 rats three different dosages of MX in drinking water. The 50 rats in a fourth group received no MX and were maintained as a control. At the end of two years, the rats were killed and their body tissues were analyzed. Among rats receiving the highest doses of MX, more than half developed cancer or tumors of the thyroid, compared to about 22 percent in the control rats. The MX rats also developed cancer of the lungs, skin, breast, liver and pancreas. "MX is a potent carcinogen in both male and female rats, and it causes tumors at doses that are not overtly toxic to rats," the Finnish researchers reported. The cancer potency of MX is up to 170 times greater than some other chemical byproducts in chlorinated water, such as chloroform and bromodichloromethane, according to Dr. Ronald Melnick of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. However, he said the Finnish researchers used a dosage of MX thousands of times higher than what is present in the typical U.S. water system that is treated with chlorine. He estimated that MX at the doses studied in Finland would cause about two cancers per 1 million people over a lifetime. Benefits of chlorine outweigh risksMelnick said although MX should be studied, there should be no move to remove chlorination from public drinking water. Chlorination controls many waterborne diseases, including typhoid fever, cholera and dysentery. When chlorination was stopped recently in Peru, for instance, there was a cholera epidemic of 300,000 cases. More than 90 percent of drinking water in the United States is treated to remove harmful bacteria, and the benefits far outweigh the known cancer risks, scientists say. But MX levels in U.S. drinking water are not usually monitored routinely, and Melnick said that is needed. "We want our water to be as safe as possible, but in a chemical treatment such as this, it is impossible to have absolute zero risk," he said. The presence of MX in drinking water may be controlled by filtering the water before the chlorine is added, Melnick said. Such filtering would remove the organic compounds that chlorine acts on to produce MX. For those wishing to try to lessen any risk at home, experts say a good activated charcoal filter can trap some of the potential carcinogens in tap water. Correspondent Al Hinman and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Taken from:http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9706/17/nfm/nfm.water/
This is reported to you HERE for the very first time.
It’s pretty serious. You’ve heard that autistic children cannot eat any processed foods. They also cannot eat any canned vegetables, colas, restaurant teas, teas at other people’s houses, juices made from concentrates without filtered waters, canned fruits, anything from ANYONE’S TAP WATERS. It will keep them autistic. Keep a constant vigil. Don’t let them drink from the water fountain at school.
Tell the school that you’ve just discovered that their brains are allergic to the chloride. Of course we don’t want to bleach a weakened, malnourished brain. Give them bottled waters to take with them to school like my Lacey Marie does.
Fortunately none of them are going to be eating grain or cow’s milk to grow cancer tumors! They should, in later years, be remarkable in the fact they did not get cancer tumors and the world of science should be studying them to find out WHY the autistic community remained safe. I think it is God’s Plan to teach the scientists a little something about the grain and cow’s milk … we’ll see.\
They also rock because we are giving our vaccinations TOO EARLY. They must be moved forward past the age of the onset of autism. It is an easy solution and I don’t understand why people haven’t thought of this previously.
The pregnant women are relying too heavily on prenatal vitamins and in the first trimester you’ve got to eat enough niacin at a time when you don’t even know that you’re pregnant. I don’t know when the oxidative damage comes to form the gene; that’s for geneticists to figure out pretty soon, but it could be as early as other illnesses, which is sometimes at conception and it could be later, like in the cases of schizophrenia, which doesn’t happen usually until the age of 15 to 20. In that case, it is clear that some toxin or virus (schizophrenics suffer from brain viruses also, a retro-virus, it’s called) could cause the genetic flaw.
In any case, we are dealing with a gene. It’s come into play at some time. It could have come into play later than conception. At what time I don’t know, but I’m still pondering about it and meditating.
You can’t just think about autism. You’ve got to think about autism’s purpose, the Grand Design and purpose for God’s Prophecy, why He used a clairvoyant and an astrologer, because they were so accurate down to the MMR and epidemic, see? That shows you God is definitely involved. It should lend you faith that there is a Grand Plan of some sort and allow you to see the big picture. Expecially with the rocking, the arms flapping, the tippy-toeing …
During your pregnancy, you didn’t eat enough Vitamin A in your second trimester. This is why the children are so hungry for it now and get better when Cod liver oil is offered. They are trying to replenish a dried up brain. They need the DHA (essential fatty acid that is an oil) and they also require the EPA because schizophrenics get better on EPA. Funny how schizophrenics have a brain virus … could it be that autistic children also have a brain virus? I speculate in a moment as to why I think that they do.
During your pregnancy, you didn’t eat seafood at least twice a week. You didn’t supply the growing brain with enough DHA (ESSENTIAL fatty acid that is an oil) and the brain was dried up.
Weakened.
That’s why they are so thirsty for the Cod Liver oil. It takes about 12 weeks to see a major, major improvement and oil the brain.
2 teaspoons a day. One given in the morning and one given at night with plenty of pure, unbleached, of course, no rocks water. Put a little sugar in the water, just a dab, organic of course so it does not have the chemical in it that causes DIABETES in it, so it can go down easier and feed the blood. The body does require some sugar every once in a while.
It’s sold as Domino’s organic sugar in your local supermarket. Don’t worry if other people tell you that you should go completely sugar-free due to the Candida. They don’t know what they are talking about. All things in proper balance.
The children rock. This is a Rock ‘n Roll Production and has God’s Heart. It has mine also. And it has yours as well. Look at every other parent’s autistic child as being part of your family. We are united and part of their family is part of our spiritually.
The MX chemical is serious. They cannot take it at all. Tap waters will keep them autistic. They must not eat anything that is neurotoxic (like BHT in average breakfast cereals, and don’t you eat it either, because you’ll be setting an example of deprivation in front of your child! That will hurt his psyche!) or carcinogenic. They must remain PURE and they must not feel as if they are being deprived of Twinkies and junk foods. You must change your diets as well because in reality, they have come to save you and force you into a healthier lifestyle, see? They are your saviours.
They have come to protect their families because their families have the cancer genes.
The other problem the pregnant women had is due to the thyroid.
Candida albicans produces an alcohol called ethanol (which causes cancer) producing an intoxicating effect in the blood if the count level is too high. Ethanol grows rapidly when yeast has a food source like white sugar or white flour products. In severe cases it produces much more than the liver can oxidize and eliminate. It can produce a false estrogen and make the body think it has enough, which signals the body to cease production. Or send messages to the thyroid, making it think it has enough, stopping the production of thyroxin. The cause of this is menstrual problems and hypothyroid problems.
Now women, do you understand why autism is connected to thyroid problems? So many of you have hyper and hypo thyroid dysfunction and some of you claim you do not have any thyroid problems, but you did have a problem. You were not producing thyroxin and your baby suffered inside the womb, in all likeliness. Here is a piece of information that you likely did not have.
Lack of thyroxin in the body of the woman causes autism in a way that I cannot further explain. Leave it to the experts who have more knowledge.
But many mothers of autistic children have hyper or hypothyroidism that they know about already. Some just did not know they had soaring Candida problems during their pregnancy.
Most autistic children have Candida albicans in their brains, it was discovered by autopsy studies maybe 10 years ago. They walked right into swimming pools and drowned. Imagine their parents, discovering their bodies! What horror! I feel for them in a very devoted manner, their pain and suffering.
But what we learned from the deaths was that when they cut open their brains, they were able to find LIVING CANDIDA ALBICANS infesting the inside of those brains. Think of them as grub worms, living in the brain of your child, eating up all of the nutrients, defecating aldehydes, making ethanol … nasty little creatures, quite ugly.
You’ve got to get them out.
I give a Candida albicans remedy inside this book, don’t worry, but how are you going to know whether or not your child has this problem? I also give the answer to that question as well. It will cost you about $35.00.
So the pregnancy did not go well and a weakened, malnourished brain was the final result. But the baby seemed fine.
With weakened brains, the DPT was given and the brain couldn’t take the assault.
Let me tell you a little story about the pertussis that most people do not know about.
In South Carolina about 10 years ago an allergist pediatrician decided to be bold and conduct a little science experience with a 4-year-old autistic boy. He had the boy swallow a dose of liquid pertussis.
The boy went INSANE for about 45 minutes, the doctor worrying that it might be a life-long condition that he had induced, the mother holding down her thrashing, kicking son and fearing the worst for nearly one hour.
Pertussis is definitely poisonous to a brain that has a lack of Vitamin A and DHA, and likely low on Vitamin B6.
Yes, the children of autism ROCK.
Now, how do they know how to do this? They do not see each other to pick up the symptom! They do not copy the tip toe walk. They do not learn to flap their arms.
They are majestic in their unification abilities as a world of children who “know.” They have savant qualities when it comes to certain things.
They rock because the water has more than just the rocks. They rock because the tap water is killing people and causing cancer in rats. They warn of travesties and foretell of good practices.
Because of weakened brains, we’ve got to MOVE THE TIME THAT VACCINES ARE GIVEN TO THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS OLD, past the onset of autism.
I’ll speak of the MMR dangers in a little while.
Now as to the ROLL in Rock ‘n Roll Production! That’s where the BREADROLLS come in. They cannot eat bread, but that’s a good thing.
Take a look at http://www.cspinet.org/new/bromate.html.
Potassium bromate causes cancer and is used as a flour strengthener.
It’s been banned by Scotland, England and Canada so far but not in America by the FDA. They’ve asked major bread manufacturers to please not use it, but it’s used in breads made by Wendy’s, Arby’s, Boston Market and also by Burger King!
It’s imported from China and don’t you know that’s kind of a terror attack because China knows well and good that it’s a carcinogenic since 3 countries have already BANNED it!
I know it has been banned by Pillsbury, but I don’t know about any other self-rising flour companies or bread manufacturing companies besides what breads are listed on the website.
Another reason not to eat white breads is due to the alloxan chemical inside white breads (what makes white breads white). It is DIABETES-INDUCING.
And a curious thing, remember, in countries that don’t have grain, there are no schizophrenics. What is the world of science studying, anyway?
So bread can cause cancer and tap water does cause cancer. No wonder the children rock. What special beings.
To end autism’s subroups (we can never end Simple Autism because it is genetic and I’d need to know when the gene happens)…..
I think autistic children have brain viruses also and the reason I think so is this:
I couldn’t find a reason why high levels of Vitamin B6 was so effective in autism. There was no logical explanation, Dr. Bernard Rimland only said that it worked and high (massive) levels of Vitamin B6, when taken with magnesium, would help the autistic individual to drop symptoms, so the children were offering a clue to the puzzle.
Finally, one day, when studying the HIV virus, I came upon (yes, I looked everywhere for clues), I came upon a website that spoke about high levels of Vitamin B6 being involved with HIV and in that report it mentioned the MEASLES virus also. I looked up the author, Mr. Andreas Kesel of Germany, and found that he also found high levels of Vitamin A to be helpful for the brain viruses of measles and HIV also to be true.
I wrote to him and told him my theory about my daughter having a brain virus from the MMR vaccine, that Dr. Andrew Wakefield had said that the measles virus had gone to the intestines, could it be possible that the children had a brain virus from the measles?
Schizophrenics have a retrovirus and they get better with Risperdal, which was touted to be the “miracle cure” in autism at that time. They also get better from the EPA in Cod liver oil and high amounts of Vitamin C. EPA did them a whole lot of good! And so it was that autism got much better with the Cod liver oil, I explained, plus high levels of Vitamin B6.
He was anxious to speak to me but he had to write his thesis to get his PhD. He wrote to tell me that a measles virus in the brain was totally logical and no wonder my daughter was getting better.
There. That’s what I’m going on scientifically, but in my lifetime, I had had Lacey muscle tested and VIRUS had come up on her tests with a notable doctor who had taken Applied Kinesiology teachings and used muscle testing on Lacey at no charge to us, ever. He was interested in my little girl as a project so saw us once a week without a fee in San Antonio.
It was also his teacher that taught me Applied Kinesiology and that ended up bringing me towards using all of the remedies I found that helped my daughter, which, having applied them, made me more intelligent than when I started on this journey. I know how to direct my ponderings and when to give up and lay them aside for another time in meditation. I almost always come up with a brilliant idea, my friends tell me. They think I have a rather high IQ, but frankly, I don’t know what it is. The reason for this is due to my inability to do mathematics. I am totally right hemisphered and a bit clairaudient.
When I first began my quest, I was intimidated intellectually just by the gluten molecule.
I began to research anti-viral foods to blend into “Lacey’s Magic Formula” when she was 3 years old (she’s 13 now) and wouldn’t eat solid foods except for McDonald’s French fries. Ten years later we learn now that McDonald’s French fries have the gluten molecule! She was like a drug addict and she was very slippery to try to stay in her catatonic state of self-pleasure, but therapies and teachings pulled her out by the nose.
Another thing, before I forget, that the mothers-to-be need to realize is that you cannot continue to rely on baby formulas. I’ve only heard of one providing DHA (Good Start) so far and basically, the breast provides Caprylic Acid which hinders the Candida albicans early in life, so breast feeding is the best plus it provides antibodies to the measles and all such things.
But really, it is abusive to little babies to vaccinate them at such a tender age and we need to PUSH BACK THE AGE OF VACCINATIONS to around 5 years old so we can ensure that the brain is stronger and that the child has passed the obvious onset of Simple Autism (gluten-casein-spinach-egg and Candida autism).
Read that paragraph again because it means the END OF THE EPIDEMIC as long as prenatally, the women all ensure that Vitamin A and niacin are eaten when of conception age and fish oil supplements are given as part of a prenatal care program.
Like I said, I was enthused about having a little science project thrust into my life. I thought, “I can be the first one to cure autism!” I had women like Maria Montessori, Anne Sullivan and Madame Curie as heroes in my life.
Little did I realize at the time that later I would easily find two mothers who had already done so. First I found Samaria Kaufman who had cured Raun Kaufman, who was, at that time, attending an Ivy League University. She had a school that cost us $6400 for the one week’s worth of training. And also I found Sandra O. Johnson DeSorgher, as she is now called, of “Sara’s Diet” fame. I decided to follow both leaders and discovered that both of them had used dietary intervention and anti-viral foods plus some of the most nutrient-dense foods known to mankind.
Building upon those premises, I wrote The Splendour Diet for Autistic Children after having studied autism for some 11 years, branching my studies out to include Orthomolecular medicine, Applied Kinesiology, microbiotics (the study of the effect of food molecules on the human brain and body), holistic medicine and mega vitamin therapies used for various mental illnesses as well as dietary intervention in autism. I made a complete list of all of the nutrient-dense foods known to mankind and all of the anti-viral foods I could find. I also found all of the methionine-boosting foods discoverable to raise the glutathione levels (autistics are famously low on glutathione levels in the brain, what protects their weakened brains), and became the discoverer of Neurotransmitter Deficiency Disease in autism as well as brain viruses in autism. Whew, it was quite a task. It took me 11 years of hard research.
Now, how is it that autism can be forecast in a person’s star chart? Autism is a matter of genetics, it has been discovered. That’s how, but you also have subgroups.

This diet assumes that you realize Simple Autism as a cerebral allergy tothe gluten and casein molecule and will be avoidingwheat, oats, barley and cow’s milk.You also need to avoid spinach and eggs as they also make foropioids in the brain.
Autism is a disorder that is baseline cerebral allergy to wheat, oats, barley, spinach, eggs and cow’s milk. I call that “Simple Autism.” It can be cured by a gluten/casein-free and sugar-free diet. The majority of autistic children need more than that. They have the brain virus, I think, and neurotransmitter deficiency disease.
Look under the word, “Peptide” on the Wikipedia Encyclopedia on the Internet. There you will find out that the children cannot eat eggs or spinach also because it causes a brain disorder. They are talking about autism. This is not well known, but it is true. So these are the foods you will want to avoid. They cause opioids in the brain just like gluten and casein do.
I went about the country visiting autistic children. I had reached some fame from my previous newsgroup wherein I had written a column for 381 readers around the world and people as far as from India had come to bring their children to my home to see what I could teach them, my studies had taken me so far from studying mothers who had cured their children.
I went to the home of a young boy who wouldn’t allow anyone to touch him. He immediately went to the video recorder and put in a tape. It was the scene of an eagle flying around a mountain. The eagle landed upon a branch sticking out and surveyed the mountainside with all of its beauty.
As soon as the eagle tightened on the perch and prepared to get off to fly away, the young boy stopped the tape and rewound to the beginning. He wouldn’t let the eagle fly and did this numerous times, darting a quick glance at me to make sure I was paying attention.
“That’s okay, Forrest,” I said to him, “I already know about the vaccines and someday I will petition the government. Someday that eagle will fly.”
He looked at me and went to take the tape out. He then came over to the sofa where I was sitting and he sat right next to me and put his hand on my lap. I covered it with my hand and his mother sat, amazed and astounded.
She whispered, “Forrest never lets anyone touch him!”
“I understand his message,” I whispered. “Everything is going to be alright in the end.”
Autistic children always have something to tell me.
Well, besides the pertussis being POISONOUS, the Thimersol had mercury and by supernatural destiny, the mercury went to the intestinal walls of the children and ravaged their ability to absorb vital brain nutrients that made amino acids to engage neurotransmitters.
One of these neurotransmitters make for alpha brain waves, the brain waves you use for meditation and thought processing on a spiritual wave length, reaching your true love nature as specified in your star charts. (Surely you have some comprehension about astrology by now. Education is a fine thing.)
I have used astrology to help my daughter in her behavioural training and she is a Libra, for example. This means she will excel in refinement and the arts, basically. First we started out with arts and crafts, painting, learning colours, drawing and creating different crafts to learn geometry, colours, mathematics and definition. Through various therapies throughout the years, she has poignantly grown into a preteen who can go to the store and pick out her own clothes and shoes, mastering colour and panache. Each week in her closet she lines out the clothes she will wear to school, preferring dresses and skirts to jeans outfits. She is ultra feminine, just like her star chart announced her inner spirit would be if she had uncompromised teachings in that area.
Her star chart also said she would excel in sports so we made sure to put her into sports-related therapies and last year she took second place in the National Special Olympics Cheerleading Squads.
We began with sports-related games. I got two boards and a bunch of cinder blocks and taught her to elongate her attention span, which I teach in the therapies lessons further onwards in this book. You just have to read their star charts to know how to teach them.
If you have not had an education in how to read a star chart, I can teach you. What I do is raise money for our non-profit organization known as Saints International Organization to help out low-income mothers who cannot afford the supplements for this diet, the ones who have self-abusive or violent children and really need the assistance. I will help you and write actual games and therapies your child will benefit from for a fee of $35.00 to get you on your way if you write out a check to Saints International Organization, 1520 Meadowbrook Lane, Mountainview, Hickory, NC 28602 and put “child’s star chart” with his/her birth data: date, time and place.
But at least mirror one wall and buy a black light to teach them how to smile and laugh.
Because they cannot absorb minerals, vitamins and elements very well, this is why I’m listing THE MOST NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS KNOWN TO MANKIND. It only makes logical sense that you should feed them these foods so they have the highest chance to make a recovery.
