Shocking Rise in Children Being
Diagnosed with Autism
Previously considered a rare condition, autism is increasing at an alarming rate. Many
physicians across the United states and in other countries are calling autism the new
"epidemic."
Autism is a severe developmental disorder in which children seem isolated from the world
around them. It is marked by poor hearing, language and vision skills, an inability to
handle social situations and behavioral problems. The child seems to be surrounded by an
invisible bubble, many suffer physical illnesses, including bladder and bowel conditions,
insomnia, multiple allergies and asthma. Some autistic children are incorrectly given
other diagnoses, such as
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
For decades, autism was a hidden misunderstood condition. Labeled as a shameful
psychological disorder caused by bad parenting perhaps even child abuse at an early age,
causing the child to withdraw. Children with autism were usually institutionalized,
treated as human garbage to be thrown away and forgotten. So called professional
institutions used shock therapy and even torture, thinking the child could somehow be
brought out of it. Many died as a result and absolutely nothing was done, even as recently
as 30 years ago, to change this cruel and inhuman treatment.
Still today not much is known about autism, its cause remains a topic of much controversy.
Some say the rise is simply due to better reporting, some believe the cause to be
environmental poisoning (pollution), even mothers consuming aspartame before conception
has been blamed. More and more researchers now believe that the MMR (measles, mumps,
rubella) vaccine given in early childhood are to blame, and there is considerable evidence
to support this theory. This evidence is so strong that it has prompted the Japanese
government to ban the MMR in Japan! And in the UK some doctors are refusing to give it!
ALARMING evidence is emerging to suggest that a huge rise in the number of children
suffering autism may be linked to vaccines they were given for mumps, measles and rubella.
New figures from Britain and America show there has been a dramatic increase in cases of
autism since the MMR vaccine was introduced 1988. Many children only developed the brain
condition after they were given the jab in their teens, having showed no previous
symptoms.
The findings are corroborated by scientific research which shows that the measles virus is
present in the gut of 24 out of 25 children who developed autism after an apparently
healthy infancy.
"We're in the middle of an autism epidemic. There's no other explanation for this
huge upsurge," says Dr. Bernard Rimland of the Autism Research Institute.
Parents who believe their child has developed autism from an MMR vaccination have little
hope of any restitution because, despite the growing evidence, the U.S. Government refuses
to accept any link between the vaccine and autism. Many parents have now launched legal
action to claim compensation. Find out about class
action lawsuits here.
It is a well know FACT that standard chemicals like formaldehyde, mercury, and aluminum
are purposely put into childhood vaccines (at so called safe levels) to destroy biological
contaminants.
In one mother's words, "The day that ruined my son's life":
LINDA Harris bitterly regrets the day she took her 13-year-old son James for an MMR jab in
1994. Up until then he had been healthy, happy and doing well at school. Afterwards he
developed autism.
James, now 18, reacted to the vaccine immediately. "He developed a high temperature
and became very sick," said Linda, 48, of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex.
Soon he displayed mental health problems. "Within a couple of weeks he started having
a nervous breakdown," said his mother.
James suffered physical illnesses, including a bowel condition and asthma. His behaviour
made him difficult to look after. Two years ago doctors diagnosed autism.
"For 13 years he had been healthy and happy," said Linda. "That vaccine has
irredeemably destroyed my son's life and ours, yet the Government refuses to recognise
it."
"There is absolutely no doubt the numbers are going up nationwide, even
worldwide," said Dr. Eric London of the National Alliance for Autism Research.
Between 1975 and 1985 studies showed the worldwide rate of autism to be about 4 cases per
10,000. But researchers believe that the actual rate today is much higher, on the order of
just over four cases for every 500 children worldwide!
"I was never taught anything about it" in medical school, said Dr. Pauline
Filipek of UC Irvine. "I heard the 'A word' twice in seven years of postgraduate
education, and never in medical school." This statement demonstrates just how
ignorant the medical community is, not only about this condition, but many many more!
Once a child is diagnosed with autism, parents are told there is no cure. Intensive
behavioral therapy (torture and institutionalization) is the number one prescription! In
the face of this as usual many pioneering parents have taken the mater into their own
hands! They have reported marked improvement in children treated with certain nutrients,
vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Restricting foods containing
casein and gluten, benefits a majority of children with autism.
Some scientific evidence exist to substantiate the theory that these children cannot
absorb important nutrients. Digestive enzymes, and potent probiotics, are being used
successfully in a number of severe cases. Beta
Glucan, CoQ10,
Colostrum,
Zinc
and Vitamins
A, C and E can substantially boost the immune system.
Please click on the links below to find these supplements and more information.
It is important to take a good multiple
vitamin/mineral. It is also important to have testing done to see what vitamins and
minerals your child is deficient in. This will better help you design a specific plan for
your child.
- Calcium
and magnesium, both are essential for normal brain and nervous system function.
- Dimethylglycine
(DMG), oxygen carrier to the brain.
- B-complex,
essential for normal brain and nervous system function.
- Vitamin
C, a powerful free radical scavenger, boosts immune system.
- Melatonin,
usually taken at night before bedtime, good for insomnia.
- RNA,
DNA to aid in repairing and building of new brain tissues.
Some useful herbs:
- Samento,
proven in clinical studies to be a powerful immune-enhancing herb.
- Ginkgo
biloba, protects the brain, and improves brain function by increasing circulation to
the brain.
- Valerian,
has been used for hyperactivity found in children with autism and ADHD.
Some other herbs used for hyperactivity are:
Catnip,
chamomile,
gotu
kola, hops
, lemon
balm, passionflower,
and St.
John's wort.
"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, rather interest their patients in
the care of the human frame through lifestyle and diet, and in the cause and prevention of
disease." Thomas Edison
Well, the future is here, or is it?
Copyright 2002 Herbal Remedies USA LLC & Deb Jackson
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