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"Childhood autism is the result of encephalitis affecting primarily the limbic system of the brain, located below the cerebral cortex. A relatively few number of cases are due to genetic causes, but officially the great majority are of unknown causes. Bernard Rimland, PhD, founding director of the Autism Research Institute, estimates that there are now a minimum of 250,000 autistic children in America, a 10 to 15-fold increase in the past 50 or so years. Dr. Rimland, internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of autism, has publically stated that he believes current childhood vaccine programs are one of the major causes for the current epidemic of autism. The US Committee on Children, Youth, and Families has estimated there are now 7.5 million American children with developmental delay compared with 4.8 million in 1991. Of these, 30% are thought to be autistic or have autistic tendencies. Dawbarns Law Firm of England has published a paper in which they report on over 600 instances of side effects following the MMR and MR vaccines, which were introduced in England in 1988.3 These include 202 cases of autism, 97 of epilepsy, 40 with hearing and vision problems, and 41 with 100 behavioral and learning problems, the latter in older children. Although British health officials deny a relationship of these conditions with the vaccines, Dawbarns has accounts of over 200 parents who believe that their children were normal before they were vaccinated, and who can point to nothing (other than the vaccine) which could account for the deterioration in their children's conditions. "  Harold E. Buttram, MD    ---    more

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Dr. Michael E Dym  "Directly from human medical research, we have definitive proof of a linkage between polyvalent viral vaccines and inflammatory bowel disease, in particular the combination MMR vaccine and Crohn's disease and/or ulcerative colitis(the same thing?) in susceptible children.  In his masterful research Andrew  Wakefield, MD, a prominent British gastroenterologist, documented measles virus infection in the  intestinal walls of nearly %100 of the autistic children he scoped and biopsied, who developed their disease within a short time after MMR vaccination.   All of the normally developing children did not have any evidence of  measles virus infection or histopathologic evidence of Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.  I believe that he did actually document that the measles virus found in the intestinal walls of these autistic children who developed the disease was vaccine measles virus strain, which he showed via DNA analysis.  And while Dr. Wakefield is not anti-vaccine, he has  lectured that if the vaccines were given monovalently, that such problems had  not been seen.  Unfortunately,  Dr. Wakefield was recently asked to resign from his position because the results of his research was unpopular. According to his work, Dr. Wakefield theorizes that the measles virus infection and subsequent pathology in the gut walls leads to a leaky-gut like syndrome causing absorption of encephelopathic toxins which directly affects the developing brains of susceptible children leading to autistic like symptoms."

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U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism
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In the USA Autism is 1 in 150 children, 1 in 68 families! U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism

"There has been a frightening increase in cases of autism that has not been explained. There are a number of anecdotal reports from parents that symptoms of autism have appeared close to the time of the (MMR) vaccine." Jane Orient, M.D., executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons and clinical lecturer in medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, and a professor of clinical medicine at the Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine. 

Bernard Rimland, Ph.D.  - "The US Autism Epidemic is Out of Control - Over 100,000 children will be newly diagnosed with autism this year in the US. This is an increase of over 500%. There is an increasing amount of research being conducted into the possible link between autism and vaccination. Readers of the Autism Research Review International (ARRI) are well aware of the autism-vaccine controversy, but until now the mass media have been kept largely in the dark. In Britain, where there has been an epidemic of autism, with hundreds of families registering for projected class-action law suits, some newspapers have been devoting half-page or larger articles to the controversy."

Raymond W. Gallup & F. Edward Yazbak, MD - "Since February 2007, news outlets have widely publicized the fact that recently released figures by the CDC have estimated the prevalence of autism and autistic spectral disorders at a NEW high of 1 in 150. In this report, VAP's co-founder Ray Gallup and Dr. Yazbak examine the most recent United States Department of Education statistics and reveal that the 1 in 150 estimate is outdated by five years. They report that the present prevalence of ASD may be as high as 1 in 67. We at the Vaccine Autoimmune Project are saddened and concerned to see the latest Department of Education figures. We are also concerned about what is to come. It is evident that, 1) our medical authorities are more interested in defending vaccination programs than controlling autism, the most devastating and real epidemic we have faced in a hundred years, and 2) our wealthiest and largest autism association is giving little attention to the role of vaccines and vaccine additives and preservatives." Read the full, eye-opening story here

February 9, 2004 - The Institute of Medicine held a meeting to review research that has been found, which links thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative in vaccines, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. The panel used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Vaccine Datalink, which concluded that children who are given three thimerosal-containing vaccines are 27 times more likely to develop autism than children who receive thimerosol-free vaccines. 

Oct 1, 2003  Congressman Dan Burton - "Madam speaker, as we approach the flu season, many of my colleagues will visit the doctor's office here on Capitol Hill and receive a flu shot. Before they go, I think all of my colleagues ought to know that the flu shot contains mercury, which is a substance that's toxic to the human brain. Now, that's not to say that you shouldn't get your flu shot if you want to, but there are a lot of neurological disorders that have been caused by mercury and I think everybody ought to know that there is mercury in that vaccine. Now, that's not the only vaccine that contains thimerosal. From anthrax to hepatitis to dtap, which is given to infants to protect them, numerous vaccines exist that contain mercury, a harmful preservative. Parents around this country I am sure would be very upset if they knew that. Scientific evidence continues to accumulate regarding the biologically plausible connection between mercury and thimerosal, autism and other neurological, developmental disorders. We have one in 10,000 children 10 years ago that were autistic. Now it's one in 150 and scientists before my committee say it's because in large part of the mercury in the vaccines". Congressman Dan Burton

July 19, 2005 - Parents march to raise autism awareness - Emotional debate over possible role of childhood vaccines continues.

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Dr. Will Falconer - "Transfer Factor should be given before and immediately after vaccination for at least a few weeks to help ameliorate the immune system confusion (when someone is faced with a mandatory vaccination, or has decided they want to give one).  By priming the immune system with Transfer Factor, the immune intelligence should be less confused." There are over 3,000 published papers, 50 years of research, and thousands of case reports on the effectiveness of Transfer Factor in modulating the immune system. Homeopathy  is also noted for its success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of vaccines and to re-establish balance in the organism and restore health. Certain homeopathic remedies taken after vaccination can minimize vaccine damage. A professional homeopath should be consulted for more information. Holistic doctors and pediatricians are also using Homeopathy and Transfer Factor to successfully prevent and treat the diseases of smallpox, measles, whooping cough, chickenpox, anthrax and other ailments. 


October 2007  New England Journal of Medicine  - Vaccine Damage: Parents receive $2B compensation pay-outs - Vaccine manufacturers have paid out nearly $2B in damages to parents in America whose children were harmed by one of the childhood jabs such as the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) or DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus). In all, around 2,000 families have received compensation payments that have averaged $850,000 each. There are a further 700 claims that are going through the pipeline. None of the claims is for autism as medical researchers say they have failed to find a link between the disease and the MMR vaccine, despite the initial findings made by Dr Andrew Wakefield. Instead they are for a wide spectrum of physical and mental conditions that are likely to have been caused by one of the vaccinations. Around 7,000 parents have filed a claim of an adverse reaction with America's Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). To win an award, the claimant must prove a causal link to a vaccine. As the medical establishment has refused to recognise any link to autism, the VICP has so far rejected 300 claims for this outright. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine, 2007; 357: 1275-9).

Autism and Vaccinations
By Mary Megson, MD

I have practiced pediatrics for twenty-two years, the last fifteen years seeing only children with developmental disabilities, which include learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and autism.  In 1978, I learned as a resident at Boston Floating Hospital that the incidence of autism was one in 10,000 children. Over the last ten years I have watched the incidence of autism skyrocket to 1/300-1/600 children. Over the last nine months, I have treated over 1,200 children in my office. Ninety percent of these children are autistic and from the Richmond area alone. Yet the State Department of Education reports that there are only 1,522 autistic students in the entire state of Virginia. more

Childhood autism is the result of encephalitis affecting primarily the limbic system of the brain, located below the cerebral cortex. A relatively few number of cases are due to genetic causes, but officially the great majority are of unknown causes. Bernard Rimland, PhD, founding director of the Autism Research Institute, estimates that there are now a minimum of 250,000 autistic children in America, a 10 to 15-fold increase in the past 50 or so years. Dr. Rimland, internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of autism, has publically stated that he believes current childhood vaccine programs are one of the major causes for the current epidemic of autism. The US Committee on Children, Youth, and Families has estimated there are now 7.5 million American children with developmental delay compared with 4.8 million in 1991.

