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Nutrition World Online
Tip of the Week
Dear Nutrition World Online Readers:
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day
(April 3rd),
we want to let everyone know that there is a relatively
new field opening up regarding nutritional support for
brain development. And most exciting, is that the
special home-collection test for neurotransmitters or
brain chemicals is now covered by most insurance
companies. The great thing about human beings is
that they are so creative, always moving forward. This
innovative test can reveal a host of information about
behavior, moods, focus, memory, sleep, cravings and
energy. It is a gift.
Sincerely & In Health, Dr. Laura Thompson & Associates
What is Autism?
by Dr. Laura Thompson
Autism is a complex neuro-
biological and developmental
disorder, now affects 1 in 166 children. It is part of
a group of
disorders
known as
autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ASD can usually be
diagnosed by age 3 but very early detection can help
build on
well child development. Awareness is Key!
Some Symptoms May Be:
- Doesn't babble, point or make gestures by age
1
- Doesn't speak one world by age 1 1/2
- Doesn't respond to name
- Poor eye contact
- Seems distant
- Doesn't smile
- Might be attached to one particular toy
Autism is caused by multiple factors: allergies, poor
nutrient absorption, poor cellular immunity,
neurotransmitter deficits. Some people believe autism
is caused by vaccines -
particularly the mercury-containing, measles-mumps-
rubella vaccine
(MMR), as well
as multiple vaccines received on the same day.
Interesting that autism doesn't exist among
populations such as the Amish, who don't vaccinate
their children.
IT'S IN THE NEWS!
Feds admit vaccine 'aggravated' autism
Critics: Ruling major concession after years of
government
denials------------
Posted: February 28, 2008
6:43 pm Eastern
© 2008 WorldNetDaily
David Kirby
The federal government continues to deny a link
between
vaccines and autism, but the U.S. Court of Federal
Claims has
ruled in favor of a child alleged to have regressed into
autism
as a result of vaccinations.
Several of the vaccinations included the controversial
mercury-
based preservative thimerosal, points out the National
Autism
Association, which sees the ruling as confirmation of
the claims
of many parents.
HELP FOR THE
BRAIN
Neurotransmitters,
affecting brain function, mental/emotional
status, and learning, can be assessed by measuring
their
metabolites. If your child shows early signs of autism,
neurotransmitter testing can help to find what is out of
balance.
Neurotransmitters are also necessary for thought
processes,
emotions and other essential body functions including
sleep,
energy and response to stress.
If your neurotransmitters are too high or too low, these
factors
may be an issue:
- Feelings of sadness
- Feelings of anxiousness
- Disrupted sleep
- Fatigue
- Behavioral problems
- Foggy thinking
- Headaches
The good news is that neurotransmitters can be
measured and
treated with special foods and specific nutritional
supplementation. There are now products
developed
specifically for enhancing brain chemical function for
children and adults, and we have found them to be
very effective. Checking levels of serotonin,
dopamine, GABA and other neurotransmitters done
with a simple home-collection urine test. This is the
first step.
*All PPO insurance programs (not HMO's) will provide
coverage for
this test,
as long as you have met your deductible. For further
information or to order your test kit, call our clinic at:
760-448-
2722 / 800-608-5602
CALL 800-608-5602 for YOUR FREE 15-MINUTE
PHONE CONSULTATION with one of our health
coaches, to discuss nutritional solutions for your
health challenges.
FREE TALK-Hormones
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 from 7 -
8:30 pm at SCICN, 2233 Faraday Avenue, Suite
L, Carlsbad, CA. Call 800-608-5602 to RSVP.
Limited seating.
Topic for discussion: "How
to
Have Healthy Hormones-Simple and Easy Solutions"
(with information about how stress hormones can
effect children with ADD and ADHD.)
Dr. Laura Thompson is the founder and
president of
the Southern
California Institute of Clinical Nutrition
(SCICN) in Carlsbad, California. She is a
Naturopathic Endocrinologist and Family
Nutritionist, offering phone and in-person
nutritional consultations. She and her
associates offer Wellness Programs for
Children and Families; they are passionate
about helping families find their solutions,
their individual answers to health problems.
Dr. Thompson is also the author of two
books, Smart Food, Smart Families, and
Our Children Are -- What Our Children Eat,
and has developed a new web site:
www.ourchil
drenshealth.com
These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration. The products
suggested, are not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any
disease. Please check with your health care
practitioner for your best health
options.
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