The Oprah show reveals 1 in 125 children are born with Autism.

Why? What can be done to silence this growing epidemic!

What is Autism?
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all exhibited before a child is three years old.

Pre-Natal Care (Lack of)
One of the best books we can recommend to anyone considering conceiving a child is Education Begins Before Birth by Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov.

Nutritional Deficiencies
The first 3 months of a fetus life is critical. It is unfortunately that majority of women do not prepared their bodies several years prior to conception. It is also a reality that most women do not even know they are pregnant until the second month.

Procedures and Medications
The use of pain medications during delivery is a personal choice which should be taken very seriously. Many of these medications are sedatives and do cross the brain barrier which effect neurological functions from the beginning of life outside of the womb.

DNA Damage (Genetics)
In the past we were not inundated with all the challenges we are facing today which requires us to take additional steps in creating healthy children. Women and men are working excessive hours just to make ends meet leaving little time for relaxation or rebuilding energy reserves.

Neurotoxins
Neurotoxins are poisons that have an effect on the nervous system. Heavy metals such as mercury are considered neurotoxins; which is why dentist are required to dispose mercury remnants in containers labeled hazardous waste.

Vaccinations, possibly more than just Heavy Metals
The term "vaccine" is derived from "vacca," the Latin word for cow. This is because the material of cowpox (a disease affecting the udders of cows), was injected into people to protect them against an attack of smallpox. (This information is from Black's Medical Dictionary.)

Neurons: Connecting the Dots
Neurons come in many sizes. For example, a single sensory neuron from your fingertip has an axon that extends the length of your arm, while neurons within the brain may extend only a few millimeters.

Acetylcholine
One of the most known neurotransmitters to control brain function is Acetylcholine-precursor CDP Choline. The chemical compound acetylcholine, often abbreviated as ACh, was the first neurotransmitter to be identified.

Tests and Therapeutic Approaches (Integrative/Medical)
Amen Clinic Brain SPECT Image Gallery.

View actual SPECT images in full color 3-D animation.

Sanesco
The test shows the following neurotransmitter levels.

Quest Diagnostics
This test will show you all the building blocks of the body which many of them are related to neurotransmitter function.

Genova Diagnostics
Comprehensive Parasitology Profile evaluates stool for presence of parasites and levels of beneficial flora, imbalanced flora, pathogenic bacteria, and yeast

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) adjunctive role in the treatment of Autism.

The Integrative Approach
In integrative therapies the results will always depend on the practitioner knowledge, the parent’s research and active participation.

Medication: The Western Approach
Depression, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and anxiety may be treated using antidepressants.

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As the parents shared their experience with raising an Autistic child and the stressful challenges it brings to the homes of thousands of families each year, it struck a chord in The Healing Edge Sciences Team to elaborate on this issue. Our intention is to be as responsible as Oprah was when presenting information on this subject and to get additional information out that could have a positive impact on the future of our children.

The main point emphasized on the segment was that the so called Experts agreed that the cause of Autism is still a mystery. There are theories as to why Autism exists; fortunately for the world censorship did not prevail and the parents of the autistic children were bold enough to bring some of these controversial theories to the public. This segment brought hope to many in need for sound solutions and gave us a better understanding of what we can do as a society to improve the situation.

We will briefly touch on the theories listed below in hopes to help you make educated choices as to which approach may be best for you and those you love. Each theory has substantial data and research which validates the possibilities that they could be contributing factors to this growing epidemic.