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10/29 http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/p/autismcauses.htm http://www.glutensolutions.com/autism.htm WHEAT GLUTEN and casein, among other genetic dispositions and environment factors, may cause AUTISM. \_ Because before this last generation NOBODY ate wheat and dairy. Jesus christ lay off on your fear of food. \_ "It's often suggested to remove milk first because the body will clear itself of milk/casein the quickest. ... It may take up to six months on a gluten-free diet for the body to rid itself of all gluten." Ugh, how many people actually follow through esp when almost everything you buy today has dairy + gluten? http://www.autismweb.com/diet.htm \-^and casein^&& CASEIN \_ See! I was right. Now I'll never develop autism. \_ Wait, hold on. ZERO wheat and ZERO dairy (esp. milk)? That is ridiculous. What are we suppose to live on, steaks and fruits? Ridiculous. \_ Especially with bees dying off and removing 1/3 of our food supply? \_ What is YOUR diet like? I'm sure it's also full of wheat & dairy as well. \_ And bees. \_ rice! Go macrobiotic ya fat bastid \_ Using the TV as a baby sitter for young children is a lot more likely to cause autism. \_ Fear of food has replaced fear of evil spirits as the modern superstition. \_ I fear spiritual food. I don't want to miss out on any fears. In fact, I fear missing out. |
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| autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/p/autismcauses.htm Most experts will say that autism is probably caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Even those experts, though, do not have a definite answer. For many people, this uncertainty is terribly frustrating. On the plus side, interest in and funding for autism research is on the rise, so new and better information should be forthcoming in the next months and years. A Controversial Topic: The question of what causes autism is highly controversial. Many people are passionate about the issue, and hold strong beliefs. Recent books, articles and TV programs have raised awareness -- and heated up the argument. This article provides an overview of different theories, all of which have strong supporters. The first theory suggests that the MMR (Mumps-Measles-Rubella) vaccine may cause intestinal problems leading to the development of autism. The second theory suggests that a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal, used in some vaccines, could be connected to autism. Many studies have shown that parents from families with autistic members are more likely to have autistic children. It is also the case that many families with one autistic child are at increased risk of having more than one autistic child. Research on this issue is ongoing at The University of Pittsburgh. Autistic individuals often have other physical issues related to immune deficiency. Some researchers say they have developed effective treatments based on boosting the immune system. The NIH, however, states that the evidence is not yet strong enough to show a causal relationship. Most people who hold to this theory feel that gluten (a wheat product) and cassein (a dairy product) are the most signficant culprits. Explore the Autism Institute's website for more on this theory. But megavitamin therapies have been used for many years to treat autistic symptoms. Bernard Rimland, of the Autism Institute, has been a leader in this area. For example, it may be that certain children are genetically more susceptible to certain types of food allergies, or more likely to react badly to certain environmental toxins. Until we have more definitive answers, though, it seems to make sense to focus more on treatments -- and to support researchers as they learn more about causes. |
| www.glutensolutions.com/autism.htm Register Today and enter to win Autism can be aided by a gluten-free, casein-free diet. Many physicians are prescribing this new diet, as up to 8 in 10 autistic children may benefit greatly. Just a year ago, the evidence was largely anecdotal, but now the "Defeat Autism Now!" Protocol recommends that every autistic child be placed on a gluten-free, casein-free diet for at least 3 months. Here is what one person says about the impact the diet has had on her son: "Hello! I really love your website--what a lifesaver it is to us since our autistic 3 year old began the GFCF diet! We are seeing AMAZING results--after only 6 months, our little one who never had met an IEP goal, has now met all his speech and occupational goals and we have to do another meeting with his therapists! Since this site was initially founded to serve the gluten-free market, you can read all about gluten throughout our site. Click here to learn more about the complications of gluten and wheat, the silent invaders. Connection between gluten-free, casein-free diets (gfcf) and autism. Gluten is a protein fraction found in all wheat, rye, barley, and most oat products. Casein is a protein fraction found in all dairy