Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Something I have been looking into...

There is much floating around about yeast and autism, that a yeast overgrowth, often a result of the overprescription of antibiotics causes many of its most severe symptoms. That would fit with Jimmy's onset and history perfectly. His regular developmental ped isn't a fan of the idea, so I am now looking for a doctor that would be willing to look into biomedical interventions like the ones listed below.

"There are many safe methods to treat yeast overgrowth, such as taking nutritional supplements which replenish the intestinal tract with 'good' microbes (e.g., acidophilus) and/or taking anti-fungal medications (e.g., Nystatin, Ketoconosal, Diflucan). It is also recommended that the person be placed on a special diet, low in sugar and other foods on which yeasts thrive. Interestingly, if the candida albicans is causing health and behavior problems, a person will often become quite ill for a few days after receiving a treatment to kill the excess yeast. The yeast is destroyed and the debris is circulated through the body until it is excreted. Thus, a person who displays negative behaviors soon after receiving treatment for candida albicans (the Herxheimer reaction) is likely to have a good prognosis.

Please note: treatment for candida albicans infrequently results in a cure for autism. However, if the person is suffering from this problem, his/her health and behavior should improve following the therapy."

I have no illusions, but I would be willing to try almost anything within reason. This, to me, is reasonable.

A more thorough report can be found at the Healing-Arts.org.

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