Russell L. Blaylock MD Neurosurgeon  - "Most have at least heard about the controversy surrounding possible harmful effects of some of the vaccines. What is less well known is that even greater dangers exist than are being conveyed to the general public. Much of this information is buried in highly technical scientific journals beyond the reach and understanding of the average person. Of special concern is the relationship between vaccine policy, autism and the Gulf War Syndrome. I shall use the Gulf War Syndrome as an example of a vaccine policy gone berserk, while including discussions of other dangers as well."  Vaccines, Autism and Gulf War Syndrome

Court to determine if vaccines cause autism Federal panel deciding whether 4,800 families deserve compensation   For years, parents of autistic children have claimed mercury in vaccines is at fault. Now it’s time to prove it. ederal panel deciding whether 4,800 families deserve compensation.

June 12th, 2007 - Hearings Provide Vaccine-Injured Children Opportunity for Justice  - Compromised epidemiology no match for science indicating vaccine injury, says NAA - Washington, DC - Today’s start of the Autism Omnibus Proceeding in the U.S Federal Claims Court has already evoked concerns over the handling and whitewashing of the Centers for Disease Control’s Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD). The VSD houses vaccine safety information to which government lawyers were allowed access, while attorneys representing families were barred.

Children With Autism Get Day in Court    The parents of 12-year-old Michelle Cedillo asked a federal court Monday to find that their child's autism was caused by common childhood vaccines, a precedent-setting case that could pave the way for thousands of autistic children to receive compensation from a government fund set up to help people injured by the shots. 

U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism
Vaccine-Autism Question Divides Parents, Scientists


Thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative in vaccines

A study released today by an environmental organization offers support to the theory that a vaccine preservative called thimerosal may contribute to the cause of autism. The study has found a genetic flaw that sheds further light on how autistic children are metabolically different from healthy children. This may explain why autistic children may not be able to excrete mercury and other heavy metals.

Mercury is a potent neurotoxin. Injecting it into a child, whose nervous system is rapidly developing, could have terrible consequences. So, before you decide to vaccinate your children, do them a favor and look into the many risks and side effects associated with common childhood vaccines. Doing so could mean the difference between life and death.

Thimerosal has been gradually removed from vaccines since 1999, however it is still present in some vaccinations, including virtually all flu shots. During the review, medical experts discussed the results from a study that showed urinary mercury concentrations were six times higher in children with autism, as opposed to normal-age/vaccine matched controls. They also said that they found evidence that suggested the link between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism had a higher risk than that between lung cancer and smoking cigarettes.  U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism

Facts about thimerosal and mercury  -  Congressional Hearing: Thimerosal in Vaccines - This is an eye opener!  (It may take a couple of minutes for the video to download)

Law Suit Against Pharmaceutical Companies Citing Vaccines Contained Poisonous Mercury:
"On July 7, 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued with the US Public Health Service (USPHS) a joint statement alerting clinicians and the public of concern about thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines.

  Mercury - What is its role in Autism and Alzheimer's Disease?  Dr. Boyd Haley, Ph.D., a biochemist at the University of Kentucky, is probably one of the world's top experts on mercury toxicity. Hear this fascinating review of the irrefutable evidence that links mercury toxicity to Autism and Alzheimer's disease. The video is from a presentation in March of 2003. The slides are courtesy of Dr. Haley.  (1 hour 27 seconds video (only palys on IE )

How mercury causes brain neuron degeneration - Video from the University of Calgary dept of physiology and biophysics faculty medicine.

Autism and Mercury Amalgam Fillings
Mothers-Reversing-Autism.Com

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Law Suit Against Pharmaceutical Companies Citing Vaccines Contained Poisonous Mercury

"On July 7, 1999, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued with the US Public Health Service (USPHS) a joint statement alerting clinicians and the public of concern about thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative used in some vaccines.The reason for the warning is that himerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions. The Food and Drug Administration suggested that some infants, depending on which vaccines they receive and the timing of those vaccines, may be exposed to levels of ethyl mercury that could build up to exceed one of the federal guidelines established for the intake of methyl mercury. Symptoms of mercury toxicity in young children are extremely similar to those of autism. This can explain the recent increase in the numbers of children diagnosed with autism since the early 1990's. The numerous amount of children diagnosed with autism seems to directly correlate with the recommendation of both the hepatitis B and HIB vaccine to infants in the early 1990s." 

Parents of now grown vaccine injured children, who warned pediatricians and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials in the 1980’s that their once healthy, bright children regressed mentally, emotionally and physically after reacting to DPT vaccine with fever, high pitched screaming (encephalitic cry), collapse/shock, and seizures, are grieving with a new generation of parents whose healthy, bright children suddenly regress after DPT/DTaP, MMR, hepatitis B, polio, Hib and chicken pox vaccinations. The refusal two decades ago by vaccine manufacturers, government health agencies and medical organizations to seriously investigate reports of vaccine-associated brain injury and immune system dysfunction, including autistic behaviors, is reaping tragic consequences today. 

U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism
Autism and Vaccines:  A New Look At An Old Story

Deadly Immunity  By Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Thursday 16 June 2005 - When a study revealed that mercury in childhood vaccines may have caused autism in thousands of kids, the government rushed to conceal the data - and to prevent parents from suing drug companies for their role in the epidemic. more



Evidence of Harm : Mercury in Vaccines and the Autism Epidemic: A Medical Controversy
David Kirby's new explosive book, "Evidence of Harm" will no doubt be used for years to come as a historical account of the greatest iatrogenic (medically induced) epidemic in this nations history. David Kirby reveals in his book, the "Toxic Truth" that has been repeatedly covered up by the CDC, NIH, FDA,AAP and greedy politicians whose pockets are constantly lined by the pharmaceudical industry.

"Evidence of Harm" is an accurate account of how the parents of autistic children realized their kids had received bolus doses of mercury in excess of 100 times over EPA safe limits through their vaccines. Once tests revealed the possibly of mercury toxicity, these parents of great courage and tenacity take their fight to Washington DC and take on government officials within the CDC. Documents and e-mails that where gathered through the Freedom of Information Act confirm their suspicions, there was indeed, evidence of harm! Tthis book is a factual account of the great lengths many have have taken in high places to cover-up the truth, and the lengths the parents will go, to reveal the truth, to help their damaged children, and to prevent further damage. This book confirms what we have been reading in the papers lately about the FDA, CDC and their ties to pharmaceutical companies!

F Yazbak MD  - "This report describes six mothers who received live virus vaccines and one who received a Hepatitis B vaccine during pregnancy after having received an MMR booster five months prior to conception. All the children who resulted from these pregnancies have had developmental problems, six out seven (85%) were diagnosed with autism, and the seventh seems to exhibit symptoms often associated with autistic spectrum disorders." read comments from other medical doctors

The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism
Autism is now an epidemic in the United States and in much of the world, rising by as much as 1000% in some areas. The Healthy Mind Guide: Reversing Autism explores why and offers effective treatment options and the possibility of a positive outcome via natural medicine therapies that can ameliorate or reverse the disorder in many cases. Part I of the book covers the basics of autism—what it is and what causes it. The book includes discussion of the following factors that are often involved in the disorder: vaccines, heavy metal toxicity, nutritional deficiencies/imbalances, food allergies, digestive problems and fungal overgrowth, viruses or viral overload, immune dysfunction, problems in the birthing process, and energetic legacies from unresolved family issues in previous generations. 

