How does complementary and alternative medicine benefit autism spectrum disorder?

How does complementary and alternative medicine benefit autism spectrum disorder?

Autism is a condition that responds best to holistic treatment and addresses all aspects of the condition. Recent research has shown a benefit for what is considered complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), or integrative medicine, which focuses on combining natural treatment approaches with behavioral therapies and treatments. This approach allows for a more balanced treatment plan because families like yours can treat the child with autism just like that - a child affected by autism.

Autism is diagnosed using criteria from a diagnostic manual for mental disorders. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that many of these symptoms are medical, not psychological.

Common medical problems in children on the autism spectrum can include:

• Digestive problems: reflux, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, abdominal bloating

• Seizures

• Allergies, asthma and eczema

• Food reactions

• Sleep disorder

• Infections

• Poor diet

• Poor growth

Children with autism spectrum disorder have health problems that are very complex. This is why the approach to helping these children requires a variety of diagnostic tests to scientifically evaluate the cause of their health problems.

No two people experience autism in the same way, and individuals do not respond to the same treatments. For this reason, it is paramount that each child with autism spectrum disorder is evaluated individually.

This is why the approach to helping these children requires a variety of diagnostic tests to scientifically evaluate the cause of their health problems. Tests affecting gastrointestinal functions and allergens: Both food and environment, nutritional needs and toxin levels are of utmost importance to identify the causes of their symptoms and initiate a plan to improve health. A plan may include some or all of the following: dietary changes, use of herbal, homeopathic and nutritional supplements, and natural and complementary medicines to aid healing and improve health and function.

Much of this information is not well recognized by most medical professionals, so what is available is in books or online. This can leave parents frustrated knowing what to do first, how to prioritize therapies, dietary changes, and which supplements are subjective without the proper testing.

Nutrition is an important component for children on the autism spectrum.

The “Autism Diet” has been around for many years and has helped many children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) improve their health and function. Research shows that 91% of autistic children improved after the autism diet. According to the Autism Research Institute, nutritional treatments show great success in treating autism. They suggest an autism diet that avoids yeast, gluten, casein and allergens.

Since 91% of children with autism spectrum disorder improve the autism diet, parents can implement this without consulting a doctor or healthcare professional.

To implement this diet, here is a list of the 10 most important foods according to Dr. Ax should be eaten or avoided:

Eat:

1. Additive-free, unprocessed foods

2. Bone broth

3. Poultry

4. Foods high in probiotics

5. Fish

And the top 5 foods tooAvoidare:

1. Gluten

2. Cows milk

3. Sugar

4. Food colors and dyes

5. Soy

Inspired by Dr Joelle Cafaro