Autism is so very similar to schizophrenia in so many ways once you study schizophrenia… schizophrenics live in their own world also, so perhaps that part of the brain is also compromised. Schizophrenics talk to themselves, so perhaps that part of the brain is also compromised. Schizophrenics don’t make any logical sense part of the time, so perhaps that part of the brain is compromised. Schizophrenics have certain movements that are repetitive, so perhaps that part of the brain is compromised …
There’s lots of similarities that schizophrenics have to autism. I know because I lived nextdoor to one and got to study his actions up close. He was kind but very strange and would help me carry in groceries when I was single. I was so fortunate, I couldn’t believe it, a live patient to study! I got to know him well.
If myelin is connected, then would the cure of Risperdal used in cases of schizophrenia be the answer also for autism? I recommend Risperdal Consta, the injection, because metabolism is a problem in autism or Risperdal liquid for younger autistics. No tablets. They have trouble with digesting and assimilating chemicals so that’s why Risperdal doesn’t work in all cases.
Of course, you have to have the ENTIRE PICTURE – the Cod liver oil for the DHA and EPA and Vitamin A replenishment, the Vitamin B6 and magnesium in Epsom salt baths 3 to 4 times per week, the anti-viral foods, the most nutrient-dense foods known to mankind, the amino acids blend for the brain’s alpha waves … I explain all of this later.
I decided, like always, I would take the treatment before I gave it to my daughter. I always took the therapy before administering it to the child. I went to colon therapy to see what it was like so I’d know what she was going through. I had Auditory Integration Therapy, I used the EASe CD on myself. I ate the greens, did all such things, even went to the Chiropractor for Applied Kinesiology treatments and went to the Jin Shin Jyutsu therapists. In fact, I LEARNED Applied Kinesiology in order to help my daughter myself. Nothing was going to stop me from learning what it took to heal her.
This time I was going to try the Risperdal just to see what would happen to her.
If the child is over 16, you can get the Risperdal Consta, which is the injection. Don’t worry, your insurance will cover it because Risperdal is touted to be the “miracle cure” for autism. And just think, anything that wakes up an autistic brain is sure to be “enlightening and awakening” to a normal brain, isn’t it!
And Medicaid does cover it. Just get your doctor to get you a script for the liquid if your child is too young for the injection. And don’t stop until you get it.
At first they give you the tablets to tritrate you to begin the injections. No response … nothing happened until the injection. Then, wow! My brain became, well, smooth, like in a Zen state. No longer did I have extraneous thoughts. I didn’t think, “Is it hot?” before I took that first sip of coffee in the morning. I didn’t think, “Oh, my hair!” when I looked into the mirror like I usually did, talking to myself, stressing myself out like I always did. I noticed I was stress-free and felt good. My brain wasn’t tired at the end of the day and I didn’t feel the need to “zone out” in front of the television set at night after dinner. Instead, I took to reading about Orthomolecular medicine and how to heal schizophrenia. I began to want to learn about all sorts of topics. I grew more and more intellectually stimulated.
Rather than thinking in words like I used to (talk to myself), I discovered that my thoughts grew conceptual; I thought in concepts without words. My writing became better, my thoughts became clearer, more precise and deeper. I wrote out many plans for my non-profit foundation and put together many strategies to help low-income mothers of autistic and cerebral palsied children and I began a campaign to work on a cancer-fighting diet book with a Harvard Medical School PhD out of Boston, Dr. Jin-Rong Zhou after having taken his application.
Yes, after having taken in applications! Me, a one-woman wonder taking the applications of Harvard and Yale PhDs to work on a book that had menus with anti-cancer, cancer-fighting and tumor-reducing foods! The brilliance of my scheme astounded me. When did I get so smart? I was thinking clearer now. Why should I beg? I was a big-time non-profit organization now. No one knows it’s just me and my partner plus an accounting secretary in a home-based office. We act smart and get results. Now we had a man with a Curriculum Vitae that would knock your socks off working for us for a percentage of the book’s publishing rights! We were in Heaven!
I found a chef to write the original recipes and we were in business. A cookbook with the cancer-fighting, tumor-reducing foods could be made by us with a creditable source. It was easy.
I plan to do the same thing with this book, ultimately, when I have the time. It will have weekly shopping lists and delicious recipes that autistic children will find appealing, I promise – even getting them to eat calf’s liver.
With the Risperdal Consta, I thought in concepts and you cannot imagine how truly miraculous this would be in autism. Risperdal is a known curative in the world of autism, but they usually give the tablets.
Risperdal LIQUID is the SOLUTION.
Imagine the autistic child trying to learn the concept of English language. “Johnny, get your jacket.” “Get” is a tremendous concept. It implies “go and fetch and come back.”
So they learn by rote – when they hear that word, that’s what they do or, they just ignore because “I don’t understand what they are talking about.” It’s either or because “get” is a concept.
With Risperdal, gateways in the brain are opened and conceptual thinking is brought to the surface. It is the part of the brain that I suppose I was using previously since I mastered the English language down to knowing full well what the word “melancholy” meant and felt like, but until the injection, I hadn’t realized full force the extent of how conceptual thinking could be used. I’ve had some awesome ideas and now the people around me think I am a genius, brilliant through and through. Perhaps my lack of conceptual thought was holding me back.
Now I am reading PubMed reports for lunch and making friends with PhDs who have chemistry degrees in other countries, holding real conversations and getting them involved in my “brain virus” theory in autism by route of the huge amounts of Vitamin B6 these children are using and the efficacy of the Cod liver oil’s Vitamin A as proof. They seem to agree that that’s what it is. So far I’ve got Dr. Andreas Kesel convinced and he is an expert on the HIV and measles virus in the brain and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin A in Germany.
I also noticed another fixed flaw in my thinking and I think this is massive. I used to think of large ideas and go off on tangents, then not be able to come back to my original thought. My instantaneous memory was gone, my organizational skills were nil in my mind’s taskmaking.
Risperdal has helped me a lot in this area and now my thoughts are organized and I can always think back to my original thought. Imagine how valuable this would be in autism! Memory enhancement of instantaneous thinking!
Isn’t that what they’re missing? Think about it! They instantly “forget” what they’ve just experienced sometimes, just memorized!
I am more lively in my thinking (my mind is a playground of thoughts now and I enjoy my brain; I am full of ideas each morning and have lots to do each day.) I am more organized in my thinking, have more precision and depth to my thoughts. Over emotion, I use logic to solve my problems and set up goals. I have more self-worth and pride over the way I manage myself. I am keeping the Risperdal Consta and recommended the liquid for my 13-year-old daughter.
Write back to me in late January of 2007 to ask me for highlights as to how her behaviour has changed since she’s been on the Risperdal liquid.
In any case, I had found my link between AUTISM and MUMPS. Miss Elsie Wheeler, the clairvoyant, had given a true and accurate description in her vision of my star chart. Under the Sabian symbols she had also said that my daughter and I, who both have symbols in the same degree, would live in a state where the leaves change colours and we both moved to beautiful North Carolina from our original state of Texas by accident: my child was kidnapped by her father for 3 ½ years and by the school finding my website, I finally found her clothed in the love and care of her aunt and uncle when her father died suddenly thereafter.
If you are interested in learning of your Sabian symbols, send a check to Saints International Organization for $15.00 with your date of birth, time of birth and place and your Sabian symbols will be sent to you by email the next week. It will be interesting to see how many of you have One degree Leo, epidemic having to do with the mumps! I did perform one star chart of a friend of mine who did have that sign and had an autistic son.
Saints International is a non-profit organization founded for the prevention, care and cure of autism, cancer and cerebral palsy and raises funds for low income mothers of autistic children who have violent and/or self abusive tendencies who really need to be placed on this diet right away. In many cases they cannot afford to pay for the supplements.
What we did was join a website for $30 a month that had access to all of the names and addresses of celebrities – movie stars, basketball heroes, baseball legends, jazz musicians, recording stars and the such, and we continue to send out letters. Each time a contribution comes in, we spend it on the scholarship applications. We mean to earn our name of SAINTS. That’s how things work around here. Simple and cool.
Did Risperdal help me catch that idea? I don’t know! I think it’s smart, though, and anyone could do it. Do you see it clearly, now that I’ve said it, as such an easy thing for anyone to do? Imagine yourself doing the same thing for another handicap! Like cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, muscular sclerosis in your free time. It only cost me $30 to start a non-profit organization and to begin to offer scholarships to needy mothers with violent and self-abusive children and now I have contact with certain celebrities!
Now, the chlorella I am going to suggest in the Supplements area will cling unto the mercury and pull it out. They are living creatures trained to clean out the intestinal wall. God’s gift. Isn’t life fascinating? Science was never my favorite subject, but I’ve been forced to learn.
Then you will have to put in the aloe vera at the same time. It is to heal the gut lining. I think it is dry because when I took my daughter for colon therapy old, gray, dried food that was caked to the wall came out after two sessions, the first to “lubricate” her walls and the second to wash everything out. She was so happy afterwards, so happy. She always rewards me with jubilance when I do something correctly. She is a bit of a mystic like myself. We have the sign of Neptune in common – “a walk through a multi-coloured forest together” is the Sabian symbol.
It’s been enchanting to study holistic medicine and Applied Kinesiology. I figured, why not learn it instead of hiring someone at $30 a session? I became quite adept. The lessons cost me $100 and I took them from a seminar given in San Antonio, Texas.
Muscle testing is a fascinating science. If you wish to learn it from me, just send me a note and I’ll explain it as best as I can so you can understand it, taking you under my wing. It’s so easy to do and it can help you to figure things out to a degree.
Now, without performing your star chart, I do not know, but if I was fated, there isn’t any reason to think you weren’t fated as well. Autism could be by spectacular design.
The children are HUMAN BAROMETERS of everything that is unnatural and unhealthy. They demand that we go back to Nature. Wholesomeness. No chemicals whatsoever. They just can’t take it and want the most NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS KNOWN TO MANKIND. Plus for the brain virus they need anti-viral foods. Let’s explore what these foods are and make better choices when we shop. Let’s not waste our money on meaningless foods anymore, but focus ourselves on our nutritional needs and live a healthier, more intelligent life.
Just think of those kids. They rock. They won’t look at their parents. Some even turn their heads. Some flap their arms, some whirl their feet, some tinkle their fingers back and forth. Some tippy-toe in the famous Peacock Walk.
Who taught them to do such things?
THEY ARE TALKING!
Let’s talk about why they would tippy toe. Why does anyone tippy toe? To walk past someone else unnoticed perhaps in the darkness? Think about it for a minute and see if you can find the symbolism in what they are trying to say as a group.
The way to end certain subgroups in autism, the most devastating ones, is to PUSH THE AGE OF THE VACCINES BEHIND THE AGE OF THE ONSET OF AUTISM and see what happens.
This book is dedicated to my dear Aunt Dorothy and Miss Elsie Wheeler, the one who taught me about love when I was four years old and told me I was an angel who was going to do great things with my life and the woman who taught me that great things are possible, respectively.
May they both enjoy in peace and love and be nestled in fun and glory in the Afterlife.

What to Do for the Autistic Child
I will recommend Epsom salt baths to get the high levels of magnesium they need. This is stated all over the Internet and it is also good for Alzheimer’s, which also runs in the families of those with autistic children, unfortunately.
Epsom salts are soothing and will calm them down. They also give Epsom salts to violently-disposed Alzheimer’s patients who have mean attitudes and it seems to magically work to make them change their minds. One day when I was extremely stressed, I put a cup of Epsom salts in my bath and felt the easing of my troubles right away. I must have been depleted of magnesium sulfate that day. I truly felt the difference and I can imagine how autistic children will feel if they are low on magnesium. (I always try out the therapies I use on my daughter first myself.)
I also recommend colon therapy. Lacey Marie had colon therapy for the first time when she was 3 ½ years old and she slept through the process, so it is not discomforting. They put two tubes inside the rectum and fill the body with body temperature water so one does not notice anything is ongoing and does not feel uncomfortable at all. The pace is slow enough not to feel anything happening. One tube puts water in and the other removes debris. You can see what is coming out of the body through glass tubing – old, dried gray fecal matter, white foamy dead Candida albicans, bits of undigested food, parasites and such things come out. The patient feels rejuvenated and happy, has better eyesight and also has a clean, fresh taste in his mouth! It helps very much in the recovery.
What I want you to do is to use the Candida fighting remedy I’ve suggested hereafter known as “Three Lac” for 3 months and then go to colon therapy. What you’ll see go down the tubes is a mound of white foam. That will be the bodies of the dead Candida albicans yeast metabolite you’ve killed with the Three Lac. Do this while you are giving the Cod liver oil.
The only way you’ll know whether or not Candida albicans is in the brain of your child is if you take that child to a Chiropractor who uses Applied Kinesiology to find out. Believe me or not.
And for Heaven’s sake, take the Cod liver oil yourselves. They are putting it in baby formula now, in Good Start. They added it to baby formula in 1929 in England! They are giving it to make Alzheimer’s patients better, to make ADD children better, and ADHD. They are giving it to school age children now in athletic sports programs and they are cooking with soy (DHA) in Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants in some parts of the country all to help everyone’s mental health because they KNOW the country is starving for fish oil in their diets.
In some of our states the drop out rates are 53-58%! And everyone has already heard that FISH IS BRAIN FOOD. Japanese do eat fish 3 or more times per week. And they drink a lot of Japanese green tea also, so their cancer rates are not as high as Americans. They eat a lot of seaweed so their hair does not turn gray as fast as Americans’ hair.
There’s magic in food. It’s true, you are what you eat.
Now, you’ll hear that the Japanese removed the MMR vaccine to test whether or not autism would go away. They didn’t know what they were doing. Autism is genetic and Simple Autism is going to occur, we can’t do anything about that. Simple autism is a cerebral allergy to the gluten and casein molecule as well as spinach and egg’s opioids and a Candida albicans yeast infestation of the brain.
Complex Autism is different. It is a spectrum disorder that has many subgroups. Let’s look at it like that.
So stopping the MMR only stopped some of the subgroups but did not stop AUTISM.
Do you understand me?
What I do is take every therapy with my daughter first, to experience it for myself before I give it to her. I enjoyed the colon therapy very much as an educational experience first and afterwards, wow! It was great! I could see better and felt so refreshed! What I couldn’t get over was the clean, fresh, rejuvenated taste in my mouth. Imagine the fumes we are all breathing from our colons! Ugh!
It cost me $100 a session and I made my whole family go. Lacey had to have two sessions. One, like I said, to wetten the intestines and let them soak. The next day we went again to empty out the upper and lower intestines. Geez, what a show that was! It was well worth it, I tell you. And yes, healing autism is expensive. It will be a while until insurance recognizes natural healing methods, but autism will be what pushes it through, I imagine in my wildest dreams. Autism is an epidemic for a reason, you’ve got to understand. With arms a’flapping, tippy toes, and rock ‘n roll. See? It’s quite a production!
Part of Lacey’s recovery plan also involved Aloe Vera juice, given at 3:30 am and also at 3:30 pm when the stomach was empty and it could go into the intestines to heal the permeable intestines (leaky gut syndrome). Check the child’s pyruvate levels to see if he has the leaky gut syndrome - holes in their intestines from the mercury in the DPT vaccine. Stop this if you give too much and the child experiences diarrhea. I used a gel.
Viruses are very strange. They are incredibly small -- so tiny that while ordinary microscopes can see the body's cells and the bacteria that may infect them, you need much more powerful electron microscopes to see virus particles.
I use the word particle because by most definitions of life, viruses aren't really alive. They contain only genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein capsule. Viruses don't ingest food, breathe oxygen or eliminate wastes. All they do is reproduce after they've infected cells that are susceptible to them. Why did you think your child had a depleted immune system?
The trick, therefore, is to make cells that are not susceptible to them.
One way is to get DHA into the body and to feed the children ANTI-VIRAL FOODS.
Scientists have learned that DHA and EPA (Cod liver oil) helps schizophrenics, who have retroviruses in their brains. So later we’ll discuss fighting the brain virus with Cod liver oil. See, if the virus can travel into the intestines and cause some autistic children to get IBS, then it could very well travel into the brain, causing some children to get a brain virus just like schizophrenic people have a brain retrovirus and no one knows to check, but as we are aware that some autistic children have demyelinization just like schizophrenic people have trouble with their myelin, that’s how we know that some autistic children who aren’t getting better and some children have self-abusive or violent tendencies may have brain viruses.
It’s a SPECTRUM DISORDER.
I’ve seen many autistic children during my travels and each one is different.
Do you know why that is?
It is rather complex. First of all, it depends on the amount of DHA and Vitamin A inside their brains and the severity of the assault from the vaccines. It also depends on the amount of neurotransmitters available to them, especially on the alpha brain waves as to whether or not their true love nature will shine through and then there is their star chart, which reflects their true personality and remarkable talents or achievements that make them unique and broadened. We are also Enneagrams with life purposes assigned to us, given to us with dignity and pleasure. Read Dan Millman’s The Life You Were Born to Life the next time you visit Barnes & Noble. You don’t have to buy it because only a few pages are going to pertain to you individually. See if he doesn’t already know all about you.
Then take what he says about your child and read between the lines to know what to do.
It’s helped me a bunch with Lacey Marie – turning her into a lady, pursuing a life towards refinement and pleasures, humor, enthusiasm and joyful benefits, manners and reading. I intend to make an author someday with L-threonine and her brain’s alpha waves, you wait and see. I think she has a bit of the mystic in herself as well. She has a quiet kind of wisdom developing already, I see.
But many have inexplicable symptoms and some just are outside the category of typical autism. My daughter comes outside the spectrum of normal autism. She liked, for a short amount of time, to bite herself. I consider that to be a symptom of having a brain virus problem from her lack of Vitamin A and neurotransmitter deficiency disease when she was still playing catch-up and once I saw that, I knew that feeding her anti-viral foods and Cod liver oil plus an amino acids mix (recommended herein) was the way to go; that treating her as if she was a schizophrenic would be entailed in her cure.
I am enclosing a study about amino acids mix and anger in teenagers caused by neurotransmitter deficiency disease. You’ll see the relevance to autism. For e-mail subscribers, go to http://www.teenlinkusa.com/anger.html for information about neurotransmitter deficiency disease, which autistic children also suffer from.
But whereas teenagers get it from poor diets, autistic children get it from malabsorption.
Neurotransmitter deficiency disease manifests its disorder in many fashions and has many symptoms. Naturally, autistic children are not getting enough neurotransmitters. That is easy to tell, but while autism is a spectrum disorder starting at the lowest end to the higher spectrum of violent behaviours, from the dull thinking to the savant qualities (which come when the pineal gland is more active), the thoughts are that the child is just “odd.”
High histidine levels bring “wrong thoughts” and en mass can bring on suicidal thoughts in the extreme, but in lower amounts who knows, is it responsible for that ugly black or lime green nail polish teenagers are wearing? I do not know, but it’s in very poor taste from a feminine viewpoint. I think it is a symptom of neurotransmitter deficiency disease, this poor judgment.
Unhappiness and general malaise is a symptom of neurotransmitter deficiency disease and lack of brain energies, lack of motivation, lack of ideas and general mental health are symptoms of neurotransmitter deficiency disease.