Testimony of Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. Before House Committee on Government Reform 
April 6, 2000

"During the past few years the Autism Research Institute has been flooded with an upsurge in pleas for help from parents throughout the world – from wherever the World Health Organization vaccine guidelines are followed. The majority of these parents say their children were normal until getting the MMR – another triple vaccine. Let me dispel several myths promoted by those who deny the autism-vaccine connection: 1. They claim the vaccines are safe, but physicians are indoctrinated to disbelieve claims of harm and are not trained to recognize nor required to report any adverse reactions. From 90% to 99% of the adverse reactions reported to doctors are never reported by those doctors to the government’s extremely lax Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, known as the VAERS. " Learn more about adverse reaction to vaccines

"Autism is not the only severe chronic illness which has reached epidemic proportions as the number of (profitable) vaccines has rapidly increased. Children now receive 33 vaccines before they enter school – a huge increase. The vaccines contain not only live viruses but also very significant amounts A shot in the Dark by Harris Coulter Ph.Dof highly toxic substances such as mercury, aluminum and formaldehyde. Could this be the reason for the upsurge in autism, ADHD, asthma, arthritis, Crohn’s disease, lupus and other chronic disorders?"Learn more...read the rest of the testimony

Bernard Rimland. is a research psychologist (Ph.D.). and am Director Of the Autism Research Institute based in San Diego, CA. He is also the founder of the Autism Society of America (1965), and the editor of the Autism Research Review International and father of a 44-year-old Autistic Son

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Application of Transfer Factor in Pediatrics: Autism

In a landmark study, Dr. H. Hugh Fudenberg, M.D. found that of 22 Autistic children, 21 improved significantly and 10 were considered to be recovered and mainstreamed in their schools following Transfer Factor treatment. After the treatment was discontinued, some showed regression, but none returned to their prior baseline levels. Dr. Fudenberg used the lymphocyte based Transfer Factor in his treatment, and while these results have been replicated using that treatment protocol, they have not been replicated using the colostrum based treatment.   more

Learn about Dr. Bock numerous anecdotal reports on the use of transfer factor in children with autistic spectrum disorders and improvement in their clinical behaviors.  more


Toxic Metals - A Cause of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and ADD/ADHD/PDD

Texas researchers have found a possible link between autism and mercury in the air and water. Studying individual school districts in Texas, the epidemiologists found that those districts with the highest levels of mercury in the environment also had the highest rates of special education students and autism diagnoses. "Mercury is a known neurotoxin," said Dr. Isaac Pessah of UC Davis' MIND Institute, who was not involved in the study. "It's rather intriguing that the correlation is so positive," meaning that there was a strong, direct relationship between mercury and autism levels. Los Angeles Times

Nancy Hallaway, RN, and author of the book Turning Lead into Gold - How Heavy Metal Poisoning Can Affect Your Child and How to Prevent and Treat It, found this out the hard way. Her twin boys were diagnosed as hyperactive with Attention Deficit Disorder and severe autistic tendencies. Her doctor found unacceptable levels of lead, arsenic, aluminum and cadmium in their bodies, and his treatments led to immediate and spectacular improvement in both children. 

These children were prescribed Ritalin, then Anafril, and then Clonidine at age three. Since their first treatment to remove the heavy metals, they have not needed any medications at all for their previously diagnosed disorders. According to Nancy Hallaway, their eye contact is great, their unusual agitation and anxieties have disappeared, and though Nancy was told that the twins might never talk, not only are they both talking now, but they attend regular classes in school. All this resulted from removing toxic metals from their body tissues. 

Whether the link to heavy metals, chemicals and vaccination toxins is causal or not, there is no question among many doctors, scientists and parents alike that children have regressed developmentally and/or shown signs of autistic spectrum disorders and ADD upon receiving the basic childhood vaccinations, such as MMR and DPT.  more

In addition, mercury and other heavy metals can accumulate in the body of the fetus, as these metals can and do cross over from the mother into the unborn baby via the placenta. Particularly implicated are iron, lead, mercury and copper. This may explain why some children who were not immunized nevertheless have autism or show autistic tendencies. 

The fact that heavy metals can and do build up in the body of unborn children echoes the findings of doctors Walsh and Usman: If these children are missing an enzyme to break down heavy metals, these metals that cross over from the placenta will accumulate in the tissues of the body and cause damage to the brain and immune system, even in unborn children. 

Dylan's Story: Overcoming Autism, A Childhood Epidemic

Dylan’s Story is the account of one family’s journey to recover their son from Autism through extensive research, nutrition, and the elimination of chemicals. Readers will find that Dylan’s Story is not limited to individuals affected by Autism. Information in this book can benefit anyone who suffers from allergies, chronic health problems or neurological disease. Dylan’s Story details contributing factors which were the underlying cause of Dylan’s Autism. The book contains extensive research on sources of common food allergens, chemicals and toxins and their effect on the digestive system, central nervous system, brain, and immune system. The indepth Resource Guide lists common chemicals and toxins, food additives, GMO’s, preservatives, heavy metals, vaccinations, refined foods, GF/CF diet and much, much more. The book is the result of the research that enabled two parents to acquire the knowledge necessary to make changes in their son’s diet and environment to overcome his Autism.

Home Detoxification Programs - Herbal and Nutritional formulas to Cleanse and Purify
Specially formulated tea, clay bath, and other natural treatement can help improve or even reverse symptoms by removing toxic metals and chemicals from the body. learn more


Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine as a Potential Cause of Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) in Children  Harold E. Buttram, MD 

In 1993 Vijendra Singh, PhD University of Illinois, published a study in which they found antibodies to myelin basic protein in 50 to 60% of autistic children tested.4 Recently at a public meeting Dr. Singh presented information on an unpublished, preliminary study of 27 autistic children in which he found nearly 50% correlation between MMR antibodies and antibodies to myelin basic protein in serum drawn from the children.7 Dr. Singh emphasized that this study was very preliminary and that no conclusions could be drawn from it. However, it does raise a higher index of suspicion that the MMR vaccine may result in encephalitis and its various complications on a fairly large scale. Once again, this leads us to question whether or not many vaccine reactions are passing unrecognized and therefore unreported by the US medical community. 

Reasons for under-reporting of adverse vaccine reactions in the USA As reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1990, there is a general malaise among American physicians in reporting adverse drug (and vaccine) reactions;.8 ,9 Based on this report, the present voluntary reporting system appears to have resulted in very low levels of adverse reaction reports. more

 
This mercury calculator will help you determine how much mercury a child received at previous vaccination visits or could receive in an upcoming visit. The products are listed by brand name and manufacturer. Some vaccines have two company names because over the past several decades there have been many company mergers.


From the Autism Research Unit, School of Health Sciences, University of Sunderland's web site:

Autism and Vaccination
"There is an increasing amount of research being conducted into the possible link between autism and vaccination. Along with many other groups throughout the world, the Autism Research Unit is committed to examining the nature of this association through scientific research. Due to the nature of our work conducted at the Unit and the strong contact established with parents of people with autism, we at theUnit, have become increasingly aware of the elevated incidence of parents claiming that their child's autism was the result of, or compounded by, vaccination. Many times each week, we are contacted by parents who talk about the effect they saw when their child was vaccinated, often describing harrowing scenes of extremely rapid regression, from perfectly ordinary children to children who exhibit very severe behavioural and physiological problems." more

(more on the danger of vaccines

When Your Doctor is Wrong: Hepatitis B and AutismWere your child's developmental issues triggered by hepatitis B vaccine? Is a booster safe?  For children with signs of autism and multiple gastrointestinal issues from birth, this shot may have been the first insult.  Throughout the 1990s it was given at birth, often without parental consent or awareness.  It is still given to infants and children today. Learn about this vaccine?s development, safety record, its inappropriateness for infants and children, and what the CDC and FDA know about it.  Your doctor may have been misinformed about this shot ? read what he or she should know, before recommending it for one more child. Does your child need hepatitis B vaccine? How safe is it? When Your Doctor Is Wrong… scrutinizes reportable data on the virus and the vaccine as it follows one child through the terrible maze of adversely reacting to this shot.

Los Angeles Times, April 26, 2000
Do Children's Shots Invite Autism?
by Bernard Rimland Ph.D.

First, do no harm. If the multibillion-dollar vaccine industry had heeded Hippocrates' ancient dictum and concentrated on making vaccines safe, the 300% to 500% nationwide increase in autism probably would not have occurred. Concern for vaccine safety might have prevented the simultaneous sharp rise in other chronic and debilitating diseases such as asthma, allergies, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, arthritis and Crohn's disease.

