| In honor of World Autism Day (in April) and each and | | | | Neurotransmitters are made from amino acids. Keep in |
| every day, we want to let every one know that there | | | | mind that many of the neurotransmitters are |
| is a new field emerging in the area of nutritional support | | | | manufactured in the intestines, so a healthy GI tract is |
| for brain development - so pertinent to children on the | | | | imperative for keeping the brain balanced. Most autistic |
| autistic spectrum. | | | | children have an imbalance of serotonin, dopamine, |
| It begins with a special home-collection urine test for | | | | norepinephrine or GABA neurotransmitters. |
| neurotransmitters or brain chemicals. This is now | | | | Neurotransmitter Imbalance |
| covered by most PPO insurance companies. There | | | | Neurotransmitters, affecting mental function, emotional |
| are very specific nutritional products and protocols for | | | | balance, and learning, can be assessed by measuring |
| enhancing the neurotransmitters of the brain that can | | | | their metabolites. If your child shows early signs of |
| supply the missing pieces to the puzzle. | | | | autism, neurotransmitter testing can help to find what is |
| Autism, a complex neuro-biological and developmental | | | | out of balance. |
| disorder, now affects 1 in 166 children. It encompasses | | | | Neurotransmitters are also necessary for thought |
| a group of disorders known as autism spectrum | | | | processes, emotions and other essential body |
| disorders (ASD). ASD can usually be diagnosed by | | | | functions including sleep, energy and response to |
| age 3 but very early detection can help build on well | | | | stress. If a child's neurotransmitters are too high or too |
| child development. Awareness is Key! | | | | low, these factors may be an issue: |
| Some Symptoms May Be: | | | | - Behavioral problems - compulsion, reclusivity or |
| - Doesn't babble, point or make gestures by age 1 | | | | aggression |
| - Doesn't speak one world by age 1 1/2 | | | | - Feelings of sadness |
| - Doesn't respond to name | | | | - Feelings of anxiousness |
| - Poor eye contact | | | | - Disrupted sleep |
| - Seems distant | | | | - Fatigue |
| - Doesn't smile | | | | - Headaches |
| - Might be attached to one particular toy | | | | - Learning disabilities |
| Autism Causes | | | | Help for the Brain |
| Autism is caused by multiple factors: | | | | The good news is that neurotransmitters can be |
| - Allergies | | | | measured and treated with special foods and |
| - Antibiotic overuse | | | | nutritional supplementation. There are now products |
| - Infections (intestinal, sinus, ear, respiratory) | | | | developed specifically for enhancing brain chemical |
| - Low cellular immunity | | | | function for children and adults, and we have found |
| - Poor digestion and nutrient absorption | | | | them to be very effective. Neurotransmitter spray |
| - Stress | | | | products are especially simple to administer to children. |
| - Toxic chemicals-environmental | | | | The testing is also simple: a simple in-home urine |
| Some people believe autism is caused by vaccines - | | | | collection that checks your or your child's levels of |
| particularly the mercury-containing, | | | | serotonin, dopamine, GABA, epinephrine, norepinephrine, |
| measles-mumps-rubella vaccine (MMR) and flu shots, | | | | glutamate and other neurotransmitters. This is the first |
| as well as multiple vaccinations received on the same | | | | step. |
| day. Heavy metals, preservatives and other toxins in | | | | This innovative test can reveal a host of information |
| the vaccines can interfere with proper | | | | about behavior, moods, focus, memory, sleep, cravings |
| neurotransmission. Interesting that autism doesn't exist | | | | and energy. It is a gift. |
| among populations such as the Amish, who don't | | | | *All PPO insurance programs (not HMO's) will provide |
| vaccinate their children. | | | | coverage for this test, as long as you have met your |
| Each cause has an impact on the brain chemicals or | | | | deductible. For further information or to order your test |
| neurotransmitters. Children on the autistic spectrum | | | | kit, call our clinic at: 760-448- 2722 / 800-608-5602 |
| with allergies may have high histamine or glutamate | | | | These statements have not been evaluated by the |
| levels, causing inflammatory issues with the brain. | | | | Food and Drug Administration. The products |
| Those with digestive problems and poor nutrient | | | | suggested, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or |
| absorption may have protein or amino acid deficiency, | | | | prevent any disease. Please check with your health |
| which can affect all neurotransmitters. | | | | care practitioner for your best health options. |