Listen, in my household, everyone wakes up on a dime early in the morning around 5:30 am and is bright, cheerful and ready to hum a tune in their merry little heads. My housekeeper makes the coffee and invites everyone downstairs to sit with her while my boyfriend cooks stewed apples (Lacey lives with her aunt and uncle) for breakfast. I live a life of luxury with two adults who are the happiest, most well-adjusted human beings I have ever known and everyone takes the curatives for autism in my household – the greens, the amino acids blend, the anti-viral and most nutrient dense foods (and also anti-cancer and cancer-fighting foods). The housekeeper cook, my friend, Linda, cooks from a list of wholesome, fresh foods and lots of fish. She takes good care of my household and keeps us laughing all day. It’s a beautiful life.
Lacey lives with her aunt and uncle because my husband kidnapped her when she was young and for 3 ½ years I did not know where they were, but the star chart said we would live together in a state where the leaves change colour, so I waited my time out and 3 ½ years later I was contacted before my husbands sudden death when the doctor told him he had 3 months to live. He had 11 brain tumors.
Imagine what Lacey had been eating! Hamburgers, pizza, spaghetti … colas, etc.
She was dull and uninspired and didn’t remember me when I found her and there was no time to bond before I had to make up my mind about her custody. She fawned all over her Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dwight, whose home she had visited every weekend for years so her Daddy could party, I assume, and relax. They even had a bedroom for Lacey in their home, they were such loving individuals and they were enraptured by her. How could I say no and deprive my child who adored them so when they offered to take custody of her for the rest of her life? When they offered to voluntarily raise a handicapped child in such poor condition?
I gave up custody of Lacey Marie. It was sad.
But I see her whenever I wish to and she is on the diet, thank goodness. Where as she had been on the diet previously and had come out of her practical catatonic state of consistently rocking back and forth and persistently not looking at us to what I called over the Internet on my column as “the epitome of joy and mirth,” she was a drone at that time, but today you ought to see her! She’s back and as joyful as ever!
Boy, then I wanted to share the good news about the diet to the world! I knew I’d found the ANSWER.
Lack of generous libido can also be fixed with amino acids blends, but from my research Alpha AAX amino acids is the best because it is pure and has no additives whatsoever. So there is nothing to worry about. I have been taking it myself and so has my boyfriend and housekeeper. I have noticed differences in him and am pleased with the results. He’s 62 years old and a tiger again. He’s back to normal for his personality.
That’s what I think amino acids do. They take you back to ‘normal’ for you, to your truest essence of being. How God intended that you should be. It’s all written in your star chart by Llewellyn George, the most accurate prophet I’ve ever known.
I write a spiritually awakening column for 383 readers worldwide that is a subscriber newsgroup to raise money for Saints International Organization and I have performed the star charts of those students by using Mr. George’s book on astrology natal star charts and the students have ALL told me he has been accurate in determining their personality qualities and defects. What they do in my “class” is work on improving their standards and noble aspirations in life. They like knowing they are contributing to such a worthy cause. They get to see the pictures of some of the children they are assisting and it makes them feel the whole thing is personalized. They are my good-hearted “saints-in-training.”
Antibiotics are generally useless against viruses; they work most actively against bacteria. Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, mainstream medicine has come up with dozens of antibiotics. But today we still have only a handful of antiviral drugs, among them acyclovir for herpes, AZT for AIDS and interferon, the body's own virus fighter.
I just found this little tidbit by looking up “foods that make interferon”. See how you could have done the same thing if you also took brain nutrients? It’s so simple once you know that the body’s own virus fighter is a thing known as interferon:
The joint venture between BioInFinix and Medicago expects to begin Phase I clinical trials, the first stage in human drug testing, using interferon-beta derived from alfalfa next year. So that means I must add ALFALFA to the diet since it makes INTERFERON. Put it in salads or on gluten-free sandwiches whenever you get the chance! They’re using it to fight a virus! I found this tidbit of information at http://www.biotech-info.net/power_plants.html
The good news is that several herbs used in traditional herbal medicine have scientifically documented antiviral effects.
• Oregano is one herb that is anti-viral and will work on brain viruses. Just smell it and know that it goes to the brain. It is aromatic and it almost takes you to a different land when you smell of it, eh? In breathing it, you are taking into your brain, the benefits also in a kind of sublingual manner.• Basil is another herb that is anti-viral and also anti-cancer. It is a very medicinal herb and one that is also aromatic and pleasing to the senses.
Many food components possess anti-viral activity. These include polyphenols, tannins and polysaccharides.
Polyphenols are a group of chemical substances found in plants, characterized by the presence of more than one phenol group per molecule. The polyphenols are responsible for the coloring of some plants—for example, the miracle of the color of leaves in the autumn. Research indicates that a class of polyphenols has antioxidant characteristics with potential health benefits.
• Sources of polyphenols include peanuts, Japanese green tea, white tea, olive oil, pomegranate juice, black currants, grapes, berry fruits, onions, broccoli, cranberries, Ginkgo Biloba and Grape seed extract. Use proper judgment on the supplementations. They are not adults and should not be taking adult dosages of Ginkgo Biloba. The Grape seed extract is a natural substance.
Tannins are astringent, bitter-tasting plant polyphenols that bind and precipitate proteins. The term tannin refers to the source of tannins used in tanning animal hides into leather; however, the term is applied to any large polyphenolic compound containing sufficient hydroxyls and other suitable groups (such as carboxyls) to form strong complexes with proteins and other macromolecules. Tannins have molecular weights ranging from 500 to over 20,000.
Tannins are usually divided into hydrolyzable tannins and condensed tannins (proanthocyanidins). At the center of a hydrolyzable tannin molecule, there is a polyol carbohydrate (usually D-glucose). The hydroxyl groups of the carbohydrate are partially or totally esterified with phenolic groups such as gallic acid (in gallotannins) or ellagic acid (in ellagitannins). Hydrolyzable tannins are hydrolyzed by weak acids or weak bases to produce carbohydrate and phenolic acids. Condensed tannins, also known as proanthocyanidins, are polymers of 2 to 50 (or more) flavonoid units that are joined by carbon-carbon bonds, which are not susceptible to being cleaved by hydrolysis. While hydrolyzable tannins and most condensed tannins are water soluble, some very large condensed tannins are insoluble.
Tannins may be employed medicinally in antidiarrheal, hemostatic, and antihemorrhoidal compounds. Also, they produce different colors with ferric chloride (either blue, blue black, or green to greenish black) according to the type of tannin. Examples of gallotannins are the esters of tannic acid (C76H52O46) with glucose, found in the leaves and bark of many plant species.
The tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is an example of a plant with a naturally high tannin content. Green tea leaves are unquestionably a major plant source of tannins, as they not only contain the tannic and gallic acid groups, but also a proanthocyanidin (a type of flavanol) named prodelphinidin. When any type of tea leaf is steeped in hot water for an excessively long time period it brews a "tart" (astringent) flavor that is characteristic of tannins (and other components). New varieties of Camellia sinensis have been specifically bred for a lower tannin content. If ingested in excessive quantities, tannins inhibit the absorption of minerals such as iron into the body. This is because tannins are metal ion chelators, and tannin-chelated metal ions are not bioavailable.
• Green tea is known to be rich in anti-oxidants combating the harmful free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for damaging DNA, cell membranes and other cell components. • Black tea also contains a high amount of tannins, and comes in a variety of flavors. You can also find raspberry teas, tangerine teas, etc.
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) belonging to the cachetins group is a polyphenolic substance that acts as a powerful antioxidant. It has powerful anti-carcinogenic, cardioprotective, neuroprotective and antimicrobial actions.
Green tea can also benefit the skin. It can be a great help to replenish moisture in the skin, it can encourage new cell growth to produce healthier looking skin.
• Pomegranates contain a diverse array of tannins, particularly hydrolysable tannins. The most abundant of pomegranate tannins are called punicalagins. Punicalagins have a molecular weight of 1038 and are the largest molecule found intact in rat plasma after oral ingestion (Biomed. Pharmacother. 2002, 56, 276-82) and were found to show no toxic effects in rats who were given a 6% diet of punicalagins for 37 days. (J. Agric. Food Chem. 2003, 51, 3493-3501). Punicalagins are also found to be the major component responsible for pomegranate juice's antioxidant and health benefits (J Agric Food Chem 2000 48 (10) 4581-89).
Pomegranate juice helps to clear your arteries and is also one of the cures for prostate cancer. I have my boyfriend drink a couple of swallows as medicine everyday and he also takes another curative medicinal for prostate cancer every morning which is Saw Palmetto herb. Both of his brothers had prostate cancer and perhaps he shall escape. Using diet is very helpful towards fighting disease. This treatment dropped his PSA levels by four points the last time he had his levels checked a few days ago.
Polysaccharides (sometimes called glycans) are relatively complex carbohydrates. They are polymers made up of many monosaccharides joined together by glycosidic linkages. They are therefore very large, often branched, molecules. They tend to be amorphous, insoluble in water, and have no sweet taste. When all the constituent monosaccharides are of the same type they are termed homopolysaccharides; when more than one type of monosaccharide is present they are termed heteropolysaccharides.
Examples include storage polysaccharides such as starch and glycogen and structural polysaccharides such as cellulose and chitin.
Starches are insoluble in water. They can be digested by hydrolysis catalyzed by enzymes called amylases, which can break the alpha-linkages. Humans and other animals have amylases, so they can digest starches. Potato, rice, wheat, and maize are major sources of starch in the human diet.
Amalyse supplementation is also included in this dietary protocol under the Supplements section.
Pathogenic bacteria commonly produce a thick, mucous-like, layer of polysaccharide. This "capsule" cloaks antigenic proteins on the bacterial surface that would otherwise provoke an immune response and thereby lead to the destruction of the bacteria. Capsular polysaccharides are water soluble, commonly acidic, and have molecular weights on the order of 100-1000 kDa. They are linear and consist of regularly repeating subunits of one ~ six monosaccharides. There is enormous structural diversity; nearly two hundred different polysaccharides are produced by E. coli alone. Mixtures of capsular polysaccharides, either conjugated or native are used as vaccines.
Bacteria and many other microbes, including fungi and algae, often secrete polysaccharides as an evolutionary adaptation to help them adhere to surfaces and to prevent them from drying out. Humans have developed some of these polysaccharides into useful products, including xanthan gum, dextran, gellan gum, and pullulan.
When you buy such fruits as grapes or peaches, what my mother taught me was to lay them in a bowl in the sink and add vinegar to let them soak for a while to kill the fungi. We hardly ever suffered from sickness in my family.
• Shiitake mushrooms are safe for your child to consume, so the next time you wish to steam vegetables or stir-fry them in olive oil (which has good properties and fights cancer), then do so and add slivers of Shiitake mushrooms! Shiitake mushrooms are also cancer-fighting foods highly regarded,
For the first 5000 years of civilization, humans relied on foods and herbs for medicine. Only in the past 50 years have we forgotten our medicinal "roots" in favor of patent medicines. While pharmaceuticals have their value, we should not forget the well-documented, non-toxic and inexpensive healing properties of whole foods. The following list is but a sampling of the health benefits from whole foods.

Anti-Viral Foods List
Here are some anti-viral foods. Don’t worry, I’ve put them in the form of a list in the back of the book so you can print them off and use them at the store:
• Blueberries are also on the list of recommended foods given out by the American Pilot’s Association because it has been shown in medical studies to help motor coordination so blueberries are very helpful in cases of autism. Take goat’s milk (recommended in autism due to the folic acid) and make an afternoon shake with blueberries and raspberries and a little Stevia sugar to get the kid rolling for afternoon therapy games!
A cup of blueberries a day may keep “senior moments” away, new findings suggest. A team of Massachusetts and Florida researchers have shown that the fruit reduces aging-related damage in rat brains and can also prevent mental decline in mice genetically engineered to develop Alzheimer’s-like plaques in their brains. Other similar studies have also looked at the anti-oxidant powers of raspberries, strawberries, grapes, and other foods, but blueberries topped the list!
A group of researchers at Tufts University’s Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging have shown that dietary supplements of blueberries can actually reverse age-related declines in brain and motor function. 344 rats were given supplements of strawberry, spinach or blueberry for 8 weeks and numerous indicators of brain and motor function improved significantly. The rats’ brain cells’ ability to release several neurotransmitters (chemicals that carry messages between brain cells) improved, and so did their motor skills, as evidenced by improved performance in their ability to walk on small rods and to find their way through a water maze.
However, autistic children cannot eat spinach. Spinach causes opioids in the brain. They can eat blueberries and strawberries.
A significant amount of research has indicated that as we grow up and age, our vulnerability to damage from free radicals produced as a side-effect of normal metabolic processes increases and this increased vulnerability may be the major factor involved in the decline of brain function associated with aging as well as in age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Basically, we are taking in too much poison and heavy and light metals from chemicalized foods and drinks, plus the dangerous tap waters that contain heavy metals, fluoride and lead, bleach and aluminum inside.
Autistics require an all-natural diet. They react to chemicalized foods. Their brains cannot take the suffering from neurotoxins because they are so malnourished, We are going to take care of the Candida albicans later on in this manuscript.
• Flax seed oil is a supplement that is also anti-viral. You can pinch it with a needle a couple of times in the head and then squeeze it into a juice or a tea and give it to the child. Think of it as medicine.
Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately 50% more omega-3 oils than what you could get from taking fish oil, minus that horrible "fishy" after taste.
Some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from flax seed oil's natural properties, including the cardiovascular system, immune system, circulatory system, reproductive system, nervous system, as well as joints.
Flax seed oil supports and develop brain function by increasing levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the major component of cell membranes of cerebral cortex and myelin sheaths.
Thus, it is helpful in cases of autism since myelin is involved in many cases and the measles virus has attacked that area of the brain.
It has helped in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. People with schizophrenia have been said not to be able to convert the ALA in flax seed oil to DHA and EPA and this may be also true in autism, but we just don’t know for sure and this is why we also give COD LIVER OIL that contains DHA and EPA, both very vital (ESSENTIAL) as the growing brain requires DHA since 25% of the brain is made of DHA.
Unfortunately, our current diets do not come close to meeting our daily EFA (essential fatty acids) requirements. The richest sources of EFAs such as flax seeds, cold-water fish, and soy oils are rarely found in our regular meals. In addition, more typical foods like red meats and eggs can actually encourage the body's production of bad prostaglandin. Flax Seed oil and Cod liver oil can help restore the body's natural balance of good and bad prostaglandin.
• Avocado is anti-viral and anti-cancer and very good for autistic children. These antiviral substances are obtained from the cuticular and extracuticular layers of plants. The antiviral substances can be found in the cuticular and epicuticular layers of different plant parts, including but not limited to fruits, flowers, leaves, stems and roots. In a preferred embodiment, plant parts containing these antiviral agents are obtained from one or more readily available plant species, such as avocado, bearberry, black cherry, blueberry, cabbage, cherry, cucumber, grape, orange, pear, plum (including Japanese plum), and tomato, to name a few.
• Coconut has an antiviral capacity and it tastes pretty good to the autistic child.
Now here’s a case wherein the casing has kept the fruit clean and the tree has acted as a filter! Coconut oil is a particularly rich source of Lauric Acid (aka monolaurin aka laurate). Lauric acid is a 12 carbon fat that has been shown to interfere with the reproduction of:
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Junin Virus Herpes Simplex Virus Bovine Enterovirus Cytomegalovirus
According to the study on Bovine enterovirus, in the presence of lauric acid: "Fatty acid-bound virions attach to susceptible cells but fail to undergo cell-mediated uncoating." Lauric acid is not effective against poliovirus, coxsackievirus, encephalomyocarditis virus and human rhinovirus 1B. This and other research suggests that lauric acid and other medium chain fatty acids can inhibit most enveloped viruses.
The typical refined coconut oil contains about 50% lauric acid. It also contains 5-10% of caprylic and capric acids, which also have antiviral properties, and about 20% myristic acid.
Lauric and caprylic acid compounds have been shown to be effective in disinfecting enveloped viruses in immunoglobins and other blood products, although this is in much higher concentrations than would be possible via dietary means. Again, the mechanism is by altering the virus envelope or coating.
While coconut oil can be purchased as a supplement, the most economical route is to purchase coconut oil or canned coconut milk at an Asian grocery store. However, if you wish to cook with the actual coconut oil, which is heart healthy and has lauric acid to fight viruses, you may order it from:http://www.mercola.com:80/products/coconut_oil.htm
Lauric acid is very important to fight viruses with and I was meditating about lauric acid the day the Mercola e-mail on coconut oil came into my mailbox … just a thought.
Potato, rice, and corn are major sources of starch in the human diet and they are insoluble in water. They can be digested by hydrolysis catalized by enzymes called amylases, which can break the alpha-linkages. Humans and other animals have amylases, so they can digest starches, but the autistic child may not, so in this dietary protocol we are going to supplement amylase in the Supplements section herein.
The polysaccharides, which are starch and glycogen, are molecules that are larger and branched. They tend to be amorphous and have no sweet taste. When all of the constituent monosaccharides are of the same type, they are termed homopolysaccharides; when more than one type of monosaccharide is present, they are termed heteropolysaccharides.
Lacey could not digest her corn. I saw that when she had colon therapy. Out they came, practically intact from her lower intestines and colon. They should have been digested long before then.
Autistics may not be digesting their foods properly through lack of enzymatic processing.
Now, Lacey took allergy tests and was said to be allergic to everything she tested – all fruits, all meats, rice, potatoes, you name it. How could God make a creature allergic to all foods, I wondered? She can’t exist in normal society! What could I possibly feed her?
It took a lot of prayer and meditation and finally I came to the conclusion. She was allergic to the chemical they used to preserve the food stuffs inside the allergy tests!
I went to a chiropractor that used Applied Kinesiology and he used a series of muscle tests on her. It was true; she was allergic to the chemical solution they had used to formulate the allergy tests.
She is allergic to all chemicals. I even tried to give her a 7Up one day because it has purified waters. She reacted to the potassium sulfate, which they claim is natural. A whole lot of stimming occurred and she hadn’t done that in a long time.
Corn is another anti-viral food. Autistic children love homemade creamed corn made in a blender and topped with a little honey (if they’re not allergic). Honey is Vitamin B1.
Nutrients found in corn are:
Lutein, Vitamin C, Folic acid, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Vitamin A,Protease inhibitors, Omega-6 fatty acids, and Folate. Corn can lower blood sugar levels and has great anti-viral properties.
I realize in Sara’s Diet by Sandra O. Johnson DeSorgher, she does not recommend luteins and she cuts out all colored foods, but what I learned through my research is that both her diet and that of Samaria Kaufman (of Raun Kaufman fame) was that they both used some ANTI-VIRAL foods without realizing it and to that I’ve added the most nutrient-dense foods known to mankind. Believe me, I met both Sara Johnson and Raun Kaufman and Raun Kaufman was the only one who was totally cured. He ate colored fruits and vegetables and today he tours the country speaking about autism. He has a degree from an Ivy League University and a great sense of humor. He’s not even shy. We found his company warm, enchanting and delightful.
Sara made great grades in normal classes and played softball with a regular team, but there was always something a little odd about her. She never gained a true sense of warmth or a fine tuned sense of humor and had to ask “was that funny?”