Vaccinations: The Overlooked Factors by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D director of the Autism Research Institute 

The routine administration of a live virus vaccine booster, during the postpartum period, to previously vaccinated women who have remained rubella-susceptible, should be reconsidered. It is likely that continued rubella susceptibility in these women, is not due to a problem with the vaccine, but with the woman herself, and therefore it seems reasonable not to attempt to correct it by the administration of more boosters. Some re-vaccinated mothers are developing unusual problems, and many remain rubella-susceptible. Their children also appear to have an inordinate number of difficulties of their own. Twenty out of twenty five families (80%) in this study have children with autism.  more
 

David Ayoub, M.D. goes through the relations of Mercury to Autism and other disease 

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Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum by Jaquelyn McCandless, MD

One of the best resources on autism that I have ever seen. If you want to know the most effective and up-to-date biomedical approaches for autistic spectrum disorders, then get this book. It provides a wealth of useful and easily understood information, and is recommended by the Director of the Autism Research Institute and the Founder of the Autism Society of America, Dr. Bernard Rimland, PhD.

In the midst of a worldwide epidemic of autism, ADD, and ADHD, this book is a message of hope to parents embarking on the challenging journey of finding proper medical care for their Autism Spectrum Disorder children. Genetic susceptibility activated by "triggers" such as pesticides and heavy metals in vaccines can lead to immune system impairment, gut dysfunction, and pathogen invasion such as yeast and viruses in many children.

This is the first book written by an experienced clinician that gives a step-by-step treatment guide for parents and doctors based on the understanding that ASD is a complex biomedical illness resulting in significant brain malnutrition. Dr. McCandless, whose grandchild with autism has inspired her "broad spectrum approach," describes important diagnostic tools needed to select appropriate treatment programs. Her book explains major therapies newly available and identifies safe and effective options for parents and physicians working together to improve the health of these special children. 


Autism Recover - Testimonials

Autism: Our Son's Amazing Improvement with Glyconutrients (saccharides) and Transfer Factor Nutritionals
Our son Mason was born in November 2002 happy, healthy and beautiful.  He developed normally and reached all of his milestones.  After Mason received his 1st year immunizations, he completely withdrew from us and the rest of the world, spending the majority of his time staring at his fingers, spinning, or gazing into space.  His preferred companion was a pen or any other vertical object he could find.   He lost his ability to walk up and down the stairs, feed himself and began to self-select foods leaving him with a total of 2 foods in his diet.  Mason also broke out with severe eczema all over his body and became irritable anytime we tried to cuddle with him. Auto-Immunity, Vaccines and Autism  more

Dr. Jennifer Reid, N.D. - "As a naturopathic physician, I have been working with autistic children since 1997. I was introduced to these nutrients three years ago and was very skeptical even though the science looked good. I decided to try glyconutrients with five of my most extreme cases. One of these five patients was a severely autistic child. With this child, I saw what appears to be a recovery of all previous symptoms. I have worked with over 150 autistic children. All children are unique, but in general, what I am seeing is that within the first month, the child's verbal communication increases, their "stimming" decreases, and their color improves. As health continues to improve, behavior problems will diminish. The need for many additional supplements will also decrease after starting glyconutrients. Glyconutrients give the body the nutrients to naturally chelate itself of many toxic substances. Families using glyconutrients with their children are having amazing results with autistic characteristics. The results and improvements are definitely undeniable."  Former Seattle Seahawks footall player find helps with Glyconutritionals for autistic twin boys

How Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy's Son Recovered From Autism
Carrey and McCarthy’s son, Evan, has been healed thanks to breakthroughs that may not be scientifically proven, but have definitely helped, such as a gluten-free, casein-free diet, vitamin supplementation, detox of metals, and anti-fungals for the yeast overgrowths that plagued his intestines. Once his neurological function was recovered through these medical treatments, speech therapy and applied behavior analysis helped him learn the skills he could not learn while he was frozen in autism. more

We Cured Our Son's Autism
When the doctors said our son would be severely disabled for life, we set out to prove them wrong. The word autism, which once meant so little to me, has changed my life profoundly. It came to my house like a monstrous, uninvited guest but eventually brought its own gifts. I've felt twice blessed -- once by the amazing good fortune of reclaiming my child and again by being able to help other autistic children who had been written off by their doctors and mourned by their parents. Learn how Karyn Seroussi cured her autistic son.

Why Don't the Amish Have Autistic Children?
Since they have been cut off for hundreds of years from American culture and scientific progress, the Amish may have had less exposure to some new factor triggering autism in the rest of population. The likely culprit: vaccines.


A child with unusual behavior gets help from homeopathy

May/June 2004 (Reaction to an MMR vaccine) Excerpts from Homeopathy Today magazine May/June 04 issue) I invite you to subscribe to read the entire story. As a subscriber, you will have access to the information online.

"One possible source of Paolo’s developmental and social delay was a severe reaction to the MMR vaccine at 27 months old, just after he was adopted. Paolo’s mother reported that within 24 hours of the vaccination, he developed an inflamed lump at the site of the shot on his buttocks, and he limped around irritably for days. Paolo also appeared to be unhappy, screaming inconsolably. This shrieking continued with frequency, almost every day throughout his toddlerhood. Paolo lost nearly two years of language development—he could no longer speak Spanish at all (and he had not yet learned English). His motor skills and balance declined as well. He seemed to have lost his ability to play and, if given toys, didn’t seem to know what to do with them. Prior to the immunization, despite his having been raised in an orphanage, the boy’s development seemed normal. Actually, Paolo had been the darling of the orphanage!"

You can read the entire article in the Homeopathy Today magazine May/June 04 issue. As a subscriber, you will have access to the information online.

Each child is different - Whatever may be the diagnosis or symptoms, each child is, of course, unique, and each child may need any one of the more than 2000 medicines in our homeopathic materia medica. It is only through an extensive understanding of each youngster through the process of homeopathic case-taking, that a homeopath can arrive at the indicated medicine. This process can be even more challenging with children on the autistic spectrum, especially when they cannot readily communicate; in these cases, the precise words of the child can be fascinating pointers to the correct medicine. Fortunately, there are other indicators as well to guide a homeopath to an effective prescription. It is important to seek the care of a qualified homeopathic practitioner, preferably one experienced in the treatment of children with psychiatric and behavioral problems

Learn How Homeopathy Cured a Boy of Autism  Interview With the Author of "Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy"
 

    Homeopathy Today is a great read every month! Homeopathic remedies may be bought over the counter in all countries, and are being used to treat both human beings and animals. If you're interested in homeopathy, this is one magazine to get. Each month it features articles and information from todays leading homeopaths. The information is always timely i.e. flu remedies during the flu season and burn rememdies during the summer. It's also a great resource for homeopathy suppliers and schools. I wait for mine to arrive each month and then read it cover-to-cover! Highly recommended for laypeople, students, and professionals alike
The Homeopathic Treatment of Autism by Nick Ferrin Registered Homeopath
HOMEOPATHS DON’T TREAT AUTISM, THEY TREAT THE INDIVIDUAL; EACH CASE MUST BE TAKEN ON ITS MERITS.  Disease labels are generally unhelpful in homeopathy, what is important is the characteristic symptoms the individual is exhibiting, the unique picture that person is presenting.

HOMEOPATHY IS RENOWNED FOR ITS ABILITY TO REDUCE OR REPAIR THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY VACCINES LIKE NOTHING ELSE CAN Homeopathy is noted for its success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of vaccines and to re-establish balance in the organism and restore health. Certain homeopathic remedies taken after vaccination can minimize vaccine damage. A professional homeopath should be consulted for more information.

"Once the diagnosis of The Post-Vaccination Syndrome (PVS) is considered a simple and efficient treatment can restore health by giving the vaccinations that caused the disease in homeopathic potencies. Even severe damage as paralysis, epilepsy, general decline, etc. can partially or completely be restored." Dr. Smits MD

Many families are now using homeopathy as an alternative to vaccines


Excerpts from Dr. Mercola's website
Autism and Mercury 
by Tim O'Shea,DC

Inquiry into vaccine safety is exploding like never before, even in the popular press. Research coming from dozens of mainstream medical studies can no longer be easily suppressed, as it has been in the past, especially with the prevalence of online information exchange. Last September, some 2,000 people, mostly MDs, assembled at the Town and Country resort in San Diego to hear the latest research on autism. Following the April 2000 Congressional hearings on autism and vaccines, this epidemic can no longer be ignored. 