products. To most Autistic children, gluten and casein are the equivalent of poison. They leak into the gut, undigested, and attach to the opiate receptors of the autistic's brain. Essentially, many autistic children are "drugged" on wheat and milk products, as if they were on a morphine drip. Although parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades, there is now a growing body of research that shows that certain foods seem to be affecting the developing brains of some children and causing autistic behaviors. This is not because of allergies, but because many of these children are unable to properly break down certain proteins. Researchers in England, Norway, and at the University of Florida had previously found peptides (breakdown products of proteins) with opiate activity in the urine of a high percentage of autistic children. Opiates are drugs, like morphine, which affect brain function. These findings have recently been confirmed by researchers at Johnson & Johnsons Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. "But milk and wheat are the only two foods my child will eat. His diet is completely comprised of milk, cheese, cereal, pasta, and bread. If I take these away, I'm afraid he'll starve," were the comments issued by an anonymous mother in an interview with Karyn Seroussi of the Autism Network for Dietary Intervention. Karyn responded, "There may be a good reason your child "self-limits" to these foods. If this "opiate excess" explanation applies to your child, then he is actually addicted to those foods containing the offending proteins. Although it seems as if your child will starve if you take those foods away, many parents report that after an initial "withdrawal" reaction, their children become more willing to eat other foods. After a few weeks, many children surprise their parents by further broadening their diets. Americans have been raised to believe that this milk is essential to good health, largely due to the efforts of the American Dairy Association, and many parents seem to believe that it is their duty to feed their children as much cow's milk as possible. However, lots of perfectly healthy children do very well without it. Cow's milk has been called "the world's most overrated nutrient" and "fit only for baby cows." There is even evidence that the cow hormone present in dairy actually blocks the absorption of calcium in humans. Removing dairy means ALL milk, butter, cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, etc. It also includes product ingredients such as "casein" and "whey," or even words containing the word "casein." Read labels - items like bread and tuna fish often contain milk products. How can I possibly elimate the thousands of products that contain gluten? Many might be willing to try removing dairy products from their child's diet, but don't think they could handle removing gluten. It seems like a lot of work, and they're so busy already. However, what you need to understand is that for certain children, these foods are toxic to their brains. For some, removing gluten may be far more important than removing dairy products. You would never knowingly feed your child poison, but if he fits into this category, that is exactly what you could be doing. It is possible that for this subgroup of people with autism, eating these foods is actually damaging the developing brain. The Latest Recommendations The Autistic Network For Dietary Intervention highly recommends that parents try the gluten-free, casein-free diet for at least 3 months. It may take that long to see results, and you MAY NOT cheat. Gluten is virtually everywhere, hidden in thousands of foods you would never think of: soups, sauces, candy, cereals, breads, pastas, cookies, etc. Likewise, casein is present in ALL forms of dairy, including but not limited to, cheese, creams, many sauces, butter, yogurt, ice cream, anything with whey, caseinate, etc. The gluten-free, casein-free diet is challenging, but it can make a tremendous difference. We often receive phone calls where parents break down in tears as they recount the improvements seen in their child. It is not at all uncommong to hear reports that an autistic child made eye contact with their parent for the first time, or that he/she was able to attend a "normal" school for the first time. One parent struggled to tell us that her 4 year old used to stand in a corner and beat his head against a wall, but within 4 weeks of the diet, he was able to play outside with other children. Let it be said that this diet will not affect every child, and may not have dramatic effects if it does. However, we at Gluten Solutions are absolutely convinced that the GFCF diet helps a majority of Autistic children, many of them quite dramatically and within a couple of weeks. There is no harm in trying it, and so long as you don't let your child ingest ANY gluten or casein for 6 weeks, you will know whether improvement occurs. If it is too tramuatizing to eliminate gluten and casein at the same time, first eliminate casein (all