But through her association with me, she somehow got the urge to get baptized and wear a garland of pink roses about her head to symbolize my spiritual presence with her. I was so honoured. Today young Sara has passed due to an epileptic seizure that took her life. I know she is happier where she is, deep in the heart of God’s Land, back in His Love.
My daughter has a rich sense of humor and personality. She still tip toes every once in a while, forgetting, so her Aunt Debbie reminds her gently sometimes and says, “Lacey, flat-foot!” Lacey turned around to her, grinning and said, “Oh? Stomp-foot?” and she proceeded to walk and stomp her feet down the hall, looking back and laughing. We all thought she was hilarious – what a jokester! She stopped and smiled like, “Gotcha!”
She had understood the concepts of humor, joy and enthusiasm! We were astonished! She was playing a practical joke, so highly unusual for autistic children!
My daughter did get better under Sara’s Diet and my daughter did get better with Samaria and Barry Kaufman’s SonRise method at Option Institute, so what I did was to follow both methods and better them, creating the Splendour Diet for Autistic Children and writing its companion booklet, Splendour Therapies based on Strategic Successful Methods for Autism. It is the best I can do – taking what has worked from parents who have literally cured their children and bettering what they have done so we don’t all live in a world of confusion.
To go on:• Garlic is great! Before vaccines were developed against polio, garlic was used successfully as a prophylactic. In one test garlic was found to be a more potent antibiotic than penicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline, streptomycin and cephalexin, some of the very same antibiotic drugs used in the treatment of anthrax. Garlic was found to be effective against nine strains of E.coli, Staph and other bugs. [Fitoterapia, Volume 5, 1984]Freshly cut cloves of garlic or garlic powder may be beneficial. The antibiotic activity of one milligram of allicin, the active ingredient in garlic, equals 15 units of penicillin. [Koch and Lawson, Garlic: The Science and Therapeutic Application, 2nd edition, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore 1996.}
• Red grapes contain levels of flavonoids which have antioxidant properties and help to reduce the risk for cancer and heart disease. These flavonoids also have an anti-flavonoid and anti-allergic effect. Red grape leaves have been traditionally used to treat diarrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding and uterine hemorrhage.
Grape contains phenolic compounds, incuding resveratrol, flavon-3-ols, caffeic acid, ellagic acid and quercetin. Phenolic compounds have been correlated with the inhibition of various cancers, including colon, esophagus, lung, liver, mammary and skin cancers. Resveratrol can inhibit cancer formation in different ways: resveratrol stops DNA damage, improves DNA repair, slows down tumor growth and slows cell transformation from normal to cancerous. Jang et al demonstrated in his study "Cancer chemopreventive activity of resveratrol, a natural product derived from grapes" published in Science (1997, 275:218-220) that resveratrol has cancer chemopreventive activity in different stages of carcinogenesis. Resveratrol was found to act as an antioxidant and antimutagen and to induce phase II drug-metabolizing enzymes; it mediated anti-inflammatory effects and inhibited cyclooxygenase and d hydroperoxidase functions.
Grape phenolics such as catechins, flavonols, anthocyanins and tannins have strong antioxidant activity. Grape antioxidants help to prevent the risk of several chronic and age related diseases including dementia, cancer, heart disease and cataracts.
A study by Pisha et al, entitled “Fruits and vegetables containing compounds that demonstrate pharmacological activity in humans “and published in Economic and Medicinal Plant Research (1994, 6:189 – 233), showed that grape phenolics possess antibacterial and antiviral activities. The following phytochemicals in grape have weak antibacterial activity: hydroxybenzoic acid, salicylic acid, gallic acid and protocatechuic acid. Chlorogenic acid and epicatechin have shown antiviral activity against some viruses.
• Onions are magical! Studies show that many health benefits are credited to onions, which include lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A substance that interferes with the formation of blood clots is also found in onions. Onions provide carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamin C, calcium, iron and potassium. One medium onion contains about 60 calories. Onions are antioxidants that combat a variety of diseases, including some forms of cancer. Yellow onions are a good source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant that aids the immune system as an antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antiviral agent. It is also beneficial against hay fever, diabetes, asthma and chronic bronchitis.
The onion gets its name from the Latin "unio", derived from the French "oignon" and the English "unyun". It's one of the most important flavoring ingredients in kitchens throughout almost every culture worldwide. In fact, onions were one of several vegetables the Hebrews complained to Moses about missing when leaving Egypt for the Promised Land (as well as cucumbers and garlic - see Numbers 11). Believe it or not, the gorgeous Easter lily and the smelly onion are close cousins, both being members of the lily family. In ancient Egypt, it was a custom for those taking an oath to raise one hand and put the other on an onion.
It is known that Egyptians placed onions in their tombs about 3500 years ago. Onions were possibly a part of the mummification process because of their spiritual significance and because their size replicated the human eyeball. Ancient Egyptians revered the onion so highly that there was actually an onion cult (Romans 1:25). Even though America loves the onion, it doesn't rate quite this high these days, although it is hard to imagine favorite foods without the flavorful onion.
• Yellow onions are one of the most popular traditional varieties of onions. They are used mostly for soups, stews, sandwiches, hamburgers, and salads. Many other prepared dishes are best with this onion too, such as dips, relishes, salsas, and sauces.
• Pineapple is another anti-viral food that is good-tasting to the autistic child and a real treat. Do not buy the dried version and try always to get the actual plant if you can. Pineapple is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and aids in digestion.
• Raspberries are another anti-viral food that autistic children love to eat. You can mix it into their cereal for a tasty breakfast. It’s spiked full of Vitamin C. Raspberries contain one of the most powerful antioxidants known. A series of ellagatannins which are converted into ellagic acid in your body are contained inside the mighty raspberries. Many fruits contain ellagatannins, but your body cannot convert all sources into useable beneficial levels of ellagic acid.
Ellagic acid has the ability to inhibit mutations within a cell’s DNA, causing apoptosis (normal death) in cancer cells. In addition, research has found that it has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
Raspberries are one of the few sources of ellagatannins that your body can transform into useful levels of ellagic acid. The very best way to get the ellagic acid is with the raspberry seeds.
• Kelp is available from Oriental markets in major and average-sized cities and towns across this nation. It is Japanese seaweed and comes in wafers. What you do is to wrap your rice inside it with a sprig of Japanese red ginger in the middle to keep your child healthy and running at optimum level. Although it may not seem to taste good to you, if you rear your child with it from the beginning, he will take to it just as if he is Japanese to begin with. Many people like it with cucumber in the middle and a little wasabi Japanese mustard. Wasabi is known to defeat cancer and is tumor-reducing.
Kelp contains arginine, cystine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylaline, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine, carotene, choline, niacine and riboflavin.
Kelp is 28% minerals by weight, and includes a large number of trace minerals. The minerals are naturally chelated to enhance the bio-availability. The primary minerals contained in Kelp are as follows: Calcium Copper Iodine Iron Magnesium Manganese Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Sulphur Zinc Plus Many Other Trace Minerals
You could give the older child kelp tablets but that wouldn’t do as much good as making them sushi with rice and cucumber or ginger centers. You can also just form a little rice ball, rinsing your hands with water first to form the riceball, then covering it with the seaweed (also known as “nori”), sticking the center inside the middle. It makes a nice lunch and like I said, the child doesn’t know he’s not Japanese.
And we all know how intelligent the Japanese are .
Always remember that it is your attitude towards a food that will enhance their attitude towards a food. If you are not eating it, they will not eat it either. Take the child to a sushi bar and ask for the sushi rolls that have cucumbers in the center and are wrapped in seaweed to try. Anyone could start there. Next try the cooked eel. It has plenty of DHA. Be brave. Have the heart of the Samurai. Don’t let autism defeat you.
Drinks that are anti-viral:
Grape juice (with filtered water and concentrated grape juice only, no corn syrup)
Pineapple juice (with filtered water and concentrated pineapple juice only, no corn syrup)
Cranberry juice (with filtered water and concentrated cranberry juice only, no corn syrup)
Drinking a cup a day of 100% purple grape juice contributes to a healthy heart, says Jane E. Freedman, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pharmacology at Georgetown University, and lead researcher in a study published last year in Circulation. The study showed that drinking grape juice not only has a direct effect on important functions like blood clotting, but also appears to increase the levels of valuable antioxidants while decreasing free radicals. Purple grape juice has three times the antioxidant power of grapefruit, orange, tomato, and apple juices. (An added bonus: preliminary studies have shown that compounds in purple grape juice were as effective as those found in cranberry juice for preventing urinary tract infections so you can also give cran-grape juices if you can find those without corn syrup, of course and with purified waters only.)
(Or fresh squeezed of the above if you can find it)
Autistic children love French fries but they should not have them unless they are cooked in olive oil or soy oil (DHA) so you’ll have to make them yourselves and they must be crispy, so practice. Buy a deep fryer, a mini one if you can because autistic children enjoy them so and you want to give them love so they’ll grow to depend upon it from you as their main caretaker, to depend upon your loving embraces in their lives, to trust you to make them happy, to establish that bond.
Subconsciously they’ll see you as their champion.
You’re going to feed them lots and lots of good things to eat! Keep them away from anything that has any kinds of chemicals and if they won’t eat, then starve them out, but only offer them good foods.
They are your LITTLE SCIENCE PROJECTS. Love them and respect them as such. God has given you something rather immense to perform with your lives. Respect the fact that He trusted you with the noble task of a lifetime. He has faith in you, which is why He placed that child in your hands and not in the hands of your neighbor.
You will also be feeding them lots of rice, brown rice to be exact.
In Hiroshima in Japan, when the bomb went off, lots of people were radioactive and they went to local hospitals. Just by their presence they made the doctors and nurses become ill, but in one hospital in all of Japan, the doctors and nurses didn’t take leave of their posts and felt just fine! The Emperor was alerted and because this was so curious, he sent in research teams to scope out the problem. The research teams learned, after studying quite hard, that the only difference between that hospital and all others was the fact that the head administrator had wanted to cut corners and had served, in his cafeteria, brown rice instead of the beloved white rice of Japan.
Well, you can imagine how surprised the researchers were! It seemed impossible, but that was the only single difference between that hospital and all others, so they studied the brown rice intensely. They learned that it had a molecule known as “phatin” and that it was such a powerful detoxifier that it had saved the bodies of those doctors and nurses. While the radiation had made all of the others turn sick, take to headaches and vomiting and caused the doctors and nurses in other hospitals across the land to take off from work, in that one hospital the doctors and nurses had been just fine while in contact with those who were radioactive!
And it had been due to the fact that they had ingested that phatin molecule so now we will be feeding the children of autism that famous molecule.
They may have it for breakfast. The night before breakfast, set up your crock pots and add too much water for the brown rice. By morning it will become a mush like oatmeal and you can add the lactose-free, casein-free milk or goat’s milk (preferred) and a small amount of Stevia.
We are going to detoxify the body.
Molecular science is finally confirming what mother always told us: "Eat your fruits and vegetables." As you will soon learn, the power-packed nutrients that give fruits and vegetables their many colors also provide a lot of Mother Nature's medicine.
Make certain you supply enough fiber within the diet with gluten-free breads from a health food store! Some parents are using fiber supplements and the children are becoming allergic to pysillium. That is not a good idea.
Now I’m going to speak about methionine, an essential amino acid that is used to service brain neurotransmitters. Methionine is critical to autism. It must be obtained through the diet in adequate quantities to meet the brain’s needs.
Methionine is used in the manufacture of taurine (which is called the “happy hormone”) which is an important amino acid for serving as a brain neurotransmitter. Deficiencies of methionine which are found to be associated with a poor-quality dietary protein intake can result in taurine, CYSTEINE and one-carbon metabolite deficiencies.
So now you have a rather important piece of the puzzle. No wonder they have reduced glutathione levels! They are lacking in methionine which causes lower cysteine levels which causes depleted glutathione levels. This means they need to eat some of the following foods in abundance or we need to supplement methionine but that seems rather daunting since they don’t have it for children.
Here’s the list of foods high in methionine:
• Broccoli• Mushrooms• Cauliflower• Avocado• Bean sprouts• Potatoes• Green peas• Boiled corn• Lentils• Naval oranges• Mandarin oranges• French fries (don’t get them at McDonald’s)• Peanuts• Pistachios• Macadamia nuts• Popcorn• Tofu• Kidney beans• Blackbeans• Tempeh
Autism IS a cerebral allergy to wheat, oats, barley, spinach, eggs and cow’s milk and the children absolutely CANNOT eat these things or they will become enjoined inside their own world of lack of wholeness, drifting off and virtually at the command of whatever subgroup they lie within. Mentally compromised and out of their depth of beingness, if they have the pertussis allergy to a HIGH degree, they will thrash about like maniacs. If they are succumbed to the cerebral allergies, they may be in a world of fantasies and take to playing with their fingers all day or stimming each time they are under the influences of stimulating substances. There’s no way to tell because each child reacts differently to his circumstances. The point is to REMOVE THE OFFENDERS.
Feel free to write to me with your child’s symptoms and because I have had so much experience with various autistic children, I am trying to put together subgroups and find remedies and at-home therapies that may work to help you or perhaps I have already found them from having tried for so long.
You never know another person’s value. I’ve had a tremendous education in all sorts of subjects.

Supplements I do Recommend:
• Cod Liver fish oil! I cannot say enough about fish oil. The brain is made of 25% DHA and while you are GROWING A BRAIN you need to EAT FISH 3 TIMES A WEEK to grow a really smart little kid. This is impossible, so we have Cod Liver Fish Oil supplements which used to be handed out in American and Japanese schools as a part of the curriculum. The Japanese are not running their country in a deficit like us and we owe them money, lots of it. The Japanese do not have nursing homes and they do not have much Alzheimer’s or ADHD, ADD. They do not have as much moral decay. They have more 100-year-olds with their minds in tact and they have a healthier diet.
Let’s give those kids’ brains what they need. Cod Liver fish oil has not only DHA but valuable EPA that helps with schizophrenia! What happened in autism is that YOU DID NOT EAT ENOUGH SEAFOOD DURING YOUR PREGNANCY. You also did not give the kid enough DHA during his infancy. If you breast fed him during his infancy, your body didn’t provide enough DHA and if you gave him formula, the baby formulas in America did not have any DHA until recently. Autism was discovered in 1929, the same year England added DHA to their baby formulas, but America did not follow suit until recently.
There has been a severe DHA crisis in America that has led to the astronomical problems of ADD and ADHD, hyperactive children and general malaise of American children and adults. Even Alzheimer’s victims get better with fish oil supplements. Americans just do not eat enough fish in their diets. It’s just that simple.
And we’re not going to, either, are we. The fish that we like the best is tainted with mercury.
To run your brains effectively, you have to eat fish 3 times a week. That is the rule of organ maintenance and you are not following the rule, so you’re not all that gifted like the people in other countries who can speak multiple languages and perform scientific miracles. They take fish oil supplements or they eat lots of seafood. America is fast losing its ability to remain a world power, says Bill Gates, but he thinks it’s with the educational system. I say it is LACK OF ENTHUSIASM. I got through the educational system just fine and made straight As and Bs. But I ate fish, lots of it, having grown up in Japan. (No fluoride in this brain!)
The people all have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and they need action movies rather than books with social redeeming value now, they’d rather have rapid gratification instead of softly pleasing their palates at fine dining. They’d rather have a fast cola than sitting together enjoying a fine pot of herbal tea together.
Obey the rules of diet like the Japanese. If you don’t want to eat seafood 3 times a week (who does?) just take Cod liver fish oil. Best get it from Dr. Ben Kim’s website because at least it is flavored with lemon and it’s easier to get down: http://drbenkim.com/codliveroil.html. You’ll feel happier yourself also if you take it with your children because it has not only DHA which your brain needs to avoid Alzheimer’s, but it contains EPA, which is so helpful to the nervous system.
Taken from http://www.pharmaceutical-grade-fish-oil.biz/Brain.html:
08/26/02 An important study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition states that females who are pregnant and eat more omega-3 fatty acids which are found in fish oil give their infants better chances of mature brain development.
A N. Ireland study shows potentially encouraging results in regards to the effect of Omega-3 fatty acids (such as found in fish oil) on dyslexic and hyperactive children. Results could be seen after merely twelve weeks of treatment.
Older individuals who eat fish or consume some type of fish oil once per week or more may lower their risk of getting dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, finds a study in this week’s British Medical Journal. I recommend fish oil for parents. We want to avoid Alzheimer’s, which runs in the families of autistic children and is similar to autism.
It has been suggested that depletion of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may degrade membrane function and may be of etiological importance in depression, aggression, schizophrenia, and other mental and neurological disorders like autism.
The brains of people who have died from Alzheimer's disease (AD) have less of essential fatty acids in one of the principal classes of phospholipids. It is hypothesized that faulty brain cell membranes resulting from this deficiency may allow passage of an enzyme into the bilayer membrane space which cuts beta amyloid precursor proteins attached to such cells at a critical intramembrane position releasing a complete sequence of beta amyloid protein into the extracellular space.
A specific kind of brain wave named Òp300Ó is often associated with memory and learning. The quicker the rate of transmission, the more effectively the brain is working. This rate recedes with age, and is substantially slower in people who suffer from dementia. To demonstrate if Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in high concentrations in fish oil, flaxseed oil, and certain types of fatty fish, can alter this particular brain function, researchers took twenty six average adults, connected them to electrodes and administered a test that determined their p300 rate. Immediately after taking the test, they were given supplements of either EPA or DHA (both are derivatives of Omega-3 from fish or fish oil). 2 hours later, their brain waves were measured, and this time the p300 rate was significantly quicker in the group given the DHA supplements, supporting their hypothesis that DHA may improve mental capabilities in adults as well.
While it has been extensively researched that omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in either fish oil, certain fatty fish, and some other foods, may be helpful in treating certain disorders, there are some other substances which may be helpful in treating various conditions, according to recent research studies. For example, natural Vitamin A might possibly reconnect the retinoid receptors which are crucial for vision, sensory perception, language processing and attention.
Vitamin A is included in Cod Liver Fish Oil.
• I am going to recommend that you go to GNC and purchase their Maximum Greens Super Green Formula Complete which has more antioxidant capacity from more than 6 standard servings of vegetables produced from over 26 nutrient-dense superfoods, all from natural non-GMO and vegetable formulas.
Here are its contents. It contains 6 parts:
The Garden Blend has organically grown barley grass, wheat grass and alfalfa, combined with nutrient-rich spirulina and chlorella, to naturally supply chlorophyll and the vitamins, minerals and amino acids essential in a balanced diet. It contains wheat grass juice powder, barley grass juice powder, spirulina powder, alphalfa juice powder, kelp powder, and chlorella powder.
The chlorella will detox the mercury from the lining of the gut and pull it out into the dung. The chlorella is VERY GOOD FOR THE AUTISTIC INDIVIDUAL. This is why I heavily recommend this supplement.