The figure of one autistic infant for every 150 is now widely documented. Dr. Stephanie Cave presented enlightening data on mercury toxicity, drawn largely from the brilliant work of Sallie Bernard. Dr. Cave explained how: By age two, American children have received 237 micrograms of mercury through vaccines alone, which far exceeds current EPA "safe" levels of .1 mcg/kg. per day. That's one-tenth of a microgram, not one microgram.

A few years ago, Bernard and her associates began to notice a striking similarity between the symptoms of autism and the symptoms of mercury poisoning. The more research she did, the more it seemed that these two diseases were virtually identical. Autism and mercury poisoning damage the: brain/nerve cells; eyes; immune system; gastrointestinal system; muscle control; and the speech center. 

Soaking up the Mercury In the San Diego conference on autism, Dr. Amy Holmes gave perhaps the only lucid presentation about treatment. She explained how chelating drugs alone, which go through the blood like Pac Man munching up mercury, don't do much good for autism.  That's because most mercury clears from the blood very soon. Mercury in thimerosal is stored in the gut, liver and brain, and as previously mentioned, becomes very tightly bound to the cells. Once inside those cells, or inside the blood-brain barrier, the mercury is reconverted back to its inorganic form. 

Locked into these cells, the mercury can then do either immediate cell damage or become latent and cause the onset of autism, brain disorders, or digestive chaos years later. Dr. Holmes reported success using alphalipoic acid as an agent to cross the blood-brain barrier to soak up mercury. Once the mercury is brought back into the bloodstream, standard chelators like DMSA can then take it out. Dr. Holmes has used her protocol on about 300 autistics so far, and shows consistent increases in IQ scores. read the rest of this fascinating article



Dr. Andrew Wakefield: The Origins of the Autism Epidemic

F Yazbak MD  - "This report describes six mothers who received live virus vaccines and one who received a Hepatitis B vaccine during pregnancy after having received an MMR booster five months prior to conception. All the children who resulted from these pregnancies have had developmental problems, six out seven (85%) were diagnosed with autism, and the seventh seems to exhibit symptoms often associated with autistic spectrum disorders."

Mary N. Megson, M.D. - "Autism may be a disorder linked to the disruption of the G-alpha protein, affecting retinoid receptors in the brain. A study of sixty autistic children suggests that autism may be caused by inserting a G-alpha protein defect, the pertussis toxin found in the D.P.T. vaccine, into genetically at-risk children."

Rebecca Carley, M.D. - "Although the symptoms of mercury poisoning are identical to the symptoms of autism, it should be noted that most children who descend into the hellish state known as autism do so after the MMR vaccine. The MMR vaccine is one of the few vaccines that do not contain mercury. Thus, it is self-evident that the removal of mercury will not make vaccines "safe". (This is why the mercury is the only thing being addressed at all; because when the people reading this paper realize that the very mechanism by which vaccines corrupt the immune system means that NO vaccine is safe and effective; there will be an evolution of consciousness where the structure of lies telling us vaccines are safe and effective disintegrates.) In the autistic community, this will lead to an exodus from the multiple autism groups saying it is all about the mercury or worse yet, that autism genes are "inherited", to the only group which has their focus on the actual problem. This group is named TAAP (the Autism Autoimmunity Project at www.taap.info/), and is led by April Oakes. In this author's opinion, it will be TAAP in alliance with the vaccine damaged soldiers and vets of the American Gulf War Veterans Association at www.agwva.org led by Peter Kawaja which, working together, will stop this holocaust on humanity called VIDS. The good news is that these VIDS  (Vaccine Induced Diseases) can be reversed using natural remedies contained in the Hippocrates Protocol (www.drcarley.com). This "surgical strike" detoxification approach which has the potential to reverse ALL of the aforementioned conditions under the VIDS umbrella as long as detoxification is started early enough (before age 10 for neurological VIDS) will be the one truth put on top of the mountain of lies (that vaccines are safe and effective) that will cause the entire mountain of vaccine lies to crumble. Combined with a massive outpouring of public support to these two organizations, the root of the tree of vaccine evil will be exposed. Thus, the holocaust on humanity (where instead of people being put in concentration camps, the concentration camps are being put into the people) will finally be put to an end. more



Learn How Homeopathy Cured a Boy of Autism 
in This Exclusive Interview With the Author of "Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy"

In "Impossible Cure: The Promise of Homeopathy," author Amy Lansky tells the incredible story of how she used homeopathy to cure her son of autism. Although Lansky is not a medical professional, she has a Ph.D. from Stanford and worked for NASA as a researcher. She has more than enough scientific training to provide a compelling and easy to understand description of how homeopathy can be used to treat "incurable conditions" like autism. Along with this compelling testimonial, Lansky provides an in-depth account on the history, philosophy and practice of homeopathy, as well as dozens of other testimonials on the power of homeopathy in curing various health problems. The following is from an e-interview we recently had with Amy Lansky, PhD:

Who should read "Impossible Cure" and why?

“Impossible Cure” was written for a general audience. Anyone interested in learning more about homeopathy will enjoy it--and will learn a great deal about the history, philosophy and practice of homeopathy. There is also an extensive chapter on scientific studies and theories of how homeopathy works. The one thing that this book is not, however, is a self-treatment book. It does not explain how to treat specific ailments nor does it describe specific remedies in detail.

Basically, the book is a general introduction to homeopathy and its view of health, disease and cure. Its coverage is so broad and deep that many homeopathic training programs are adopting it as a text for their students. At the same time, even more homeopaths are adopting it as their primary patient education book. Because the book also includes dozens of first-person testimonials of cure, for a wide variety of ailments, people from all backgrounds--from complete novice to seasoned practitioner--have found it quite entertaining. One of these testimonials is a chapter on my son's cure from autism--creating another important audience for this book: parents of autistic children.

Overall, I can promise you that “Impossible Cure” is not a dry, boring book on homeopathy. It takes a rather intense, personal look at how the traditional medical system has failed us and how homeopathy may be the answer to many people's health problems.

What do you hope to achieve with its message?

My primary motive for writing this book was to let everyone know about homeopathy--to provide them with enough information so that they too can find a cure. Given my own experiences, I find it completely unacceptable that homeopathy is probably the least-understood form of alternative medicine today.

Of course, I am especially motivated to reach other parents with autistic children. My son's cure was a miracle, and I want other children to be saved as well. It's not simple though. Homeopathic treatment of something as serious as autism (or any other form of chronic disease) cannot be done through self-treatment. People need to learn a lot about homeopathy to find a well-trained practitioner and stick with it. A well-educated patient is crucial in homeopathy because patients must be active participants in their treatment. Happily, I can report that I personally know of several families who have pursued homeopathic treatment of their autistic children because of my book. Many of these children are already showing great improvement.

What was it that first gave you the idea of using homeopathy to treat your son?

I read an article about homeopathy in Mothering magazine. It was focused on the treatment of ADHD but also on other kinds of behavioral problems in children. It really struck a chord with me; I found a homeopath the next day. The rest is history! 

What did homeopathy have to offer that traditional medicine did not?

In our son's case, traditional medicine had nothing to offer. We were using speech and language therapy, but aside from these kinds of behavioral therapies, traditional medicine had nothing to offer us. I already had a leaning toward alternative medicine and was open to new ideas. For example, I was trying various kinds of food elimination with my son. But when I read about homeopathy, I somehow knew it was a dramatically different approach--something that could be truly curative, rather than something that simply "maintained" a person to make things more manageable.

Aside from reading your book, what other resources do you recommend for people struggling with autism?

There is so much out there, it is hard to answer! I would say that the Internet is your best resource. There are so many alternative approaches to autism, and you can find out about all of them on the Internet. Another resource is a book that has just been published by the Autism Research Institute called "Treating Autism." I also found Barry Neil Kaufman's book about his son--"Son Rise"--very helpful, especially with respect to the importance of parental attitude and the power of intentionality.

Obviously, though, I believe that homeopathic treatment provides the best hope for a true cure of autism, especially if it is pursued when a child is fairly young--ideally before age 5 or 6. Even after, though, great improvement can be achieved. Because we began homeopathic treatment of our son when he was only 3 1/2 years, we never pursued other treatments such as secretin, chelation and various supplements. We never needed that! So I never became an expert on these treatments and, for the most part, remained outside of the "autism community." Homeopathy was enough and it carried us the whole way.