dairy products) and then gradually eliminate gluten (all wheat, rye, barley, and oat products). What is of utmost importance is to realize that the diet is all or nothing, however. Minute traces of either protein in your child's diet may set you back a week or more. Some children, after being on the diet for several months, will actually know if they accidentally ingest gluten or casein. One parent reported that her son, accidentally eating a wheat-containing cookie, told her, "The bad person is inside of me, Mommy." You can see how profound the implications of accidental gluten or casein ingestion can be. The encouraging news is that Gluten Solutions stocks the premier brands of gluten-free, casein-free foods from several top manufacturers. We focus on stocking the very best-tasting and hard to find gluten-free, casein-free products, and offer a highly convenient way to shop. We stock only 100% gluten-free foods, including breads, baking mixes, cookies, crackers, snacks, pastas, and more. Most of our items are kid-friendly, and we add about 25 new products each month. More than ever, we are on the lookout for new GFCF foods that are palatable and healthy for children. Simply put, health food stores and grocery stores treat gluten-free foods as an afterthought. Product selection may be poor in many cases, and there will most likely not be a dedictated "gluten-free" section. What's more, the staff will probably not be 100% educated on your needs. You can order from gluten-free manufacturers directly, and most provide excellent service. But you'll have to pay separate shipping charges for each company, and there will usually not be a guarantee on when your products will arrive. If you choose to try us out, you will most likely find the largest selection around, and the lowest overall shipping charges. Plus, we clearly list whether products are also free of casein (everything is gluten-free). We also have a QUICK S... |
| www.autismweb.com/diet.htm Can removing them from my child's diet really improve the symptoms of autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)? Gluten and casein are getting a lot of attention in the autism community and from doctors in the "Defeat Autism Now!" Some parents, doctors and researchers say that children have shown mild to dramatic improvements in speech and/or behavior after these substances were removed from their diet. Some also report that their children have experienced fewer bouts of diarrhea and loose stools since starting a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet. Donna Williams , who has autism herself, says she has been helped by "nutritional supplements together with a dairy/gluten-free and low Salicylate diet." Gluten and gluten-like proteins are found in wheat and other grains, including oats, rye, barley, bulgar, durum, kamut and spelt, and foods made from those grains. They are also found in food starches, semolina, couscous, malt, some vinegars, soy sauce, flavorings, artificial colors and hydrolyzed vegetable proteins. Casein is a protein found in milk and products containing milk, such as cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, whey and even some brands of margarine. It also may be added to non-milk products such as soy cheese and hot dogs in the form of caseinate. The theory is that some people with autism and PDD cannot properly digest gluten and casein, which form substances that act like opiates in their bodies. This "drug" substance alters the person's behavior, perceptions, and responses to his environment, according to this theory. Research in the US and Europe has found substances with opiate activity in the urine of a significant number of children with autism. A doctor can order a urinary peptide test that can tell if proteins are not being digested properly. There is growing interest in the link between autism and gastrointestinal (GI) ailments. A study by the University of California Davis Health System found that children with autism born in the 1990s were more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, including constipation, diarrhea and vomiting, than autistic children who were born in the early 1980s. Some people use the GFCF diet mostly to treat gastrointestinal problems. Studies are currently underway to examine the effectiveness of the GFCF diet, which has not gained widespread acceptance in the US medical community. One recent study found behavioral improvements in children on a GFCF diet, while another study found no significant effects from the diet. Allen Lewis MD wrote in the Autism Society of America publication, Advocate, "Controlled studies of the GFCF diet and the ketogenic diet have indicated improvement. A dietary trial is safe and the best way to determine if dietary restrictions are of benefit." Medical tests can determine if your child has a sensitivity or an allergy to gluten, casein and other foods. Before you consider a change in your child's diet, consult with a physician and nutritionist to make sure you are providing an adequate diet and