The Fruit and Vegetable Blend is an optimum handpicked blend containing unique phytonutrients. These brightly-colored fat and water-soluble pigments protect plants from the potentially damaging effects of sunlight and the environment. Research is now confirming the role that these well-established compounds can play in maintaining good health. It contains carrot juice powder, broccoli juice powder, spinach juice powder, beet juice powder, tomato paste powder, cauliflower sprouts and broccoli sprouts as well as whole apple powder, blueberry puree powder, sweet cherry puree powder and cranberry juice powder.
The Antioxidant Blend features OxyPhyte, a proprietary blend of antioxidants for an ORAC value greater than 5000 units and more antioxidant capacity than 6 half-cup servings of vegetables. The OAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) assay measures antioxidant capacity against free radicals. Free radicals are formed in the body by environmental toxins, intense sunlight and stress; they can destroy healthy cells and promote the aging process. It contains pomegranate extract, white tea extract, rosemary extract, apple extract and bilberry extract.
The Liver Health Blend combines artichoke and milk thistle to support healthy liver function. It contains artichoke extract and milk thistle extract.
The Digestive Enzyme Blend is a special non-GMO blend of Amylase, Cellulase, Protease and Lipase. It contains Amylase (Asperilligus oryzae), Cellulase (Trichoderma sp), Protease (Asperilligus oryuzae) and Lipase (Asperilligus niger).
Although it says to take 8 ounces of water and mix it with the powder, what I do is take one teaspoon and enough purified water to drink the teaspoon of the powder down in two fell swallows to get it over with as if it is medicine and this is recommended to reduce the trauma to the child. It’s not so bad if you make this a daily habit, just like taking medicine. The child will become accustomed to it and it is highly, highly, I can’t say it enough, beneficial to the child.
There’s a lot of talk around about taking glutathione supplements. Here’s what Dr. Weil says about glutathione:
“Glutathione is a peptide (i.e. a small molecule made up of linked amino acids) and an anti-oxidant naturally produced by the body. It has been widely heralded for its importance to good health and long life. Levels may drop as a result of oxidative stress due to disease, drugs, aging, pollution, injury and radiation and may be severely depleted in patients with AIDS and cancer. Glutathione supplements are being widely promoted to restore and maintain healthy levels.
“To my knowledge, the only supplement that effectively raises glutathione levels in the body is N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC). My colleague Kathleen Johnson, a dietician here at the Program in Integrative Medicine, tells me that other glutathione supplements are ineffective because they’re digested before they can get into the bloodstream. While NAC seems to work, it isn’t ideal because it can cause headache, dizziness and blurred vision.”
Now we get to the miracle of amino acids mixtures. We’ll be making more neurotransmitters in the brains of autistic children (and in your brains also if you want to try it as well) with Alpha AAX amino acids compound which you can order from alphasales@dccnet.com or by going to :http://www.alphanutrition.com/alphaaax/aaxingredients.htm. It’s great!
L-alanine is involved in sugar and acid metabolism, increases immunity in the brain and provides energy for muscle tissue, brain and the central nervous system.
L-arginine is essential for children and under stressors of trauma.
L-aspartic acid is a chelating agent, keeping the brain clean of toxins.
L-cystine helps strengthen the immune system, reducing damage from free-radicals, repairing RNA-DNA in the cells and helps to assimilate the Vitamin B6. L-cystine is closely related to the amino acid, L-cysteine. L-cystine increases L-glutathione levels in the lungs, liver, kidney and bone marrow.L-histidine is required by the body to regulate and utilize essential trace minerals such as copper, zinc, iron, manganese and molybdenum.L-histidine is essential in forming many metal bearing enzymes and compounds, examples being the antioxidant super oxide dismutase, the iron storage protein ferritin, the iron uptake regulation protein -FUR, the copper storage and iron metabolism cofactor cerulplasmin, red blood cell hemoglobin, the toxic metal storage protein metallothionein, and the cysteine regulating enzyme cysteine dioxygenase - to name but a few important enzymes dependent on L-histidine being available for formation and function.Metals such as zinc, copper and nickel are transported by binding with L-histidine, and such binding appears essential for rapid excretion of excess metal.Toxic metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and threatening excesses of essential minerals zinc and copper stimulate the rapid formation of metallothionein inside cells of the brain, liver, and kidneys.Metallothionein is a molecule designed to store metals in such a way as to prevent uncontrolled oxidation reactions - protecting the normal workings of the cell. Metallothionein requires both L-cysteine (usually derived from available glutathione stores) and L-histidine to be formed.Persons contaminated with heavy metals, suffering from chronic seasonal allergies, or following a low histidine diet are most susceptible to body depletion of adequate histidine stores - creating the possibility of mineral-enzyme deficiencies and dysregulation.L-isoleucine is one of the ESSENTIAL amino acids and metabolizes in the muscles.L-leucine works with valine and isoleucine to protect and fuel the muscles. It also works to increase endurance and enhance energy. Leucine is an important amino acid for the production of hemoglobin. It maintains blood sugar levels and increases growth hormone production.L-lysine - “Lysine is an essential amino acid, which means that it is essential to human health but cannot be manufactured by the body. For this reason, lysine must be obtained from food. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Lysine is important for proper growth and it plays an essential role in the production of carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping to lower cholesterol. Lysine appears to help the body absorb and conserve calcium and it plays an important role in the formation of collagen, a substance important for bones and connective tissues including skin, tendon, and cartilage. If there is too little lysine in the diet, kidney stones and other health related problems may develop including fatigue, nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, agitation, bloodshot eyes, slow growth, anemia, and reproductive disorders. It is extremely rare, however, to obtain insufficient amounts of lysine through the diet. Generally, only vegetarians who follow a macrobiotic diet and certain athletes involved in frequent vigorous exercise are at risk for lysine deficiency.” Taken from:http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Lysinecs.html
L-theanine is an amino acid that stimulates the production of alpha brain waves which promote relaxation.
These are what you use for meditation and conception of thoughts; the thoughts that you use to develop the “love nature.” The Spirit within. L-theanine is vital to the autistic child; it is a way of surrendering one’s thoughts over to the superconsciousness of spiritual life. It is the innate beingness within us all.
Without l-theanine you couldn’t enjoy the splendour of a lake scene, the beauty of the stars, the thrill of watching a bunny rabbit jump over the meadowside.
See what I mean? It is VITAL in autism.
L-methionine is a brain booster that enhances memory and also cognitive thinking.
Taken from http://www.greatvistachemicals.com/amino_acids/L-phenylalanine.html:L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid which can be converted to L-tyrosine by a complex biochemical process which takes place in the liver. an essential amino acid which, once in the body, can also convert to another amino acid, tyrosine, which participates in synthesizing two key neurotransmitters that promote alertness, dopamine and norepinephrine. Through interaction with the central nervous system, it can elevate mood, decrease pain, aid memory and learning, and suppress the appetite. Phenylalanine reduces cravings for alcohol and has been used to relieve inflammation, low mood, PMS, migraine and other chronic pain. The DL form is a combination of the basic protein building block and that which acts as a painkiller. Should not be taken by pregnant women or persons who suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, phenylketonuria (PKU). or preexisting pigmented melanoma (a type of skin cancer). L-tyrosine can be converted by neurons in the brain to dopamine and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), hormones which are depleted by stress, overwork and certain drugs. By replenishing norepinephrine in the brain, mental energy levels are enhanced, some forms of depression are alleviated, and a feeling of contentment often occurs. Because of the liver conversion necessary for L-phenylalanine to have these effects, L-tyrosine is often faster acting. In addition, the conversion step from L-tyrosine to norepinephrine may be enhanced if the cofactors (vitamins B6 and C) are included.L-phenylalanine is a protein amino acid. It is classified as an essential amino acid because the body requires a dietary source of the amino acid to meet its physiological demands. L-proline is a major amino acid found in cartilage and is important for maintaining youthful skin as well as repair of muscle, connective tissue and skin damage. It is also essential for the immune system.
L-serine: D-serine, synthesized by serine racemase from the naturally occurring L-serine, acts as a neuronal signaling molecule. Serine is also a precursor to Folate.
L-tryptophan - natural anti-depressant.
L-tyrosine is a precursor of several neurotransmitters, including L-dopa, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. It is very, very, very beneficial in autism!
Taken from http://www.greatvistachemicals.com/amino_acids/L-valine.html:L-valine is a branched-chain essential amino acid (BCAA) that has stimulant activity. It promotes muscle growth and tissue repair. It is a precursor in the penicillin biosynthetic pathway. Valine is one of three branched-chain amino acids (the others are leucine and isoleucine) that enhance energy, increase endurance, and aid in muscle tissue recovery and repair. This group also lowers elevated blood sugar levels and increases growth hormone production. Supplemental valine should always be combined with isoleucine and leucine at a respective milligram ratio of 2:1:2. It is an essential amino acid found in proteins; important for optimal growth in infants and for growth in children and nitrogen balance in adults. The lack of L-valine may influence the growth of body, cause neuropathic obstacle, anaemia.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an altered form of the amino acid Cysteine. NAC acts as another antioxidant to protect the brain's delicate machinery. In addition, NAC helps the nerve cells produce called glutathione, which protects the brain.
Like I said, I am the first to attach neurotransmitter deficiency disease to autism. You can tell them “Minc (pronounced ‘mink’) told me.”
You can dream that someday your child will understand the concept of empathy, sympathy and chivalry, but unless you teach him, he never will. The social story is: “The teacher has dropped her pencil. Who will pick it up?”
The last person to think of picking it up, even if it has dropped on his shoe, is the autistic individual because the conceptual thought of compassion is just not there. But it can be there if he takes Risperdal Consta and amino acid therapy. It can be taught because he is able to think in concepts, having the part of the brain opened. He can open his brain to the beauty of the alpha brain waves.
Nutrient-Dense Foods for the Malnourished Brain
Let’s go down the list of Number Ones so we’ll be sure that they get these foods! All foods are listed in order of their nutrient content. You’ll be amazed at how many times BEEF LIVER is listed as ranking so high.
What I do is buy liver mush. I cook it and feed it to Lacey in diced squares and call it “medicine” each day. She’ll accept anything termed “medicine” as a matter of fact now that I have her trained.
Vitamin A: Sweet Potatoes have 24,877 iu per 100 mg of Vitamin A and are listed to be Number One for it. Autistic children love sweet potatoes with just a tad of cinnamon (anti-viral) on top and some sprinkled organic brown sugar (just a hint). The cinnamon is a medicine and it boosts brain power.
“Cinnamon, administered retronasally or orthonasally, improved participants’ scores on tasks related to attentional processes, virtual recognition memory, working memory and virual-motor response speed,” reported the researcher scientists at Wheeling Jesuit University in the US, led by Dr. P. Zoladz, reported by Food Production Daily.com in Europe.
Other research has focused on cinnamon's role in improving cognitive function. Previous studies have shown that just smelling cinnamon can boost performance and alertness, stimulate the brain and cut fatigue. One study found cinnamon improved scores on tasks such as memory, recognition, visual-motor speed and coordination and attention. More recent findings from researchers at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia found that cinnamon's scent helped decrease frustration and increase alertness while driving. (Reported by the Chicago Tribune.)
So perhaps once a week, a sweet potato with a dash of cinnamon and Stevia for a dessert treat! You can also add it to Russian Tea.
These foods are also rich in Vitamin A:• Beef liver• Dandelion greens • carrots • dried apricots• Collard leaves• Kale• Parsley• Turnip greens• Beet greens• Butternut squash• mangoes • cantaloupe • dried apricots
Why not start each morning with a smoothie containing pineapple, cantaloupe, mangoes, strawberries, coconut and Mandarin oranges for breakfast? You don’t want to feed them any breakfast cereal with chemicalized vitamins because they do not take to chemicals but you can find all natural cereals that contain Kashi or rice at the health food stores.
Avoid BHT at all costs because it is a neuro-toxin! Until you have a totally chemical-free child, devoid of anything unnatural, you would likely never have a symptom-free child like Raun Kaufman.
Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin needed to process carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Every cell of the body requires vitamin B1 to form the fuel the body runs on—adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Nerve cells require vitamin B1 in order to function normally.
Vitamin B1 is found in beans, so for protein, rather than a lot of meats (since most of them are not safe and even hamburger meat contains red dyes, which autistic children cannot handle) we shall be serving beans as a substitute for a great deal of meats in the diet. Thankfully, there are many to choose from!
Other sources for Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) in foods are:
• brown rice• nuts• seeds• red meats (especially pork)• split peas• pistachio nuts• navy beans• veal heart• wild rice
Unfortunately, the highest in Vitamin B1 are things like Brewer’s yeast, Torula yeast, and wheat germ, but sunflower seeds comes next as well as rice polishings.
A mild deficiency of Vitamin B1 results in tiredness, a poor appetite, headaches, muscle fatigue, poor concentration, depression, irritability and heart problems.
Vitamin B1 is easily destroyed when the food is prepared and cooked, as it’s sensitive to heat and the oxygen in the air. Try to preserve as much as you can by handling the food as little as possible and cooking it for the minimum amount of time. Better still, serve Vitamin B1-rich foods with garlic or onions or both. These foods contain a substance called allinin that increases the absorption of this vitamin!
Why not have corn tortillas, refried beans (without chemicals, of course) and some picante sauce (not Pace, they package their sauces in San Antonio where there’s limestone in the water and until they use purified, filtered waters, I cannot recommend their products as much as I like the people who work there). You could put diced tomatoes and onions inside for Friday night Mexican parties and serve your avocadoes which are anti-viral and packed full of nutrients.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Necessary for carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism; aids in the formation of antibodies and red blood cells; maintains cell respiration; necessary for the maintenance of good vision, skin, nails & hair; alleviates eye fatigue; promotes general health. One sign of a deficiency is sore, cracked mouths. Riboflavin also enhances the immune system.
Some foods high in Vitamin B2 are:
• Organ meats• Lamb liver• Beef liver• Pork liver• Calf liver• Beef kidneys• Chicken giblets• Veal heart• Almonds• Beef heart• Lamb Heart• Wild rice• Mackerel• Collards• Split peas• Kale• Broccoli• Mushrooms• Poultry• Almonds• Wild rice
Serve wild rice for dinner for those steamed vegetables and fish, any fish but salmon (unless it is wild because the dumping happens in the rivers) and tuna (due to the mercury scare).
Almonds are high in phenols and other foods containing phenols are apples, tomatoes and bananas. If your child is already known not to be able to eat phenolic foods, avoid all of these in this dietary intervention plan.
Lacey reacts to phenolic foods, like many autistics do, so we do not feed her bananas, apples or almonds, but she seems okay with tomatoes for some reason. You’ll have to experiment and see. She gets her Vitamin B2 in her SuperNuThera vitamin supplement.
Some autistic children do not react well to SuperNuThera. If your child does not seem better after six months, stop the therapy and see what happens. Always doing a TRIAL helps.
Many autistic children react badly to any type of chemical at all and this includes chemicalized versions of vitamins. You may have to do with the most nutrient-dense foods known to mankind, which I am giving you in this diet.
If you are on the diet for a specified amount of time in your mind and the child still is stimming in any manner, you are doing all of the therapies and noticing a tremendous difference, but there’s still the autism hampering the child in some manner (stimming), then write back to me and let’s solve the problem. I am constantly learning new things through The Minc List, a newsgroup I started.
If you want to join, write to info@saintsinternational.org.
Vitamin B12. Autistics need high levels of Vitamin B12 and Magnesium so let’s give them the Number One sources for these.
Pernicious anemia is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B 12, but don’t worry, it would show up on a blood test because of the large, immature red blood cells that would be there. These large red blood cells would be very inefficient at carrying oxygen into the bloodstream.
Pernicious anemia can have at least two causes , one being a lack of Vitamin B12-rich foods and two, an inadequate amount of the intrinsic factor in the stomach’s digestive system. Vegetarians are the people at the highest risk of this unless they have a high intake of folacin, which is helpful to make red blood cells develop in the best size and shape. However, adequate folacin does not repair the nerve damage caused by a Vitamin B12 deficiency. Remember, also that everything is a SPECTRUM DISORDER.
The amount of vitamin B 12 your body stores is dependent on the amount of vitamin B 12 rich foods you eat. Animal products are the best source of vitamin B 12 as there are no real good vegetable sources. Unfortunately, by the time a deficiency does occur, it can cause irreversible nerve and brain damage.
In order to absorb vitamin B 12, a person needs the "intrinsic factor.” Basically, the intrinsic factor allows your body to absorb vitamin B 12 and without it, even if you eat foods rich in vitamin B 12, you can still develop a deficiency. In the case of someone having their stomach removed, vitamin B 12 can be administered by injection which must be continued every three weeks for the remainder of life. This method of vitamin administration ensures that it is delivered directly into the blood and bypasses the stomach where the intrinsic factor is insufficient or missing. In some cases of autism, Vitamin B12 shots are being administered.
One exceptional food is calf liver (one pound per day) which is so high in vitamin B 12 that even people who lack the intrinsic factor absorbed enough vitamin B 12 to prevent pernicious anemia. It contains 780 micrograms of Vitamin B12 per serving, which is 780% higher than the RDA, and remember that Vitamin B12 gets stored.
Here are some other foods and facts about Vitamin B12:
• Clams are 84.1 micrograms of Vitamin B12 and rank at 1400% of the RDA.• Fortified cereals, which use artificial chemicalized vitamins, rank at 5 micrograms of Vitamin B12. Compare that to a meal of clams cooked with tomatoes, onions and a little White Zinfandel with a side order of wild rice and broccoli, carrots and cauliflower for the evening. How much good will that do you and your family?• Lamb liver• Beef liver• Lamb kidneys• Calf’s liver]• Beef kidneys• Chicken liver• Oysters• Sardines (the real fish, long and the size of a normal fish; you buy it in Oriental food stores, not in tiny tins)• Trout• Scallops• Halibut• Perch, fillets• Swordfish• Top sirloin• Haddock has 20% the RDA• Chicken breast has 6% the RDA
Now, we certainly do not want our children to have to eat one pound of calf liver per day, but we do want them to get a sufficient amount of Vitamin B12 and the other nutrients they require, which is why I am forced to recommend SuperNuThera as a supplement at this time, despite the fact I am against synthetic vitamins.
I do not trust chemicals with autistic children and would rather they ate a serving of calf liver every Tuesday and a serving of clams every Wednesday with fish on Fridays, but you and I know you might not be THAT committed to their recovery.
But calf liver every 10 days would be a good way to help the autistic child. If you cook it with onions and green peppers in a frying pan with olive oil, it becomes medicinal and better-tasting. Add some wild rice or brown rice with it and you’ve got a scrumptious meal! Next, add the veggies on the list at the back of the book that I’ve put so you can xerox it for easy shopping.
Put as much effort into your child’s recovery as your heart feels is justified for the amount of energy you want to spend. And that your family can afford. Samaria Kaufman worked 8 to 10 hours a day and put nothing but good and wholesome, natural foods into her son’s body. In other words, don’t just rely on the SuperNuThera. That’s a synthetic vitamin. That’s not a natural source.
Vitamin B6: Here’s the BIG ONE. The brain virus is robbing the child’s brain of Vitamin B6 somehow (I wish I was a scientist now) and we’ve got to keep putting it in - in abundance.