People often contact me because they have heard about my son's cure. I always tell them these things:

    Educate yourself about the dangers of vaccines and don't ever vaccinate your child again! 

    Avoid toxic medical treatments, ideally by using homeopathy instead. Autistic kids are super-sensitive. The last thing they need is a lot of invasive biochemical treatments.

    Try food elimination. It is my belief that autism is, in general, an autoimmune disorder triggered by vaccination--perhaps due to vaccine adjuvants such as mercury in combination with over-stimulation of the immune system. This causes all kinds of reactions to things such as foods and other stimuli. Eliminating dairy, gluten, corn, food colorings, sugar, etc., helps many children because of this. Luckily, successful homeopathic treatment can also eliminate these sensitivities, so that food elimination regimens don't have to be pursued forever. 

    I have also found that traditional osteopathic (or craniosacral) treatment and energy therapies such as Reiki and prayer are helpful.

Those interested in reading more should also check out my book Web site: http://www.impossiblecure.com. In the future I plan to update it with more information and recommendations.

For those who have never experienced homeopathic medicine, what can they expect to experience when they first try it out?

The most important thing is to find an experienced classical practitioner. Two good referral lists are: http://www.homeopathy-cures.com/referral.htm and http://www.homeopathicdirectory.com. Unfortunately, there are not enough well-trained classical practitioners out there.

When you go, expect your appointment to be something that's a cross between visiting a psychologist and a physician. Chapter Eight of my book provides a comprehensive guide to prepare you for an appointment. A practitioner will usually take a one- or two-hour interview. It will cover all of your physical, mental, emotional and behavioral symptoms. All of this information is crucial, so it's helpful to think about your symptoms in advance and mark things down. 

For example, a homeopath will want to know about the exact nature of your symptoms--when they began, what makes them worse or better (e.g., times of day, foods, clothing, body positions, situations, weather), what times they occur, etc. They will want to know your food cravings and aversions, what your personality is like, what your hobbies are--really anything and everything about you that makes you a unique individual. The more peculiar the better! Things like lab tests are almost completely irrelevant to a homeopath. What's important are the symptoms you experience. 

Interestingly, each homeopathic remedy is associated with a vast list of symptoms as well--physical, emotional, behavioral, etc. The job of the homeopath is to find the remedy whose symptoms best match yours. It's really all about matching the symptom pattern of the patient to the symptom pattern of a remedy. The closer the match, the more truly curative a remedy can be. That's why peculiar symptoms are really important in homeopathy--because they can lead to a remedy that's just right for you. 

What would you say to people who are skeptical about homeopathy?

I would say: Try it! What do you have to lose? If you believe that a homeopathic remedy is simply a little sugar pill, then it can't hurt you, right?

I would also say, read Chapter Seven of my book. It includes pointers to many clinical trials and a discussion of how homeopathy might work. People who say that homeopathy has not withstood rigorous scientific trials are simply ignorant of what's out there. 

Do you have plans to write another book?

Not in the near term. I've been incredibly busy keeping up with the promotion and distribution of “Impossible Cure,” and it's really just beginning to take off. I do have ideas about another potential book though. “Impossible Cure” has dozens of testimonial stories in it--they help to make the book quite engaging. My idea is a follow-on book containing more testimonial stories, annotated by my own comments and explanations. I've set up a facility at my Web site to collect these stories and to make them available online. Go to www.impossiblecure.com to find out more and to make your own contribution.

Homeopathic Medicine for Yourself, your Family and your Pets
Homeopathy is one of the fastest-growing alternative medicines available today. By triggering the body's own self-healing abilities, homeopathic remedies are a safe and effective way to treat everyday ailments as well as acute and chronic symptoms of mind and body and are winning more converts every day.

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Children and adults are being exposed to thousands of trillions (quadrillions) of mercury atoms each day primarily from dental amalgam fillings in the mouth, which leak toxic vapors twenty-four hours a day seven days a week. Most recently though, mercury has been increasing in the foods we eat, especially in the form of fish. It is also increasingly in the air and the water we drink and is entering into the soil where it is just beginning to threaten biological activity there. In the next ten years, we will pollute the world with approximately another sixty to ninety thousand tons of mercury after already adding over 600 thousand tons during the past century. more

Dr. Mark Sircus, founder of Flor de Ouro Healing a Retreat Center In Brazil, heads the International Medical Veritas Association, an organization dedicated to unifying the various disciplines in medicine. Dr. Sircus is also the founder of the International Detoxification and Chelation Clinic,  which delivers health care services through virtual communication at reasonable costs. Dr. Sircus's work specializes with autistic children and others with intense chemical sensitivities. He also offers online counseling through instantaneous communication if you use internet phone services or instant text chat. You can email Dr. Sircus your question/concern and receive a professional response almost immediately. No more waiting for weeks for an appointment with a therapist and spending a fortune in time and money. Most online counselors promise a 48 hour maximum response time. Dr. Boyd Haley,  Professor and Chairman of the chemistry department at the University of Kentucky, support Dr. Sircus work. 

Mark Sircus Ac., OMD  author of Cry of the Heart Newsletter.
+55-83-3252-2195 (Brazil) 

Do you have a question or need guidance?  Patricia Wilson volunteers her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant information.   She can be reached at  206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or  .



Neurological and Immune Reactive Conditions Affecting Kids

The mercury connection to neurological pervasive developmental disorders(autism, schizophrenia, dyslexia, ADD, childhood depression, learning disabilities, OCD, etc.) and developmental immune conditions(eczema, asthma, and allergies)

  The incidence of neurotoxic, allergic, and immune reactive conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, ADD, dyslexia, allergies, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, childhood diabetes, etc. have been increasing rapidly in recent years. A recent report by the National Research Council found that 50% of all pregnancies in the U.S. are now resulting in prenatal or postnatal mortality, significant birth defects, developmental disabilities or otherwise chronically unhealthy babies. There has been a similar sharp increase in developmental disabilities in Canadian children over the last 2 decades, including learning disabilities and behavioral problems, asthma and allergies, and childhood cancer. 

Exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors appear to be a factor in as much as 28 percent of the 4 million U.S. children born each year , with 1 in 6 having one of the neurological conditions previously listed. The U.S. Dept. Of Education indicates that over 5 million children attending school have neurological related disabilities reported by state agencies, other than ADD. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics between 4 to 12 % of all school age children are affected by ADHD and a similar number have some degree of dyslexia. Studies indicate that over 60,000 children are born each year with neurodevelopmental impairments due to prenatal exposure to methyl mercury and two other sources of mercury exposure appear more common and at higher levels than this, mercury from vaccines and amalgam dental fillings. (more on the toxic danger of amalgam dental fillings). - (more on the danger of vaccines


Autism
Excerpt from a Nutritional Research article

"After an anaphylactic reaction to a routine MMR (measles-mumps-ruebella) vaccination Alex emotionally began to slip away into a world of his own. Due to Alex's close bond with his parents they noticed the change in his behavior and desperately tried to lovingly engage him in play and interaction with others, but one month passed his second birthday Alex was diagnosed with autism.Medical science has failed to determine the cause of autism, but we do know through specialized testing that the impact is systemic-affecting every system of the body." Within three months of nutritional support Alex went from a complete absence of speech to four dozen words!  Learn what the Vaughn family did to fight back against the autism



Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein Free Diet for Autistic Children and Adults : A Practical Guide for Parents

This is the book that Marilyn wishes had been available to her when she first did so. In it she explains what the diet is all about and how it works, what foods can form part of the diet and what should be excluded. She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, such as `Is the diet too difficult and time-consuming? How strictly do I need to adhere to it? Is the diet expensive to implement?' and gives practical advice on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimize cross-contamination in the kitchen. The book includes a wide selection of recipes, an extensive list of addresses and websites of suppliers of foodstuffs in the UK, and suggestions for finding out more information. It is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for those living in the UK.