nutritional supplements, if necessary. Some advocates of dietary intervention suggest removing one food from the diet at a time, so you will know which food was causing a problem. It also is helpful to ask people who do not know about the dietary change if they see any improvement after a few weeks. It's often suggested to remove milk first because the body will clear itself of milk/casein the quickest. Gluten may be removed a month after the elimination of milk. It may take up to six months on a gluten-free diet for the body to rid itself of all gluten. That is why most advocates suggest giving the diet a trial of six months. You must carefully read the ingredients on food packages. Beware of "hidden" casein and gluten in ingredient lists, such as curds, caseinate, lactose, bran, spices or certain types of vinegar. It may be hard to locate a substitute for the milk your child loves, although many children do adapt to the gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) soy, potato, almond and rice milk substitutes available. Many of these substitutes are enriched with calcium and Vitamin D In addition, many parents provide vitamin and calcium supplements to their children on the diet. Many communities have health food stores or regular supermarkets that stock flour, bread, crackers, cookies, pretzels, waffles and pasta made of rice, potato or other gluten-free flours. online and mail-order businesses that sell GFCF foods and vitamins. Also, some web sites list commercially-available foods that are gluten-free and casein-free, such as Heinz ketchup, Bush's Baked Beans and Ore-Ida Golden Fries. Some prepared foods originally developed for people with Celiac Disease, another form of gluten intolerance, now come in casein-free varieties, too. For fun or to save money, some families choose to make their own GFCF foods using some of the cookbooks below. Foods that CAN be eaten on a gluten-free, casein-free diet include rice, quinoa, amaranth, potato, buckwheat flour, soy, corn, fruits, vegetables, beans, tapioca, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, teff, nuts, eggs, and sorghum, among others. Karyn Seroussi says her son now has no traces of autism, due in large part to a strict GFCF diet. Some parents report improved eye contact, less constipation or diarrhea, and better behavior. However, other parents do not notice a difference in their children. Besides gluten and casein, some parents report that removing corn or soy led to equal or greater improvements in their children. Because soy protein is similar to gluten and casein, some diet proponents recommend removing it if the child seems sensitive. "Although the hypothesis may appear 'off the wall' in many respects, there are a number of pieces of evidence, which seem to support them. The ideas are compatible with virtually all the accepted biological data on autism and are therefore worthy of consideration. The dietary method must still be considered as experimental and no positive results can be promised or are claimed for every person," according to Paul Shattock and Dr. The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet . A new book by two Defeat Autism Now practitioners, developmental pediatrician Pamela Compart MD and nutritionist Dana Laake. Advice for feeding picky eaters, and a good explanation of how and why the diet works. Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research and Recovery by Karyn Seroussi. An excellent book for parents considering a gluten-free, casein-free diet to treat autism or PDD. Seroussi's son recovered from autism by strictly adhering to this diet. Great for people who want to know why or how the diet can work. Special Diets for Special Kids: Understanding and Implementing Special Diets to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders by Lisa Lewis, PhD One of the first books to explain the gluten-free, casein-free diet and how it can help treat autism. Her explanation of the science behind the diet is not as easy to follow as Seroussi's. However, this book has more than 150 recipes for breads, cakes, candy, chili, macaroni and cheese, etc. Special Diets for Special Kids, Two by Lisa Lewis, PhD A sequel to her first book (above) with more than 175 new gluten-free, casein-free recipes and cooking tips. Recipes for peanut butter bread, bananaberry shake, oven fries, barbequed chicken pie and other foods that kids will eat. Special Diets for Special People: Understanding and Implementing a Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders. The Gluten-Free Gourmet Cooks Fast and Healthy: Wheat-Free Recipes with Less Fuss and Less Fat by Bette Hagman and Joseph A Murray. Hagman is the author of several excellent, gluten-free cookbooks. Feast Without Yeast: 4 Stages to Better Health: A Complete Guide to Implementing Yeast Free, Wheat (Gluten) Free and Milk (Casein) Free Living by Bruce Semon MD, PhD, and Lori Kornblum. Good for those concerned about yeast overgrowth, a problem in some people with autism. Author and parent Karen L DeFelice disc... |