But allow me to explain something I have discovered. Perhaps the government is not telling us everything we need to know.
General Nutrition Center (GNC) in my local mall makes a product called “Women’s Ultra Mega Dietary Supplement” which I and my housekeeper cook, Linda, take everyday. It contains Vitamin B6, 80 milligrams of it. It says it is 4,000% over the RDA.
Vitamin B6 is necessary for the synthesis & breakdown of amino acids, the building blocks of protein; aids in fat and carbohydrate metabolism; aids in the formation of antibodies; maintains the central nervous system; aids in the removal of excess fluid of premenstrual women; promotes healthy skin; reduces muscle spasms, leg cramps, hand numbness, nausea & stiffness of hands; helps maintain a proper balance of sodium & phosphorous in the body.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in nervousness, insomnia, skin eruptions, loss of muscular control, anemia, mouth disorders, muscular weakness, dermatitis, arm & leg cramps, loss of hair, slow learning, and water retention.
What can foods high in vitamin B6 do for you? Support a wide range of activities in your nervous system, promote proper breakdown of sugars and starches, and help prevent homocysteine build-up in your blood!
When homocysteine builds up in your blood, your glutathione levels drop. Now, where have you heard of low glutathione levels before? In autism, that’s where. So this is a problem we have that we need badly to correct.
Stores of Vitamin B6 are being influenced everyday by the measles virus that is in the brain in autism. We know that by reading the following website:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=14527557&query_hl=4&itool=pubmed_docsum
It talks about the AIDS virus and its effect of Vitamin B6 on the brain, but at the end it says that it also has this effect from the measles virus as well. No wonder Dr. Rimland said that autism is helped by large amounts of Vitamin B6! And Vitamin B6 also links to Magnesium, so you’ll also need the Epsom salt baths, given every other day or for some children every 3rd or 4th day, depending upon the amount of violence and self-abusing tendencies.
What events can indicate a need for more high-vitamin B6 foods ? Fatigue or malaise, anemia, skin disorders including eczema and seborrheic dermatitis and convulsions or seizures. Vitamin B6 helps to form serotonin and other chemicals that are essential to the health of your nervous system. It also helps to produce Vitamin B3, also known as niacin. Niacin is a vitamin that helps to cure the virus and niacin is heavily used to combat the retrovirus in schizophrenia. It was discovered by Dr. Abram Hoffer long ago when he and Linus Pauling, a Nobel Prize laureate, discovered mega vitamin therapies for schizophrenia and called that brand of medicine, “Orthomolecular Medicine.” Niacin in autism is critical.
So many autistic symptoms are caused by a Vitamin B6 deficiency so let’s feed them foods that are high in Vitamin B6:
• Sun flower seeds contain .81 iu per 3 ½ ounces• Beef liver• Tuna• Chicken liver• Walnuts• Salmon• Trout• Calf liver• Mackerel• Lentils, dry• Lima beans, dry• Black eyed peas, dry• Brown rice• Garbanzos, dry• Pinto beans, dry• Pork, lean• Beef, lean• Halibut• Avocados• Veal kidneys• Chestnuts, fresh• Kale• Turnip greens• Potato (but not McDonald’s French fries! They have gluten.)• Salmon• Chicken, light meat• Hamburger• Collard greens• Brown rice• Green peas• Shrimp• Liver• Lentils• Nuts• Carrots• Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B3 is important because it improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood; maintains the nervous system; helps metabolize protein, sugar & fat; reduces high blood pressure; increases energy through proper utilization of food; prevents pellagra; and helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue & digestive system.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) also helps the genetic processes in your cells and is used in schizophrenia to combat the retrovirus, so it only makes sense that niacin would help the brain virus in autism.
Food sources highest in Vitamin B3 (Niacin) include:
• Rice bran• Rice polishings• Peanuts, with skins• Lamb liver• Pork liver• Peanuts, without skins• Beef liver• Calf liver• Turkey, light meat• Trout• Halibut• Mackerel• Veal heart• Chicken, meat only• Swordfish• Turkey, meat only• Beef heart• Salmon• Veal• Wild rice• Chicken giblets• Chicken, meat and skin• Sesame seeds• Sunflower seeds• Beef, lean• Pork, lean• Brown rice• Mushrooms,• Almonds
Halibut is the largest of the flatfish and one of the largest of the saltwater fish with catches that weight in at up to 660 pounds. It is a lean fish that features finely textured, snow white flesh that contains few bones; its gray-brown skin is also edible. Halibut contains tryptophan, selenium, lots of protein, Vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, Vitamin B12, Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin B6 and potassium and you can eat the skin.
Autistic children like repetition, so why not use this to your advantage and once you find a way to make them generate towards certain foods that are good for them, make them eat what they need to and keep a healthy menu of items rolling. For example, every two weeks, serve halibut as a monthly, organized, dietary intervention menu plan.
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) is very important to the diet of an autistic child. It participates in the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats & protein, aids in the utilization of vitamins; improves the body's resistance to stress; helps in cell building & the development of the central nervous system; helps the adrenal glands, fights infections by building antibodies.
Again, calf liver is top on the list for food highest in this vitamin. Try dicing it very small and sautéing it in olive oil and onions, then adding cooked wild rice or brown rice to it with sea salt added!
In this world, you’ve got to do your share of tough things, and getting Pantothetic acid may be one of them if you want to get the most nutrient-dense foods known to mankind. Ranking in highest order:
• Vegemite (8.9 milligrams per 100 grams)• Beef liver (7.5 milligrams)• Chicken livers (5.5 milligrams)• Roasted heart (4 milligrams)• Peanuts (2.8 milligrams)• Mushrooms (2.2 milligrams)• Split pea (2.0 milligrams)• Walnuts (.9 milligrams)
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) improves circulation and reduces the cholesterol level in the blood; maintains the nervous system; helps metabolize protein, sugar & fat; reduces high blood pressure; increases energy through proper utilization of food; prevents pellagra and helps maintain a healthy skin, tongue & digestive system.
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Niacin can also act as an antioxidant within cells, which means it can destroy cell-damaging free radicals. In conjunction with riboflavin and pyridoxine, it helps to keep the skin, intestinal tract and nervous system functioning smoothly.
Although niacin is not destroyed by cooking, it does leach into water, so cooking with minimal liquid best preserves it. The amino acid tryptophan is widely found in foods high in protein, and about half of the tryptophan consumed is used to make niacin.
A serious deficiency of niacin causes a condition called pellagra. Once quite common in all countries, it has become rare outside of areas in which poor nutrition is still the norm. Affected groups include refugees displaced by war as well as populations affected by such emergency situations as famine. The symptoms of pellagra include dermatitis, dementia, and diarrhea. Milder deficiencies of niacin can cause similar, but less severe symptoms. Dermatitis, especially around the mouth, and other rashes may occur, along with fatigue, irritability, poor appetite, indigestion, diarrhea, headache, and possibly delirium.
Biotin: Aids in the utilization of protein, folic acid, Pantothenic acid, and Vitamin B-12, promotes healthy hair. It also maintains an energy supply to your nerve cells.
Lack of biotin causes lack of good coordination (which is why we are also recommending blueberries into the diet – that helps the brain to cause good coordinative abilities, but you still need biotin). The best source of biotin is swiss chard.
They’ll be getting biotin just fine in the:
• Beef liver (96 iu per 3 ½ ounces)• Rice bran (60 iu in 3 ½ ounces)• Peanut butter (39)• Pecans (27)• Black eyed peas (21)• Split peas (18)• Almonds (18)• Cauliflower (`7)• Mushrooms (16)• Salmon, canned (15)• Lentils (13)• Brown rice (12)• Chicken (10)
Autopsies performed on some autistic children showed that a lack of folic acid had caused a failure of the neural tube to close properly. Folic acid is necessary for DNA & RNA synthesis, which is essential for the growth and reproduction of all body cells; essential to the formation of red blood cells by its action on the bone marrow; aids in amino acid metabolism.
For those children who are born with this problem, they will always show signs of autism in some manner – perhaps a density of some form. They might be a slow learner as it disables the learning capacity in the child, causing a form of mental retardation and in that case one might wish to study the theories behind the teachings of Maria Montessori because it was she that made the mentally retarded into citizens that could live with stability in the world.
But for those children who do not have this deformity, who have had MRIs like Lacey and the doctors have found nothing at all, they have a chance to become just like Raun Kaufman of the Option Institute and make full recoveries. I suspect, however, she might not get over the “huffing” breathing problems she has when she speaks because that is still quite a mystery to me. Speech therapy helps a great deal, however, and at least she can write and spell words to communicate in the meantime at age 12.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: May result in gastrointestinal disorders, anemia, Vitamin B-12 deficiency, pre-mature gray hair. It also helps one to avoid dementias such as in cases of Alzheimer’s disease. I heartily recommend GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Dietary Supplement for mothers of autistic children because they obviously know something we don’t. Their allowance for Vitamin B12 is 1333% the RDA for a boost of energy and I do have that! I wake up at 6 am every morning and go to sleep promptly at 9 pm, getting a full night’s rest that is thankfully full of magical dreams. A cheerful greeting in the morning suits me just fine and a loving morning coffee with those I love sets my day off just right! My life is perfection. The supplement is time-released and I do think it has something to do with my happiness and cheerful attitude plus my ability to have clarity and peace of mind, to think twice before acting or speaking also. My housekeeper cook has noticed this ability in herself as well and we are both in menopause to boot without any symptoms at all.
This may have something to do with the fact we are taking that 4,000% Vitamin B6; B6 did say it had something to do with female hormones.
Deficiencies include mental fatigue (giving up on learning), forgetfulness or confusion. The forgetfulness can be instantaneous, such as inside a short attention span and part of that can be because you are giving your child your own fluoride or someone else’s fluoride inside someone else’s tap waters in foods and in drinks, so be certain you monitor all sources of foods and drinks coming from outside the home.
Take bottled waters with you to restaurants if you go out to eat because you don’t want their heavy metals, aluminum, lead, bleach and fluoride touching the brain of the autistic child. They’ll understand when you say they have special needs. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE MX CHEMICAL IN THE TAP WATERS!
So we need to feed them folic acid. Again with the calf liver!
Try to give them goat’s milk. They cannot drink cow’s milk because of the casein molecule that goes to their brains and causes the opioids, just like they cannot eat wheat, oats, barley, spinach or eggs either, but they can drink goat’s milk and if you stick with it, they will adjust. Try blending some fruits in it to get them accustomed to the taste. You will love the effect that the folic acid will have on them after the diet takes effect.
Other sources include:
• Beef liver• Lima beans• Navy beans• Garbanzops• Asparagus• Lentils• Walnuts• Kale• Broccoli• Split peas• Pinto beans• Black beans• Navy beans• Kidney beans• Collard greens
Vitamin K’s top source that is the most nutrient-dense food known to man kind is kale. Other sources include:
• Parsley• Brussel sprouts• Broccoli• Watercress• Turnip greens
When Lacey goes to a buffet, we let her choose her own foods and she always picks highly nutritious foods. Basically, we take cues from her. She has a quiet wisdom about healing and seems to be teaching us the way she needs to go. When I mention things sometimes, she will react jubilantly.
In any case, she always picks collard greens, turnip greens and brussel sprouts. It is fascinating to watch her. She likes leafy green vegetables for salads but we do not let her eat spinach, of course, for the opioids. Funny how she always seems to avoid spinach.
Perhaps she is a mystic like her mother.
Funny, however, how in the early 1990s the talk used to be how all of the autistic children were demanding to go to McDonalds for their French fries. Lacey had been doing this also when she was 3 ½! Now, years later – 10 years later, we learn that their French fries contain the gluten molecule … boy, those kids are so smart. That’s how sneaky they are to get their high.
Inositol is necessary for the formation of lecithin; aids in the breakdown of fats; helps reduce blood cholesterol; helps prevent thinning hair. Lecithin can be naturally consumed through a diet including lecithin-rich foods such as fish and legumes.
Lecithin works to conduct the brain’s functioning in improving learning, memory and learning time so in this case we are going to give lecithin beads as a supplement and nourish the brain. You can get them at any health food or Whole Foods Market and just add them into a blender with the morning fruit smoothie.
Choline is very important in controlling fat & cholesterol buildup in the body; prevents fat from accumulating in the liver; facilitates the movement of fats in the cells; helps regulate the kidneys, liver & gallbladder; important for nerve transmission; helps improve memory.
You have to provide food sources because the body does not metabolize synthetic vitamins as well as it does natural ones so you do not know if your child is getting the RDA for specific vitamins if they are synthetic only during the day. Until all symptoms of autism disappear, let’s go by the role model of Raun Kaufman, who is absolutely and totally recovered. He didn’t take synthetic vitamins. He ate an abundance of good and natural foods – fruits and vegetables.
Choline started to get the interest of nutrition researchers when it was found that fetal rats whose mothers didn't get enough Choline in their diets had less brain development and poorer memories after birth than those whose mothers ate adequate amounts of the nutrient. Over the past few years, there has been a rush of research, and there are now hints that Choline may be essential not only for the brain development of fetuses and infants, but may help prevent memory loss associated with aging.
Choline has been shown to protect the liver from certain types of damage, and can help reverse damage that has already occurred. Additionally, it may help lower cholesterol and homocysteine levels associated with cardiovascular disease, and may also help protect against some types of cancers.
Although most foods have some Choline, some people may have to pay more close attention to get enough in their diets. Here are some examples of foods that are particularly high in Choline:
• Beef liver, sauteed, 3.5 oz, 418 mg• Beef (ground, 80% lean, 20% fat) 3.5 oz patty – 81 mg.• Cauliflower, ¾ cup, cooked, 62 mg• Navy beans, ½ cup, cooked, 48 mg• Garbanzo beans, 240 iu in 3 ½ ounces• Tofu, 100 grams (about 3.5 oz), 28 mg• Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons, 20 mg
Obviously, beef liver is the greatest thing you could feed an autistic child. It is high in Choline, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, PABA and Vitamin A, clearly a winner as one of the most nutrient-dense foods God ever made. It should be outstandingly clear.
Autistic children seem to like beef liver diced into little pieces, served into rice with onions and green peppers, diced, with a little of the sauce made with some beef bouillion soup mix and water while cooking. I am rather surprised that they do, but seemingly it is clear.
I plan later to hire a certain chef and ask him to make delicious recipes out of this list of foods, as well as weekly shopping lists to make the whole cook book for autistic children budget-effective, but in the meantime if you would, please send in the recipes that your child finds the most appealing, It would help other mothers very much.PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) is next on our list of vitamin nutrients. PABA aids healthy bacteria in producing folic acid; aids in the formation of red blood cells; contains sun screening properties; aids in the assimilation of Pantothenic acid; and returns hair to its natural color. PABA is found in:• Liver• Mushrooms• Cabbage• Sunflower seeds• Kidney• Molasses (also an excellent supplement for iron)• And can be made by intestinal bacteria. We are going to supplement intestinal flora with an amylase supplement in a greens formula later on in this manuscript.We shall give them a teaspoon of molasses for the iron and for the PABA. Other dietary intervention plans for autism also recommend molasses as a supplement in their menus as well.Vitamin C is essential for healthy teeth, gums and bones; helps heal wounds, scar tissue, and fractures; prevents scurvy; builds resistance to infection; aids in the prevention & treatment of the common cold; gives strength to blood vessels; aids in the absorption of iron. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, the intercellular "cement" which holds tissues together. It is also one of the major antioxidant nutrients. It prevents the conversion of nitrates (from tobacco smoke, smog, bacon, lunch meats, & some vegetables) into cancer-causing substances. According to Dr. Linus Pauling, the foremost authority on Vitamin C, Vitamin C will decrease the risk of getting certain cancers by 75%. Foods with Vitamin C are rather obvious – oranges, tangelos, tangerines, lemons, limes, Mandarin oranges and kale, collard greens, parsley, turnip greens, broccoli, mustard greens, watercress, cauliflower, persimmons, red cabbage, strawberries, papayas, elderberries, and calf liver. But the highest in Vitamin C is acerola cherries, which you can purchase in powdered form and feed your autistic child daily from Dr. Ben Kim’s website at http://drbenkim.com/greens.html. It is what we use at my household.Vitamin D improves absorption and utilization of Calcium and Phosphorous; required for bone and teeth formation; maintains a stable nervous system and normal heart action. The child will have to drink 3.3 8-ounce glasses of lactose-free, casein-free milk to get 100% of the RDA for Vitamin D to get enough to maintain a stable nervous system everyday so you’ll want to be sure you take him outside for playtime everyday into the sunlight to get Vitamin D. You can also get those FULL SPECTRUM LIGHTBULBS. Those improve the IQ dramatically. I have meditated on the why and cannot come up with an answer. Neither can my students, all whom take the curatives for autism and are consequently very, very brilliant and highly intelligent. But studies show proof that they work! It’s just such a puzzle … Perhaps the purple ray in sunlight raises your taurine (happy hormone) levels to a point wherein you are relaxed and therefore take in more messages into your brain at a more engagingly appropriate level, soaking it in for posterity’s sake, I do not know why you would learn better with full-spectrum lighting. That is as close of a guess as I can get to. Vitamin D in sunlight seems to make people happier. I see a lot of prancing by children when they play outside. The spirit seems to be more alive. But I am just not a scientist. I am totally right-hemisphered.As I began to use the therapies and eat the foods and brain nutrients as well as take the Risperdal, I became more engagingly interested and more indepth, intuned and enlightened about science and learned more and more about what to do in the case of my daughter. I began to use the Internet to research in a more fine-tuned manner as a tool. I began to come up with useful ideas and use better logic.You can also do this. Just tell the doctor you think you have bipolar. What I did was tell the doctor that I’d been diagnosed with it previously in Texas and that I was experiencing the symptoms again. I said that what I used to take was Risperdal and I wanted to try the injections this time because I heard they were better. He was easily accomodating. And WOW. It is mind-expanding and clear. I have so much information now, having read so much on a multitude of subjects.Diet? It’s necessary in autism. There’s no way around it. Malabsorption exists in autism, so it’s so logical that you include the most NUTRIENT DENSE foods so easily go around the difficulty of getting the amino acids into the child’s body. You also have to help them to digest their foods, which is why you use the Garden Greens with the amlyase and other living little organisms. It’s easy to see now, isn’t it?If you have any questions, you just write to me, okay? I’m adopting you.Other sources include • Canned sardines• Salmon• Tuna• Shrimp• Butter• Sunflower Seeds• Liver• Eggs• MushroomsVitamin E is a major anti-oxidant nutrient. It retards cellular aging due to oxidation; supplies oxygen to the blood which is then carried to the heart and other organs; thus alleviating fatigue; aids in bringing nourishment to cells; strengthens the capillary walls & prevents the red blood cells from destructive poisons; prevents & dissolves blood clots and has also been used by doctors in helping prevent sterility, muscular dystrophy, calcium deposits in blood walls and heart conditions. Vitamin E can be found in:• Corn• Nuts• Seeds• Olives• AsparagusCalcium is very important and thank goodness lactose-free, casein-free has enriched their product with calcium. However, there are other sources that you might like to consider heavily, like sardines that you purchase at Oriental stores – real sardines, not those in small tins – the whole fish, WHICH IS LARGE, as large as a trout.My daughter is trained to eat anything I hand feed her if I call it “medicine.” The other day I fed her canned sardines for the brain nutrients and the DHA. She took one bite and waved it off as soon as she tasted it. “No, thank you!” she said, making a face.Her “no, thank you’s,” by the way, sound like “no, f*** you” because she has a speech impediment from trying to huff the words out. She can’t seem to breathe normally and speak at the same time.I said, “No, this is medicine” and she ate the whole can. I’m so proud of her! But later, I thought it rather mean … so I’m not doing that again. Sometimes I get too involved in her as a “little science experiment” and am unconcerned and might trip over to the “child abuse” part of desperation of trying to solve the equation of autism too fast. It takes time and patience, to be sure. Chromium is next on our list of minerals to serve to the children. The richest dietary sources of Chromium (Cr) are spices such as black pepper and foods such as:
• Calf’s liver• Oysters• Potatoes• Green Peppers• Chicken• Parships• Lamb chops• Mushrooms• Prunes• Raisins• Nuts• Asparagus
Refining of cereals and sugar removes most of the native Chromium.
