Top 10 Natural Cures For Autism

Autism is a disorder of brain development in which the patient impairs communication and social interaction. This condition causes repetitive and restricted behaviour. It can occur among the children even before the age of three. It is a condition that affects mental health. It is a lifelong disease that affects the patients in interacting with the outside world.

Patients suffering from autism face difficulty in making friends and participate in social interactions. It is a spectrum disorder that affects the children in different ways. Symptoms of autism include compulsive behaviour, failure in the development of normal intelligence levels and difficulty in creating normal social relationships.

Other health problems that can arise due to this condition include high levels of toxic materials, high levels of heavy metals, low levels of stomach acids and pancreatic enzymes, difficulty to absorb gluten and high levels of Candida. This disorder is more common in male than female. There are a number of natural cures and natural treatment methods that are helpful in providing relief from the symptoms associated with autism.

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Top Natural Cures For Autism

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5-HTP, DMSA & Garlic

5-HTP is beneficial for the patients suffering from autism. It should not be consumed for more than hundred milligrams. It should also not be taken alongside antidepressants.

DMSA is useful for the treatment of autism. It should be consumed at ten milligrams per kilogram of body weight. It is available in the form of pills. Consuming it three times per day is recommended.

Garlic is useful for the patients suffering from autism. It can be blended with other natural herbs. Prepare an herbal blend by adding four large cloves of garlic in one large bunch of cilantro and half cup of cold-pressed extra virgin organic olive oil. This herbal blend can be consumed. Take one teaspoon of this blend along with selenium supplement on a daily basis.

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Exercise

Exercise is beneficial for the treatment of autism. One should do exercise on a regular basis. Rather it is the only method by which lymph nodes expel toxic substances. Sweating caused due to exercise also helps in the removal of toxic materials. Practicing yoga at home is also beneficial.

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Foods To Avoid

Patients suffering from autism should avoid the consumption of gluten and dairy products. Gluten is a common food allergen among the patients of autism. Peptides that come from gluten can cause various side effects like sleepiness, aggression and self-abuse. Even a small amount of gluten can cause the problem in a sensitive patient. It is present in wheat, oat, barley, casein and all dairy products and hence should be avoided.

Patients should avoid the consumption of sugar as it helps in reducing rapid changes in the blood levels that can cause irritability and difficulty in concentration.

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Breast Milk

Breastfeeding the children suffering from autism are good for their health. Breast milk is rich in essential fatty acids that are beneficial for the treatment of autism. It should be noted that most formulas do not contain essential fatty acids and thus should be taken care well by those who feed their baby on formula.

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Essential Fatty Acids

Patients suffering from autism have lesser amounts of omega 3 fatty acids. Low EFAs can lead to various psychological problems like depression, bipolar disorder and Rett’s syndrome. Fish is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and thus eating fish would be beneficial for the patients.

Fish like salmon is also useful for the treatment of children suffering from autism. Fish is also available in the form of oil. Consuming a supplement of fish oil is recommended.

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Foods To Eat

Calcium is useful for the treatment of autism. It can be taken in the form of supplements. It should be ensured that patient suffering from autism is gaining adequate calcium in the diet. Protein is useful for the patients suffering from autism. Consuming protein is beneficial as it supplies all the amino acids required for building the neurotransmitters and elements of the body.

One should drink plenty of fresh water. It should be noted that the water should be free of fluorine. Drinking filter water would be very beneficial. Eating organic foods and superfoods on a daily basis is recommended.

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Therapy

There are a number of therapies that can be used for the treatment of autism. These therapies are very beneficial and effective as well. These therapies include speech therapy, behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, social skills therapy, Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and speech therapy. These are helpful in the management of autism.

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Juices

Consumption of juices is beneficial for the treatment of autism. Fresh juices are better to consume. Green juices are rich in nutrients that are needed for digestion. One to two green juices on a daily basis is recommended. Carrot and apple juices are also useful for healing the patients suffering from autism. These juices are full of vitamins.

Consuming one to two carrot-apple juices are recommended per day. One ten ounce smoothie prepared from fresh greens, superfoods and organic fruits are recommended.

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Cleanliness

Keeping cleanliness would help in healing the symptoms related to autism. Patients suffering from autism would be benefited if one keeps the environment clean and clear. One should bring clean water and use it for cleaning the kitchen, products, appliances, food and the surrounding environment.

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Vitamin D & DMG

Deficiency of vitamin D is one of the common risks that cause autism. Taking vitamin D would help in the treatment of patients suffering from autism.

DMG stands for Dimethylglycine and is also known as vitamin B15. It is one of the natural methods for the treatment of autism. It helps in improving eye contact and social interaction. It is also helpful in improving speech communication and decreasing the aggressive behaviour. It is safe for use and boosts up the immune system as well.

It does not cause serious side effects but can result into fishy odor in rare case. It can also cause occasional nausea if DMG supplements are taken with food. It is available in the form of tablet. Adults can consume by first starting at one tablet per day and then increasing it to 2 to 8 tablets per day. The dosage can be well divided throughout the day.