Casein-free diet, Gluten-free diet. Childhood autism is the result of encephalitis affecting primarily the limbic system of the brain, located below the cerebral cortex

Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis

amazon reviewer: "A Fabulous Resource for Beginning a Casein-free,Gluten-free.  Having a child recently diagnosed with autism, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone in search of the "how to" of a CFGF diet. Containing explanations of why this diet may be effective, tests and nutritional support, lists of foods the child can and cannot eat, recipes, and so much more! I especially appreciated the list of mail order food companies and web sites where you may obtain the food necessary for this diet. Every professional I have spoken with, including those who have seen my child, have highly recommended this book. It has became my salvation! I cannot thank Lisa Lewis enough for writing such a comprehensive book! If you are a parent with a child diagnosed with autism, this book is a must have!" amazon reviewer

Scientifically Established Miracles of Bee Pollen
excerpt from Medical Miracles of Bee Pollen  (Gary Null's website) 

A doctor wrote about a five year old child: "This is a severely developmentally delayed floppy child whose differential includes a structural abnormality in the brain or a genetic abnormality, some of which may be diagnosed by chromosome analysis or genetic screen." Parent's tried every possible approach with no improvement. The Easter Seals Rehab Center listed the child as "(1) Severe receptive and expressive speech/language delay; (2) Immature neuromotor functioning; (3) Delay in development of play/cognitive skills; (4) Questionable hearing acuity/perception; (5) Severe delays in all areas of development; (6) Severe hypotonia." 

Her mother began to give Bee-Young tablets, and slow progress began: lost rag-doll floppiness, clung to mother when held. Later noted that her eyes fixed on colorful objects with interest; able to scoot body forward while sitting on couch; rolled over for the first time; reached with operational arm for articles; skin color better; able to drink from cup.Improvement continued onward: Colleen is alert and interested in things around her -- this fact alone is "medically impossible" -- and is beginning to speak -- she smiles and laughs, loves hugs and kisses. learn more about the wonders of bee pollen

Beware of imported bee pollen: Virtually all of the major U.S. manufacturers of Bee Pollen have switched from selling domestic U.S. Bee Pollen to inexpensive imported pollen from China and Spain. These pollen are often heat processed and dehydrated to facilitate easy storage and increased shelf life. Unfortunately, heat destroys the bioactivity of nutrients and enzymes which are an important component of Bee Pollen. Granules of fresh bee pollen are semi-moist. When you buy Bee Pollen it is important to refrigerate the product. Where to buy organic, unheated, fresh, bee pollen and other bee produts


Understanding and Implementing a Gluten and Casein Free Diet (GFCF)
by Lisa S. Lewis, Ph.D.

In the five years since my son was diagnosed with autism, I have spent hundreds of hours in libraries, and connected to computerized databases and networks. Because I worked at a university, I had access to these resources, and the training and experience to use them. Through these media, as well as connection to the Internet I was able to gather together a great deal of information.  Three years ago, I began a dietary experiment that has helped my son enormously. Because I spent so much time and energy searching for answers as to why this has helped him, and how to implement this diet, I decided to share it with other parents and professionals.

The Neurobiology of Lipids In Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Patricia C. Kane, Ph.D.

Dr. Patricia Kane, PhD, wrote a paper in which she discusses a possible relation between gluten and autism. The concept of opiate-like peptides affecting children with autism was led to by investigators through examining the breakdown products from gluten and casein (a milk protein) in the urine. Dr. Matson found that these compounds literally are created by the patient, evoking hallucinogenic symptoms. This led to the finding that children with autism over-methylate. Dr. Friedman stated in a public forum that through tandem mass spectrum analysis in 1998, abnormal peptides originally derived from casein/gluten as well as the bacterium Clostridium created hallucinogenic effects

    Autism and The New Law. Resources for Treatment. Hope for a Cure
    This video is designed to help parents, educators and health care professionals better understand autism or similiar diagnosis such as Pervasively Developmentally Delayed (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome. Most importantly, this video explains why we have great hope to find more effective treatments for autism and even a cure! Anthony Edwards graciously and compassionaltly hosts the video offering valuable information and inspiration to the viewers. 
DR. MERCOLA'S COMMENT  "I have treated many hundreds of children with autism and am quite confident that a severe restriction of grains and sugars produces a profound improvement in the brain injury that accompanies this illness. Many parents recognize that a gluten and casein free diet is important and frequently provides benefit. However, this is only a small portion of the dietary changes that are required. It is quite common for many children to follow a gluten and casein free program and receive only minimal or no improvement. This is largely related to the fact that they are consuming other grains or grain like starches such as potatoes, rice and corn. Once the child rigidly follows the eating plan, there is quite a profound improvement in the disease. The new modification of the eating plan includes generous portions of cod liver oil that has incredibly useful omega-3 fats and vitamin D, and also the natural (cis) form of vitamin A, that seems to provide an independent benefit in many children with autism."


TAAP (The Autism Autoimmunity Project) is a non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research into the cause, treatment and prevention of autism and other autoimmune disorders.

Need support? Need feedback? 
The mission of the LI Autism is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. The goal of this website is for all of the members to help each other. If you have any information that may be important please feel free to post it. We are here as a support group for each other.

Join the GFCF diet E group - it's free!
The principle aim of this list is to provide a discussion forum for parents of children on the autism spectrum who are avoiding gluten and casein and other substances in their children's diets. We hope that the discussions will include practical information and tips on following a GFCF(etc) diet; scientific research and opinion; the latest developments in understanding GFCF(etc) diet-related health problems; your personal stories and experiences with relation to GFCF(etc) problems; information on what food is GFCF(etc)and what is not; tips on how to eat out of the house; recipes and tips on how to cook and prepare GFCF(etc) food; what vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements may be appropriate for a child with autism, how to cope with difficult diet demands, plus support for parents. Appropriate topics for discussion on the list include anything at all related to diet and autism spectrum disorders-including GFCF but also yeast, nitrates/nitrites, dyes, vitamins, minerals, supplements, dealing with teachers, friends, schools, outings, siblings, testing, etc

The G. Therapy  is a pioneering treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental disabilities like Cerebral Palsy, Mental Subnormality, Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Delays, etc., invented by Dr. Gunvant Oswal.

GFCF Diet website


Autism - Shifting Attitudes, Encouraging Wellness
Jo’s Frontier House for Autism - Kelly Jo’s Frontier House for Autism, Inc. P.O. Box 75, Mannsville, N.Y. 13661 
email: kjfh@vestedmedia.com

Margo Hazard parents a 23 year old daughter with Autism and is Founder and President of Kelly Jo’s Frontier House for Autism, a not for profit corporation aspiring to offer a comprehensive program of innovative approaches for this ever increasing disorder. Margo is a passionate spokesperson of an individual with autism’s right to reach their truest quality of life by first addressing their “behaviors” as symptoms. She feels this is a much more respectful approach to learn how to help them reach their greatest potential. 

Read about Margo and Kelly Jo's amazing journey


ANDI Autism Network For Dietary Intervention

Providing Help And Support For Families Using A Gluten and Casein Free Diet In The Treatment Of Autism  And Related Developmental Disabilities 

 Current research shows that many cases of autism result from an immune-system dysfunction that affects the body's ability to break down certain proteins and combat yeasts and bacteria. ANDI was established by parent researchers, Lisa Lewis and  Karyn Seroussi, to help families around the world get started on, and maintain the diet. The ANDI mission is simple: to help  parents understand, implement and maintain a gluten and casein free diet for their autistic children.

Available nutritional and natural herbal products and more information on autism


How to reach your autistic child
In 1979, the classic best-seller Son-Rise was made into an award-winning NBC television special, which has been viewed by 300 million people worldwide. Now, Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues presents not only the expanded and updated journal of Barry and Samahria Kaufman's successful effort to reach their once "unreachable," autistic child, but goes beyond to include a sensitive portrayal of how that singular event has become a worldwide phenomenon of reaching out to so many other children, adults and families facing challenges.