Phosphorus is inside cocoa powder, pistachio nuts and other things, but the things that the autistic child can and/or will eat are the things that I have listed. A deficiency in phosphorus is unlikely if they are taking a multiple vitamin/mineral supplement.
Magnesium regulates protein metabolism and we want to not only give Epsom salt baths (3/4 cup to start with inside a warm tub of water every 3 days to see if you get soft stools. If so, cut back a little. Work up to 1 cup. They need magnesium sulfate into their bodies and it will soak inside.)
Magnesium also plays a part in the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and this is one of the reasons that Dr. Bernard Rimland of Autism Research Institute, the experts in the field of autism, recommends high amounts of Vitamin B6 and Magnesium. An autistic child is like anyone – they need all of the vitamins, elements, minerals and other nutrients in their dietary intervention plans that interfere with the symptoms of their distress.
Sources of Magnesium are
• Kelp• Almonds• Cashews• Blackstrap molases• Brazil nuts• Dulse• Peanuts• Peacans• Beet greens• Coconut meat• Brown rice• Dried figs• Dried Apricot• Swiss chard
If you have cancer, then you would eat all of the foods that compete with the cancer – all of the cancer-fighting foods that you could get into your bodies. For our protocol, we are going to put into the body of the child, all of the anti-viral foods and juices, herbal teas, that we can find and we’re going to find the highest amount of nutrition in foods that we can measure to ensure that the child’s brain works at a peak performance to see what we have left.
That does mean calf liver, girls. Try to find a magical way to make them like it and send me the recipe that I can share it with other moms.
Sodium helps with nerve impulse transmission and muscle contractions so we’ll need to ensure that the autistic child gets enough of this vital nutrient. I realize that some of you thought that you’d leave it out of the diet, but it’s rather important to nerve transmission and your child is stimming and having muscle contractions, so we’ll supplement sodium into the diet with SEA salt.
Potassium is also important to nerve transmission and muscle contractions and that’s why we have potatoes in our diet.
Potassium is also found in high amounts in order:
• Dulse• Kelp• Sunflower seeds• Almonds• Raisins• Parsley• Brazil nuts• Peanuts• Dates• Figs, dried• Avocado• Pecans• Yams• Swiss chard• Garlic• Beans, cooked• Mushrooms• Potatoes, with skin• Broccoli• Winter squash
I’ve left bananas out because autistic children will stim on apples and banana or apple juice. Because of the lack of Vitamin A, they cannot take phenols.
We obtain most of our sulphur from proteins in the diet. Methionine is one of several sulphur-containing components of protein. The proteins are broken down into their constituent amino acids, and the sulphur-containing amino acids are reused for the formation of body proteins needed for growth, tissue maintenance and enzyme production. New sulphur-containing compounds are also made by our bodies from the protein components. Some of these have metabolic function, and some are used to remove potentially toxic substances, including certain drugs, from the body.
Many foods contain sulfur and can be somewhat beneficial when detoxing for mercury. A partial list of such foods include:
• Broccoli• Legumes• Cabbage• Brussel sprouts• Lentils• Peas
There are many kinds of zinc, the mineral. Our bodies need zinc for many different functions, which include protein and carbohydrate metabolism, wound healing, growth and vision.
Sources include:
• Beef• Oysters, fresh• Ginger root• Ground round steak• Lamb chops• Pecans• Split peas, dry• Brazil nuts• Beef liver• Peanuts• Lima beans• Soy lecithin• Almonds• Walnuts• Sardines• Chicken• Clams• Anchovies• Tuna• Haddock• Green peas• Shrimp• Turnips• Potatoes• Garlic
Selenium is an element that forms part of an important body enzyme (substances essential for body metabolism), which has an antioxidant action in preventing, for example, breakdown of fats (lipids) to substances that can be damaging to the body. The enzyme probably takes care of what other antioxidants like vitamin E have failed to do because they were not present in sufficient amounts.Excellent sources of selenium include:• Butter • Brazil nuts • Apple cider vinegar• Scallops• Lobster• Mushrooms• Cod• Shrimp• Snapper• Calf liver• Turkey• LambCobalt is essential to human beings because it is a part of Vitamin B12. This form of Cobalt is from microorganisms or animal sources – organ meats or muscle meats. It is also available from green leafy vegetables.Cobalt deficiency causes nervous system disorders.No definite disease due to Molydenum deficiency has ever been recognized, but most people eat bread and get it from therein. Molybdenum is in• Potatoes• Lentils• Beef liver• Split peas• Cauliflower• Greens• Brown rice• Carrots• Cabbage • LegumesThe following foods contain large amounts of sodium chloride, which autistic children are sensitive to and which is added to processing and should be generally avoided:• Canned or frozen vegetables• Cured, smoked or canned meats• Packaged spice mixes• Bouillon cubes• Canned fish
Don’t forget to use butter instead of margarine. Margarine is dangerous to the liver!In the Area of Herbal Remedies
In the area of herbal remedies, I recommend Echinacea tea.
Herbalists consider Echinacea one of the best blood purifiers and an effective antibiotic. It activates the body's immune system increasing the chances of fighting off any disease. This popular herb has been used to help ward off the common cold and to relieve the symptoms of hay fever.
The Plains Indians used various species of Echinacea to treat poisonous insect and snake bites, toothaches, sore throat, wounds, as well as mumps, smallpox, and measles. The settlers quickly adopted the therapeutic use of the plant, and since that time it has become one of the top selling herbs in the United States. Since the early 1900's, hundreds of scientific articles have been written about Echinacea. Most of the research during the past 10 years has focused on the immunostimulant properties of the plant.
The constituents of Echinacea include essential oil, polysaccharides, polyacetylenes, betain, glycoside, sesquiterpenes and caryophylene. It also contains copper, iron, tannins, protein, fatty acids and vitamins A, C, and E. The most important immune-stimulating components are the large polysaccharides, such as inulin, that increase the production of T-cells and increase other natural killer cell activity. Fat-soluble alkylamides and a caffeic acid glycoside called echinacoside also contribute to the herb's immune empowering effects.
It has been shown in animal and human studies to improve the migration of white blood cells to attack foreign microorganisms and toxins in the bloodstream. Research suggests that Echinacea’s activity in the blood may have value in the defense of tumor cells.
Echinacea properties may offer benefit for nearly all infectious conditions. Studies show Echinacea prevents the formation of an enzyme which destroys a natural barrier between healthy tissue and damaging organisms. Echinacea is considered an effective therapeutic agent in many infectious conditions including upper respiratory infections, the common cold and sinusitis. The herb is a mild antibiotic that is effective against staph and strep infections.
Echinacea aids in the production of interferon and has increased antiviral activity against, influenza (flu), herpes, an inflammation of the skin and mouth. It may reduce the severity of symptoms such as runny nose and sore throat and reduce the duration of illness.
Echinacea's antibacterial properties can stimulate wound healing and are of benefit to skin conditions such as burns, insect bites, ulcers, psoriasis, acne and eczema. Its anti-inflammatory properties may relieve arthritis and lymphatic swelling.
It has also been used in homeopathy treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome, indigestion, gastroenteritis, and weight loss.
I give Lacey a couple of cups every Tuesday and Saturday, just to ward off colds and help the immune system.

Candida albicans
As horrible as it is, autopsy studies on autistic children who died in swimming pool accidents showed they had living organisms called Candida albicans swimming and attaching themselves in their brains!
When I started out I went to a dentist that treated autistic mental patients and begged him for a prescription for Diflucan, which I administered to Lacey myself. She didn’t get any better and then I took her to colon therapy. The colon therapist told me, when we saw the massive white foam coming out from her colon, that it was Candida albicans! It was thoroughly amazing, considering how much it was!
I doubt that I got it all. Evidently, it takes a long time to get rid of Candida albicans yeast overgrowth, especially within the brain. And as long as she still has the symptoms, we’ve got to keep working on her.
According to http://www.Candidafree.net/ any of the following symptoms of Candida albicans can be from the following list, depending on the severity (and placement) of the problem:
The most common are: (1) an incapacitating fatigue (2) problems with concentration and short-term memory (3) flu-like symptoms such as pain in the joints and muscle (4) extreme tightness in the shoulders and neck (5) hyper-acidity/acid reflux (6) brown colored mucus in the back of the throat (7) blisters in the mouth/tongue/throat (8) either white or "blood blisters" (9) unrefreshing sleep (10) sore throat (11) white coated tongue (12) dark circles under the eyes (13) an aversion to being touched or jumping (14) "crawling" skin (15) chronic sinus problems and headaches including migraines (16) chronic dental problems(17) Visual disturbances may include blurring, sensitivity to light and eye pain.
Psychological problems may include: (1) depression (2) irritability (3) anxiety (4) panic attacks (5) recurring obsessive thoughts (6) personality changes and mood swings (irrational rage or crying for no reason - fear of talking to people, any kind of confrontation, isolating oneself.)(7) paranoia
More of the physical symptoms may include: (1) chills and night sweats (2) shortness of breath(3) dizziness and balance problems (4) sensitivity to heat and/or cold (5) alcohol intolerance(6) gluten and/or casein intolerance (7) irregular heartbeat(8) irritable bowel (9) constipation and/or diarrhea (10) painful gas and abdominal bloating (11) low-grade fever or low body temperature (12) numbness, tingling and/or burning sensations in the face or extremities (13) dryness of the mouth and eyes (14) difficulty swallowing (15) projectile vomiting
Also: (1) menstrual problems including PMS and endometriosis (2) recurrent yeast infections (3) recurrent ear infections (4) rashes and dry, flaking skin (5) eczema (6) dermatitis (7) acne (8) skin discoloration and/or blotchiness (8) dandruff (9) jock and rectal itching (10) chronic athlete's foot (11) chronic toenail and fingernail fungus (12) ringing in the ears (tinnitus) (13) allergies and sensitivities to noise/sound, foods, odors, chemicals (14) anemia (15) weight changes without changes in diet (16) light-headedness (17) feeling in a fog [inattentiveness](18) fainting (19) muscle twitching and muscle weakness (20) restless leg syndrome (21) low sex drive and/or numbness in the genital area
Candida albicans is a yeast infestation, from a parasite that thrives in warm-blooded animals. In the allopathic world of medicine it is referred as a fungus. This fungus can cause thrush and vaginal infections and spread to any part of the body that is weakened. We all have intestinal Candida albicans and when in balance it helps maintain and aid our immune system by controlling the unfriendly organisms. However, Candida albicans takes advantage of circumstances in the body. This single cell fungus multiplies and develops toxins which circulate in the blood stream which cause an array of maladies.

Another byproduct is acetaldehyde and it is related to formaldehyde this disrupts collagen production, fatty acid oxidation and blocks normal nerve functions. Basically, it interferes with the normal functions of the entire body and is a severe problem. One way to get an overdose of Candida albicans in the system is by taking antibiotics and birth control pills, and consuming sugar products. Candida albicans feeds on antibiotics (it is their food source). Other causes: cortisone, progesterone suppositories, faulty diets, diet, too much meat, weakened immune systems, and hi-mercury levels from Thimersol injections in the DPT vaccine
The Yeast Connection by Dr. William G. Crook, MD and Dr. Sidney Baker, MD is a good book to read to understand completely how Candida albicans impacts your system and causes disease.
I recommend THREE LAC (but consult your physician.) ThreeLac is available by at http://www.Candidafree.net/order.htm. I give it to Lacey at night time.
Be aware that they might get worse before they get better because there’s the Candida albicans “yeast die off” period.

What Do We Learn From Hopscotch?
It took me months of strategizing, but I finally taught my 3 ½ year old Lacey to play a form of Hopscotch and she learned more than you realize, so I thought I would include it in this book.
In everything you do, you must teach love and embraces. You are, after all, the “Maria Montessori” of their life – the Anne Sullivan to her Helen Keller.
Draw a hopscotch board on the driveway and demonstrate to the child what the main goal is. They will be jumping with both feet, so that is what you’ll do for the first jump, the third, etc., then spreading out your feet. You’ve got to engage the child with normal, routine games if you want a normal, routine kid. It’s that simple. We learned a lot in this manner.
What do you think the game “Hopscotch” actually teaches you besides motor coordination skills?
(a) It teaches you to pay attention to your next course of action;(b) It teaches you to balance yourself(c) It teaches you to become proud of yourself (empathy of self) when you achieve your proper stance and you “get it.” It is easy to “get it” because there’s a board indicated on the driveway, written in chalk.(d) It teaches you self control.(e) It teaches you to wait your turn because you wait inbetween steps.(f) It teaches you how it’s like to be in control of a situation.(g) It teaches you how to follow through with an endeavor.(h) It teaches you patience.(i) It teaches you surefootedness.(j) It teaches you mastery of accomplishment
All these things, a simple game of Hopscotch taught you. You’ve got to take the time for one-on-one play time with the child to get to a point where the others did – mothers who cured their children.
I have met three and followed and bettered what their mothers did.
What I did to teach her to give greetings by smiling at people was to buy a set of blacklights and install them inside her room at each corner. Then, when night came, we turned them on after setting her in her “Queen of Autism” chair in front of her mirrored walls. We got the idea for mirrored walls from the Option Institute where they taught us that the child learns empathy better with mirrors, when they can see their own selves they can learn self-empathy and have a self-identity established which is vital. Plus it is loads of fun.
This was after the gluten molecule and casein molecule was gone and she began to look into our eyes and turn her head when we called her name. We went into the room and gave quick, wide smiles, then closed our mouths. Curiosity got the best of her and she HAD to look in the mirror at her own smile. There it was, and what a sight her face was! She had to smile so large, it was so funny.
It’s funny how little things that I did in the beginning inspired her to greater heights later on, building themselves up. Remember the cafeteria sequence where she said, “Stomp foot?” It was hilarious.
It was in her star chart where I noticed she would have a great sense of humor, so I played the muse when she was young and introduced her to all things enthusiastic, joyful and beneficial towards that end.
And her star chart also said she would enjoy sports, so what I did was to get two long boards and six cinderblocks. I put them in the back yard and made her walk on them as if they were a balance beam. First she had to walk the length of two of them and next, I had my husband bring up the rear one when she was on the second one, making a third, etc. and onwards til she could walk all around the length of our huge back yard.
Later I painted strips of color on the boards and had my husband call out the names of the colours in a loud, enthusiastic voice anytime she stepped on them – “Green!” “Blue!” “Red!” and so forth and when she got to the end, carrying a ball, she got to put it into a hoop and walk backwards. This elongated her attention span greatly and taught her how to use motor coordination, muscle control and expertise as well as work towards mastery of accomplishment. And it became a sports game because the end result was to get to the part of the ball, then get to the part where she got the pomegranate juice mixed with strawberries and blueberries blended together as a snack drink.
Soon we took that game and laid the boards flat on the floor together, making the colours checkerboarded. She could only step on two of the same colours – like both greens, both blues, etc. to get to the part where you put the ball into the hoop and she loved this. She definitely loved sports! She found she had two activities with two simple boards and a couple of cinderblocks.
This led to hopscotch and she mastered that as well. The diet was working! The teachings were going well. We also implemented an arts and crafts supplemental strategy since her star chart, well, she was a Libra with Gemini ascending and would eventually take towards refinements in the arts fields later. We had much to work up towards.
Today Lacey likes to watch sports on television and she was a cheerleader for Special Olympics. They won second place nationally in competition and she did a spectacular job competing in Florida for the title.
She also goes to Old Navy stores and picks out her own clothes and shoes. In her closet she has places in it for “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,” etc. and she matches her outfits perfectly, preferring dresses and skirts to jeans outfits. She is feminine, just like her star chart promised, but through specialized therapies she has been urged in particular directions.
She used to be practically catatonic and the doctor said her autism was so severe that she’d have to be institutionalized by the time she would read 15 years of age. A bomb could have gone off beside her and she wouldn’t have noticed. Nothing we did could get her to look at us. She was combative in that manner, twisting her head to avoid eye contact.
Lacey is a thrilling child today, who likes to play practical jokes on us, who dances if there is music to amuse us if we ask her to, who likes to do things to get us to laugh and smile. She gives us hugs, reaches for our hands when we walk down the street, offers us kisses and affection. She does well in school and gets in trouble for talking sometimes, which we don’t mind and are actually proud of her for!
She’s still the “epitome of joy and mirth” like I’ve always said since she came out of her catatonic state when I took away the Cheerios and changed to “Lacey’s Magic Formula” with the help of Sandra O. Johnson DeSorgher (goat’s milk, cantaloupe and brain nutrients, Cod liver oil and the such).
She stims when she drinks 7Up and we were disappointed. It contains filtered, purified water so we thought we would try it since it claims to be all natural. We didn’t want to give her Sprite since it contains sodium benzoate, which causes a reaction in many of the children and besides, it’s not filtered water and could contain fluoride, which decreases the IQ and we don’t want THAT since fluoride also causes bone cancer.
If it causes bone cancer, what can it do to the brain?
So she can’t drink the potassium sulfate chemicalized version of that nutrient that is said to be natural by 7Up Company …. Hmm. It must not be natural then.
Lacey and children like her are human barometers of all that is wrong and unnatural in the world at large. They cannot ingest anything that is carcinogenic or neurotoxic. They are meant for the pure things in life.
Another therapy I wrote for her was with a set of book shelves put on the wall – they were only small squares that were meant to set painted tennis balls on – coloured ones we painted red, blue, yellow, orange and green.
They were placed irregularly upon the wall, spaced out, but I don’t suppose that matters, really. I think you could just put them on one book case, but my way makes it more interesting to the thought channels and to the eye, separating the issue in a more dynamic manner if you think of it with an intense thought inwardly directed.
In any case, the point is to teach colour, of course, and to instruct the fact that SPEECH EQUALS POWER. This is an Option SonRise method but it is written with more of a Minc Touch. At Option they recommend that you put book cases 4 ½ feet up on the wall and place balls and toys upon it, then try to get the child to pronounce “ba” to get the ball down. You teach it in a nice way, of course, but I saw this as too, well, not so meaningful. I expanded on their delivery with coloured balls on staggered bookshelves to make it more pronounced.
I painted one of my hands yellow.
I played Disney’s “Be a clown, be a clown, all the world loves a clown!” music in the background to get the mood going, dancing and hopping and jazzing up her environment a bit, waving my yellow hand and reaching for the yellow ball.
“BALL!” I said, “Yellow BALL!” and I’d put it back.
“Yellow HAND!”
And I’d dance around, sit down and touch her with my yellow hand.
“Yellow, yellow, yellow!”
I hopped up again to get the yellow ball.
“Yellow BALL!” I put the yellow ball into her lap.
Do you get the idea? Later on I painted my hand red and so forth.
Do you know where to take it from here? Think for a minute. Close your eyes and meditate.
I’ll wait.
Okay, so you cheated.
You want instant gratification. That’s because you don’t use your alpha waves and have no patience. That’s what’s wrong with America. A wise Chinese man of Buddhist origin, perhaps, would have closed his eyes and imagined a child sitting there with the yellow ball in her lap and the mother with the painted hand.
Well, she’s got TWO hands, doesn’t she?
The geneticist that diagnosed Lacey told me that autistic individuals are treated as though they are mentally retarded and this is not so; that they are high in intellect and many could learn two languages as easily as they could learn one, so I have pointedly always taught Lacey more than one thing at a time as soon as I could get to that level. She has Gemini rising.
She would therefore require it most definitely to keep from becoming bored or uninspired in her thoughts. She must always be challenged whether she is autistic or not and I must not do disservice to her nature or she will not have the abilities God graced her with as forecast in her star chart.
So with one hand painted green and the other one painted orange, I came into her special bedroom one day (that did not have a bed by the way because I insisted she sleep with us in our bed to get closer in a family way – read the book Family Bed by Tine Thevlin to educate yourselves on other people in other countries and how they raise close families and their teenagers do not rebel and wear their pants half falling off. It breeds respect and adoration for family and no one really likes to sleep alone – that’s why normal kids like bunk beds with their sisters or brothers.)
I played from the Disney album some beautiful music by Annette Funicello about an inchworm’s story that set the tone for imagination, getting to her alpha waves and I showed her my two hands. Pointing with the left hand’s index finger I touched my orange hand and said, “Orange! Orange HAND!” and I went to get the orange ball.
Lacey said, “orng.” I almost fell down.
“Can you say ‘ball’?” I asked her.
“Bah!” I immediately jumped up and clapped, making a big deal. I handed her the orange ball and went to get my paints. I painted her nose orange and we both looked into the mirrored wall. She laughed as I painted my own nose orange. We had a ball, pun intended.
We went on this way until our whole face was painted in little tiles of different colours. It was a glorious afternoon. We showed Daddy our surprise faces and I explained all that had happened. Lacey had all of the tennis balls on the floor and was playing appropriately.
The diet was working and so was the therapy! I was delighted.
We graduated this game to a game where we purchased a small kid’s basketball hoop and she would drop the balls in when I named the colour.
We also juggled and made sure the balls landed in the wrong hands. “What’s wrong with this picture?” Lacey would put the balls in the right hands. Later she learned to get the right coloured balls into my hands at the beginning of the lessons depending on what colour my hands were.
One day when I was shopping she picked up a purple toy and came to me and POINTED!
I was astonished to no end. I almost popped a neuron.
“Purple,” I said, and we went to find a can of purple paint to paint another tennis ball. And some paint to paint our noses. It turned out later that purple was her favorite colour. We learned this when we set out two sets of clothes for her to wear each day and asked her which ones she preferred. She would always choose the purple. Later she graduated to choosing her own clothes from her array to also going into stores (Old Navy is her favorite) and picking out her own clothes and shoes.
Her taste is exquisite. She is a Libra.
Through this exercise I taught her shapes. I cut out triangles, circles, rectangles and squares and spray painted them from cardboard boxes and painted my hands with the clown paint again. I then graduated onto boards with pockets where she had to put the triangles into the triangles pockets, the circles into circles pockets. We took from this and made numbers pockets.
We taped numbers and dots flash cards all over her room at eye level to her so she could walk around and count.
I have an entire list of therapies I’m going to write down in a Strategies book so write to me and ask me when it’s going to be ready for release. I’m full of creative ideas.
I also labeled my entire house. The refrigerator said “refrigerator.” The telephone had a little taped label that said “telephone” and so forth. Everything in the house was labeled. She was learning to SPOT READ although she was only 3 years old. I was determined.
I made boxes that said “living room,” “family room,” “bathroom,” “Lacey’s room” and had an extra set of labels made so she could put all of the labels into the correct boxes.
Today Lacey is reading on a 4th grade level and likes to write. At Christmas I handed her her presents to open and when she got to the box, she read, “J.C. Penney.”
I marveled. She didn’t try to pronounce JC Penney as one word. She had respected the J and the C as abbreviations! It was a major miracle!
Nowadays we’ve graduated our teachings to a point wherein Lacey writes, each Friday, her “wish list” of places she’d like to go over the weekend. I suppose you think that she’s spoiled, but from my standpoint, Lacey is special and a gift from God to teach me the way that people should go and appreciate good mental health and intellect. I could write therapies for autistic children all day long, thinking of games that teach and reach. I can climb into their world from the perspective of their uncomplicated needs.
I’m full of ideas, filled with fun, brimming with the instincts and ready to learn and achieve! Alive. Cheerful and filled with nature – understanding their passions, given with insight.
And my opinion is that autistic individuals are here to sacrifice much in the way of not being able to enjoy literature, fine arts, musical greats and all such things, so give them fantastic journeys of what they do wish to do when they do have hearts filled with desires because hearts filled with desires is a GREAT thing to have.
When she, as a young teenager, wants to go to Old Navy stores or to the zoo on a weekend, when she WRITES IT DOWN on a wish list for us, then she gets to go if someone circles it as Truth and nothing stops that from happening so she KNOWS for sure that that is going to happen during the weekend and she patiently waits, anticipating in good cheer to her delight.
I think those are good thoughts for her to have and experience with her time and that it is lovely and innocent and that’s the way I always want her to be – precious in the world that is so brutal and annoying, stressed out and rather unenjoyable with the education I have received from my Oriental background of fine Buddhist temples and holy places of comfort and reverence, spirit and joy.
Small miracles such as these have thrilled me to death and I hope that your child will be magical also as time goes by and you work through the diet, making it a daily habit you can easily perform once you get the hang of it.
You don’t have to feed them ALL of the foods on the list, just pick out some of the foods that are high on the list that you can get them to eat and make certain that everything that goes into their bodies are either the most nutrient-dense or anti-viral and don’t waste your time with anything else because why should you?
Go down the list and each week make certain the child has got ALL of the nutrients, elements and minerals into his/her body! Don’t leave out a single one and try your best to get all of them into the body in a 2 to 3 day period as best as you can but I know it’s hard with them being such picky eaters. This will continue until you’ve been with the amino acids complex for a while and naturally, I am already counting on the fact you knew to take the wheat, oats, barley, sugar, spinach, eggs and cow’s milk away.
If you didn’t already know to do that much, then you are in for a BIG SURPRISE because just doing that alone is going to be so rewarding, you won’t believe the change in your child! Give the Cod liver oil and keep away from those foods. After 3 weeks your child will be coming out of his/her “coma.”
If you are just starting out, I suggest that you wait three weeks on a gluten/casein, sugar-free diet and then start with sitting around in a circle with your relatives and start copying every movement that the child makes. This may take hours but one of those days the child is going to notice he’s being mimicked and later on, what Lacey did was pass the baton over o someone else so she could start to mimic us! It became a fun interactive game between us.
Start with the amino acids blend EVERY OTHER DAY. Do this for 3 weeks to begin with and see how it goes. Then write to me with what changes you’ve noticed (keep an eagle eye out on them spiritually) and let’s talk about whether or not to raise it to five times per week. The age might have something to do with it.
I am not a doctor, just a healer. Perhaps more of a shaman than anything else since I do have some mystical qualities and secret abilities of a clairaudient nature.
This is God’s show. The autistic community has sacrificed much for this Rock ‘n Roll Production they have going on with arms a’flapping, rocking back and forth, tippy-toeing and doing all such things in UNISON in harmonious reactions until all offending foods are deleted and all good and nurturing things are replaced in the body as well as an environment wherein the brain virus cannot harm the brain is manufactured.
They are your little science projects. How you choose to deal with the severity of their problems in your life is up to you, but it doesn’t hurt to buy a large mirror for their room and a set of black lights and take the time to inspire them to laugh.
To induce laughter is so very important. You’ve got to teach humor. It is the surrender of the soul.
To do so, you’ve got to get your act together and become humorous. I know it’s been rough on your attitudes for some of you and many of you feel that it’s a horrible thing to have an autistic child in the family, but I looked at it as a blessing, a joy and a whole new thrill. I spent much time in meditation as well as on the computer finding answers and thank God for the Internet as I know that He inspires, through His angels, all great things to happen as this Earth Experience progresses.
If you do not want to get cancer tumors, go gluten and casein free with your children. Give up something as the saving grace given right before your eyes. I drink soy milk with DHA added (Silk’s Enhanced Soy Milk) with my coffee because it contains the genistein molecule that fights cancer and the carrageenan that fights cervical cancer in particular, inhibiting the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). It’s only smart and tastes better, once you get used to it, than milk.
A Chinese study found that countries that drink milk have raised numbers of cancer tumors and this was because milk is what COMPOSES tumors just like grain.
Autism has come to teach us a great deal about science and diet, vaccines and water, hasn’t it!
And just wait til you take colon therapy! That fresh and clean taste in your mouth! From then on you’ll KNOW that you’re breathing fumes from your toxic colon …
Conclusion

I hope you will all benefit from the knowledge contained herein just as my own little Lacey Marie has and that your own children will also become the “epitome of joy and mirth” inside your households.
Look for my upcoming behavioural therapy book coming out next September 2007 at http://saintsinternational.org.
Blessings!
Minc (pronounced “mink”) Williams BumgarnerDirectorSaints International OrganizationA non-profit foundation dedicated to the prevention and cure of Autism, Cancer and Cerebral Palsy
Author of “What to Eat After Radiation Therapy” (co-authored by Jin-Rong Zhou, PhD from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts)
PS. If you found this book to be reflective of just what you needed to know about autism and what to do that would help your child best and you’ve got $5.00 extra hanging around in your pocket for a good cause, please take the time to send it to Saints International Organization as a donation. Our address is 1520 Meadowbrook Lane, Mountainview, Hickory, 28602.
We’re always looking for ways to buy children the supplements they need, especially the ones with heightened levels of the brain virus who are self-abusive and/or violent who are sensitive to the Pertussis disease.
Foods on The Splendour Diet for Autism:
Nutrient Dense:
Makes interferon, natures own virus fighter: • Alfalfa
Vitamin A:• Beef liver• Dandelion greens • carrots • dried apricots• Collard leaves• Kale• Parsley• Turnip greens• Beet greens• Butternut squash• mangoes • cantaloupe • dried apricots
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)• brown rice• nuts• seeds• red meats (especially pork)• split peas• pistachio nuts• navy beans• veal heart• wild rice
Vitamin B2• Organ meats• Lamb liver• Beef liver• Pork liver• Calf liver• Beef kidneys• Chicken giblets• Veal heart• Almonds• Beef heart• Lamb Heart• Wild rice• Mackerel• Collards• Split peas• Kale• Broccoli• Mushrooms• Poultry• Almonds• Wild rice
Vitamin B12:• Clams are 84.1 micrograms of Vitamin B12 and rank at 1400% of the RDA.• Fortified cereals• Lamb liver• Beef liver• Lamb kidneys• Calf’s liver]• Beef kidneys• Chicken liver• Oysters• Sardines (the real fish, long and the size of a normal fish; you buy it in Oriental food stores, not in tiny tins)• Trout• Scallops• Halibut• Perch, fillets• Swordfish• Top sirloin• Haddock has 20% the RDA• Chicken breast has 6% the RDA
Vitamin B6• Sun flower seeds contain .81 iu per 3 ½ ounces• Beef liver• Tuna• Chicken liver• Walnuts• Salmon• Trout• Calf liver• Mackerel• Lentils, dry• Lima beans, dry• Black eyed peas, dry• Brown rice• Garbanzos, dry• Pinto beans, dry• Pork, lean• Beef, lean• Halibut• Avocados• Veal kidneys• Chestnuts, fresh• Kale• Turnip greens• Potato (but not McDonald’s French fries! They have gluten.)• Salmon• Chicken, light meat• Hamburger• Collard greens• Brown rice• Green peas• Shrimp• Liver• Lentils• Nuts• Carrots• Sunflower seeds
Vitamin B12• Rice bran• Rice polishings• Peanuts, with skins• Lamb liver• Pork liver• Peanuts, without skins• Beef liver• Calf liver• Turkey, light meat• Trout• Halibut• Mackerel• Veal heart• Chicken, meat only• Swordfish• Turkey, meat only• Beef heart• Salmon• Veal• Wild rice• Chicken giblets• Chicken, meat and skin• Sesame seeds• Sunflower seeds• Beef, lean• Pork, lean• Brown rice• Mushrooms,• Almonds
Pantothetic Acid• Vegemite (8.9 milligrams per 100 grams)• Beef liver (7.5 milligrams)• Chicken livers (5.5 milligrams)• Roasted heart (4 milligrams)• Peanuts (2.8 milligrams)• Mushrooms (2.2 milligrams)• Split pea (2.0 milligrams)• Walnuts (.9 milligrams)
Biotin• Beef liver (96 iu per 3 ½ ounces)• Rice bran (60 iu in 3 ½ ounces)• Peanut butter (39)• Pecans (27)• Black eyed peas (21)• Split peas (18)• Almonds (18)• Cauliflower (`7)• Mushrooms (16)• Salmon, canned (15)• Lentils (13)• Brown rice (12)• Chicken (10)
Folic Acid• Beef liver• Lima beans• Navy beans• Garbanzops• Asparagus• Lentils• Walnuts• Kale• Broccoli• Split peas• Pinto beans• Black beans• Navy beans• Kidney beans• Collard greens
Vitamin K• Parsley• Brussel sprouts• Broccoli• Watercress• Turnip greens
Choline• Beef liver, sauteed, 3.5 oz, 418 mg• Beef (ground, 80% lean, 20% fat) 3.5 oz patty – 81 mg.• Cauliflower, ¾ cup, cooked, 62 mg• Navy beans, ½ cup, cooked, 48 mg• Garbanzo beans, 240 iu in 3 ½ ounces• Tofu, 100 grams (about 3.5 oz), 28 mg• Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons, 20 mg
PABA• Liver• Mushrooms• Cabbage• Sunflower seeds• Kidney• Molasses (also an excellent supplement for iron)• And can be made by intestinal bacteria. We are going to supplement intestinal flora with an amylase supplement in a greens formula later on in this manuscript.Vitamin C• Acerola cherries from Dr. Kim’s website• Oranges• Tangelos• Tangerines• Lemons• Limes• Mandarin oranges• Kale• collard greens• parsley• turnip greens• broccoli• mustard greens• watercress• cauliflower• persimmons• red cabbage• strawberries• papayas• elderberries• calf liverVitamin D• Canned sardines• Salmon• Tuna• Shrimp• Butter• Sunflower Seeds• Liver• Eggs• Mushrooms
Vitamin E• Corn• Nuts• Seeds• Olives• Asparagus
Chromium• Calf’s liver• Oysters• Potatoes• Green Peppers• Chicken• Parships• Lamb chops• Mushrooms• Prunes• Raisins• Nuts• Asparagus
Phosphorous• Cocoa powder• Pistachios
Magnesium• Kelp• Almonds• Cashews• Blackstrap molases• Brazil nuts• Dulse• Peanuts• Peacans• Beet greens• Coconut meat• Brown rice• Dried figs• Dried Apricot• Swiss chard
Potassium• Dulse• Kelp• Sunflower seeds• Almonds• Raisins• Parsley• Brazil nuts• peanuts• Dates• Figs, dried• Avocado• Pecans• Yams• Swiss chard• Garlic• Beans, cooked• Mushrooms• Potatoes, with skin• Broccoli• Winter squash
Sulfur (for detoxing mercury)• Broccoli• Legumes• Cabbage• Brussel Sprouts• Lentils• Peas
Zinc• Beef• Oysters, fresh• Ginger root• Ground round steak• Lamb chops• Peacans• Split peas, dry• Brazil nuts• Beef liver• Peanuts• Lima beans• Soy lecithin• Almonds• Walnuts• Sardines• Chicken• Clams• Anchovies• Tuna• Haddock• Green peas• Shrimp• Turnips• Potatoes• Garlic
Selenium• Butter • Brazil nuts • Apple cider vinegar• Scallops• Lobster• Mushrooms• Cod• Shrimp• Snapper• Calf liver• Turkey• LambMolybdenum• Potatoes• Lentils• Beef liver• Split Peas• Cauliflower• Green Peas• Brown Rice• Carrots• Cabbage • Legumes
Polyphenols
• Peanuts• Japanese Green Tea• White tea• Virgin Olive Oil• Pomegranate juice• Black currants• Grapes• Berry fruits• Onions• Cranberries• Broccoli
Methionine:• Broccoli• Mushrooms• Cauliflower• Avocado• Bean sprouts• Potatoes• Green peas• Boiled corn• Lentils• Naval oranges• Mandarin oranges• French fries (don’t get them at McDonald’s)• Peanuts• Pistachios• Macadamia nuts• Popcorn• Tofu• Kidney beans• Blackbeans
Anti-viral foods:
• Oregano• Basil• Peanuts• Japanese green tea• White tea• Olive Oil• Pomegranate juice• Black currants• Grapes• Berry fruits• Onions• Broccoli• Cranberries• Ginkgo biloba• Grape seed extract• Black tea• Shiitake Mushrooms• Blueberries• Raspberries• Strawberries• Flaxseed oil• Avocado• Coconut• Corn• Garlic• Red Grapes• Yellow onions• Pindapple• Kelp• Purple grape juice• Pineapple juice• Cranberry juice
Supplements
GNCs Garden Greens Formula (about $39.95)Norwegian Lemon-flavoured Cod Liver oil (About $12.50)Three-Lac Candida-fighting medicinal (taken at night for 3 months) about ($105.00 after shipping)Alpha AAX Amino Acids Blend ($82.00 after shipping)SuperNuThera (49.50)Dr. Ben Kim’s Acerola Cherry Mixture ($28.97 for an 87-day supply)

AUTISM

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Autism:
Disturbances in the development of social & language skills.
Abnormal response to sensations like sight,hearing,touch,smell,taste,balance & reaction to pain.
Absence or impairment of speech & language,although thinking capabilites may be present.
Abnormal ways of relating to people , objects & events.
Autism occurs by itself or in association with other disorders such as viral infections,metabolic disturbance & epilepcy which effects functioning of the brain.
Its important to distinguish Autism from retardation or mental disorders since diagnostic confusions may result in referral to inappropriate or ineffective treatments.
The severe form of syndrome may include self injury,obsessive repetition , aggression and tantrums.