Son-Rise : The Miracle Continues by Barry Neil Kaufman, Raun Kaufman

 "Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues" is one of the most inspiring and beautifully written books I have ever read. In fact, I have read it again and again, and each time I am moved and touched in new and wondrous ways. It is a story filled with love and joy and exploration and wonder. It is a story about real hope and the unending belief that everything is possible. Barry Neil Kaufman describes with great beauty and honesty the personal details of the journey he and his wife, Samahria, traveled with their once-autistic son. The love and passion and delight surrounding their journey spills forth from the pages. It is truly extraordinary. The totally loving, accepting, and non-judgmental attitude that they brought to their special son, and to themselves, seems so right and so clear. It is the kind of love everyone would want. And while the love and attitude are central, Mr. Kaufman also details how they made this love tangible and visible to their child, working with him every day in this very special way, making their love even more powerful through their actions. And it works. After reading this book, I was inspired to do a Son-Rise Program for my own special child, who has, as a result, completely transformed and blossomed into the beautiful child he is today. It has changed his life and my own. What an incredible gift! Whether you have a special child in your life, or you want a very special book, "Son-Rise: The Miracle Continues" will truly touch you and inspire you in wonderful ways." amazon reviewer Kris Pegno (kyspegno@aol.com) from New York, USA



The Autism Research Institute (ARI)
A non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. Some topics include:
  • Is Autism a G-Alpha Protein Defect Reversible with Natural Vitmain A?
  • Vitamin C in the Prevention and Treatment of Autism
  • Recovery from autism is possible
  • Dimethylglycine (DMG), a nontoxic metabolite, and autism
  • Autism 99 A National Emergency
    F. Edward Yazbak, MD, FAAP

    The just released Report on Autism to the California Legislature, shows a massive and persistent rise in the incidence of this disease. "In the past 10 years, California has had a 273% increase in the number of children with autism who enter the developmental services system---1,685 new cases last year alone" said State Senate President pro Tem John Burton in a press conference, following the release of the report. This spectacular increase reported was evident in all regional centers from San Diego to Eureka.

    Help and Support Needed   My name is Christine Howarth and I am a US citizen. My son Timothy (born April 21, 2001 in Vermont) is a dual US/Canadian citizen . My son was diagnosed with AUTISM in July 2004. I am a single parent facing an ongoing struggle (since May 2004) involving the notoriously over-zealous and blatantly corrupt Ministry of Child Protection here in Victoria British Columbia Canada, as well as a Removal Order from Canada issued by the Department of Immigration. Basically, this Ministry has CRIMINALIZED my child's AUTISM. Please read on



    Vaccines: are they really safe and effective? Why are a growing number of parents and health care professionals around the world questioning vaccination? The controversy stems from the thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities attributed to vaccination annually, as well as the many published medical studies, government statistics, congressional testimonies, and other credible sources that directly contradict commonly held assumptions about vaccine safety and effectiveness.

    "Bart Classen, a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three new childhood vaccines were introduced." Nicholas Regush ABCNEWS.com

    In fall 1997, two influential professional magazines featured articles asking the question: Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood through the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist, a prestigious international magazine read by world leaders in government, business and public policy, and Science News, a magazine read by both health care professionals and the general public, explored the reported links between vaccines and chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues. Learn more about vaccine and diabetes connection --- asthma and vaccine connection --- SIDS and autism and vaccine connection --- "Shaken Baby Syndrome": the vaccination link

    Law suit One hundred years ago, children received 1 vaccine (the smallpox vaccine). Forty years ago, children received 5 vaccines routinely (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, and smallpox vaccines) and as many as 8 shots by 2 years of age. Children now receive 52 vaccines, in the form of 15 shots, by the time they are 6 months of age if they receive all the recommend shots, including the Prevnar pediatric pneumonia shot. Vaccines contain THIMERSOL (mercury), MSG, aluminum, formaldehyde, sucrose and phenoxyethanol, which is antifreeze, among many other things. Thimerosal, a vaccine ingredient, is nearly 50% mercury. Mercury is a NEUROTOXIN. EPA 'safe' levels are: .1 microgram per 1.0 kilogram of body weight per day. Vaccines contain 12.5 to 25.0 micrograms of mercury, and a 'well baby' visit can see your child have between 50 and 62.5 mcgs of MERCURY injected into their bloodstream. The CDC (US) has found a trend linking autism to mercury laden vaccines. Thimerosal is a registered pesticide with the Department of Pesticide Registration of the Environmental Protection Agency.

    What Every Parent Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated! Please get informed!


    F. Edward Yazbak, MD, FAAP
     
    • An Investigation of the Association between MMR and Autism in Denmark
    • Studies that Count, Studies that Don't
    • Autism in the United States: A Perspective
    • Adverse Outcomes Associated with Postpartum Rubella or MMR Vaccine An interesting study into the effects of post partum re-vaccination
    • Autism: Is there a vaccine connection? Part I.
    • omments on recent research including CDC.
    • Comments on vaccination and pregnancy

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      Do you have a question or need guidance?  Patricia Wilson volunteers her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant information.   She can be reached at  206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or  .


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    David Ayoub, M.D. goes through the relations of Mercury to Autism and other disease

    A heartbreacking mother's testimonial video
     
     

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    Autism Testimonial
     

    U.S. Government Concedes That Mercury Causes Autism
     
     

    The Mercury Generation March - Autism is Preventable and Treatable  In conjunction with the Defeat Autism Now! Conference in Washington DC this April, advocacy groups are joining together to launch a day of lobbying for our children on Capitol Hill and in their states. learn more
     
     
     
     

    TAAP (The Autism Autoimmunity Project) is a non-profit charity dedicated to obtaining funding for independent research into the cause, treatment and prevention of autism and other autoimmune disorders.
     
     

    Law Suit Against Pharmaceutical Companies Citing Vaccines
     

    Vaccine Autism Link Reported by MSNBC and other major medias
     
     

    Autism One Radio Launch January 11, 2005
     
     

    Defeat Autism Now! Dan!™ Spring Conference | April 14-17 Boston, MA Science-Based Effective Treatments
     
     
     


     
     
     

    The AUTISM SUPPORT PAK
    Research has shown that reducing heavy metal and chemical toxicity in the body, as well as taking certain supplements can have a positive effect on Autistic Spectrum Disorder symptoms.
     
     

    Byonetics...Enhancing the brain's ability to end autism
     

    G Therapy is a pioneering natural treatment for a variety of Neurodevelopmental disabilities like Cerebral Palsy, Mental Subnormality, Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Delays, etc.,including Chronic Peripheral Neuropathies invented by Dr. Gunvant Oswal.
     



     
     
     
     


     
     
     
     
     


    Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. says that marine phytoplankton contains almost everything one needs to sustain life and to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. These nutrients improve mental function, and memory. They reduce depression, harmful effects of stress, and mood swings. Profound Life-Giving Properties of Marine Phytoplankton
     
     
     

    Do you have a question or need guidance?  Patricia Wilson volunteers her time to provide guidance and support in your quest to find relevant information.   She can be reached at  206-222-1619 or 281-581-2424 (USA) or  .
     
     
     
     

    Teas Are One of The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs
    Teas can help fight depression and anxiety, heal skin conditions and gastrointestinal disorders, regulate hormone imbalances, improve your sex life, prevent illness, and  help you heal faster.  Many diseases and conditions for which we turn to modern medicine can also be treated naturally with healing herbs. These treatments can be safer, less expensive and possibly even more effective than traditional methods. Dr. Myklebust, MD: "Teas are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols which are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other diseases" More
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    Natural Immune Booster
    In a clinical study, pediatrician, Dr. David Markowitz, M.D. reports an 84% reduction in antibiotic use when children used Transfer Factor.  "There is no other product in a nutritional substance, nor a drug, that has this kind of power and ability to affect our immune system. With the increase of killer viruses, mutated germs, super-resistant germs, and food contaminations, our only hope and defense, must lie within our own immune system." Dr. Rob Robertson, MD   more
     
     
     
     
     
     

    The Whole Truth   We live in a society where $33 billion dollars per year is pumped into advertising unhealthy processed foods, fast foods and junk foods -  and a large percentage of that advertising is aimed right at your kids – and it works. This DVD is for anyone with an interest in nutrition, wellness, and holistic health. The DVD is $3.
     
     
     
     
     
     


    "I am Only A Child"
    13 year old Severm Suzuki, plead for the future of her generation. "Even when we have more than enough, we are afraid to share."        6 Minute Video
     
     
     
     
     


    A story so heartwarming, it's unreal! You can never tell what type of impact you may have on another's life by your actions ... or lack of action. Teddy Stoddard, an emotionally disadvantaged child, blossomed under the influence of his teacher and went on to become a successful doctor. Watch this short movie online
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Chemicals and Toxins Are The Primary Cause of Illness, Disease and Obesity. Detoxification comes in many forms and refers to many different programs that cleanse the body of toxins.  Detoxification for Optimum Health
     
     

    Pollution Rankings American citizens have a right to know what toxic chemicals are being released